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Music Festivals in Illinois 2025–2026

Attend Your Favorite Music Festivals Across North America

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May 17 - 18, 2025

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(217) 652-0136
Old State Capitol Plaza - Springfield, IL

The Old Capitol Art Fair is a juried fair dedicated to top quality and media variety, including acrylic, ceramics, glass, oil, metal, fiber, sculpture, wood, jewelry, drawing, photography, mixed media, watercolor and more. In addition to a premium fair with many amenities, the Art Fair boasts $15,000 in artist awards, a catered evening Artist and Patron party, a unique Children's Tent to encourage the young collector, food court, and live music.

August 9 - 10, 2025

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(815) 878-2728
Camp Big Timber - Elgin, IL

Join us at Lambs Farm Summertime Craft Fest! This 2 day show is held in a beautiful, park-like setting at Camp Big Timber in Elgin, IL. Summertime Craft Fest is a paid admission fundraiser, benefiting two wonderful non-profits, Lambs Farm and the Three Fires Council. The festival features a craft show with 150+ booths, food trucks, music, and a beer + wine garden. Parts of the show have room to park 1 vehicle directly behind your booth for an additional $40.

August 31 - September 1, 2025

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(847) 234-3743
Market Square - Lake Forest, IL

The nationally top-rated Deer Path Art Fair on the Square is held at historic Lake Forest Market Square and Western Avenue. The juried fine arts show features 130 artists representing a wide variety of design mediums in a wide variety of price points. Artists are selected from across the country and are present to meet and discuss their work and technique with the art patrons. A wonderful show in a beautiful setting!

September 19 - 21, 2025

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(773) 849-9913
Parish Campus - Harwood Heights, IL

Oktoberfest 2025 in a truly European style under a big tent, stage with music, many attractions, lottery - prize: flight for 2 people to Munich for Oktoberfest, performances, original German food and beer. approximately 1,500 seats.

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Music Festivals — upcoming

January 25, 2025

Chicago Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival

Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 12/4/2024

There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Jazz.
February 7 - 8, 2025

University of Chicago Folk Festival

University of Chicago Mandel Hall, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 12/13/2024

There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Cajun/Zydeco, Country, Folk, Latin, Old-time, Roots, Swing and Variety.
February 8, 2025

Cupids Court - Event & Craft Fair

Hawthorn Mall, Vernon Hills, IL

Status: Updated 1/8/2025

There will be 1 stage with Local talent. The entertainment will be Americana, Face Painting and Tarot.
February 15, 2025

Chicago Winter Tequila Tasting Festival

Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 12/8/2024

There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Alternative and Americana.
February 20 - 23, 2025

Elmhurst University Jazz Festival

Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel, Elmhurst, IL Or Online at

Status: Updated 10/7/2024

There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Jazz.
March 15, 2025

Chicago Saint Patrick's Day Bar Crawl

Lincoln Park, River North, Wicker Park Bars All Access, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 1/11/2025

There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Magician, Metal and New Age, and there will be other activities like st patrick's day, st paddy's, bar crawl, pub crawl.
March 15, 2025

Saint Charles Saint Patrick's Parade

Downtown St. Charles, Saint Charles, IL

Status: Updated 1/5/2025

There will be Roving Performers with Local talent. The entertainment will be Variety.
March 15, 2025

Yorkville Saint Patricks Celebration

Downtown Yorkville, Yorkville, IL

Status: Updated 1/6/2025

There will be 3 stages with Regional talent. The entertainment will be Folk, Rock and Variety.
March 22, 2025

West Fest

Lincoln-Way West H.S., New Lenox, IL

Status: Updated 1/9/2025

There will be 1 stage with Local talent. The entertainment will be Variety.
March 22 - 23, 2025

Maple Syrup Festival

Touch of Nature Environmental Center, Makanda, IL

Status: Updated 1/16/2025

There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be .
April 4 - 6, 2025

Boneyard Arts Festival

Various venues, Champaign, IL

Status: Updated 1/20/2025

There will be Roving Performers with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be .
April 11 - 12, 2025

Tinley Park Brew and Vine

Odyssey Tinley Park, Tinley Park, IL

Status: Updated 1/14/2025

There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be .
April 12 - 26, 2025

Grayslake Spring Season - April

Centennial Plaza, Grayslake, IL

Status: Updated 1/17/2025

There will be 1 stage with Local talent. The entertainment will be Ethnic, and there will be other activities like balloons.
April 25 - 27, 2025

One of a Kind Spring Show and Sale Chicago

The Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL

Status: Updated 12/6/2024

There will be 1 stage with Local talent. The entertainment will be Alternative, Blues, Children's, Folk and Jazz.
May 2, 2025

Friday's Food & Art - May

The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL

Status: Updated 1/8/2025

There will be 1 stage with Local talent. The entertainment will be Variety, and there will be other activities like food art entertainment.
May 3, 2025

Finders Spring Market

Progress City USA, Decatur, IL

Status: Updated 11/12/2024

There will be 1 stage with Local talent. The entertainment will be Variety.
May 3 - 4, 2025

Deer Park Art Show

Deer Park Town Center, Deer Park, IL

Status: Updated 11/14/2024

There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Variety.
May 17, 2025

Streator Food Truck Fest

Streator City Park, Streator, IL

Status: Updated 1/3/2025

There will be 1 stage with Local talent. The entertainment will be Variety.
May 16 - 18, 2025

Art on the Square

Public Square, Belleville, IL

Status: Updated 10/22/2024

There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Blues, Classical/Symphony, Jazz, Swing and Top Forty/Pop, and there will be other activities like kids' hands-on activities.
May 16 - 18, 2025

Chocolate Fest

Long Grove Historic Village, Long Grove, IL

Status: Updated 1/15/2025

There will be 3 stages with Regional talent. The entertainment will be Bluegrass, Blues, Classical/Symphony, Folk, Jazz, R & B/Soul and Variety, and there will be other activities like children's activities.
May 24 - 25, 2025

Prairie Arts Festival

Robert Atcher Municipal Center Grounds, Schaumburg, IL

Status: Updated 12/16/2024

There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Classical/Symphony, Folk and Jazz, and there will be other activities like children's craft activities.
May 29 - June 1, 2025

Antioch's Taste of Summer Festival

Downtown, Antioch, IL

Status: Updated 1/14/2025

There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Beach, Blues, Cajun/Zydeco, Country, Jazz, Metal, Rap/Hip-hop, R & B/Soul, Rock, Rockabilly, Swing, Top Forty/Pop, Tribute Band and Variety, and there will be other activities like carnival.
June 6, 2025

Friday's Food & Art - June

The Commons, Mount Vernon, IL

Status: Updated 1/8/2025

There will be 1 stage with Local talent. The entertainment will be Variety.