Now in its 6th year, this is the Midwest's (and maybe beyond!) largest free performing arts festival. For 2 days (12PM-9PM on Saturday, Sept 19 & 12PM-6PM on Sunday, Sept 20) Navy Pier presents over 100 of Chicago's best and brightest performing arts groups, companies and artists from musical theatre, opera, dance, jazz, hip hop, tap, symphonies, and lots more on 5 stages with back-to-back performances and it's all FREE. In the weeks leading up to Chicago Live!, free classes and community engagement activities are also offered. This is a tremendous opportunity to see and experience Chicago's most well known artists and companies and emerging companies and artists as well. Check www.navypier.org for details as they are released!
Ages: ALL AGES/FAMILY FRIENDLY
Navy Pier is at 600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL.
Videos
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Dear Evan Hanson
Paramount Theatre (2/4 - 3/22) | |
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The Dance of Death
Steppenwolf (1/29 - 3/22) | |
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Bernadette, The Musical
Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture (2/12 - 3/15) | |
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The Lion In Winter
Parker Players Theater Company (2/6 - 3/1)
PHOTOS
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Greenroom Improv
Raue Center For The Arts (2/21 - 2/21) | |
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A Christmas Carol
Drury Lane Theatre (11/28 - 12/27) | |
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The Wizard Of Oz
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse (7/8 - 9/5) | |
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Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Bloomington, IL! On March 20, 2026
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts (3/20 - 3/20) | |
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The Notebook
CIBC (8/6 - 8/16) | |
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