Gold Coast Art Fair
This festival has wrapped for 2026 — the 2027 dates are below.
Next edition · 2027
Returns June 19–20, 2027. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. $10 presale, $15 at the door, free for kids 12 and under, per Amdur Productions. Confirmed on the organiser's site on Nov 8, 2026. The lineup, schedule and tips below are the record of 2026. Official announcement
Two-day juried art fair on Grant Park's Butler Field with 200+ artists, live music, food and drink oases and a Kids Art Zone. $10 presale, $15 at the door; kids 12 and under free.
- Dates: June 20–21, 2026
- Where: Butler Field, Grant Park
- Neighborhood: Loop
- Cost: Ticketed
How it was
This year's edition is over — the practical notes below are kept as the record of 2026.
What to expect
Amdur Productions' juried fair fills Butler Field, between the Art Institute and the lake, with more than 200 artists from across the country, live music through the weekend, and three food, wine, beer and sangria oases. The organiser lists paint-and-sip classes, henna, caricatures, personalised poems and interactive art booths alongside the artist tents. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
Transit
The organiser points to "loop trains and Michigan Avenue buses" and to the Millennium Parking Garage. The fair's address is S Lake Shore Dr & E Monroe St, on the lake side of Grant Park.
Family-friendly
A Kids Art Zone with face painting, sand art and giant bubbles, and free entry for children 12 and under, make this an easy family afternoon in Grant Park.
History
The organiser dates the fair to 1958; the 2027 edition is billed as its 69th year.
Local tips
- Buy the $10 presale ticket; the gate price is $15.
- The three oases are where the food and drink are; the artist rows in between are for browsing.
- It runs 10 to 5 both days, so a morning start gets you the fair before the heat and the crowds.
Frequently asked questions
When is Gold Coast Art Fair 2027?
Gold Coast Art Fair returns June 19–20, 2027 (10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily), per the organiser, checked Nov 8, 2026. $10 presale, $15 at the door, free for kids 12 and under, per Amdur Productions.
How much does the Gold Coast Art Fair cost?
$10 presale or $15 at the door, per Amdur Productions. Children 12 and under are free.
Where exactly is it?
Butler Field in Grant Park, at S Lake Shore Dr and E Monroe St, between the Art Institute and Lake Michigan.
What are the hours?
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days.
Can I bring a dog?
Yes. The organiser says leashed dogs are welcome and the grounds are wheelchair-friendly.