I know we said last week was the visual embodiment of #summertimechi but then this weekend’s things to do list came around and where do we even begin? Taste of Lincoln Ave! MCA Primetime! Buddy Guy! WNBA Allstar! There just an abundance of events and experiences taking place over this weekend in Chicago that you should not have a want or need to be bored unless you choose to be. These 11 standout events in Chicago should have a spot on your social calendar. Scroll through to see our curated selection and send this to the groupchat! These are the top 11 things to do in Chicago this weekend.
SAVANNAH BANANAS BANANA BALL WORLD TOUR
July 24-26 | Varies
Wrigley Field Chicago | 1060 West Addison Street
Bringing Families Together by celebrating the foster care community, while educating and inspiring others to get involved.
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BUDDY GUY 90
July 25 | Doors: 6:30pm; Show 7:30pm
Chicago Theatre | 175 N. State Street
Get ready for a one of a kind night with blues legend Buddy Guy. Buddy Guy will celebrate 90 years with special guests Carlise Guy & The Nu Blu Band.
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CHINATOWN SUMMER FAIR 2026
Saturday July 25 & Sunday July 26 | 5pm-10pm; 11am-10pm
Wentworth Avenue (Cermak Avenue to 24th)
The 46th Annual Chinatown Summer Fair is one of the most ethnically unique outdoor events in Chicago and the Midwest. Attracting more than 40,000 people from throughout the region, Chinatown Summer Fair is a true celebration of Far East beauty and culture including food, art and music.
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FIESTA DEL SOL
July 23-26 | 5-10pm; 12-10pm
Blue Island Ave. between Wolcott + Ashland
Chicago’s favorite, family friendly Latino festival is back for it’s 53rd Annual Celebration. Live music & entertainment on multiple stages. Local and regional food vendors. Carnival rides and games. Art exhibits and cultural programming. A dedicated children’s area. College & resource booths, among many more activations. Join us and experience Fiesta. Fiesta del Sol is free and open to the public!
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GHANAFEST 2026
July 25 | 10am
5600 Russell Drive
The 37th Annual Chicago GhanaFest, “Connecting Our Community Through Culture and Commerce” General Admission: $25 Online| $30 Door.
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MCA PRIMETIME: DANCING THE REVOLUTION
July 25 | 6:45 pm–11 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA) | 220 E. Chicago Avenue
Get ready to shake it in celebration of Dancing the Revolution with Prime Time! The all-museum, late-night, 21+ party features ongoing dance workshops with reggaeton diva Ash Moves, an electric sound and movement performance by Awilda Rodríguez Lora, and a dance floor overseen by Kinky P, King Tony, and DJ Miriam, featuring the Rave Approved Soundsystem’s sculptural, handmade speaker system. This event is 21+
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WNBA ALL STAR 2026
July 25 | 7:30pm
United Center | 1901 W Madison Street
The 2026 WNBA All Star Game will take over the Windy City celebrating 30 years of the WNBA. Paige Bueckers headlines Team Coop, while Caitlin Clark leads Team Spoon in the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game.
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WICKER PARK FEST
July 24-26 | pull up
Milwaukee Avenue
Three days. Two stages. Incredible live music. Local food. Cold drinks. Art. Shopping. Neighborhood favorites. Wicker Park Fest celebrates the eclectic neighborhood’s lively musical heritage, unique businesses and top-notch restaurants. 30+ artists, three days of music and a weekend packed with Pet Fest, Kids Fest.
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GOSPEL MUSIC FEST
July 24 (5:45-9 pm) & 25 (noon – 9 pm)
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park
This FREE inspirational music festival brings audiences of all ages and backgrounds together to celebrate the power of music. Performances by: Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Sidney Buckner & Y.I.U., Hezekiah Walker and Love Fellowship Choir and more
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T.I: THE KING’S SUCCESSION TOUR
July 26| 7:30pm
Riviera Theatre | 4746 N. Racine Avenue
The King Succession Tour with Domani and KING. “The King Succession Tour,” an exclusive, limited run of summer 2026 dates ahead of his upcoming LP, Kill The King.
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TASTE OF LINCOLN AVENUE
July 25 & 26 | 12pm-
Lincoln Avenue between Fullerton and Wrightwood
42nd annual Taste of Lincoln Avenue includes food and craft vendors, live entertainment stages, and a fun Kids’ Carnival Area.
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You can also find more events taking place in Chicago this week into the weekend in our weekly SLC Shortlist HERE
*Cover image credit Navy Pier
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