Chicago Gourmet 2026 Tickets Available
The Chicago Gourmet culinary festival will run from September 23–27, 2026, centered around the theme "Let Your Tastebuds Dance." Ticket sales launched on July 22.
Chicago Gourmet, powered by Invesco QQQ, is set to take place from September 23–27, 2026. This year's festival theme, "Let Your Tastebuds Dance," will focus on the intersection of food and movement, featuring a lineup of dance-inspired events and renowned chefs. Tickets for the festival went on sale July 22.
The event, supported by Title Sponsor Invesco QQQ, Presenting Sponsor Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, Premier Sponsor Square, and Founding Partner Illinois Restaurant Association, will host a variety of culinary experiences across Chicago. These include the "Dine Around Series," offering exclusive festival menus at nearly 80 Chicagoland restaurants, as well as the "Gourmet Tailgate," "Asian Night Market," and "Tacos & Tequila" events.
Further programming includes the "Global Stage Dinner," which pairs a multi-course meal with cultural dance performances, and "Somm Sessions," an upscale luncheon focusing on wine and food pairings accompanied by music. The "Hamburger Hop" will feature chefs competing for the best burger, alongside live breakdancing. Live cooking demonstrations, titled "Chef Demos," and a country cookout brunch, "Rise & Shine Gourmet," are also scheduled.
Events will be held at various locations, including the Pritzker Pavilion Stage, Zhou B Art Center, and the Harris Theater Rooftop. Specific details regarding each event, along with ticket prices ranging from $20 to $255 plus taxes and fees, are available on the Chicago Gourmet website.