FREE EVENTS & PUBLIC PROGRAMS
Navy Pier proudly offers free events and public programming throughout the year, making it one of the most visited destinations in the Midwest, drawing millions of visitors annually. From outdoor movie nights under the stars and live music along the lakefront to interactive art installations, cultural festivals, and dynamic dance performances, there’s always something to experience at the People’s Pier year-round.
May 22-September 7
Live on the Lake
May 23-September 5
Wave Wall Wax
May 23-September 5
Navy Pier Fireworks
May 28-September 4
Skyline Sessions
May 30
Chicago Dance Month Kickoff
June 2-September 1
Pier Fitness
June 3-24
Pier Dance
June 6-27
Wave Wall Moves
June 6-Aug 22
Lake Stage Summer Concert Series
June 24 + August 26
Summer Block Party
June 27
Pier Pride
July 4
Independence Day Fireworks
July 6-August 31
Movies at the Pier
July 10
Fresh Fest!
July 12
Bastille Day
August 8-9
LatiNxt Festival
September 19-20
Chicago Live!
October 31
Slightly Spooky Saturday
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Free Art & Cultural Exhibits
To Sit A While
Illuminated Legacy Exhibit
Murals and Mosaics: An Exhibition by the Chicago Sun-Times
Artists at the Pier Installation
We Are the People's Pier
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