Taste of Chicago 2025
Taste of Chicago has been a foodie staple for more than 40 years. This year, the annual food and music extravaganza will include the return of the iconic lakefront festival. In September, the classic food festival will take over Grant Park with dozens of Chicago’s favorite food vendors, live music performances, community dance lessons, a karaoke competition, and so much more. Plus, find neighborhood pop-up events bringing a Taste of Chicago to parks across the city all summer long.
The main festival will be held in Grant Park, with pop-up events in other neighborhoods.
September 5-7, 2025.
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Admission:
Free admission to the festival, but you’ll need to purchase tickets or scripts for food and beverages.
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Food:
Expect to find a variety of Chicago’s best restaurants and food vendors, offering everything from deep-dish pizza to Chicago-style hot dogs and international flavors.
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Music:
Live music performances will be a key part of the festival. Headliners include Lupe Fiasco, JoJo, and Elvis Crespo, according to CBS News.
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Activities:
In addition to food and music, there will be dance lessons, family-friendly activities, and interactive pop-ups.
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A special celebration will be held on September 7th, with the cutting of a giant 1,000-pound cheesecake.