Enjoy a beautiful and explosive performance from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra will be led by Riccardo Muti, with pieces composed by Jessie Montgomery, the orchestra's new Mead Composer-in-Residence, and classics from Rachmaninov 2. Ticket prices range from $45-$399, and they can be purchased online.
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Check out the WhiskyFest Chicago for the opportunity to taste whiskey from around the world. This longest-running and best-attended whiskey festival in the U.S will feature rare pours, local as well as national expert distillers and blenders, seminars, and tasty eats.
The Legions Of Metal Festival will feature high-energy performances by classic metal bands from the 80s and newer talents as well. This year's lineup will feature Striker, Tower Hill, Hirax, Midnight Vice, and many more. Two-day general admission passes are $89 and $130 for VIP passes. Single-day passes start at $50, and after-9 pm passes are available for $30 on Friday and $35 on Saturday. Purchase tickets and find additional information online.
If you're an art lover, make sure you take a visit to Wilder Park as it's transformed into an art show and filled with crafts. This 2-day event attracts over 10,000 attendees and over 100 artists selling their pieces. Rain or shine, the massive art show will also feature live music entertainment, and admission is free for all ages.
Don't miss the world’s 1st running music festival come to Chicago! Night Nation Run is a 5k with electronic dance music and an illuminated racecourse equipped with lights and lasers. Participants will make their way through the course, stopping at multiple DJ stages set up along the way, and then finish at an explosive main-stage after party, featuring top EDM DJs and celebrity performers. Early bird ticket prices are $34.99, full price tickets are $70.
Get ready to rock for 3 days straight at Chicago's annual Mayfest. Now in its 27th year, the music fest has served as the kick-off for the city's lively summer festival season. Held in the heart of Lincoln Park at Armitage & Sheffield, Mayfest features live music, an art show, family carnival area, food, beer, and more. Visit the website for complete line-up and additional information.
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with the 39th annual Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival in the heart of Chicago's hip Lakeview neighborhood. This unique outdoor festival showcases a wide range of music from talented community performers and will feature plenty of food and drinks, arts and crafts, local vendors, and more. See the event website for more information.
The Sueños Music Festival is a two-day event celebrating the Latino culture with Latin and Reggaeton music, experiences, activities, and more. The fest features live performances from world-renowned artists such as Rauw Alejandro, Peso Pluma, and Maluma, along with a variety of food and drinks, art installations, and workshops. Get tickets now.
Country music superstar Tim McGraw brings his Standing Room Only Tour '24 to Chicago's United Center on May 31 with special guest Carly Pearce. One of the most recognizable artists in country music, McGraw will be sure to dazzle fans with his line-up of iconic songs like "I Like It, I Love It" and "Just to See You Smile" along with hits from his 2023 release Standing Room Only. Get tickets now.
