Want to know whats happening this weekend in Chicago? Look no further. Theres a whole calendar of exciting events, exhibits, and activities taking place all over the city this month in Chicago.

This weekend in Chicago is a jam-packed one, with major music festivals, jaw-dropping art and architecture events, culinary celebrations, riveting live theatre, family-friendly fun, exhilarating live music, outdoor adventures, and so much more.

Check out just a few of the top things to do this weekend in Chicago, Aug. 2 – 4, 2024. Please note that all events are subject to change.

Aug 1 – Aug 4Lollapalooza The 2024 Lollapalooza lineup features more than 170 musical acts across eight stages, with local, national, and global names. This year’s Lollapalooza headliners include SZA, Blink-182, The Killers, Hozier, Melanie Martinez, Megan Thee Stallion, and more.

Thursday August 1, 2024 — Sunday August 4, 2024 Grant Park

Aug. 2 – 4The Black Womens Expo: NEXTBWe: NEXT is a 3-day empowerment expo dedicated to providing a platform where the societal issues faced by Black women can not only be amplified…

Saturday August 3, 2024 — Sunday August 4, 2024 Douglass (Anna and Frederick) Park

1401 S. Sacramento Dr.

Chicago, IL 60623

Aug. 3 – 4CollectedConA gathering of some of the biggest names in Designer Toys, Street Art, Contemporary Art, and makers from around the globe will take over Navy…

Friday August 2, 2024 — Sunday August 4, 2024 Edison Park

Aug. 2Voila: The Improvised MusicaliO Chicago presents: a fully made-up, off-off-off Broadway style musical every Friday at 10pm in the Fremont Theater. Spend your Friday night with us. See…

Aug. 2, 2023 The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,

The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,

Aug. 2 – 4Hedwig and The Angry InchWith music and lyrics by Stephen Trask and a book by John Cameron Mitchell, "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" follows the journey of Hedwig Robinson,…

Wicker Park / Bucktown

Aug. 2 – 4, 2024 The Den Theatre

1331 North Milwaukee Avenue

Aug. 2 – 4GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater EngagementGiordano Dance Chicago, America's original jazz dance company, presents their spring engagement at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St. at…

Loop

Aug. 2 – 4, 2024 The Harris Theater for Music and Dance

205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL, 60601

Aug. 3Wave Wall Wax at Navy PierWAVE WALL WAX 2024 EVERY SATURDAY | MAY 25-AUGUST 31 Chicago’s top DJs playing your favorite house dance music! Get ready to party! This…

Aug. 3, 2024 Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States

Aug. 3The Infinite WrenchDon't miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…

Andersonville

Aug. 3, 2023 The Neo-Futurist Theater

5153 N. Ashland Ave.

Aug. 2 – 4Midnight in the Garden of Good and EvilAcclaimed author John Berendt’s iconic New York Times best seller becomes a seductive new musical. Southern charm is bountiful in Savannah, Georgia. But behind polite smiles, the…

June 25 – Aug. 4Goodman Albert Theatre

170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601

Aug. 3All That Glam: Explore Chicago’s 1920s Art Deco Masterpieces“The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” (William Faulkner) This tour is Inside Chicago Walking Tours' answer to many requests for an Art-Deco-specific…

Aug. 3, 2024 Chicago Loop River North

Aug. 2 – 4The Lord of the Rings – A Musical TaleJourney to the magical realms of Middle-earth as J.R.R. Tolkien’s trilogy of books are brought to the stage in a US premiere musical. As the…

Streeterville

July 21 – Sept. 1Chicago Shakespeare Theater

800 E. Grand Ave.

Aug. 2 – 4The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver Exhibit“Since new developments are the products of a creative mind, we must therefore stimulate and encourage that type of mind in every way possible.”   George…

Garfield Park

July 3 – Sept. 22Garfield Park Conservatory

300 N. Central Park Ave.

Aug. 2 – 4Chicago: Home of House ExhibitCommemorating the 40th anniversary of House music, this one-of-a-kind exhibit will pay homage to the energy, music, and dance of Black and Latino youth on…

Streeterville

July 12 – Aug. 7Navy Pier

600 East Grand Avenue

Aug. 2 – 4Level Up: Writers GamersEmbark on a thrilling adventure into the world of game writing! Level Up: Writers Gamers takes you on a journey from the 1970s to today,…

Loop

May 28 – Aug. 28, 2024American Writers Museum

180 N. Michigan Ave.

Aug. 2 – 4Flight of ButterfliesIntroducing the Flight of Butterflies! This city-wide exhibit merges nature, art, and story telling, creating a memorable experience for all in Chicago. Local artists adorn…

Lincoln Park

June 7 – Aug. 18Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

2430 N. Cannon Dr. Explore our events calendar for more Chicago events and happenings.