Returning for its 52nd year, Andersonville Midsommarfest is one of the best (if not the best) street festivals on the more northern part of the city. On June 9 – 11, enjoy one of Chicago’s most diverse festivals stemming from Swedish culture as it takes over Clark Street from Foster to Catalpa.
So what are you in for? There’s live music on five different stages including local band, DJ, and dance troupe performances, delicious international food from local and regional vendors, and kids activities such as face painting and a pet costume parade. Not to mention, nearby restaurants will be offering unbeatable specials and the Swedish American Museum will be offering free admission for the entire weekend. That’s plenty of fun for only a $10 donation (kids 12 and under and seniors are free), which helps the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce continue to bring awesome events to the neighborhood.
Speaking of other Andersonville events, there’s plenty more happening throughout the season, such as the Andersonville Farmers Market running now through August 30, the Andersonville Sidewalk Sale on July 28 – 30, and the Taste of Andersonville Dinner Crawl on August 9.
Check out the live performance lineup below:
Friday, June 9: 5pm – 10pm
North Stage
5pm – DJ Dan Luna
6pm – To the 9s
8pm – 16 Candles
Saturday, June 10: 11am – 10pm
North Stage
11am – Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus
12pm – Son Monarcas
2pm – Little Queens
3:30pm – Chicago Spirit Brigade
4pm – The Right Now
6pm – Ear Candy
8pm – Wedding Banned
Center Stage
11:30am – TBA
12:30pm – Layla Frankel
1:30pm – Chicago Spirit Brigade
2pm – Al Rose
4pm – The Yacht Rockets
6pm – Shout Out
8pm – Catfight
Summerdale Stage
11am – Ph Comedy Theater
12pm – George’s Ice Cream and Sweets Ice Cream Eating Contest
12:30pm – Jameson Loves Danger Pet Parade & Costume Contest
2pm – Dream Big Performing Arts Workshop
3pm – About Face
4pm – Wes John Cichosz
6pm – Willy Dynomite
8pm – Fabitat
Balmoral Pride Stage
1pm – Jazz Brunch
3pm – Best of Maryoke: Hosted by Kevin Florian
4:30pm – Drag Show w/ DJ Laura B
6:30pm – Retro w/ DJ Laura B
8:30pm – The Hits w/ DJ Laura B
Swedish Stage
11am – Opening Ceremonies
11:30am – May Pole
12pm – Swedish Jambouree
2pm – Hugh Too
4pm – Waco Brothers
6pm – Fiona Grey
8pm – ABBA Salute
Sunday, June 11: 11am – 10pm
North Stage
9:30am – Free Community Yoga Class w/ Yoga Tree Studio
11am – Lakeside Pride Stryhorns Jazz Combo
12pm – Gussied
2pm – Brooke and the Nice Things
3:30pm – Chicago Spirit Brigade
4pm – Libido Funk Circus
6pm – The Hair Band Night
8pm – 16 Candles
Center Stage
11am – The Deliverance Singers – Gospel Brunch
1pm – Chicago Spirit Brigade
1:30pm – The Shades
2:30pm – She’s Crafty
4pm – Stache
6pm – Maggie Speaks
8pm – 7th Heaven
Summerdale Stage
9am – Free Community Yoga Class w/ Yoga Tree Studio
11am – Ph Comedy Theater
12pm – Andersonville Suzuki Academy
1pm – Human-Tim + Robot-Tim
2pm – Dream Big Performing Arts Workshop
3pm – Boisenoise
4pm – Laura Doherty and the Heartbeats
6pm – The Hat Guys
8pm – Chicago Jazz Orchestra
Balmoral Pride Stage
11am – Pride Rally
1pm – Acoustic Brunch
3pm – Drag Show w/ DJ Laura B
5pm – Tea Dance w/ DJ Moose
7:30pm – The Hits w/ DJ Jorge
Swedish Stage
12pm – Livewire
2pm – Hodie Snitch
4pm – The New Invaders
6pm – Lynne Jordan and the Shivers
8pm – The Gold Coast All Stars
