Illinois Music Fairs & Festivals
30 music events across Illinois for 2026.
Recurring Happening nowLollapalooza
Four days of major-label music in historic Grant Park on the Lake Michigan shore, with more than 170 artists across eight stages, Chicago restaurant food vendors, and one of the world's premier city-based music festivals.
TomorrowShorewood Crossroads Festival
This festival will feature local artisan vendors, small businesses and vendors, great music, carnival, food court, cold beers, and more.
Quincy Midsummer Night Market
A craft fair in Quincy.
3.8(13)In 8 daysNorthalsted Market Days
A craft fair in Chicago.
4.8(6)In 15 daysMount Pulaski Second Friday Event
It will feature live music, craft vendors, food and drinks, kids activities and more.
5(2)In 16 daysPrinters Row Art Fest
It will host an assortment of juried artists and makers displaying their original artwork in various mediums.
Bartlett Midsummer Rhythm and Roots Market
A craft fair in Bartlett.
5(1)Evanston Art and Big Fork Festival
A craft fair in Evanston.
RecurringDu Quoin State Fair
Southern Illinois' annual state fair on 1,600 acres near Du Quoin, founded in 1923 and known for harness racing, livestock exhibits, carnival rides, and a major country-music grandstand series running eleven days through Labor Day.
RecurringPeoria Irish Fest
A 40-year tradition on the Peoria riverfront, built around Irish music with international and regional acts, step dancing, cultural exhibits, food, and family entertainment along the Illinois River.
5(2)Bucktown Arts Fest
This festival will host about 200 juried artists who will showcase and sell their handmade creations on various disciplines including oil, watercolor, photography, textile, sculpture, jewelry and so much more.
4.5(12)Mahomet Music Festival
There will be live music on main stage, entertainment, carnival rides, bags tournament, vendors and crafters, delicious food, and fun for all.
5(1)The 43rd annual Port Clinton Art Festival
It will host a great selection of juried artists showcasing their fine art and crafts.
RecurringChicago Jazz Festival
A free Labor Day weekend tradition since 1979 showcasing Chicago's vast jazz talent alongside national and international artists, with performances across Millennium Park and the Chicago Cultural Center.
4.5(336)Schaumburg Septemberfest
This festival will feature entertainment on three stages, carnival, arts and crafts show, craft beer and wine area, bingo, free pony rides, Labor Day parade, food, fireworks, and more.
Mount Pulaski Fall Festival
It will feature live music, craft vendors, food and drinks, kids activities and more.
4.8(54)The Art on the Fox
Come explore the original works of 75 artists.
4.8(106)Bartlett Fall Rhythm and Roots Market
A craft fair in Bartlett.
Recurring3.8(1467)Quincy Fall Night Market
This artisan market will have local makers and merchants, live music, children’s activities, food, and more.
4.8(38)Decatur Arts in Central Park
The artists from across the Midwest will showcase and sell their artwork in many categories, including jewelry, pottery, metal sculptures, glass, fiber arts, paintings, and more.
4.1(17)Mundelein Arts Festival
It will host about 50 fine artists showcasing their creations in a variety of media.
RecurringWorld Music Festival Chicago
A free citywide passport to global music, with the 26th annual festival presenting artists from around the world at venues including Millennium Park, the Chicago Cultural Center, and Navy Pier.
Barrington Art in the Barn
There will be over 150 talented artists exhibiting their original works in various medium.
4.6(18)Stillman Valley Fall Festival
A craft fair in Stillman Valley.
4.7(15)Palestine Wine and Art Festival
This festival will feature live music, talented artists, hundreds of different wines from top wineries, car show, food vendors, and more.
4(4)Grayslake Fall Antique Vintage Flea Market
This market will feature a wide variety of antiques, vintage, estate jewelry, vintage clothing, collectibles, comics, TV/movie memorabilia, mid-century modern and country furniture, vintage jewelry, vintage decor, shabby chic, old toys, advertising, coins, decorative arts, vintage lighting, and much more.
4(4)Grayslake Autumn Antique Vintage Flea Market
A craft fair in Grayslake.
4.5(13806)Quincy Holiday Night Market
There will be an array of artisan vendors, childrenÆs activities, musicians, food and more.
Recurring4.2(5)Chicago One of a Kind Show and Sale
It will host nearly 300 vendors showcasing their original handmade works in various categories including painting, bath and body, paper, pet products, ceramics, home goods, photography, fashion, wood, furniture, metal, jewelry, sculpture, glass, fiber art, kids, accessories, mixed media and more.
4(4)Grayslake Holiday Antique Vintage Flea Market
This market will feature a wide variety of antiques, vintage, estate jewelry, vintage clothing, collectibles, comics, TV/movie memorabilia, mid-century modern and country furniture, vintage jewelry, vintage decor, shabby chic, old toys, advertising, coins, decorative arts, vintage lighting, and much more.
Frequently asked questions
How many music festivals are there in Illinois?
Our directory lists 47 music festivals across Illinois for the 2026 season, including Quincy Summer Night Market, Bartlett Fall Rhythm and Roots Market and The Art on the Fox.
When is the best time for music festivals in Illinois?
Illinois's music festivals cluster in August and September — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular music festivals in Illinois?
By Google review score, Quincy Summer Night Market in Quincy ranks among the most popular, with a 4.8-star rating from 128 reviews.