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Get ready to shake, shimmy, and bean part of the most fun weekend of the year at Blues at the Bean! We’re bringing the blues to life in the best way possible — by dancing the night away! Join us at Forteza Fitness on Friday and Saturday nights. Whether you’re ready to groove until the sun comes up or just enjoy the warmth of the festival with friends (new and old!), Blues at the Bean is the weekend you won’t want to miss!
June 5 – 7, 2026
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The Venues
Forteza Fitness 
Location: 4437 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Forteza Fitness is our go-to spot for this weekend. You’ll find us here on Friday and Saturday nights for non-stop blues and amazing vibes. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting out, this venue has everything you need to keep your feet moving or just hanging out all night.
Directions:
From downtown Chicago, take Lake Shore Drive north and exit at Irving Park Rd heading west. Turn right on Ravenswood Ave, and Forteza will be on the east side of the street just north of Montrose Ave. The venue is conveniently located near the Montrose Brown Line stop [From Blues Fest: Get on at Washington/Wabash] and the Ravenswood Metra station. There is street parking nearby and limited free parking in the lot adjacent to the building.
Since 1967
Chicago Blues Festival
The Chicago Blues Festival is a free event hosted by Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE). This event features live music all across Chicago, including 3 stages at Millenium Park. To see this year’s lineup and get more information about the festival click ‘Learn More’ below.
Pricing
At The Door Pricing (until sold out):
Friday Night: $40 GA ($20 Student)
Saturday Night $50 / $25 after midnight ($25/$10 Student)
The DJs
Brandy Smith
Andi Hansen
Kenneth Shipp
Trevor Williams
Lizzy Melberg
The Food
More details to come!
Hello Boba
Saturday @ 11pm
Milk Teas:
Classic Brown Sugar ($7.95)
Strawberry Milk Tea ($7.95)
Taro Milk Tea ($7.95)
Matcha Milk Tea ($7.95)
Fruit Refreshers:
(Dairy and Caffeine Free)
Strawberry Fruit Refresher ($7.95)
Kiwi Fruit Refresher ($7.95)
Mixed Berry Fruit Refresher ($7.95)
Lychee Fruit Refresher ($7.95)
Green Apple Fruit Refresher ($7.95)
Pineapple Fruit Refresher ($7.95)
Tropical Blend Refresher ($7.95)
Fruit Smoothie:
(Dairy and Caffeine Free)
Strawberry Fruit Smoothie ($13.50)
Mango Fruit Smoothie ($13.50)
Lemonade Smoothie ($13.50)
Toppings ($0.85)
Brown Sugar Boba
Mango Popping
Passionfruit Popping
Strawberry Popping
Cherry Blossom
Green Apple Popping
Cherry Popping
Lychee Jelly
Rainbow Jelly
The Schedule
Thursday: Pre-party at Rosa’s
BATB early check in 9:30PM – 11PM
Friday: Dance at Forteza 9PM – 2AM
Saturday: Dance at Forteza 10PM – 4AM
Sunday: Choose your own adventure at the Blues Fest!
Food & Drink
A variety of snacks and water will be provided at our evening dances. Our venue is BYOB. If you have special dietary restrictions or allergies, please note that in your registration or email us at [email protected].
Swag
- Hand Fans ($10)
- Sweat Towels ($5)
- Tee Shirts ($25)
Music
5 Amazing DJs at our two late nights and all the live music you could want at the fesival.
