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Celebrate the Sounds of Chicago Summer at these 2026 Music Festivals
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World-renowned festivals Lollapalooza and Riot Fest promise big crowds and bigger speakers, while local lineups like Sound & Gravity and the Edgewater Music Festival will showcase the Windy City’s dynamic music scene.
Here’s a rundown of local music festivals to make the most of your Chicago summer.
Started by Pitchfork Music Festival cofounder Mike Reed in 2013, Constellation is a Chicago venue and presenting body that platforms avant-garde artistry.
ARC Music Festival: Sept. 4-7“House comes home” at Union Park this Labor Day weekend with ARC Music Festival, a four-day rave revelry showcasing a range of electronic music, from traditional Chicago house artists like Honey Dijon to groundbreaking techno acts like Sept. 6 headliner Anyma.
Riot Fest: Sept. 18-20End your summer with a headbang at Chicago’s premiere independent rock ‘n’ roll festival Sept. 18-20 in Douglass Park.