Backyard Fest
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 07/18/2026
Spend the day outside with us for great live music, food, drinks, art, and family fun at Backyard Fest — an outdoor summer music festival in the heart of Humboldt Park!
Join us on Saturday, July 18 from 1:00pm–8:00pm at 1018 N California Ave for a full day of live performances from incredible local bands and artists, plus activities for kids, games, crafts, and our Young Artists Pop-Up Market, featuring handmade goods and creations by artists and makers up to age 18.
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
Backyard Fest: A Family-Friendly Outdoor Music Festival
Spend the day outside with us for great live music, food, drinks, art, and family fun at Backyard Fest — an outdoor summer music festival in the heart of Humboldt Park!
Join us on Saturday, July 18 from 1:00pm–8:00pm at 1018 N California Ave for a full day of live performances from incredible local bands and artists, plus activities for kids, games, crafts, and our Young Artists Pop-Up Market, featuring handmade goods and creations by artists and makers up to age 18.
Featured Acts Include:
JRynecki (DJ Set)
And I, You
The Rust Riders
TRAYSH
Grayson Nye Quartet
Dia Jane
Sam Frampton
Tallulah Bankheist
Invention Duo
more to be announced!
JRynecki (DJ Set)
And I, You
The Rust Riders
TRAYSH
Grayson Nye Quartet
Dia Jane
Sam Frampton
Tallulah Bankheist
Invention Duo
more to be announced!
Food & drinks available for purchase
Kids activities, games & crafts
Young Artists Pop-Up Market
Outdoor, family-friendly atmosphere
Kids activities, games & crafts
Young Artists Pop-Up Market
Outdoor, family-friendly atmosphere
Tickets:
Advance: $15/person
Day Of: $20/person
Kids 4 & under: FREE
Advance: $15/person
Day Of: $20/person
Kids 4 & under: FREE
Bring your friends, bring the family, and come see some fun and exciting local music while celebrating art and community in Humboldt Park
Location:
1018 North California Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Contact name:
Music House Humboldt Park Studio
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
07/18/2026
Time:
1:00PM-8:00PM
Price:
Advanced Tickets are $15/person.
Day of Tickets will be $20/person.
(Kids 4 and under are free)
Ages
Adults & kids togetherWeb Service