Taste of Chicago

July 8 – 10, 2022
Free admission • Grant Park and citywide
Photograph and Info Credit: ChooseChicago.com

Taste of Chicago has been a summer staple for more than 40 years. This year, the annual foodie extravaganza will bring both neighborhood pop-up events and the return of the iconic lakefront festival in Grant Park.

Taste of Chicago restaurants

This year’s vendors will dish out not just tastes of Chicago classics — like hot dogs, pizza, cheesecake — but also bites that represent the international influences tied to the city’s history as a melting pot of cultures. A few highlights include:

  • Whadda Jerk
  • The Original Rainbow Cone
  • Don Paleta
  • Mr. Quiles Mexican Food
  • Haire’s Gulf Shrimp
  • Robinson’s No.1 Ribs
  • Churro Factory
  • Mr E Chef Catering
  • Doom Street Eats
  • Chicago’s Doghouse
  • Eli’s Cheesecake Company
  • Arun’s Thai Restaurant
  • Tandoor Char House
  • Porkchop
  • Connie’s Pizza

Taste of Chicago concerts

Each year, Taste of Chicago also presents a diverse mix of national and international artists at nightly concerts. Grab a spot at the Main Stage near Buckingham Fountain and enjoy a show under the stars. Check out this year’s Taste of Chicago concert line-up in Grant Park and beyond.

Taste of Chicago Grant Park concerts

Friday, July 8

  • Shayln B and John The Author
  • AMI
  • Nelly

Saturday, July 9

  • Vivian Garcia and Pinqy Ring
  • Girl K
  • Aterciopelados

Sunday, July 10

  • Rebecca Brunner and Marina City
  • Local H
  • Drive-By Truckers