How many events does Chicago have in 2026?

Chicago has 18 festivals and events in 2026, including holidays observed in United States.

What are the main events in Chicago?

The main events in Chicago include Taste of Chicago, Chicago Blues Festival, Chicago St. Patrick's Day River Dyeing, Chicago Jazz Festival, Independence Day (substitute day).

When is the next event in Chicago?

The next upcoming event in Chicago is Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday, October 12, 2026.

Chicago — 2026 Calendar

18 festivals & events

Upcoming Events

Mon, Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
Mon, Oct 12Columbus Day
Wed, Nov 11Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day

Independence Day (substitute day)

Friday, Fri, Jul 3

Public Holiday

Labour Day

Monday, Mon, Sep 7

Public Holiday

Memorial Day

Monday, Mon, May 25

Public Holiday

Juneteenth

Friday, Fri, Jun 19

Public Holiday

Washington's Birthday

Monday, Mon, Feb 16

Public Holiday

June

Chicago Blues FestivalThu, Jun 4 – Sun, Jun 7
JuneteenthFri, Jun 19

July

Independence Day (substitute day)Fri, Jul 3
Independence DayFri, Jul 3

August

Chicago Jazz FestivalThu, Aug 27 – Sun, Aug 30

September

Taste of ChicagoFri, Sep 4 – Sun, Sep 6
Labour DayMon, Sep 7

October

Indigenous Peoples' DayMon, Oct 12
Columbus DayMon, Oct 12

November

Thanksgiving DayThu, Nov 26
Veterans DayWed, Nov 11

December

Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

🏙️ Frequently Asked Questions — Chicago Events 2026

How many events does Chicago have in 2026?: Chicago has 18 festivals and events in 2026, including holidays observed in United States.
What are the main events in Chicago?: The main events in Chicago include Taste of Chicago, Chicago Blues Festival, Chicago St. Patrick's Day River Dyeing, Chicago Jazz Festival, Independence Day (substitute day).
When is the next event in Chicago?: The next upcoming event in Chicago is Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday, October 12, 2026.