June 21-22; $20 suggested donation. Hyde Park Jazz Festival Benefit Concert This benefit concert is a warm-up for the free, 19th annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival in September.

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The city’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events puts on the festival each year alongside the Jazz Institute of Chicago, and this is the festival’s 56th year running.

Posted: May 7, 2025 | Last updated: May 7, 2025 The City of Chicago announced the headliners for Jazz Fest 2025, including Esperanza Spalding, Kermit Ruffins and Monty Alexander.