As Chicago’s summer scene inches closer, music festivals are brewing on the horizon.
Illinois and Chicago eased their health and safety guidelines Feb. 28, and festivals are billed to return to a scope not seen in the past two years with the pandemic.
Here are the festivals announced we currently know about in chronological order:
KCON
KCON, a global celebration of Korean culture and music, is returning with its first in-person event in two years, this time branching into a new city: Chicago.
The festival will step off its 2022 run in May with events aimed at commemorating the festival’s reemergence from the pandemic along with its 10-year anniversary.
During the festival, fans will get a taste of Korean culture with opportunities to explore and interact with K-pop, K-beauty and K-food from May 20-21 at the Rosemont Theatre located just outside the city.
While tickets and lineups are set to be announced at a later date, “performances from the biggest acts to groups” can be expected, organizers said in a release.
Ravinia Festival
Suburban Highland Park is scheduled to open Ravinia Festival for live music throughout its three venues this summer.
The performance series will feature more than 100 concerts, featuring artists like Pitbull, Stevie Nicks and Ziggy Marley, and run from May 20 to Sept. 18, organizers said.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra will return once again for a six-week summer residency beginning in July, featuring 15 programs led by Marin Alsop.
Summer Camp
Tapping in for the 21st time, Summer Camp will celebrate Memorial Day weekend in Chillicothe from May 27-29.
The lineup includes Umphrey’s McGee, Zed’s Dead, Whethan and Moe. among others.
Tickets are available for purchase now with prices and packages ranging.
All attendees, according to the festival’s…