Free Live Music

Live music at the pier

This summer, experience nonstop live music and entertainment at Navy Pier with free performances, lakefront views, and unforgettable Chicago energy.

Every Thursday and Friday, Skyline Sessions brings live music to the Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage with solo artists and small ensembles perfect for unwinding after work or enjoying a night by the lake. Saturdays turn up the energy with Wave Wall Wax, featuring Chicago DJs spinning house, dance, and summer favorites along the waterfront. Live on the Lake! returns to the new RYTHM Stage in the Navy Pier Beer Garden with free weekend concerts featuring Chicago favorites, emerging local talent, and regional and national touring acts across a variety of genres including rock, jazz, indie, pop, and more. New this year, the Lake Stage Summer Concerts and Summer Sundays expand the Pier’s summer music lineup with even more live performances throughout the season. The summer wraps up with Chicago Live! – the Midwest’s largest free performing arts festival, celebrating Chicago’s vibrant arts and culture scene with dynamic performances across music, dance, theater, and more. With free events and entertainment happening all summer long, Navy Pier is the ultimate destination for live music, summer nights, and iconic Chicago experiences.