Open air in Chicago
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The second the sun comes out, the party heads outside. Open airs in Chicago are the DJ sets on the riverbanks, the waterside guinguettes, the rooftops and the open-air warm-ups before you slip off to a club.
We gather every outdoor date here: electro, disco, afro or a good old-fashioned village dance. Weather permitting, this is where it's at.
Events — open air in Chicago
Today
1 event
Friday 3 July
2 events
Saturday 4 July
8 events
Golden Hour Featuring DJ Ravenettcha
Sunset Cruise feat Vito (UK)
Midnight Noir Skydeck and Lounge — 4th of July rooftop party
La Vie: All White Afrobeats Rooftop Day party at theWit
House Calls w/ tINI
IO Godfrey Rooftop — Fourth of July
Beach Rituals July 4th
Beach RITUALS July 4th Dabura & Friends
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July 4th Fireworks Cruise
House Calls w/ Voigtmann
Vintage Culture
Chosen Few Weekender Opener
Write About Now Poetry Live in Chicago ft. K-Love The Poet
Chosen Few World's Largest House Music Picnic (Guest Artists Announced)
Meet Me There: Rooftop Day Party at Utopian Tailgate
JOY Rooftop Pt.3
Nerd Alert: Chronically Online (presented by Pegatron and Collin Advance)
Chicago Fireworks Booze Cruise!
Queen! feat. Derrick Carter — LADYMONIX — Michael Serafini
Mayan Warrior - Full Art Car Chicago
MAYAN WARRIOR CHICAGO - FULL ART CAR
Volleywood
boost+++ xxl - day one
Hello?! Sundays w/ Terry Hunter
ARC At The Lake with Jerro
"Hello?!" Sundays
JOY Rooftop Pt.4
Chicago Fireworks Booze Cruise!
ZHU at Navy Pier Open Air
Wooden Wisdom (Elijah Wood x Zach Cowie): Fantasy Party & Vinyl DJ Set
Serum: Joshwa
Hello?! Sundays
"Hello?!" Sundays
ARC Music Festival 2026
"Hello?!" Sundays
"Hello?!" Sundays
"Hello?!" Sundays Closing Party
Venues — open air in Chicago
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3 coming upClub / salle électronique — Chicago
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1 coming upUnderground room in the Epiphany Center where DJs and live bands meet dancers. Lots of Golden Hour DJ sets, vinyl nights, and themed parties. Expect dance floors, late sets and a mix of house, disco, jazz and blues. Friendly, sweaty vibe and community-minded nights.
1 coming up
1 coming upClub / salle électronique — Chicago
1 coming upClub / salle électronique — Chicago
1 coming upWhat about trying…
Things we don't show you yet, but that are buzzing near you.
Frequently asked questions
What's an open air in Chicago?
A party or DJ set outdoors — on a riverbank, a rooftop, a terrace or in a park. The vibe ranges from chilled sundowners to a proper dancefloor.