Get ready to say yeehaw Chicago!
Windy City Smokeout, the city’s biggest country music and barbecue festival is back next month with a star-studded musical lineup and five days of great food.
Here’s all the details and where you can grab last-minute passes.
Windy City Smokeout 2026
Windy City Smokeout is taking over the United Center campus from July 8-12.
The 2026 lineup features a star-studded list of musical performers, including Blake Shelton, Hootie and the Blowfish, Lainey Wilson, and Jordan Davis.
On the food front, expect a huge selection of some of the nation’s best barbecue.
Local standouts like Lexington Betty’s, Art Smith’s Reunion, and Green Street Smoked Meats will join vendors from as far away as Texas, Virginia, and Arizona.
Festivalgoers will also enjoy retail pop-ups, boozy beverages, unforgettable photo opps, and othe ractivations.
Tickets
General admission single-day and weekend passes are still available, starting at $84.99
Click here to grab yours and learn more information.
