Experience the Midwest’s largest FREE performing arts festival at Navy Pier’s Chicago Live! On September 20–21, this two-day celebration returns for its fifth year, filling the lakefront with theater, comedy, dance, music, and more.

This milestone year also introduces five world premieres, giving audiences the chance to see brand-new works alongside performances from over 100 of Chicago’s leading arts organizations. With five stages of nonstop entertainment, Chicago Live! is the city’s signature weekend showcase of arts and culture.