Final Day for Taste of Chicago 2023

Today is the last day of the 2023 edition of Taste of Chicago. Established in 1980, this annual Chicago tradition showcases the incredible diversity and world-class talent of Chicago’s culinary offerings in iconic Grant Park. Along with a selection of delicious food and beverage offerings, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy free admission to top-tier performances by a slate of world-class musical talent. Taste of Chicago is open until 9 p.m. this evening. There are no Taste tickets this year; cash or credit card are accepted by all food vendors. Details are available at TasteofChicago.us.

In addition to the more than 35 vendors and 15 food trucks, guests can enjoy a designated beer hall, wine garden and cocktail lounge, featuring enhanced offerings alongside the new frozen adult beverage station.

Until 4 p.m. this evening, Chicago Summer Dance, the largest annual outdoor live music and dancing series, turns Buckingham Fountain Plaza into a dance party with free dance lessons and live music.

This evening, as the past two, features a diverse mix of chart-topping, showstopping nightly concerts on the Taste Main Stage and the Goose Island Stage. Performances this evening on the Goose Islande Stage include Attack the Sound (5 p.m.) Bianca Shaw (6:20 p.m.) and DJ Lena Bandz (7:25 p.m.). Performances on the Taste Main Stage include Nola Adé and Cloud Farmers, both presented by Chicago Made (5 p.m.); White Mystery (6 p.m.) and Whitney (7:15 p.m.). Admission is free to all concerts.

In addition, Lifeway Foods Family Village offers attendees, the opportunity to enjoy kid-friendly fun right on the Taste of Chicago festival grounds. For more information visit TasteofChicago.us.