Chicago Gospel Music Fest

Overview of Gospel Music Fest:

Chicago kicks off its summer festival celebrations with the 25th Annual Gospel Music Fest, which is as much a celebration of faith and community as it is of Chicago's musical traditions.

Thomas Dorsey, the father of gospel music, called Chicago home, and lived here for much of his life. "Gospel is a good music sent down from the lord to save the people," he said. "That's all you got to make out of it."

And, that's probably all you need to get out and enjoy it. Find schedules, location, and more below.

Gospel Music Fest Location:

Millennium Park
East of Michigan Avenue between Randolph and Monroe Streets
Chicago, IL
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Gospel Music Fest Dates:

• The next Chicago Gospel Music Fest will take place on Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7, 2009.

Schedule - Friday, June 5 - Pritzker Pavilion:

The schedule has not yet been set.
6 pm to 6:30 pm -
6:40 pm to 7:10 pm -
7:20 pm to 8:05 pm -
8:10 pm to 8:30 pm -
8:40 pm to 9:30 pm -

Schedule - Saturday, June 6 - Pritzker Pavilion:

The schedule has not yet been set.
5 pm to 5:35 pm -
5:45 pm to 6:20 pm -
6:30 pm to 7:15 pm -
7:25 pm to 8:30 pm -
8:45 pm to 9:30 pm -

Schedule - Saturday, June 6 - Walgreens Day Stage:

The schedule has not yet been set.
12:05 pm to 12:30 pm -
12:35 pm to 12:55 pm -
1 pm to 1:30 pm -
1:35 pm to 2 pm -
2:05 pm to 2:25 pm -
2:30 pm to 2:55 pm -
3 pm to 3:25 pm -
3:30 pm to 4 pm -
4:05 pm to 4:35 pm -

Schedule - Sunday, June 7 - Pritzker Pavillion:

The schedule has not yet been set.
4:40 pm to 4:55 pm -
5 to 5:25 pm -
5:35 pm to 6:20 pm -
6:35 pm to 6:55 pm -
7:05 pm to 7:50 pm -
8 pm to 8:50 pm -
9 to 9:30 pm - The Clark Sisters

Schedule - Sunday, June 7 - Walgreens Day Stage:

The schedule has not yet been set.
12 noon to 12:45 pm -
12:50 pm to 1:15 pm -
1:20 pm to 1:45 pm -
1:50 pm to 2:15 pm -
2:20 pm to 2:40 pm -
2:45 pm to 3:10 pm -
3:15 pm to 3:45 pm -
3:50 pm to 4:30 pm -

Schedule - Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep Gospel Youth Tent:

The schedule has not yet been set.

Admission and Tickets:

FREE. No tickets required.

Additional Resources:
The Official Chicago Gospel Music Festival Website
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