Thirsty Ears Festival

Sunday, Aug 24, 2025 at 1:00pm

ACM School of Music
1758 W Wilson Ave

ACM’s Thirsty Ears Festival is 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.

We also have delicious beer and wine, vendor booths, kid-friendly activities and food trucks on both days.

Schedule Of Events:

Main Stage
1pm - Seth Boustead/David Keller/Traci Huff
1:50pm - Trio Tallieferre
2:45pm - Amy Gadd and Friends
3:40 pm - Hot Second
4:35pm - Missing Piece
5:30pm - Michael J. Miles & Jill Kaeding – American Bach
6:25pm - Joel Styzens and Sophie Webber
7:20pm - Wild Indigo Trio
8:05pm - Lakeshore Rush

Kid Zone
1:45 pm - Laura Doherty
3pm - Singalong Sprouts with Miss Sandy
4pm - Jenny Viets
5pm - Dawn-Marie Hamilton
face painting from 3:00 – 5:00


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