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42nd Annual Chicago Jazz Festival
August 28–September 6, 2020 • Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park and Venues Across Chicago
FREE Admission
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Produced by the Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events | Programmed by the Jazz Institute of Chicago
The Chicago Jazz Festival showcases the greatest jazz artists from Chicago and around the world across the city during new, extended festival dates. The Chicago Jazz Festival is produced by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and programmed by the Jazz Institute of Chicago.
Festival Citywide Funding Program
Local venues and Jazz-presenting organizations are invited to apply by Friday, April 3.
Artist Submissions
Please submit your information to be considered for performance opportunities at events organized by DCASE
(Due to the volume of submissions, we are unable to respond to each artist)
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Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602
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Admission is FREE
Open Daily 6am–11pm
Welcome Center 9am–5pm
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Millennium Park
201 E. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60601
Take CTA to Millennium Park
- From the elevated lines: exit at Washington/Wabash and walk east.
- From the subway: exit at Lake (Red Line) or Washington (Blue Line) and walk east.
- Served by buses 3, 4, 6, J14, 20, 56, 60, 124, 146, 147, 151, 157
If parking, Millennium Garages are located at Millennium Park Garage and Millennium Lakeside Garage at 5 S. Columbus Drive, Grant Park North Garage at 25 N. Michigan Ave. and Grant Park South Garage at 325 S. Michigan Ave. Pre-purchase parking online and save up to 50% off drive-up rates.
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The Chicago Jazz Festival is programmed by the Jazz Institute of Chicago.