Tacos & Tequila Festival 2026: Lineup, tickets, what to know

CHICAGO - A popular throwback music and food festival is making its way to Chicago for the fourth year in a row. 

What we know:

Tacos and Tequila Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, with gates opening at 1:30 p.m. at Northwestern Medicine Field. 

Organizers say the 2026 Chicago lineup includes Rick Ross, Ginuwine, Xzibit, Chamillionaire, Yung Joc, Frankie J, Mims and DJ Ashton Martin, with additional artists expected to be announced.

The event is centered around early-2000s hip-hop and R&B, pairing live performances with food and entertainment. Attendees can expect local taco vendors, specialty food items, margaritas and tequila tastings. 

Additional attractions are planned, including lucha libre wrestling, a Chihuahua beauty pageant, immersive art installations and a car showcase in select markets. 

Tickets are already on sale, with early bird general admission starting at $60.98 and VIP packages priced at $114.98. The event is 21 and older, and all ticket sales are final. 

What we don't know:

Organizers have not yet released a full performance schedule or set times for artists. 

It’s also unclear which additional performers will be added to the Chicago lineup, as more names are expected to be announced in the coming months. 

Details about specific food vendors, activation partners and any Chicago-specific experiences have not yet been shared. 

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What's next:

Festival organizers are expected to roll out more announcements leading up to the event, including the full lineup, set times and vendor list. 

With tickets already available and early interest building, organizers are encouraging attendees to secure passes ahead of the fall event. 

More details can be found at TacosandTequilaFestival.com.