12th Annual South Shore Summer Festival
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm CT
South Shore Cultural Center
7059 South Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60649, United States (US)
About the Event
South Shore Summer Festival
Rooted in Community. Growing Together.
Join us for the 12th Annual South Shore Summer Festival at the historic South Shore Cultural Center, where thousands of residents, families, businesses, and visitors gather to celebrate the people, culture, and spirit that make South Shore one of Chicago’s most vibrant communities.
Set along the shores of Lake Michigan, this signature community event showcases the very best of South Shore and beyond. Enjoy a full day of live entertainment, local food and beverage vendors, community resources, family-friendly activities, and a marketplace featuring entrepreneurs, artisans, and small businesses from across the region.
More than a summer celebration, the South Shore Summer Festival is an opportunity to support local businesses, connect with neighbors, discover community organizations, and experience the creativity and talent that continue to shape the future of our neighborhood.
Whether you’re coming for the music, the food, the shopping, or simply to enjoy a beautiful day on Chicago’s lakefront, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Join us as we celebrate our culture, support our local economy, and honor the community that continues to make South Shore a destination for connection, opportunity, and pride.
We look forward to seeing you at the lakefront!
Location
South Shore Cultural Center
7059 South Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60649, United States (US)
Date and Time
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm CT
Sponsored by the Special Service Area #42
Organizer
SSA #42
Special Service Area #42 was created in partnership with 5th Ward Alderman Leslie Hairston and the South Shore Chamber of Commerce to provide additional services to the business corridors.
Area businesses, property owners, and consumers are surveyed about their vision for the neighborhood and the need for specific services. Key findings, such as the area’s cleanliness, walkability, traffic patterns, public transportation, safety issues, building conditions and vacancy rates, provide the information needed for program development and long-term planning.
The SSA boundaries are 71st from Kimbark Ave. to South Shore Drive Stony Island 67th to 73rd on the eastside Stony Island 67th to 79th on the westside Map of the SSA #42 Area (PDF)
Order Confirmation
Organizer
SSA #42
Special Service Area #42 was created in partnership with 5th Ward Alderman Leslie Hairston and the South Shore Chamber of Commerce to provide additional services to the business corridors.
Area businesses, property owners, and consumers are surveyed about their vision for the neighborhood and the need for specific services. Key findings, such as the area’s cleanliness, walkability, traffic patterns, public transportation, safety issues, building conditions and vacancy rates, provide the information needed for program development and long-term planning.
The SSA boundaries are 71st from Kimbark Ave. to South Shore Drive Stony Island 67th to 73rd on the eastside Stony Island 67th to 79th on the westside Map of the SSA #42 Area (PDF)
