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The Ultimate Guide to Chicago’s Summer 2025 Music Festivals
Dates: June 5–8, 2025
Location: Millennium Park
Celebrating the city's rich blues heritage, this free festival features top-tier blues musicians, both legendary and emerging.
Dates: June 7–8, 2025
Location: Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
An immersive EDM festival that transports attendees into a whimsical world, featuring multiple stages with both renowned and emerging electronic artists.
Dates: June 11–August 16, 2025
Location: Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park
A ten-week classical music series featuring the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, offering free concerts under the stars.
Dates: June 5–August 24, 2025
Location: Highland Park, Illinois
North America's oldest outdoor music festival, presenting a mix of classical, pop, jazz, and rock concerts throughout the summer.
Dates: July 31–August 3, 2025
Location: Grant Park
A multi-genre music festival featuring a diverse lineup of artists across eight stages, attracting music fans from around the world.
Dates: August 29–31, 2025
Location:
Union Park
Celebrating Chicago's house music roots, this festival brings together international and local electronic artists for a three-day dance event.
Dates: August 29–31, 2025
Location: SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview, Illinois
An annual EDM festival featuring a diverse lineup of electronic artists, celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2025.
Dates: August 28–31, 2025
Location: Millennium Park
A free festival showcasing both local and international jazz artists, celebrating Chicago's vibrant jazz scene.
Dates: September 19–21, 2025
Location: Douglass Park
A multi-genre music festival known for its diverse lineups, including punk, rock, alternative, and hip-hop artists.
