Wells Street Art Festival 2026 Chicago | Old Town’s Iconic Summer Art & Music Fest

   • STORIES FROM THE 78      / @storiesfromthe78   The 51st Annual Wells Street Art Festival, one of Chicago’s most beloved summer traditions, returns to the historic Old Town neighborhood on Saturday and Sunday, June 13–14, 2026. For one vibrant weekend, Wells Street will transform into a dynamic open-air gallery, blending art, music, food, and community into a can’t-miss Chicago experience. Stretching from North Avenue to Division Street, the nationally recognized festival will showcase more than 125 juried artists from Chicago and across the country. Attendees can explore an eclectic mix of original works, including painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, jewelry, glass, mixed media, and digital art. Festival hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event takes place at 1400 N. Wells St., right in the heart of Old Town. Whether you’re an art collector, casual browser, or just looking to soak in the city’s summer energy, the Wells Street Art Festival remains a cornerstone of Chicago’s cultural calendar. ==================================================================== Email Stories from the 78: [email protected] Brand Deal Inquiries: [email protected] ==================================================================== Associated channel for front stoop conversations    / @frontstooptombarnas:   ==================================================================== COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER UNDER SECTION 107 OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1976 Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #storiesfromthe78 #WellsStreetArtFestival #ChicagoEvents #OldTownChicago #ChicagoSummer #ArtFestival #ChicagoFestivals #ThingsToDoChicago #ExploreChicago #ChicagoArt #SummerInChicago #ChicagoWeekend #StreetFestival #MidwestEvents ==================================================================== Find more videos at www.storiesformthe78.com #CHOOSECHICAGO #DO312 #WGN #NETFLIXDOC #CHICAGOVLOG