Chicago's Free Summer Events (August)
Aug 14, 2025
Thursday, August 21 - Sunday, August 24
The Chicago House Music Festival and Conference—the genre born in Chicago that has gone on to revolutionize dance music internationally.
Discover what happens when two superstars meet across cultures with open hearts and boundless curiosity. World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma and five-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo come together for Sarabande Africaine — a free outdoor concert at Millennium Park.
The Chicago Jazz Festival is a Labor Day weekend tradition that promotes all forms of jazz through free, high-quality music programming. The festival showcases Chicago's local talent alongside national and international artists to raise awareness and appreciation for one of the city’s most beloved art forms.
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