Things to Do in Chicago

The best events in Chicago, ranked by real social buzz. Concerts, food events, outdoor activities, art shows, and everything worth doing — updated daily, never paid placement.

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Hot right now in Chicago

Music & Nightlife

Beyond Wonderland Chicago — Day 1

Music & Nightlife · Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

Sat, Jun 6, 12:00 PM

From $299

Music & Nightlife

Belle & Sebastian (Night 2)

Music & Nightlife · The Salt Shed (Indoors)

Fri, May 29, 6:00 PM

From $95

Music & Nightlife

Beyond Wonderland Chicago — Day 2

Music & Nightlife · Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

Sun, Jun 7, 12:00 PM

From $299

Arts & Culture

Theater of the Mind (David Byrne / Goodman)

Arts & Culture · Goodman Theatre

Sun, May 3, 5:30 PM

Music & Nightlife

Belle & Sebastian — Night 1

Music & Nightlife · The Salt Shed (Indoors)

Thu, May 28, 6:00 PM

From $81

Food & Drink

Windy City Hot Dog Fest — Day 2

Food & Drink · Portage Park

Sat, May 30, 8:00 AM

Food & Drink

Windy City Hot Dog Fest — Day 3

Food & Drink · Portage Park

Sun, May 31, 8:00 AM

Food & Drink

Ribfest Chicago — Day 1

Food & Drink · Lincoln Avenue

Fri, Jun 5, 8:00 AM

Food & Drink

Lincoln Park Greek Fest — Day 1

Food & Drink · North Sheffield Avenue

Fri, Jun 5, 8:00 AM

Music & Nightlife

Chicago Blues Festival — Day 1 at Millennium Park

Music & Nightlife · Millennium Park

Fri, Jun 5, 10:00 AM

Free

Music & Nightlife

Chicago Blues Festival — Day 2 at Millennium Park

Music & Nightlife · Millennium Park

Sat, Jun 6, 10:00 AM

Free

Music & Nightlife

Chicago Blues Festival — Day 3 at Millennium Park

Music & Nightlife · Millennium Park

Sun, Jun 7, 10:00 AM

Free

This Weekend

Things to do in Chicago this weekend

Music & Nightlife

Belle & Sebastian (Night 2)

Music & Nightlife · The Salt Shed (Indoors)

Fri, May 29, 6:00 PM

From $95

Food & Drink

Windy City Hot Dog Fest — Day 3

Food & Drink · Portage Park

Sun, May 31, 8:00 AM

Food & Drink

Windy City Hot Dog Fest — Day 2

Food & Drink · Portage Park

Sat, May 30, 8:00 AM

Free

Free things to do in Chicago

Outdoor & Wellness

Navy Pier Summer Fireworks — Season Opener

Outdoor & Wellness · Navy Pier

Wed, May 27, 7:00 PM

Free

Music & Nightlife

Chicago Blues Festival — Opening Night at Ramova Theatre

Music & Nightlife · Ramova Theatre

Thu, Jun 4, 4:00 PM

Free

Music & Nightlife

Chicago Blues Festival — Day 1 at Millennium Park

Music & Nightlife · Millennium Park

Fri, Jun 5, 10:00 AM

Free

Arts & Culture

57th Street Art Fair — Day 1

Arts & Culture · 57th Street Art Fair

Sat, Jun 6, 8:00 AM

Free

Music & Nightlife

Chicago Blues Festival — Day 2 at Millennium Park

Music & Nightlife · Millennium Park

Sat, Jun 6, 10:00 AM

Free

Music & Nightlife

Chicago Blues Festival — Day 3 at Millennium Park

Music & Nightlife · Millennium Park

Sun, Jun 7, 10:00 AM

Free

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Chicago right now?

Chicago has 12+ trending events right now. Top picks include Beyond Wonderland Chicago — Day 1, Belle & Sebastian (Night 2), Beyond Wonderland Chicago — Day 2. Browse all trending events above.

What's happening in Chicago this weekend?

This weekend in Chicago: Belle & Sebastian (Night 2), Windy City Hot Dog Fest — Day 3, Windy City Hot Dog Fest — Day 2, and more. Check the weekend section above for the full list.

What are free things to do in Chicago?

Free Chicago events coming up: Navy Pier Summer Fireworks — Season Opener, Chicago Blues Festival — Opening Night at Ramova Theatre, Chicago Blues Festival — Day 1 at Millennium Park, 57th Street Art Fair — Day 1. Browse the free events section above.

How does AnyPlanz rank events?

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