Chicago Jazz Festival
Fri, Aug 29
|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 29, 2025, 3:45 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
3:45pm - 4:00pm - Emcee Intro Remarks + National Anthem + Lift Every Voice
4:00pm - 4:45pm - Sarah Marie Young
5:05pm - 5:50pm - Silvia Manrique and Marcel Bonfirm
6:10pm - 7:25pm - Patricia Barber
7:45pm - 9:00pm - Monty Alexander
Organizer: Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
Programmer: Jazz Institute of Chicago