The wait is almost over—the largest Asian street festival in the United States is touching down in Chicago this summer after months of anticipation!
Panda Fest is taking over Grant Park for a massive celebration from August 28—30.
Here’s a sneak peek at all the fun and where you can snag last-minute tickets!
Panda Fest 2026
Panda Fest 2026 promises 3 days of nonstop fun, including more than 300 Asian food vendors, and dozens of merch vendors.
Chicagoans will get to enjoy all their favorite Asian street food specialties, like matcha lattes, tangulu fruit skewers, souflee pancakes, dumplings, ramen and noodle dishes, and other mouthwatering options.
Additionally, festivalgoers can expect a wide variety of kawaii merch options, like labubus, plush toys, hand bags, clothing, and accessories.
Other festival highlights include live music and cultural performances, a panda bounce house, a giant inflatable panda, and tons of fun photo ops.
Tickets still on sale
If you haven’t locked down your Panda Fest tickets yet, no worries. There are still plenty of passes on sale!
Tickets start at just $14.
Click here to explore ticket options and reserve yours.
