Festival Community Impact
Sueños Music Festival, founded in 2022, unites the city of Chicago under the banner of incredible Reggaeton and Latin Music. Bringing unprecedented star power to Grant Park and offering spectacular views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, Sueños Festival (translation: dreams), was created to be an inclusive event with a mission to continue to celebrate and uplift Latin culture and the extraordinary music, people, food, and amazing energy that comes along with it.
Sueños takes pride in its meaningful contribution to Chicago’s Latin communities year-round, with a focus on supporting youth initiatives and businesses. This includes a partnership with Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center to support the development of a Performing Arts Theater and Youth Media Center, along with scholarships and immigration services through partnerships with Pilsen Neighbors Community Council, Instituto del Progreso Latino, and Enlace Chicago. In addition, Sueños supports in-school and after-school art programs for Latin youth across the city, partnering with the National Museum of Mexican Art to feature art by Chicago youth at Sueños and inviting aspiring writers from its youth journalism program to conduct interviews at the festival, funding Puerto Rican Arts Alliance’s music education programs and studio arts programs for children on the Southwest Side, and supplying instruments for mariachi and percussion programs in Chicago Public Schools.
Since its inception, Sueños has generated an estimated $675 million for Chicago’s economy. In 2025, the festival paid $1.5 million to the Chicago Park District and is estimated to have generated $1.2 million in amusement tax revenue to the City and County.
Festival Details
Dates and times
- May 23rd and May 24th from 11am -10pm each day.
Event-specific information can be found at www.suenosmusicfestival.com/festival-experience
Similar to other events, performances may be utilizing pyrotechnics and special effects.
Tennis and Pickle Ball Court Closure
The tennis and pickle ball courts will remain open until 5pm on Thursday, May 21. The courts will re-open on Tuesday, May 26. Beginning on Wednesday, May 13 you must access from 11th street bridge walking north along the west sidewalk of Columbus. Courts will NOT be accessible via Balbo from the North during these times.
You must access from the north bound sidewalk from the 11th street bridge or Roosevelt. The north bound sidewalk will be closed between Balbo and 9th St. Yard.
Dog Park Closure
The Grant Bark Park will be open and accessible via the 11th Street bridge until Friday, May 22nd and will reopen Monday, May 25th. During this time, there will be a temporary dog park available for use southeast of the Skate Park.
Street and Sidewalk Closures
Street Closures
- Balbo from Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive: May 13th – May 30th
- Columbus, from Jackson to Roosevelt: May 21st– May 25th
- Balbo, from Michigan to Columbus: May 21st– May 25th
- Ida B Wells/Congress Circle from Michigan to Columbus: May 21st– May 25th
Sidewalk Closures
- Michigan, from Jackson to Roosevelt: May 23rd – 24th
- Balbo (both sides, from Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive: May 13th – May 30th
- Balbo (both sides), from Michigan to Columbus: May 21st– May 25th
- Columbus (both sides), from Roosevelt to Balbo: May 14th – May 29th
- Columbus (both sides), from Balbo to Jackson: May 22nd – May 26th
- DuSable Lake Shore Drive (Southbound side), from Jackson to Roosevelt: May 20th – May 26th
- Congress Plaza Dr, from Michigan to Columbus: May 23rd – May 24th
Key Notes
- Pedestrian access will remain available from 11th St. through Columbus and Lake Shore Drive Tunnels to/from Museum Campus
- Metra Access near the 11th St. Bridge will remain available throughout the event.
- Columbus is subject to closure at the discretion of city officials.
We have worked with the City of Chicago to ensure we have a plan in place that maximizes convenience for all of our neighbors and minimizes overall impact to the street and circulation patterns for area residents and businesses. We have also coordinated the breakdown of the event to return your sidewalks, streets, and parkways to you as soon as possible.
Your neighborhood will be enjoyed by thousands of music lovers; we hope you are among them. Rest assured both city and event safety personnel are in place to ensure the entire neighborhood enjoys this celebration in a peaceful and safe manner.
Have questions or need assistance?
Please visit our website at www.SuenosMusicFestival.com or contact us at 312-500-2646.
To report a concern during the event, please text the following Neighborhood Answering Service: 312-500-2646. (Please note this service will only be monitored from May 22nd – May 27th