Current Press Releases

Chicago is home to thousands of free cultural events and entertainment activities each year, many of which are presented by City of Chicago Departments and Agencies.

Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs Press Releases

The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs is dedicated to promoting on ongoing celebration of the Arts, offering more than 1000 high-quality free exhibitions, performances and programs each year in Millennium Park, the Chicago Cultural Center and additional venues. Highlights include:

• World Music Festival:Chicago
• Chicago SummerDance 
• The Grant Park Music Festival
• The Family Fun Festival and other additional programming in Millennium Park
• Exhibitions and concerts at the Chicago Cultural Center

Mayor’s Office of Special Events Press Releases 

The Mayor's Office of Special Events provides Chicagoans and visitors with twelve months-a-year of family-style entertainment, by producing and promoting free festivals and city-wide holiday celebrations, including:

• Taste of Chicago
• Lakefront music festivals
• Chicagoween
• Kids and Kites 
• Many more

Chicago Office of Tourism Press Releases 

The Chicago Office of Tourism, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, is the official city agency dedicated to promoting Chicago to domestic and international visitors and providing innovative visitor programs and services. The Chicago Office of Tourism manages:

• Chicago Neighborhood Tours
• Chicago Greeter
• Downloadable audio tours - Chicago Blues, Chicago Kids and Millennium Park
• Seasonal campaigns and initiatives