Navy Pier summer 2025: Fireworks, live concerts and LatiNxt in August
Live On The Lake! (May 23 to Sept. 1): Navy Pier's weekend music series is performed live at the outdoor beer garden every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus Memorial Day and Labor Day Mondays.
Summer Fireworks (May 24 to Aug. 30): Every Wednesday at 9 p.m. and Saturday at 10 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
Wave Wall Wax (May 24 to Aug. 30): Wave Wall Wax brings city DJs to the Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage every Saturday, spinning house and dance music.
Skyline Sessions (May 29 to Aug. 29): A variety of live music genres are featured from 5 to 9 p.m. every Thursday and Friday at the Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage. Among the featured artists are Partywatcher, Lydia Cash, Fuego de Cumbia, MER's Music Showcase, Jamiah Rogers, and Meg & The Wheelers.
Trivia on the Lake! (May 22 to Aug. 28): Trivia contests from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Navy Pier Beer Garden. Rack up points each week in the hopes of winning a summer-long grand prize.
Pier Fitness: Rush Hour Workouts and Sunset Yoga (June 3 to Aug. 26): Tuesday exercise classes with a fusion of Zumba and Jazzercise at 6 p.m. and yoga at 7:30 p.m. in Polk Bros Park.
Wave Wall Moves (June 7-28): Live outdoor performances every Saturday from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage. Featured groups include Devika Dhir/Dilshad Khan Kathak, Niko8, Clinard Dance's Flamenco Project, Yielded Vessels and Queer Dance Freakout.
City Cruises Live (June 8 to Aug. 24): In addition to the season-long Wednesday and Saturday night fireworks cruises, City Cruises is selling tickets for some new offerings. June 8: An Intimate Evening with Ken Block & Drew Copeland of Sister Hazel. June 13: Loud & Legendary, A Night with John Daly. July 5: A Night with Captain Sandy and Hannah Ferrier from Below Deck Mediterranean. July 20: A Night with Chicago Football Conference Champions: Brian Urlacher, Rex Grossman & Alex Brown. And multiple options for a 2005 Chicago White Sox World Champions Cruise with A.J. Pierzynski & Teammates.
Navy Pier Open Air (June 20 to July 18): Performances at the east end of Navy Pier include Camelphat on June 20, Gorgon City Enter the Realm on July 18 and The Chainsmokers on Aug.18. Tickets ages 18 and older, starting at $55.
Summer Block Party (June 25): Live bands, DJs and a Beer Garden stage. Family-friendly activities include arts and crafts, video games, physical movement activities, interactive spray paint murals, corn hole and hop-scotch, all along the South Dock. Starting at noon, both parties will conclude with fireworks at 9 p.m.
Navy Pier Pride (June 28): Celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community with live music, dance, storytelling, educational programs and on-site resources from community partners
Fresh Fest (July 11): Young musicians, dancers and artists will perform starting at 11 a.m.
Bastille Day (July 13): Pack a picnic to celebrate the French national holiday in Polk Bros Park with live music.
LatiNxt (Aug. 9-10): Two-day festival with music from the Latin American diaspora. Performances will take place across three Pier stages, and include an array of vendors.
The Chainsmokers (Aug. 16): The EDM-pop rock band and DJ duo will take the stage at the Aon Grand Ballroom at 7 p.m. Aug. 16. Tickets for this 18+ event start at $88; on sale now.
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