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Wave Wall Moves

Free Event Arts & Culture Events

Wave Wall Moves offers TWO FREE Saturday performances showcasing a selection of amazing Chicago dance companies, ensembles & choreographers.

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Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 27, 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

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Wave Wall Wax

Free Event Concerts Events

Experience the sounds of Summertime Chi as Wave Wall Wax returns to Navy Pier every Saturday, May 23–September 5—featuring top Chicago DJs, house music, and free lakefront summer vibes.

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Sat, May 23 - Sat, Sep 5, 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

Wave Wall Moves

Sat, Jun 13

Live on the Lake

Sat, Jun 13

Wave Wall Wax

Sat, Jun 13

Summer Fireworks

Sat, Jun 13

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