Free admission • Millennium Park, Chicago
Celebrating its 40th year, the Chicago Blues Festival is the world’s largest free blues event. Annually, over 500,000 enthusiasts gather at Millennium Park and citywide venues for performances from legendary, emerging, and local blues artists. This year, marking Millennium Park’s 20th anniversary, features Buddy Guy, Shemekia Copeland, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Southern Avenue, and a Tribute to Jimmy Rogers.