Square Roots Festival returns to Lincoln Square with bands, craft brews and family fun

ABC7 Eyewitness News / by Ramona Meadors / July 5, 2025

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Square Roots returns July 11 through July 13, drawing more than 40,000 attendees to the heart of Lincoln Square to celebrate music, craft beer, local food, and community spirit.

The three-day street fest features more than 50 musical acts, a craft beer showcase, global eats, and interactive family programming. Headline performers include Calexico, Mekons, Ted Leo & The Pharmacists, Alejandro Escovedo, Heartless Bastards, and The Lone Bellow-with dozens of emerging and local artists across four stages. View More Here.