Navy Pier will give Chicagoans and adopted guests an early start on their summer weekends with live music on Thursday and Friday evenings from June 1 through Sept. 1. End-of-week Skyline Sessions will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the Wave Wall Performance Platform, against the backdrop of spectacular skyline views and Navy Pier’s Centennial Wheel. Featured local favorites will include Algo Ritmo, Blood Club, Chris Pierce, Donna Herula Trio, MER’s Music Showcase, and The Nettes.
The tentative free programming schedule follows:
Thursday, June 1
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. – Tom West (Indie/Folk)
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. – MER’s Music Showcase (Variety)
Friday, June 2
5:00 - 9:00 p.m. – Algo Ritmo (Acid Latin Jazz)
Thursday, June 8
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. – Larry Anthony (Pop)
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. – The Nettes (Americana)
Friday, June 9
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. – Abel (Reggaeton/Indie Pop)
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. – Dayana & Super Mike (Reggaeton/Indie Pop)
Thursday, June 15
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. – Jory Avner (Rock)
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. – Gerry Hundt Trio (Blues)
Friday, June 16
Time adjusted for Rolex US Sail Grand Prix
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. – TBA
Thursday, June 22
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. – David Chiriboga (Singer-Songwriter/Guitar)
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. – hhunter (Indie Pop/Dance)
Friday, June 23
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. – John Kimler (Americana)
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. – Shawn Holt & The Teardrops (Blues)
Thursday, June 29
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. – Galaxy Francis (Hip-Hop)
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. – Khaliyah X & Solo Sam (Hip-Hop)
Friday, June 30
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. – Casper McFadden (Indie Pop)
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. – Forget Basement & LAN Party (Indie Pop/Dance)
Thursday, July 6
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. – Molly Adamson (Pop/Folk)
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. – Donna Herula Trio (Blues)
Friday, July 7
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. – Future Nobodies (Post-Punk/Rock)
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. – Velvet Wounds/Blood Club (Post-Punk/Rock)
Thursday, July 13
No Skyline Sessions, per Pier-wide youth performance showcase, Fresh Fest!
Friday, July 14
No Skyline Sessions, per Pier-wide youth performance showcase, Fresh Fest!
Thursday, July 20
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. – Stillhouse Junkies (Bluegrass)
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. – Studebaker John Duo (Blues)
Friday, July 21
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. – La Rosa Noir (Indie Rock)
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. – Division Point (Indie Rock)
Thursday, July 27
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. – Brian Hoyt (Americana)
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. – AD3 (Cover/Rock)
Friday, July 28
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. – James Gedda (Country)
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. – Chris Pierce (Americana/Folk/Soul)
Thursday, Aug. 3
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. – Lydia Cash (Indie Country)
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. – Vivian Garcia (Singer-Songwriter)
Friday, Aug. 4
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. – DJ Lena Bandz (Hip-Hop/RnB)
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. – Jams The Flava Child & Senite (Hip-Hop/RnB)
Thursday, Aug. 10
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. – TBA
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. – Wht.Rabit (Alternative Rock)
Friday, Aug. 11
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. – Fantasma Negra (Indie Rock)
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. – Chillona, Amira Jazeera & Mila La Morena (Female Pop-Punk)
Thursday, Aug. 17
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. – Pachango DJ’s
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. – Oddcouple (Hip-Hop/Soul)
Friday, Aug. 18
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. – Carleton Koldyke
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. – TBA
Thursday, Aug. 24
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. – TBA
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. – Allegretto Collective (Rock)
Friday, Aug. 25
5:00 - 9:00 p.m. – Rhythm Hood (Hip-Hop/Dance)
Thursday, Aug. 31
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. – TBA
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. – Eryn Allen Kane
Friday, Sept. 1
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. – TBA
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. – 2 Jay Way (Classic Rock)
Note: All performers, times and dates are subject to change.
ABOUT NAVY PIER
Located on Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is the top nonprofit tourism destination in the Midwest, stretching more than six city blocks and typically welcoming nearly 9 million annual guests. Originally opened in 1916 as a shipping and recreation facility, this Chicago landmark showcases more than 50 acres of parks, restaurants, attractions, retail shops, sightseeing and dining cruise boats, exposition facilities and more. The Pier celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016 with the unveiling of the iconic Centennial Wheel, Polk Bros Park, Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion and Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion. In 2021, Navy Pier continued to usher in its second century with ongoing Pier-wide redevelopment efforts—including Sable, a 223-room Hilton hotel, new restaurants and partnerships, and thrilling additions to Pier Park. The Pier is also proud to continue providing free, year-round arts and cultural programming designed to inspire, educate and connect communities across the city and globe. Click here to donate to Navy Pier, a mission-driven 501(c)(3) organization, in support of the organization’s post-pandemic revival and free public programming. For more information, visit www.navypier.org.