Arts & Entertainment
World Music Festival Chicago
September 25 – October 4, 2026
September 25 – October 4
Citywide, including Chicago Cultural Center, Tom (Ping) Memorial Park, and Humboldt Park Fieldhouse
About this event
This massive, completely free multi-venue festival showcases global musical styles from across continents. Highlights include Ragamala, an all-night presentation of live Indian classical music at the Chicago Cultural Center, and the closing Global Peace Party at Humboldt Park.
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