Chicago’s 2026 Summer Festival Calendar Packs Music, Food and Art Into Grant Park, Millennium Park and Beyond
From free park concerts to marquee weekends like Taste of Chicago and Lollapalooza, the city’s event slate stretches deep into September.
Major League Rugby’s Championship Weekend Lands in Chicago With Fan Fest, Live Music and the Shield on the Line
SeatGeek Stadium and Navy Pier host three days of rugby events, capped by the MLR title match and a postgame concert.
Fans Brave Wind and Rain as Mumford & Sons Play Wrigley Field, Turning a Chicago Show Into a Shared Night for Devoted Crowd
Concertgoers filled the ballpark despite tough weather, turning Mumford & Sons’ Wrigley Field stop into a memorable Chicago experience.
Chicago’s 2026 Summer Festival Calendar Packs 60 Events, From Lollapalooza and Pride Fest to Jazz, Tacos and Art
NBC 5 Chicago rounds up a packed season of music, food, films, and neighborhood block parties across the city.
Madonna Channels Leonora Carrington’s 1945 Surrealism at the 2026 Met Gala in a Saint Laurent Look Fans Won’t Forget
The pop icon turned the Met steps into a theatrical art moment, with a custom Saint Laurent outfit inspired by a surrealist painting.
Pittsburgh Man Behind Viral AI Generated Puerto Rico Song Says Social Media Fame Is Opening Surprising New Doors
Bill Stiteler’s Suno-made track has spread across TikTok, drawing celebrity lip-syncs and even attention from Puerto Rico tourism officials.
Chicago Weekend Guide Packs Blues Festival, Pokémon GO Fest and Cubs Games Into a Packed June Lineup
From free music and food festivals to major concerts and pro sports, the city’s early-June calendar is loaded for every kind of outing.
Music Influencers Are Quietly Paid to Push Songs Online, and Fans Are Starting to Question What Feels Organic
TikTok and Instagram have turned music discovery into a marketing battleground, where creators say paid promos often go undisclosed.
Herbie Hancock and Kurt Elling Turn International Jazz Day Finale in Chicago Into a Star Packed Hometown Tribute
The Lyric Opera House gala drew more than 40 artists, local audiences and tributes to Chicago’s jazz legacy.
Chicago Weather Sets a Warm Stage for White Sox Cubs Crosstown Classic, Bruno Mars Concerts and May Fest Weekend
Summerlike temperatures and a late storm chance shaped a busy Chicago weekend packed with baseball, music and lakefront events.
