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Taste of Greektown is returning to Chicago’s West Loop for its 36th year. It will be happening at Halsted Street and Van Buren Street on August 28, 29 and 30, 2026. Halsted Street has been the heart of the Greek restaurant scene for several decades so it is the perfect place for celebrating Greek cuisine and culture.
The Greek population of Chicago began to gather towards the end of the 19th century. For over 100 years, Greektown has been the most famous Greek community in the United States. An estimated 150,000 people of Greek ancestry live in the greater Chicago area.
Taste of Greektown Hours
- Friday, September 6 – 4 pm to 10 pm
- Saturday, September 7 – 11 am to 10 pm
- Sunday, September 8 – 11 am to 10 pm
At Taste of Greektown, you can find a lot of delicious dishes prepared by some of the neighborhood’s top restaurants. Enjoy signature Mediterranean flavors in feta, roasted chicken, tzatziki, gyros, souvlaki, baklava and so much more.
Entertainment – South Stage
- Friday – 5 pm to 10 pm – Hallas 2000
- Saturday – 1 pm to 10 pm – Hallas 2000
- Sunday – 1 pm to 10 pm – Hallas 2000
Hallas 2000 will play a mixture of traditional and nostalgic Greek music plus more updated modern Greek music.
2026 Greektown Restaurants
Participating Greektown restaurants include
- 9 Muses Bar & Grill
- Athena Restaurant
- Mr. Greek Gyros
- Spectrum Bar & Grill
- Ithaki Estiatoria
- Moka & Co.
- Zeus Restaurant
and many more.
Entertainment – North Stage
Entertainment will include DJs all weekend. You’ll also see the WTMX Road Crew and live remote on Friday.
Gyros Eating Contest
Do you want to put your love for gyros to the test? The very popular Devanco Foods Gyros Eating Contest will be held on Saturday at 5 pm.
Additional Festival Information
There will be crafts and merchandise vendors in the Taste of Greektown Marketplace.
There will be performances by dance troupes and local musicians. Taste of Greektown will have cultural presentations. There will be games and activities for kids and families.
Taste of Greektown is free with an optional donation suggested for attendees.
Experience the real Greek heritage of this neighborhood in Chicago.
Greek Cuisine
If you liked the food at Taste of Greektown – and why wouldn’t you – and want to learn more about Greek cooking, try these cookbooks. You can use our links to save money on each one.
- Cooking Greek: A Classic Greek Cookbook for the At Home Chef by Pemi Kanavost and Tonya Stamoulis
- Under The Olive Tree: Recipes from my Greek Kitchen by Irini Tzortzoglou
- My Big Fat Greek Cookbook by Christos Sourligas
Chicago Hotels & Flights
If you’d like to visit Chicago for Taste of Greektown, you should consider these hotels. They are all offering discounted rates which could save you money on your stay.
If you’re going to be flying to Chicago, find out how to save money on your flight here.
For additional savings in Chicago, check out our Chicago Budget Travel Guide.