Chicago VGM Fest 5

Schedule

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Beat Kitchen | Chicago, IL

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Live video game music by a larger-than-life lineup of talent from the midwest and BEYOND.
ticket link here:
https://wl.eventim.us/event/chicago-video-game-music-fest-5/687708?afflky=BKBGManagementCo
This year's headliners are Arc Impulse and PROG XP
(from Seattle!)
Also featuring performances by:
Arcade Mode
The Bards Quartet
The Adventure Guild
The Blueshift Big Band (special early show! do not miss!)
SAT AUG 22 2026
Beat Kitchen | Chicago
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Beat Kitchen, 2100 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-6414, United States

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