The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) are proud to announce the return of Taste of Chicago, the city’s signature food and music festival, with a dynamic lineup of events across Chicago neighborhoods and a grand finale in Grant Park, Sept. 5–7, 2025. All events are free admission and open to the public. This year’s Taste Main Stage will feature an electrifying mix of Grammy-winning and chart-topping talent: Lupe Fiasco, the Chicago-born rapper and cultural voice, headlines Friday; JoJo, the pop-R&B singer with powerhouse vocals, performs on Saturday; and international Latin superstar Elvis Crespo brings his high-energy merengue hits to close out the weekend on Sunday. Evening performances begin at 5 p.m. each night. In addition to the Grant Park weekend, Taste of Chicago continues its tradition of celebrating the city’s diverse communities through neighborhood pop-up events in Marquette Park (June 28), Pullman Park (July 19), and Albany Park (Aug. 9). For more information and the full event lineup, visit Chicago.gov/Taste and follow this flavorful festival on Facebook at the Taste of Chicago.

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