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From music festivals to cultural events, there’s never a dull moment on the South Side of Chicago. If you’re traveling to Chicago or live here in the city, you’ll have a chance to experience festivals and events all summer long.
We’ve put together a list of events that can help you get a taste of the city this summer. You’ll also find a few events located in other parts of the city to give you an opportunity to explore what Chicago has to offer.
Get ready to experience the beat, the flavor, and the soul of the South Side like never before. If you like our work or want to support the mission of Chicago Southsider, you can subscribe to our weekly newsletter and share this article with your network.
2023 Chicago Southsider Festival Guide
76th Annual 57th St Art Fair
Saturday, June 3rd and Sunday, June 4th, 2023
Location: Hyde Park – 57th St between Woodlawn & Kenwood Ave
Cost: Free
Learn more about the 57th St Art Fair here.
Chicago Blues Festival
Thursday, June 8th – Sunday, June 11th, 2023
Millennium Park: Randolph & Monroe St Entrances
Cost: FREE
Learn more here.
South Chicago Dance Theatre
Saturday, June 10th, 2023
Auditorium Theatre: 50 E Ida B. Wells Dr. Chicago, IL 60605
Cost: Varies
Learn more here.
Chicago Vegandale Festival 2023 featuring Rick Ross
Saturday, June 10th, 2023
Location: Grand Park, Butler Field – 100 S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60603
Cost: Varies
Learn more here.
Thai Festival
Saturday, June 10 – Sunday, June 11th, 2023
Location: Irving Park Rd – Thorek Hospital Parking Lot; 851 Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL 60613
Learn more here
17th Annual Brownsville arts, District Trolley Tour
Friday, June 16, 2023
Location: Gallery Gouchard – Bronzeville Chicago, IL
Spaces: Blanc Gallery, Bronzville Artists Lofts, Faie Afrikan Art,Gallery Gouchard, Southside Community Arts Center
Cost: FREE
Learn more here
Bronzville’s 2023 Juneteenth Celebration – Strengthening the Roots
Saturday June 17, 2023 12-6:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Learn more here
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater – Ruth Page Civic Ballet
June 17th, 2023: Saturday at 2 pm
Location: Ravinia – 418 Sheridan Rd. Highland Park, IL 60035
Cost: Varies
Learn more here
Hyde Park Summer Fest
Saturday, June 17th & Sunday June 18th, 2023
Location: Hyde Park/Midway Plaisance – 59th Street & Ellis Ave
Featuring: Clipse, 2 Chainz, Lil Kim, Tobe Nwigue, Uncle Waffles, Rob Glasper & others
Learn more here
The Southside Jazz Coalition Presents Juneteenth
Monday, June 19, 2023
Location: Compassion Baptist Church – 2650 East 95th St
Cost: FREE
Learn more here
Make Music Chicago
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Location: Bessemer Park – 8390 S Muskegon
Cost: FREE
Learn more here
Chicago Blues Revival – Bronzeville Blues Community Concert Series
Saturday, June 24th, 2023
Location: Muddy Waters Mojo Museum – 4339 S. Lakepark Ave
Cost: FREE (All ages)
Learn more here
2023 Ida B. Wells Festival – Celebrating Bronzeville
The Light of Truth B Wells Nat’l Monument
Saturday June 24, 2023 – 9-4 pm
Location: 3729 S Langley Ave Chicago, IL 6065
Cost: FREE
Learn more here
Jazzin on the Steps – 4th Sundays
Featuring: The Chicago Horns
Sunday, June 25, 2023 – 4-6:30 pm
Location: St.Moses The Black Parish – 331 East 71st St
Cost: FREE
Learn more here
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