Chicago Jazz Fest! - Millennium Park
Friday, September 4, 2026
11:00 PM UTC – 2:00 AM UTC
Hosted by Gen Xers Doing Fun Stuff (and anyone else!)
About this event
Hi All - There’s nothing better than spending a fall-weather Friday evening in Millennium Park while listening to a (FREE) jazz concert! https://www.choosechicago.com/articles/festivals-special-events/chicago-jazz-festival/
We can meet on the lawn at 6P. I will get there early (5:30). Details to follow on exact location. If you get there later, we’ll let you know where we are at. Pritzker Pavilion lineup:
*6:25-7:25 p.m. - Dr. Emma Dayhuff Innovations & Lineage: The Chicago Project featuring Dee Alexander, Corey Wilkes, Isaiah Collier, Michael King, and Jonathan Pinson
- 7:45-9 p.m. - Robert Glasper
Public transportation Both Chicago Transit Authority buses and trains, and Metra’s commuter rail lines stop conveniently near Millennium Park. For detailed travel information visit www.transitchicago.com or call the Travel Information Center at 1-888-YOUR-CTA or 1-888-CTA-TTY1 (TTY).
Bike parking is available on the perimeter of Grant and Millennium Parks, close by to the Chicago Cultural Center. Visit the Chicago Bicycle Program for maps, safety, and other information.
Nearby parking garages are located at Grant Park North Garage (25 N. Michigan Ave.), Grant Park South Garage (325 S. Michigan Ave.) and Millennium Park Garage & Millennium Lakeside Garage (5 S. Columbus Dr.). Pay in person at each garage location or pre-pay online for discounted parking. Visit www.millenniumgarages.com or call 312.616.0600 for 24/7 customer service. Additional information about attending an event in Millennium Park (prohibited items, safety & event guidelines, etc.) https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park6.html
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