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Summer Skate at Navy Pier

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Summer Skate at Navy Pier is Chicago’s ultimate lakefront roller skating experience, featuring retro DJ sets, classic arcade games, and nonstop summer fun.

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Thu, Jun 18 - Mon, Sep 7, 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

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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

Summer Skate at Navy Pier

Thu, Jun 18

Skyline Sessions

Thu, Jun 18

Live on the Lake

Fri, Jun 19

Wave Wall Moves

Sat, Jun 20

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