Festivals in Chicago This Weekend

Frequently Asked Questions

What festivals events are happening in Chicago this weekend?

There are 39 festivals events in Chicago, Illinois this weekend (September 18 – September 20, 2026), including Riot Fest 2026 - Friday at Douglass Park (11:00 AM), Riot Fest 2026 at Douglass Park, The 27th Anniversary Englewood Jazz Festival at Hamilton Park and Cultural Center, Reeling Film Festival: early dinner at Nando's + BEFORE I DO at Landmark´s Century Centre Cinema (5:45 PM). Browse the full weekend lineup and get tickets on VenuNite.

Are there free festivals events in Chicago this weekend?

Yes — 4 of this weekend's festivals events in Chicago are explicitly listed as free. Confirm price details on the event page or organizer source.

What festivals events are happening in Chicago on Sunday?

23 festivals events are listed in Chicago on Sunday, including IMAN's Fresh Beats & Eats Farmers' Market — Sunday at IMAN's Fresh Beats & Eats Farmers' Market, Portage Park Farmer's Market — Sunday at Portage Park Farmer's Market, Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts at North Broadway, Riot Fest 2026 - Sunday at Douglass Park (11:00 AM). Browse the Sunday section for times and venues.

Where can I see festivals in Chicago beyond this weekend?

VenuNite lists every upcoming festivals event in Chicago, Illinois — tonight, this weekend, and beyond. See the full Chicago festivals calendar for all listings.