Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts Returns, September 19 - 20

The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is proud to host and produce the 21st Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts, along Broadway, from Belmont Ave. to Hawthorne Place, Sept. 19 - 20, in the heart of Lakeview, with 150 juried artists, family attractions, food, music and more.


Lakeview East is a dynamic and diversified neighborhood community rich in culture, history and the arts. The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce collaborates closely with its local residents and business owners and is pleased to offer its neighbors and the Chicagoland area one of the premier fine art outdoor festivals. Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce has presented one of the most unique and popular art festivals in Chicagoland and is so proud to celebrate 21 years of the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. Every aspect, from artists to musicians to vendors and everything in between, is specifically selected by the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce to bring the best to the heart of Lakeview and to all who visit during the Festival.


The official hours for the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts are Saturday, Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. with additional hours for live music, food and drink tents until 10 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Lakeview East Festival of the Arts asks for a $5 donation upon entrance, this fee goes to supporting additional Lakeview East events and offerings. Visit LakeviewEastFestivalOfTheArts.com for more information on artists, bands and offerings. NOTE: The performance schedule for the two stages at the 2026 Lakeview East Festival of the Arts will be available at a later date.