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✈️How to get to CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL
Planning your trip to CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Brest Bretagne airport (BES), about 8 km from the venue.
- Allow about 11 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Brest or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL
Accommodation near the CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Brest, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Brest.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL 2026 weather
Weather in CABARET VAUBAN A BREST in June 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 33% of days
| 2025 | Drizzle | 16° / 13° | 3 rainy days |
| 2024 | Light drizzle | 17° / 9° | 1 rainy day |
| 2023 | Clear sky | 20° / 12° | no rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Brest and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Chicago Blues Festival 2026: the world's largest free blues festival, in Millennium Park
Run by the City of Chicago, the Chicago Blues Festival bills itself as the largest free blues festival in the world. From 4 to 7 June 2026, it takes over the iconic Millennium Park in downtown Chicago — free admission, noon to 9 p.m.
The Thursday 4 June opening night is held at the Ramova Theatre, ahead of three days of concerts at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and on the park's side stages, including the Mississippi Crossroads Stage. The 2026 edition gathers Chicago blues names such as Zac Harmon, Billy Branch alongside Kenny Neal and Ronnie Baker Brooks, and veteran Bob Stroger.
Everything is free and open-air: bring something to sit on for the Pritzker Pavilion's great lawn, ASL interpretation is provided on the main stage, and a free trolley links Millennium Park to Maxwell Street on Sunday 7 June.
See you from 4 to 7 June 2026 in Chicago — full programme on the City website.
Edited by the festt.io team — last revised on June 1, 2026
❓FAQ
When and where does the Chicago Blues Festival take place?
Held in Chicago (United States), the 2026 edition runs across four days: Thursday 4 June at the Ramova Theatre (3520 S. Halsted St.), then Friday 5 to Sunday 7 June in Millennium Park.
How many stages are there?
In Millennium Park, performances are spread over several stages: the Jay Pritzker Pavilion (main stage), the Visit Mississippi Crossroads Stage (South Promenade), Rosa's Lounge (North Promenade) and Wrigley Square hosting the "Next Generation of Blues".
What are the opening hours?
From Friday to Sunday, the Millennium Park concerts run from noon to 9 p.m. with free admission. On Thursday, doors at the Ramova Theatre open at 5 p.m.
How do I get there, and are there any shuttles?
Millennium Park is served by CTA transit (exit at Washington/Wabash, or Lake / Washington by subway) and many bus lines. On Sunday 7 June, a free trolley links Millennium Park to Maxwell Street from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Is there accessibility provision?
ASL interpretation is provided for all main-stage shows. For specific ADA accommodations, organisers ask visitors to email [email protected].
