Night Out in the Parks Call for Artists

Be a Part of Night Out in the Parks 2026 Season

Calling all Chicago-based organizations, collectives, and individual artists to participate in the 14th season of Night Out in the Parks! The 2026 Call for Proposals is now open and accepting your cultural project ideas. Application deadline: December 8, 2025, for 2026 season consideration.

Night Out in the Parks activates parks across the city with robust cultural events – bringing neighbors together to laugh, dance, sing, and engage. The Chicago Park District, in partnership with 100 local artists and organizations, presents engaging events and performances to amplify the artistic and cultural vibrancy of our city in every neighborhood and enhance quality of life across Chicago. Through theater, music, movies, dance, site-specific performances, and nature programs, the series supports Chicago-based artists, facilitates community-based partnerships and programs, cultivates civic engagement, and ensures equity in access to the arts for all Chicagoans.