Events in Chicago in August 2027
Chicago has 11 sourced events in August 2027. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Chicago calendar for August 2027 leads with these:
- Disney Presents The Lion King (Chicago)Aug 1Cadillac Palace · Source: Ticketmaster
- Broadway In ChicagoAug 1Cadillac Palace Theatre · Source: SeatGeek
- TBD/TBDAug 5 - Aug 6Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien · Updated October 15, 2026
Sourced events
- Aug 21
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Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Aug 5 - Aug 8
- Aug 6 - Aug 8
Chicago Jazz Festival 2027
Annual festival celebrating Chicago's rich jazz heritage with performances by local and international jazz artists across multiple venues in the city.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Aug 11
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