Summer Music Events in Chicagoland – Your Guide to House Music and More!
All throughout Chicagoland, outdoor summer music events are on the top of the priority list for many! There are plenty to choose from and enjoy, and in this blog, several will be highlighted. Millennium Park kicked off its summer concerts with the Gospel Fest, June 1st, the House Music Festival on June 2nd, and the beloved Blues Fest was held this past weekend. There’s so much more ahead!
So you like House Music, eh? Let’s Celebrate House Music In Chicago!
This year marks 40 years of House Music being celebrated this year, with a lineup of events sure to please ‘House Heads’ everywhere. While the Chicago House Music Conference and Chicago House Music Festival were held on June 2nd, there are still several exciting events to come.
– Beach House
When: June 29th Where: North Avenue Beach
Volleywood presents, Beach House, a new event designed to fully immerse you in the dynamic culture that propelled Chicago to fame: House music. Prepare for an unforgettable experience featuring top-notch performances against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Michigan – all in celebration of the genre that firmly established Chicago on the global music map.
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– The Attic Picnic
When: June 29th Where: Calumet Beach Park
The flyer above says it all! Join House Music fans for The Attic picnic – an event not to be missed!
– Chosen Few Picnic
When: July 13th Where: Jackson Park
This is the highlight of the year for House Music enthusiasts. This family-reunion-style event unfolds each July and features over 12 hours of nonstop House Music by the South side DJs who helped create it.
– Soul of Chicago House Music Fest
When: July 19-21st Where: Chicago Teachers Union
SoulJack Digital and The Chicago Teachers Union Foundation invite you to 3 days of House Music with 2 stages and over 40 DJs playing different types of House Music. This event is free for the whole family along with special raffle prizes and more.
– ARC Music Festival
When: Aug 30 – Sept 1 Where: Union Park
ARC Music Festival takes place for three days in Union Park over Labor Day weekend. Fashion. Dancing. Loaded lineups. This immersive dance music celebration showcases house DJs as well as techno and other genres at the fest and at after-parties around the city.
Other Chicago Favorites
Grant Park Music Festival
When: June 12 through Aug. 17 Where: Grant Park
Enjoy free concerts and activities all summer long at Grant Park. Artists and performance schedules can be found at grantparkmusicfestival.com.
Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash Festival
When: June 14-16 Where: SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview
Three days of hip-hop performances on three stages at the Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash Festival – an all-ages event.
Millennium Park Summer Music Series
When: Mondays and Thursdays, July 1-Aug. 8 Where: Millennium Park
The Jay Pritzker Pavilion will be the site of multiple free concerts during summer as a part of the Millennium Park Music Series. The free music series features a wide variety of music from local, national, and international artists.
Windy City Smokeout
When: July 11 – 14th Where: outside United Center
The country music, barbecue and beer festival will feature over 20 artists and numerous food and beer vendors. Headliners include Thomas Rhett, Parker McCollum, Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood. HERE is a link for more information.
Pitchfork Music Festival
When: July 17-19 Where: Union Park
Chicago’s annual summer rock festival focuses primarily on independent artists from the alternative rock, electro-pop, and hip-hop genres. This year’s incredible lineup, to name a few, includes The Black Pumas, Carly Rae Jepsen, De La Soul, Alanis Morissette, and Grandmaster Flash. Learn more about the event HERE.
Lollapalooza
When: Aug 1- 4 Where: Grant Park
One of Chicago’s most popular and largest music festivals features bands and artists from all over the world. Headliners include Tyler the Creator, Sza, and the Killers. See HERE for more details and ticket information.
Chicago Jazz Fest
When: Aug 29- Sept 1 Where: Millennium Park
The oldest of Chicago’s free lakefront music festivals boasts an incredibly diverse lineup, which includes free neighborhood concerts leading up to the main show at Millennium Park and additional programming throughout the city over Labor Day weekend.
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