Two neighborhood festivals offered Chicago residents and visitors free art, music and food throughout the weekend.
The multi-day celebration of cinema runs Aug. 20-23 and expands to a new venue this year.
From Sondheim and Buddy Holly to karaoke, fairgrounds and lakefront flyovers, the city’s late-summer lineup spans nearly every kind of crowd.
The country star keeps expanding his retro arena run market by market, and Chicago now gets an extra opening night plus a Sunday matinee.
The 2026 event adds a baking competition, artisan booths, food, family activities, and live music to a three-day downtown Bend celebration.
The classic rock band keeps its 2026 run rolling with new headlining shows in Pennsylvania, Connecticut and New York.
The free summer series at Millennium Park is heading toward a finale built around Beethoven, Mozart and Dvořák.
Chicago’s late-night sets turned the festival into a bright, bass-heavy snapshot of where pop and dance music are headed.
The Chicago festival is streaming all four days, with performances, backstage interviews and a packed lineup available online.
The independent one-day festival returns Sept. 19 with low-cost tickets, a community focus and a lineup still to come.