Chicago Jazz Festival

Full Event Details

Chicago Jazz Festival 2024 will take place from Thursday to Sunday, August 29–September 1, 2024, at the Chicago Cultural Center & Millennium Park.

What To Expect

• Admission: FREE
• Produced by: Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events (DCASE)
• Programmed by: Jazz Institute of Chicago (JIC)
• Festival Tradition: Labor Day weekend
• Focus: Promotes all forms of jazz through free, high-quality music programming
• Artists: Showcases Chicago’s local talent alongside national and international artists

Accessibility

• American Sign Language Interpretation for all concerts on the Jay Pritzker Pavilion stage.
• Additional accessibility information available on the Millennium Park Accessibility page.

Alcohol Policy

• Outside alcohol is not allowed.
• Alcohol can be purchased inside the venue at various price points.

Operating Hours

• General: Open Daily 6am–11pm
• Welcome Center: Open 9am-7pm (open until the end of the performance on event nights)

Address

• Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60601

Parking

• Nearby garages: Grant Park North Garage (25 N. Michigan Ave.), Grant Park South Garage (325 S. Michigan Ave.), Millennium Park Garage & Millennium Lakeside Garage (5 S. Columbus Dr.)
• Options: Pay in person or pre-pay online for discounted parking.
• Website: millenniumgarages.com
• Customer Service: 312.616.0600 (24/7)

Public Transportation

• CTA to Millennium Park
• Elevated lines: Exit at Washington/Wabash and walk east.
• Subway: Exit at Lake (Red Line) or Washington (Blue Line) and walk east.
• Buses: Served by routes 3, 4, 6, J14, 20, 56, 60, 124, 146, 147, 151, 157
• Travel info: www.transitchicago.com
• Fare info: www.ventrachicago.com

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