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Things to do in Chicago in August 2027

The Air and Water Show began in 1959 on an $88 budget and now brings the Blue Angels or the Thunderbirds over North Avenue Beach, and Northalsted Market Days puts four stages on half a mile of Halsted Street. Bronzeville Smooth Jazz Festival lands in August, with 11 more on the list below.

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Starting in August

Expected in August, dates not announced yet

Northalsted Market Days Community

Northalsted Market Days

Expected August 2027 Halsted Street between Belmont and Addison, Chicago
Ticketed
Fan Expo Chicago Conventions & Expos

Fan Expo Chicago

Expected August 2027 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
Ticketed
Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest Arts & Culture

Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest

Expected August 2027 Glenwood Avenue Arts District, Rogers Park, Chicago
Free
Edison Park Fest Community

Edison Park Fest

Expected August 2027 Olmsted Avenue at the Edison Park Metra station, Chicago
$10
Taste of Greektown Food & Drink

Taste of Greektown

Expected August 2027 Halsted Street, Adams Street to Van Buren Street, Chicago
Free

Already on when August starts

These started in an earlier month and are still running.

Grant Park Music Festival Music
Expected to run into August

Grant Park Music Festival

Expected June 2027 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park, Chicago
Ticketed

5 more run every week in Chicago year round, including Green City Market and Randolph Street Market. See the full calendar.

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