2023 Chicago Music Festivals Roundup: Rock, Country and Jazz Concerts Among Those on Tap This Summer – NBC Chicago

As winter temperatures slowly begin to rise, many people can’t help but wish for summer to come quicker.
Everyone knows that “summertime Chi” is epic, thanks in part to the many music festivals the city has to offer.
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A number of well-known festivals have already announced their return to the Windy City, and we’ve compiled a list of the top picks.
Here’s our roundup of 2023 Chicago summer music festivals:
Windy City Smokeout – Country Music and BBQ Festival
Genre: Country
When: July 13-16

Where: 1901 W. Madison St.
Sueños Festival
Genre: Latin, Reggaeton
When: May 27-28
Where: Grant Park
ARC Music Festival
Genre: House
When: Sept. 1-3
Where: Union Park
Lollapalooza
Genre: Varies
When: Aug. 3-6
Where: Grant Park
Pitchfork Festival
Genre: Hip-Hop, Electronic, Dance
When: July 2023 (exact dates TBA)
Where: Union Park
Ruido Fest
Genre: Spanish Rock, Alternative
When: July 2023 (exact dates TBA)
Where: Adams Park
Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash
Genre: Hip-Hop, Rap
When: June 2023 (exact dates TBA)
Where: Douglass Park
Ravinia Festival
Genre: Varies
When: May – September 2023
Where: Ravinia – Highland Park
The Chosen Few Picnic and Festival
Genre: House
When: July 2023 (exact dates TBA)
Where: Jackson Park
Riot Fest
Genre: Punk Rock
When: September 15-17
Where: Douglas Park
Heatwave Music Festival
Genre: EDM
When: June 10-11
Where: Union Park
Chicago Jazz Festival
Genre: Jazz
When: Sept. 1-4
Where: Millennium Park

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