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Pier Dance

Free Event Arts & Culture Events

Free Wednesday night dance lessons in June at Navy Pier featuring rotating styles and open dance. No experience needed—just show up and move with the music.

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Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 24, 2026

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Summer Fireworks

Free Event Events

Catch Navy Pier's free summer fireworks show, every Wednesday at 9 PM and Saturday at 10 PM, from Memorial Day to Labor Day in Chicago.

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Sat, May 23 - Sat, Sep 5, 2026

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Skyline Sessions

Free Event Concerts Events

Enjoy free live music and skyline views at Skyline Sessions, Navy Pier’s summer concert series, running every Thursday and Friday from May 28 through September 4 on the lakefront.

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Thu, May 28 - Fri, Sep 4, 2026

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Live on the Lake

Free Event Concerts Eat & Drink Event Center

Live on the Lake! is an outdoor live music series featuring Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and national acts, who will perform countless genres and styles of popular music every weekend. Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and take in the lakeside summer views.

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Fri, May 22 - Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Pier Dance

Wed, Jun 3

Summer Fireworks

Wed, Jun 3

Skyline Sessions

Thu, Jun 4

Live on the Lake

Fri, Jun 5

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