The 20 biggest festivals in Illinois 2026
Festivals and open-airs in Illinois in 2026 — dates, line-ups, tickets and who's going.
80 events
4 Sep – 17 Jul 2027
Highlights: ZooLights
Any time
Today29This weekend119This month302Next month707Free12Highlights530Festivals80Christmas markets3Halloween35Date night828With kids327On your own808With friends63After-work & aperitivo42With a view1Birthday3Hen and stag parties17Volunteering1Pumpkin patches4Christmas lights14Autumn foliage10Stargazing10Rainy day542Street food1Oktoberfest1Day of the Dead5
1
TicketsThe Chicago Theatre
2
TicketsRaue Center for the Arts
3
Krannert Art Museum
4
TicketsBengtson's Pumpkin Farm
5
TicketsUncommon Ground
6
Runs every yearLincoln Park Zoo
7
Six Flags Great America
8
TicketsMetro
9
TicketsCobra Lounge
10
TicketsRavinia Festival
Questions
The 20 biggest festivals in Illinois 2026: what's on?
80 events between 27 Oct – 17 Jul 2027. Among them: ZooLights.
What is the next event in Illinois?
Fall Fest on 30 Oct in Chicago.
What are the biggest events in Illinois?
The named events of the place: ZooLights (20 Nov).
Where in Illinois is most going on?
Most events are in Chicago (53) · Highland Park (6) · Gurnee (3).