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Hyde Park Jazz Festival
September 24, 2024
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"If music is the place, then jazz is the city." Experience it live at the Hyde Park Jazz Festival, where Chicago’s vibrant jazz scene takes center stage during this two-day celebration. The 18th annual festival highlights both Chicago’s acclaimed local artists and internationally recognized talents.
Praised as a “near-perfect marriage of music and setting” by *Chicago Magazine* and “one of the best-programmed events of its kind” by *The Chicago Reader*, this premier festival unfolds across 14 stages in Hyde Park. Over 30 bands will perform in various venues throughout the neighborhood, drawing more than 20,000 jazz fans for 18 hours of nonstop music.
Beyond enjoying world-class jazz, attendees can explore the historic Hyde Park neighborhood. Since its debut in 2007, the festival has aimed to connect new audiences with Hyde Park’s cultural institutions while celebrating jazz’s deep legacy on Chicago’s South Side.
See the official website for a full list of venues and performances.
September 28-29th
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