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Chicago Blues Festival

Chicago Blues Festival
201 East Randolph Street
312-744-3370

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The Chicago Blues Festival is the largest free blues festival in the world and remains the largest of Chicago's Music Festivals. During three days on five stages, more than 500,000 blues fans prove that Chicago is the "Blues Capital of the World." Past performers include Bonnie Raitt, Ray Charles, B.B. King, the late Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy and the late Koko Taylor.

Upcoming Events at Chicago Blues Festival

Chicago Blues Festival

Thursday, Jun 5, 2025 from 4:00pm to 11:00pm
Ramova Theatre
Chicago, IL
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Chicago Blues Festival

Chicago Blues Festival

Friday, Jun 6, 2025 at 12:00pm
Millennium Park
Chicago, IL
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Chicago Blues Festival

Chicago Blues Festival

Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 at 11:00am
Millennium Park
Chicago, IL
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Chicago Blues Festival

Chicago Blues Festival

Sunday, Jun 8, 2025 at 11:00am
Millennium Park
Chicago, IL
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Chicago Blues Festival

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Chicago Blues Festival 2025

The largest FREE Blues festival in the world, the festival features top tier talent performing in Chicago’s Millennium Park. Schedule: Thursday, June 5 2025 The Blues Sessions 4:00-5:00 p.m. Living Blues Panel Discussion with Jim…

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Chicago Blues Festival 2024

The largest FREE Blues festival in the world, the 2024 Chicago Blues Festival features four days of top tier talent performing in Chicago's Millennium Park, plus a special opening night performance at the historic Ramova Theatre in Bridgeport.…

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