World Music Festival Chicago
Friday, September 26 - Sunday, October 5, 2025
Citywide including the Chicago Cultural Center
Free Admission • First-come, First served
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Ragamala, Sept. 26-27 | Sat., Sept. 27 | Sun., Sept. 28 | Mon., Sept. 29 | Tues., Sept. 30 | Wed., Oct. 1 | Thurs., Oct. 2 | Fri., Oct. 3 | Sat., Oct. 4 | Sun., Oct. 5
The World Music Festival Chicago celebrates diverse music from nations across the globe.
All performances are free. Seating is first-come, first-served. Note, some venues have limited capacity, and early arrival is encouraged.
Friday, September 26 - Saturday, September 27
Ragamala: A Celebration of Indian Classical Music
Chicago Cultural Center, Preston Bradley Hall
78 E. Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
6 p.m. - 8 a.m., FREE
Presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events in collaboration with People of Rhythm Productions, South Asian Classical Music Society of Chicago, South Asia Institute, and Gandharva Mahavidyalaya North America
- 6-7:15 p.m. (Hindustani)
Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan, sitar; Amit Kavthekar, tabla - 7:45-9 p.m. (Carnatic)
Charumathi Raghuraman, violin; Anantha R. Krishnan, Mridangam; Giridhar Udupa, Ghatam - 9:30-10:45 p.m. (Hindustani)
Yogesh Samsi, tabla solo; Pratyush Goberdhan, sarangi (Tribute to Zakir Hussain) - 11:15 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. (Carnatic)
U. Rajesh, mandolin; Swaminathan Selvaganesh, kanjira - 1-2:15 a.m. (Hindustani)
Rakesh Chaurasia, bansuri flute; Amit Kavthekar, tabla - 2:45-4 a.m. (Carnatic)
TVS Mahadevan, vocal; V.S. Gokul, violin; Sai Raghavan, mridangam - 4:30-6 a.m. (Carnatic)
Flute J. A. Jayant, bansuri flute; K.V. Prasad, mridangam; Praveen Narayan, tabla - 6:30-8 a.m. (Hindustani)
Rachna Bodas, vocal; Nitin Mitta, tabla, Praneet Marathe, harmonium
Saturday, September 27
In partnership with Nights Out In The Park and the American Indian Center
Grove B at Science Drive and DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ALL AGES, Bring a camping chair or blanket
- Yeison Landero (Colombia)
- Funkeria (Brazil/Chicago)
Martyrs’
3855 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show
21+
Sunday, September 28
- Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ & Blood Moon Orchestra (Vietnam/California)
- Symbio (Sweden)
Sleeping Village
3734 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
1 p.m. doors, 2 p.m. show
21+
Monday, September 29
- Zar Electrik (North Africa/France)
- Do The Needful (South Asia/Chicago)
1035 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show
21+
Tuesday, September 30
- Damir Imamovic (Bosnia)
- Wanees Zarour Trio (Middle East/Chicago)
Constellation
3111 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show
18+
Wednesday, October 1
- Nidia Góngora (Colombia)
- Bomberxs D'Cora (Puerto Rico/Chicago)
Old Town School of Folk Music, Mauer Hall
4544 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
6:30 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show
All Ages
Thursday, October 2
- Alioune Guissé (Sénégal/USA)
- Abdoulaye Conde (Guinea/Chicago)
The Promontory
5311 S. Lake Park Ave. W
Chicago, IL 60615
6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show
All Ages
Friday, October 3
- Alex E. Chávez “Sonorous Present” (Mexico/Chicago)
- Olin (Mexico/Chicago)
The Rhapsody Theater
1328 W. Morse Ave.
Chicago, IL 60626
6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show
All Ages
Saturday, October 4
- Mohamed Abozekry Sextet (Egypt)
- Diwan al-Han (Middle East/Chicago)
Beverly Arts Center
2407 W. 111th St.
Chicago, IL 60655
1:30 p.m. doors, 2 p.m. show
All Ages
Chop Shop + 1st Ward Events
2033 W. North Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show
21+
Sunday, October 5
Global Peace Party at Navy Pier
- 2-3 p.m. - The Harmony of Korean Music (South Korea/Chicago)
- 3:30-4:30 p.m. - Joaquin Garcia II’s “Eddie Palmieri Vive” Ensemble (Latin American/Chicago)
- 5-6:15 p.m. - Rogê (Brazil)
- 6:45-8 p.m. - Buyepongo (Latin American/California)
Hosted by Sonal Aggarwal
Navy Pier Beer Garden
600 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
2-8 p.m.
All ages
