Navy Pier has unveiled an exhilarating summer lineup, set to deliver a dynamic season filled with music, art, dance, sports, cultural celebrations, and vibrant neighborhood-inspired experiences. Visitors will revel in Navy Pier’s iconic summer offerings, allowing both locals and tourists the opportunity to embrace everything the city has to offer. With something happening every day, Navy Pier’s summer programming captures the vibrant, inclusive, and unforgettable spirit of Chicago.
Summer 2025 highlights include:
Live On The Lake! (May 23 – Sept. 1) – Navy Pier’s free weekend music series features Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and national acts, performing live in Navy Pier’s outdoor Beer Garden every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus Memorial Day and Labor Day Mondays. Music lovers are invited to take in the Pier’s magnificent lakeside views, while enjoying a wide range of genres, from soul and blues, to reggae, rock, country, Latin, and funk.
Trivia on the Lake! (May 22 – Aug. 28) – A new addition to Live on the Lake!, Navy Pier invites guests to put your knowledge to the test with a summer long trivia competition. In partnership with Whaddyaknow? Free Pub Trivia, Navy Pier will host free trivia every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Navy Pier Beer Garden. Keep coming back each week to rack up points in the hopes of winning a summer long grand prize.
Summer Fireworks (May 24 – Aug. 30) –Navy Pier hosts Chicago’s favorite, free summer sky spectacle every Wednesday at 9 p.m. and Saturday at 10 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
• To guarantee the best seat in the house, SABLE’s premium package provides floor-to-ceiling views from its stunning guest rooms. The Fireworks package includes complimentary champagne and celebratory truffles.
Pier Fitness: Rush Hour Workouts and Sunset Yoga (June 3 – Aug. 26) – Free exercise classes led by professional fitness instructors focusing on a Cardio-centric fusion of Zumba and Jazzercise at 6 p.m. and Yoga at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the City Stage in Polk Bros Park, supported by Northwestern Medicine.
All artists and dates are subject to change. Programming schedules are updated regularly at navypier.org.
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