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Festivals in Chicago: Things to Do
218 upcoming events at 52 venues — tonight, this weekend, and beyond
VenuNite currently lists 218 upcoming festivals events in Chicago across 52 venues. Next on the calendar: Pilsen Día de Los Muertos Window Walk at 18th Street commercial corridor, West Town Health & Farmers Market — Thursday at West Town Health & Farmers Market, The 37th Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival Returns September 20 – October 26 at Four Chicago Venues at Facility Theatre, Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo at Lincoln Park Zoo. Listing data was last refreshed October 29, 2026.
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Thu, Oct 29Holiday
Pilsen Día de Los Muertos Window Walk
18th Street commercial corridor
· Chicago, IL
Fri, Oct 30Holiday
Pilsen Día de Los Muertos Window Walk
18th Street commercial corridor
· Chicago, IL
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Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PMMusic
Sanctum Dark Music Festival - 2 DAY PASS
Thalia Hall
· Chicago, IL
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Sat, Oct 31Festival
Plant Chicago Farmers Market — Saturday
Plant Chicago Farmers Market
· Chicago, IL
Sat, Oct 31Holiday
Pilsen Día de Los Muertos Window Walk
18th Street commercial corridor
· Chicago, IL
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Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 PMFestival
National Cuatro Festival Puertorriqueno
Harris Theater
· Chicago, IL
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What festivals things to do are in Chicago tonight?
- There are 3 festivals events listed in Chicago, Illinois tonight. Browse the listings for start times, venues, and ticket details.
- What venues in Chicago host festivals events?
- Chicago has 52 venues with upcoming festivals events, including Lincoln Park Zoo, Aguijón Theater, The iO Theater and 49 more.
- Are there free festivals events in Chicago?
- 54 upcoming festivals events are explicitly listed as free in Chicago. Price information can change, so confirm entry details on the event page or organizer source.