This iconic event is one of the most ethnically unique outdoor events in Chicago and the Midwest. Attracting more than 40,000 people from throughout the region, Chinatown Summer Fair is a true celebration of Far East beauty and culture including food, art and music located on Wentworth Avenue from Cermak Avenue to 24th Place in Chicago.  Admission is free!

The next Chinatown Summer Fair will be Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27, 2025!

Saturday will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.  This neighborhood street festival will open with a lion dance procession at 12:30 p.m., a welcome at 1 p.m. on the main stage, followed by Asian performances, kung fu demonstrations, samplings from Chinatown’s restaurants & unique gift shops, arts & crafts exhibits, street vendors with an array of merchandise, and a children’s area–a fabulous family event !!!

2024 ENTERTAINMENT (2025 to come)

Saturday, July 27, 2024

HELLO WEEKEND will return on July 26, 2025!