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2025 Thirsty Ears Festival
August 24, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Access Contemporary Music sponsors the Thirsty Ears Festival, Chicago’s only classical music street festival!
For two days Wilson street between Hermitage and Ravenswood are closed to feature stellar ensembles and soloists a huge range of classical music from all eras on the main stage.
Event includes delicious beer and wine, vendor booths, kid-friendly activities and food trucks on both days.
In the event of rain we will move the music into the All Saints Church on the same block with seating for 200 people.
See Event Schedule HERE
