Can’t Miss Illinois Festivals Announced For Spring And Summer

The spring and summer are a great time to live in Illinois because there are so many great festivals to check out and you can find fun for everyone.

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There's nothing better than the summertime in Illinois. I love spending as much time as possible outside because I enjoy the warmer weather. Plus, if I'm bored and looking for something to do, there's usually events pretty much every day of the week.

Illinois Festivals For 2025

Of course, there are smaller events and festivals throughout the state of Illinois, especially in spring and summer. The Land Of Lincoln is also home to some of the biggest and best activities in the United States.

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It's a good way to enjoy some tasty food and beverages. You don't want to miss out on all the incredible entertainment too. It's never too early to start making plans. Here is a list of some of the best festivals in Illinois this year.

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• 5/23-25 Belmont/Sheffield Music Festival (Chicago Neighborhood)

• 5/24 Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony And Parade (Daley Plaza)

• 5/24-25 Suenos Music Festival (Chicago)

• 6/5-8 Chicago Blues Festival (Millennium Park)

• 7/10-13 Windy City Smokeout (United Center Parking Lot)

• 7/12 Chicago Gospel Music Festival (Millennium Park)

• 7/31-8/3 Lollapalooza (Grant Park)

• 8/16-17 Chicago Air And Water Show (Lake Michigan Lake Front)

• 8/22-23 Chicago House Music Festival (Millennium Park)

• 8/28-31 Chicago Jazz Festival (Millennium Park)

• 8/29-31 ARC Music Festival (Chicago)

• 9/5-7 Taste Of Chicago (Grant Park)

• 9/19-21 Riot Fest (Chicago)

• 9/26-10/5 World Music Festival (Chicago Cultural Center)

• 12/31 New Year's Eve Celebration (Riverwalk)

If you're looking for a list of festivals for Illinois, Time Out in Illinois is a great place to start.