Events in Chicago in May 2027
Chicago has 12 sourced events in May 2027. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Chicago calendar for May 2027 leads with these:
- TBD/TBDMay 1 - May 2Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center · Source: Ticketmaster
- HengeMay 4Garcia's Chicago · Source: Ticketmaster
- Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Honeck Conducts Mahler & Bruckner 9May 6Chicago Symphony Center · Source: SeatGeek
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Sourced events
- May 9
- May 13
- May 13
Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Mäkelä, Batiashvili & Sibelius 1
Chicago Symphony Center. theater.
Source: SeatGeek
- May 14
- May 15
Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Einstein’s Imagination
Chicago Symphony Center. theater.
Source: SeatGeek
- May 15
- May 15
Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Mäkelä, Batiashvili & Sibelius 1
Chicago Symphony Center. theater.
Source: SeatGeek
- May 16
- May 16
Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Mäkelä, Batiashvili & Sibelius 1
Chicago Symphony Center. theater.
Source: SeatGeek
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- May 1 - May 10
Chicago International Children's Film Festival
A festival dedicated to films for children and youth, featuring screenings, workshops, and special events across various venues in Chicago.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 7 - May 16
Chicago Craft Beer Week
A city-wide celebration of craft beer with tastings, brewery tours, and special events at bars and breweries throughout Chicago.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 14 - May 16
Chicago Mayfest
An annual neighborhood festival in the Lincoln Square area featuring live music, food vendors, arts and crafts, and family-friendly activities.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Memorial Day · publicMay 31
- Long weekendMay 29–May 31
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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