Asian American Arts Chicago Presents 2026 Festival “EVOLUTION,” May 2 and 3

Start: Saturday, May 2, 2026 12:00PM
End: Sunday, May 3, 2026 6:00PM

Asian American Arts Chicago (AAAC) announces the 2026 Festival schedule and that tickets are now on sale for EVOLUTION: Asian American Arts Festival, Saturday, May 2 from 12 - 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 3 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the historic Lookingglass Theatre’s Water Tower Water Works, 163 E. Pearson St. at Michigan Ave. EVOLUTION: Asian American Arts Festival is a two-day celebration of the transformation and creativity of Asian American, Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiians in Chicago and includes more than 125 artists and performers, from a variety of disciplines including dance, theatre, interactive art displays, film and music and a food and craft market representing the community. Asian American Arts Chicago’s mission statement is to support and amplify artistic expression from the Asian American diaspora in Chicago, Illinois. AAAC produces festivals, performances and supports a database of Asian American identified artists to provide better representation, equity and opportunity. The complete festival schedule is now available at AAAC.art with tickets, $25 - $120, online, in-person and Festival Passes, are available at AAAC.art.