Wells Street Art Festival

Thanks for a great 2026 Wells Street Art Festival! The 2026 Wells Street Art Festival had 127 talented artists, delicious festival food, and great live music. We are so grateful to our sponsors, our involved and enthusiastic community, and everyone who attended June 13th and 14th, 2026. Stay informed on all things Old Town for fun events and activities throughout the year. Check out the new 2026-27 Neighborhood Guide featuring the culinary style and neighborhood spirit of Old Town! Street Festivals are ubiquitous to a Chicago Summer. Most of our Street Festivals, including the Wells Street Art Festival, are NOT CITY FUNDED . Local non-profit organization s – i.e. Old Town Merchants & Residents Association – pay for and produce street festivals and depend on your donation at the gate to make these festivals possible. Old Town Merchants & Residents Association is part of the Save our...