Chicago officials gave city residents some warm thoughts to help get them through a bitter winter blast Tuesday, announcing dates for the city’s iconic summer festivals, but there was at least one change in the schedule that won’t go unnoticed.
After years of moving the Taste of Chicago to the fall, it appears the city’s foodie favorite is returning to its usual time slot in July.
In 2023, the festival shifted to September to accommodate the inaugural NASCAR Chicago Street Race. Prior to that, the long-standing culinary celebration occurred in early-to-mid July.
For 2026, the festival will return to July, taking place July 8-12.
According to the city, 2026 will bring back beloved staples like the Chicago Blues Festival and Chicago Air & Water Show, alongside some of the most popular farmers markets and free outdoor concerts.
“Chicago’s festival season is a celebration of who we are as a city. We are creative, diverse, welcoming and full of life. These events bring our neighborhoods together, lift up local artists and businesses, and invite the world to experience the energy that make Chicago an undeniable cultural destination,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said in a statement. “From free music and dance to legendary food and cultural festivals, this season reflects our commitment to joy, access and opportunity for all.”
Here’s a look at the 2026 calendar of events:
· Chicago Farmers Markets (Citywide markets including Daley Plaza)— May through October; Division Street Farmers Market opens Saturday, May 16, and Daley Plaza Farmers Market opens Thursday, May 21. ChicagoFarmersMarkets.us
· Maxwell Street Market (1330 S. Halsted) — Monthly, Sundays, May – October. MaxwellStreetMarket.us
· Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony & Parade — Saturday, May 23, Chicago.gov/DCASE
· Millennium Park Summer Workouts (Great Lawn) — Saturdays, May 16 – September 5. MillenniumPark.org
· Chicago Blues Festival (Ramova Theatre and Millennium Park) — Thursday through Sunday, June 4 – 7. MillenniumPark.org | ChicagoBluesFestival.us
· Millennium Park Summer Music Series (Jay Pritzker Pavilion) — Nine concerts, most Mondays & Thursdays, June 15 – August 6. MillenniumPark.org
· Millennium Park Summer Film Series (Jay Pritzker Pavilion) — Tuesdays, July 1 – August 19. MillenniumPark.org
· Taste of Chicago (Grant Park) — Wednesday through Sunday, July 8–12. TasteofChicago.us
· Chicago Gospel Music Festival (Jay Pritzker Pavilion) — Friday and Saturday, July 24 – 25. ChicagoGospelMusicFestival.us
· Chicago SummerDance (Citywide, including Night Out in the Parks pop-up events and Spirit of Music Garden) — July and August. ChicagoSummerDance.org
· Chicago Air and Water Show (North Avenue Beach) — Saturday and Sunday, August 15 – 16 (rehearsal Friday, August 14). ChicagoAirandWaterShow.us
· Chicago House Music Festival & Conference (Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park) — Thursday through Sunday, August 27 – 30. ChicagoHouseMusicFestival.org
· Chicago Jazz Festival (Citywide, including Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park) — Thursday through Sunday, September 3 – 6. MillenniumPark.org | ChicagoJazzFestival.us
· World Music Festival Chicago (Citywide) — Friday through Sunday, September 25 – October 4. WorldMusicFestivalChicago.org
· Chicago Made Music Showcase Finale (Chicago Cultural Center) — Saturday, October 24. ChicagoMade.us
· City Holiday Events (Millennium Park) — City of Chicago Tree Lighting Ceremony (Friday, November 20); Holiday Market (Friday–Sunday, November 20 – 22); and Holiday Sing Along (Fridays, December 4, 11, 18). Chicago.gov/Holiday
· New Year’s Eve Celebration — Thursday, December 31. Chicago.gov/NYE
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