Professional musicians, many of them world-famous, offer free concerts nearly every evening in Millennium Park's beautiful Pritzker Pavilion. This year's schedule includes Bernstein's West Side Story, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and Broadway Sings America.
There's nightly entertainment on the waterfront, a downtown carnival, tours of Coast Guard cutters, a Grand Parade and fireworks.
More than 180 singer-songwriters perform at more than 40 venues along College Avenue downtown.
There's a lot going on at the North Shore's biggest festival, including loon-calling, log-rolling, herring-eating and rock-skipping contests; Saturday fireworks; and the grand parade on Sunday.
Since 1972, fans of this Jazz Age cornetist and composer have held this festival in his hometown on the Mississippi.
Headliners of this outdoor festival south of Des Moines include Lorde, Mumford & Son and Kali Uchis. Camping is available.
Bands will play in Bridge Square Friday evening and all day Saturday, including mariachi, Latin and jazz ensembles as well as traditional brass bands.
In addition to boat races, there will be kids' activities, cultural performances, music and a parade of teams.
This big music festival features more than 170 artists on nine stages and, unlike other Grant Park festivals, is not free. Reserve rooms far in advance. Olivia Dean, Lorde, Charli XCX and Tate McRae are among the headliners.
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