Festivals & special events, Music
Top summer music festivals in Chicago
Music lives large in Chicago, from our neighborhood streets and historic venues to downtown parks and our iconic lakefront. And Chicago’s iconic festival season brings…
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Explore Chicago blues
If you’re a blues fan, you need to add a trip to Chicago to our bucket list. No one sings the blues quite like Chicago,…
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Explore Chicago jazz
Chicago is home to a legendary jazz scene. You’ll find contemporary clubs giving the spotlight to surprising new sounds, a free downtown festival dedicated to…
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Your guide to Chicago house music
Chicago boasts a rich musical history and is famous for many sonic innovations including gospel music, drill, Chicago-style blues — and house music. Thanks to…
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30+ must-see Chicago live music venues
Mainstream pop, indie rock, hip hop, punk, blues, or jazz — no matter your musical taste, you’ll find it live in Chicago any night of…
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5 Chicago neighborhoods for music lovers
Chicago has one of the most exciting music scenes in the country. We’re the birthplace of influential genres (ever heard of house, modern gospel, or…
Itineraries, Music
Music lover’s weekend in Chicago
Ready for a music-filled weekend in Chicago? While it’s impossible to fit all of Chicago’s legendary venues into just a few days, this jam-packed itinerary…
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