Taste of Chicago Returns to July | Chicago News

Taste of Chicago is back in July for the first time in three years—thanks to NASCAR’s 2026 break—bringing food, music, and crowds to Grant Park from July 8th to 12th. Streets like Columbus Drive are already closing for setup, with major lane shutdowns by July 2nd. Expect top-tier eats from restaurants and food trucks, plus nightly live music featuring Beach Bunny, Original Koffee, Common, Babyface, and Julieta Venegas. Open daily from 11 AM to 9 PM, it’s the ultimate summer foodie and music fest—don’t miss it. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d6335f5fb66c7041