Windy City Smokeout is Chicago's premier country music and barbecue festival, held July 8-12, 2026, outside the United Center. The multi-day celebration features top country artists performing live alongside authentic BBQ vendors, curated retail experiences, and a full festival atmosphere dedicated to food, music, and outdoor entertainment.
Windy City Smokeout
Windy City Smokeout
@windy_city_smokeout_2026 · Festival
Annual country music and BBQ festival held in July outside Chicago's United Center, celebrating food and live performances.
Lineup
- Hootie & The BlowfishHeadliner
- Lainey WilsonHeadliner
- Jordan DavisHeadliner
- Blake SheltonHeadliner
- Treaty Oak Revival
- Braxton Keith
- Sterling Elza
- Scotty McCreery
- Ghost Hounds
- Noeline Hofmann
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* estimated time, check the official festival website for exact times of shows and gate openings
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Quick Info
- Location
- Chicago
- Dates
- Wed, Jul 8, 2026 – Sun, Jul 12, 2026 (America/Chicago)
- Ages
- 18+ for Mobile Club participation
- Stages
- 1
- Venue Type
- Outdoor
- Accessibility
- Fully ADA-accessible event with accessible seating, parking, and restrooms. Service animals permitted. ADA guests may bring one designated companion. Guest Services located near main entrance. Accessible parking available at Lot D and Lot K.
- Parking
- Limited prepaid parking at Lot D (Wood & Monroe) and Lot K (Damen & Madison). Rideshare drop-off in Lot E. CTA public transit accessible via multiple lines and bus routes. Recommended car drop-off at 11 N. Paulina St (NE corner Madison & Paulina).
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- Amenities
- First Aid
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Festival packing essentials
Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Outdoor festivals = hours of sun exposure
Refillable water bottle
Most festivals have free refill stations
Earplugs (high fidelity)
Protect your hearing without dulling the sound
Portable phone charger
Phone dies fast at multi-day festivals
Festival camping gear
For multi-day festivals with on-site camping
Rain poncho
Lighter than a jacket, packs into a tiny ball
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