Belmont Sheffield Music Festival: Schedule, Bands

CHICAGO — Chicago's summer street festival season will unofficially kick off with the 35th Annual Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest this weekend on the North Side. The popular Memorial Day weekend event will be held on Sheffield Avenue in the Lakeview neighborhood, just steps from the Belmont 'L' station.

The event will include top local tribute bands on the main stage near Roscoe, beer, wine, plenty of food, artisans and a second stage featuring entertainment booked by neighborhood venues.

The festival’s second (aka ‘community’) stage, at Sheffield at Belmont, will showcase an eclectic entertainment mix that includes DJ sets, karaoke and other local acts and performances.

The festival will be held on Saturday, May 26, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, May 26 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Admission is a suggested donation of $5 per person.

MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT

Saturday

Noon – Trippin Billies
2:30 p.m. – The North 41
4:15 p.m. – The Handcuffs
6 p.m. – Run Forrest Run
8 p.m. – Wedding Banned

Sunday

12:30 p.m. – Emily Blue
2 p.m. – Friday Pilots Club
3:30 p.m. – The Indigos
5:30 p.m. – Hello Weekend
8 p.m. – Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press

BELMONT STAGE ENTERTAINMENT

Saturday

Japanese Culture Center
Zorana
Bob Macy
Brooklyn Britches
Nathan Graham
The Band Calderisi
Revolt Coda

Sunday

Tiny Country
Brendan Forest
DjCooper The Beat Master
Greatest Lakes
Indika Reggae
Nelson Street Revival

Visit the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce website for more details.