Countdown to Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest 2025
Join us for a weekend of art, music, and community spirit
August 15-17, 2025
Welcome to the Glenwood Avenue Arts District
6900 N Glenwood Ave., Chicago, IL 60626
Nestled in the historic Rogers Park neighborhood, the Glenwood Avenue Arts District is where art, culture, and community come alive. Home to the iconic Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (GAAF) and surrounded by award-winning theaters, lively music venues, and unique local businesses, our district is a celebration of grassroots creativity and collaboration.
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24th Annual
2025 Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest
3rd weekend in August
Join us for the 24th Annual Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest — a vibrant weekend filled with art, music, and community spirit!
Cobblestone Jam
Friday Aug. 15th, 6pm - 10pm
Artists' Market
Saturday Aug. 16th, 11am - 9pm
Sunday Aug. 17th, 11am - 7pm
About the Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest
For over two decades, the Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (GAAF) has been a beacon of artistic celebration, embodying the grassroots spirit and volunteer-driven ethos of Chicago. Organized by the community, this immersive weekend event showcases over 100 artist booths, invites exploration of open studios, and pulsates with vibrant live entertainment across outdoor stages. It stands as one of the few neighborhood festivals where attendees can directly engage with creators, discovering and acquiring unique handmade artworks.
Nestled amidst the charming cobblestone streets of Chicago’s historic Rogers Park neighborhood, the Fest illuminates the Glenwood Avenue Arts District, enriching the experience with free live music, captivating performances, inspiring art demonstrations, and a delectable array of street food and craft beer offered by local merchants.
Rogers Park’s thriving arts and entertainment district stretches along Glenwood Ave at Morse Ave — an urban corridor of mixed-use buildings with an inviting European flavor: narrow cobblestone streets, murals on the elevated train embankments, and quaint storefronts.
The district is also home to two award-winning theaters — Lifeline Theatre and Rhapsody Theatre — along with a variety of live music venues, art studios, and galleries, all close to unique and friendly bars and restaurants.