Chicago Jazz Festival
Thu, Aug 28
|Millennium Park | Jay Pritzker Pavilion
The Chicago Jazz Festival is a Labor Day weekend tradition that promotes all forms of jazz through free, high-quality music programming. The festival showcases Chicago's local talent alongside national and international artists to raise awareness and appreciation of America's music.


Time & Location
Aug 28, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Millennium Park | Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
About The Event
The Chicago Jazz Festival is a Labor Day weekend tradition that promotes all forms of jazz through free, high-quality music programming. The festival showcases Chicago's local talent alongside national and international artists to raise awareness and appreciation for one of the city’s most beloved art forms.
PROGRAM
6:30pm - 7:30 pm - Henry Johnson
7:45pm - 9:00pm - Esperanza Spalding
Organizer: Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
Programmer: Jazz Institute of Chicago