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Andersonville Midsommarfest 2026
2026-06-14 12:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-13 12:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-12 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Andersonville, Clark St. from Foster to Gregory, Chicago, Illinois, 60640
The Andersonville Midsommarfest returns to Chicago’s north side for its annual celebration of summer, Swedish heritage, and community spirit.
The 3-day festival takes place from Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Friday, June 12 – 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Summer kickoff, evening live music, and street food vendors opening.
Saturday, June 13 – 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Official Opening Ceremonies & Maypole Raising (11:00 AM), full multi-stage entertainment lineup, and family activities.
Sunday, June 14 – 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Final day of shopping, live music, dance performances, and local vendor markets.
There is a $10 suggested donation at the gate. Proceeds go directly to the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce and support a dozen local non-profits and schools.
Live Entertainment: Performances spanning four different stages all weekend long, featuring local bands, dance ensembles, drag performances, and a traditional ABBA tribute.
Swedish Traditions: Beyond the iconic Saturday morning Maypole dance, expect plenty of traditional Swedish food, drinks, and cultural showcases.
Artisans & Vendors: A curated street fair packed with local merchants, neighborhood eateries, non-profits, and independent makers (including a dedicated space highlighting up-and-coming LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and female-identified artists). Family & Community Activities: Dedicated kids’ programming areas, face painting, and interactive community activations.

Andersonville Midsommarfest 2025
2025-06-15 12:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-14 12:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-13 17:00 - 22:00 | Andersonville, Clark St. from Foster to Gregory, Chicago, Illinois, 60640
Midsommarfest returns to Andersonville for its 59th year—and it’s your official invitation to celebrate in the streets and kick off Pride season with joy, visibility, and community.
Don’t miss three nights and two days of celebration as over 80,000 neighbors, friends, and chosen family come together for this iconic Swedish summer tradition. Expect live music across multiple stages, mouthwatering local eats, one-of-a-kind vendors, and endless fun up and down Clark Street. Opening ceremonies and the raising of the annual raising of the maypole takes place at 11AM on Saturday, June 14.
Friday, June 13 | 5–10PM
Saturday, June 14 | 12–10PM
Sunday, June 15 | 12–9PM
Clark Street from Foster to Gregory
Admission to Midsommarfest is a $10 suggested donation. Proceeds from donations and beverage sales go directly back to the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce, a 501c6 non-profit organization to support festival expenses, neighborhood events, small business networking events, neighborhood beautification, and special services year round. Portions of donations will also directly support over a dozen local non-profits.

Andersonville Midsommarfest
2024-06-09 12:00 - 22:00
One of Chicago’s most legendary street festivals and Andersonville’s quintessential yearly celebration, Andersonville Midsommarfest, returns for its 58th year June 7-9 on Clark Street from Foster to Gregory. Admission is $10.
Printed Curiosities is curating this year’s first time vendor booth, which supports up and coming LGBTQIA+, BIPOC and female identified artists. Vendors to date include: BriBe LLC, Claudettes Crafts, The Daydreamers Shop, Lathers by Luna, MoonPerl LLC, Painting Ms. Daisy and Sili+Bells.
Proceeds from donations and beverage sales go directly back to the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce. A portions of donations will also directly support over a dozen local non-profits including Peirce and Chappel Elementary Schools, Chicago Women’s Health Center, Brave Space Alliance and more.
The festival days and hours are:
Friday, June 7 | 5-10PM
Saturday, June 8 | 12-10PM
Sunday, June 9 | 12-10PM

Andersonville Midsommarfest
2024-06-08 12:00 - 22:00, 2024-06-07 17:00 - 22:00 | Andersonville, Clark St. from Foster to Gregory, Chicago, Illinois, 60640
