Summer finale at Navy Pier: Festivals, fireworks, music, food and fun

Get ready for a summer grand finale as Navy Pier lights up August with unforgettable free fireworks in Chicago, live music on Lake Michigan and epic Chicago lakefront festivals—all in one spectacular place.

Catch the sky show every week with Navy Pier fireworks, Wednesdays at 9 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 p.m. through August 30. Grab a seat on the pier or take a spin on the iconic Centennial Wheel for unbeatable views.

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Jam out every weekend at Live on the Lake, featuring free outdoor concerts in Chicago at the Beer Garden, with local bands rocking Fridays through Sundays, all the way until September.

Every Thursday night, show off your smarts at Trivia on the Lake, Chicago’s coolest spot for lakeside trivia fun, team laughs and sunset selfies.

Celebrate vibrant culture and global rhythms at LatiNxt Latin Music Festival on August 9 & 10. It’s two days of contemporary Latin music, dance, and arts that will light up your weekend.

Seafood lovers, unite! The Great American Lobster Fest returns August 16–17 with fresh Maine lobster, live bands, games, and unbeatable views of the Chicago Air & Water Show roaring overhead.

And for music fans, August 16 brings a major highlight: The Chainsmokers live at Navy Pier in the iconic Aon Grand Ballroom, an electric night you don’t want to miss.

Boat dreamers, rejoice! From August 21–24, the Chicago International Boat Show docks at the Pier with yachts, demos, and all things aquatic for serious cruisers and casual strollers alike

Soak in every last moment of summer at Navy Pier Chicago—where fireworks, food, festivals and fun are all waiting for you. Share the plan, invite the crew, and make this August one for the memory books.