Faces of Fitness

This festival has wrapped for 2026 — it typically returns July 2027.

Ticketed outdoor wellness festival at 421 W Locust with Simone Biles, Austin Millz, boutique fitness classes, and a brand village.

  • Dates: July 25–26, 2026
  • Where: 421 W Locust St
  • Neighborhood: River North
  • Cost: Ticketed

How it was

This year's edition is over — the schedule and practical notes below are kept as the record of 2026.

Schedule

  1. Saturday-Sunday, July 25-26, 2026 — Faces of Fitness Chicago: SweatPals lists the event from Saturday 8:15 a.m. through Sunday 1:15 p.m. CDT at 421 W Locust St.
  2. Festival weekend — Simone Biles conversation: A Conversation on Mental Health: The Gold of Being Real.
  3. Sunday / Day 2 — Austin Millz live fitness classes: Official site says Austin Millz will perform live as part of three fully immersive fitness classes on Day 2.

What to expect

Faces of Fitness Chicago runs July 25-26, 2026 at 421 W Locust Street. The official pitch is 'Lollapalooza, but for fitness, health and wellness': outdoor classes, brand activations, recovery/wellness partners, and live music energy. Simone Biles is the headline draw in a mental-health conversation billed as 'The Gold of Being Real.' Austin Millz is slated to perform live as part of immersive Day 2 fitness classes. Time Out also notes former Chicago Bear Israel Idonije and multiple Peloton instructors in the 2026 headliner mix.

Transit

Brown/Purple Line to Chicago is a 5-minute walk; Red Line to Grand also walkable. Bike racks throughout River North; Divvy at Wells/Hubbard. Parking via the River North garages ($30+); rideshare is the easiest move.

Bag policy

Workout-festival-specific: yoga mats, water bottles (refillable encouraged), small bags fine; no outside food except sealed snacks; no glass; full search at entry. Closed-toe athletic shoes required for several class types.

Family-friendly

Not really. This is an adult fitness fest — classes start at high school+ ability, the music is loud-EDM, and the wellness-village brand presence is 21+ skewed (Celsius, Liquid IV, etc.). Strollers are not workable in the class spaces. Older teens with family memberships at participating studios may enjoy.

Local tips

  1. Buy passes the morning they go on sale — pricing tiers raise on June 15 and again at door.
  2. Pre-book classes — the Peloton and Barry's slots fill fastest. Each pass typically gets you 4–6 class slots.
  3. Simone Biles talk will be the largest queue of the weekend — get there 90 minutes early or watch the livestream from the lawn.
  4. Wear actual workout clothes (changing tents are limited) and bring a towel + your own mat.
  5. Hydration is on the brand sponsors — Celsius/Liquid IV/etc. samples flow.
  6. Sunday morning is the lighter-crowd slot for popular classes.
  7. The 'Wellness Village' is half the value of the ticket — plan 90 min for it between class blocks.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Faces of Fitness Chicago 2026?

SweatPals lists the venue as 421 W Locust Street in Chicago.

Do I need a ticket?

Yes. It is a ticketed fitness/wellness festival; buy through the official Faces of Fitness/SweatPals ticket path.

Is Simone Biles appearing?

Yes. The official site bills Simone Biles for a mental-health conversation called 'The Gold of Being Real.'

Are tickets refundable?

The SweatPals listing says no refunds.

Official festival information