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Chicago | Lollapalooza Chicago 2026 | Grant Park

Jul 30–Aug 2, 2026 (UTC-6)

Chicago

Music Festivals

Lollapalooza is gearing up for a monumental return to Chicago’s Grant Park from July 30 to August 2, 2026, promising a festival experience that’s bigger, bolder, and more global than ever before. Organizers have unveiled a star-studded lineup that not only celebrates the best in pop, rock, hip-hop, and electronic music, but also marks a defining moment for the global music scene—especially with K-pop’s meteoric rise to the main stage. This year’s headliners read like a who’s who of international music royalty: Charli XCX, Lorde, Olivia Dean, Jennie, and Tate McRae—all leading the charge alongside John Summit, The Smashing Pumpkins, and The xx. According to CelebMix, these artists will share the spotlight with more than 100 performers, each taking to one of the eight sprawling stages set up across the park. The day-by-day breakdown reveals Lorde and John Summit kicking things off on Thursday, July 30, followed by Charli XCX and The Smashing Pumpkins on Friday. Saturday’s main acts are Olivia Dean and Jennie, with the festival culminating on Sunday with Tate McRae and The xx bringing the house down.

Pokémon Fossil Museum | Field Museum

May 22, 2026–Apr 11, 2027 (UTC-6)

Chicago

Exhibitions

This interactive exhibition will have its international premiere in Chicago. It's an unmissable event for science enthusiasts, Pokémon fans, and anyone who loves both. Bringing together Excavator Pikachu, Professor Pokémon, and scientists from the Field Museum, the exhibition takes you on a journey through time, filled with imagination and discovery—and it's only on display at the Field Museum.

After the Age of Dinosaurs | Field Museum

Aug 29, 2025–Jan 3, 2027 (UTC-6)

Chicago

Exhibitions

Discover how a colossal asteroid ended the dinosaurs' reign and paved the way for life’s astonishing comeback, shaping the world we know today. Meet unfamiliar creatures, explore immersive media experiences, and marvel at fossils from the Field Museum's renowned collections.

Chicago Half Marathon | Chicago

Sep 27, 2026 (UTC-6)

Chicago

Sports & Fitness

The Chicago Half Marathon is one of the most premier races from around the globe. The half and 5-kilometer events take place in September, just as the leaves are beginning to turn and the city comes alive with sweater weather and fall festivities. More than 14,000 runners register for the half marathon alone, which makes for a considerable crowd of racers, and spectators around the city. Named as one of the top ten with reason, you can’t beat the atmosphere or the excitement of the town as runners make their way from start to finish. Running up the most crowded roadway in the nation, Lake Shore Drive is shut down for 13.1 miles of the course, which offers participants a fantastic view of the skyline and all the glory of the most miraculous skyscrapers that Chicago is known for. There is nothing like the Midwestern friendliness or the numerous fans that are quick to cheer on racers and give them a helping hand to make it across the finish line.

Korean National Treasures: 2,000 Years of Art | The Art Institute of Chicago

Mar 7–Jul 5, 2026 (UTC-6)

Chicago

Exhibitions

The exhibition features 140 artworks, including modern and historical paintings, ceramics, and objects used for Buddhist rituals and academic research. Twenty-two of these pieces are officially designated as National Treasures or National Treasures by the Korean government. These collections are widely recognized as outstanding representatives of their kind and are highly regarded for their exceptional historical, artistic, and academic value.

Sikh Shaadi Slough (UK CITIZENS ONLY) Ages 25-44 | Burnham Park Hall

May 3, 2026 (UTC+0)

Burnham

Cultural Experiences

Information Source: Sikh Shaadi UK | eventbrite

Celebrate OUR PERFECT STORM with Carley Fortune at B&N Oakbrook! | Barnes & Noble - Oakbrook Center (Oak Brook, IL)

May 8, 2026 (UTC-5)

Oak Brook

Arts Literary Arts

Information Source: Barnes & Noble - Oakbrook Center, IL | eventbrite

Downers Grove Annual Mother's Day Brunch | 2111 Butterfield Rd

May 10, 2026 (UTC-5)

Downers Grove

Celebration

Information Source: Doubletree Suites by Hilton Downers Grove | eventbrite

BTS WORLD TOUR IN CHICAGO 2026 | Soldier Field

Aug 27–Aug 28, 2026 (UTC-6)

Chicago

Concerts BTS

The BTS WORLD TOUR IN CHICAGO 2026 stands as a highly anticipated chapter in the South Korean boy band’s illustrious career, set to take place at the iconic Soldier Field on August 27 and 28, 2026. This leg of the tour is part of BTS’s fourth concert tour, marking their long-awaited return to live performances following the completion of mandatory military service. Kicking off on April 9, 2026, in Goyang, South Korea, the tour will span an impressive 79 dates across 34 cities in 23 countries, concluding in Manila on March 14, 2027. Notably, this world tour is BTS’s first headline series since their 2021–22 Permission to Dance on Stage tour, signaling a significant moment for fans and the global music scene alike. With stops across Asia, North America, South America, Australia, and Europe, the BTS WORLD TOUR IN CHICAGO 2026 promises a blend of electrifying performances and heartfelt moments, solidifying the group’s enduring influence and commitment to their craft. Soldier Field, a venue steeped in history, will provide the perfect backdrop for this milestone event, drawing fans from near and far to witness a defining moment in K-pop history.

The Changing Face of Science: Meet Sara Ruane | Field Museum

Jan 1, 2025–Oct 18, 2026 (UTC-6)

Chicago

Exhibitions

The exhibition focuses on the life and research experiences of scientist Dr. Sara Ruane, reinterpreting the diversity of modern scientific professions and the pathways of scientific exploration through her personal story.