This event is in the past.It took place on June 7, 2026 at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.








Three days of Chicago blues legends and rising stars take over Millennium Park each June. The free festival draws tens of thousands to hear everything from Delta slide guitar to electric Chicago blues under Frank Gehry's sweeping steel bandshell.
outdoor music venue
Frank Gehry design
free summer concerts
Chicago skyline backdrop
Tips
🎶check the free summer concert schedule online
🌇bring a blanket for lawn seating with skyline views
🎒arrive early to claim a good spot on the Great Lawn
Chicago Blues Festival
Chicago Loop








Three days of Chicago blues legends and rising stars take over Millennium Park each June. The free festival draws tens of thousands to hear everything from Delta slide guitar to electric Chicago blues under Frank Gehry's sweeping steel bandshell.
outdoor music venue
Frank Gehry design
free summer concerts
Chicago skyline backdrop
Tips
🎶check the free summer concert schedule online
🌇bring a blanket for lawn seating with skyline views
🎒arrive early to claim a good spot on the Great Lawn
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