ABOUT: What started as a small gathering of friends behind Chicago’s Museum of Science & Industry in 1990 is now the world’s longest-running event dedicated to House Music, attracting house music fans from around the world each year. The family-reunion-style event features 12+ hours of music from the Chosen Few DJs – Wayne Williams, Jesse Saunders, Tony Hatchett, Alan King, Andre Hatchett, Terry Hunter, and Mike Dunn along with Guest performers. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026.  Leading up to the Festival are a host of parties and events across Chicago. Stay tuned for additional details.

*NEW*

THE LOFT: A luxury elevated platform on the east side of the park near the stage that will feature the best views of the stage and the entire Picnic grounds

NOTES 

• Kids 12 and under free

• VIP vehicles must arrive at respective lots by 11:00 A.M. 

• No glass bottles or other glass on picnic grounds

• No in/out of parking lots

• No fireworks

• No firearms

• No vending, solicitation or distribution of materials of any kind in/on festival grounds (only official vendors or sponsors may do so); violators will be removed from festival grounds

• All ticket wristbands are non-transferable

• All sales final, no refunds or exchanges

• This is a rain or shine event

• Absolutely NO selling of food and/or beverages from inside of tents. If caught will result in automatic removal from the premises. Only permitted vendors can sell food or liquor on the grounds.
  

IMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATION

• Once you purchase, you will receive an order confirmation email from Eventim/See Tickets. Your e-ticket(s) will be attached to your order confirmation email. Make sure to print them out and bring them to the event. Or go green and download your tickets on your smartphone! 

• IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder.

• If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, click here to access the Eventim/See Tickets help center. For all customer inquiries, contact [email protected].

• For non-technical ticketing questions and general festival info, contact [email protected]

• Need to view or update the information on your order? Click here for instructions.
  
  

HOUSE & UNDERGROUND PACKAGES

• House package includes tent, 2 GA Tickets & 1 parking pass for Hayes Lot. 
• Underground package includes tent & 2 GA Tickets.

Click on the map, then follow the purchase instructions to reserve your preferred space

Underground and House package buyers may load in their gear on Friday, July 10th; schedule will be emailed in June.

THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT !!!! NO REFUNDS!!!

The Chosen Few Picnic and Music Festival Official pre, after, and closing parties can be found here https://Chosenfew2025.eventbrite.com

Sign up for our email list for announcements for the festival, the after parties and events at this link http://eepurl.com/gfL3c1