Live-fire cooking from Texas, Ireland & beyond
Spring 2027

BIG GRILL CHICAGO

Europe’s biggest BBQ Festival is coming to Chicago in Spring 2027.

The Big Grill brings the brightest and best international chefs, restaurants, and barbecue experts come together to create a feast of unique live-fire dishes available exclusively at the festival. It’s your chance to feast on dishes you’d normally have to travel the world for.

What You Get

One-off Hero BBQ Dishes

Top-tier Chef Demos

Live Music & DJS

Great Cocktails, Beer & Wine

Chicago Line-Up

Tickets

Pick your ticket and come hungry.

  • Early Bird GA – $27.88 per person (incl. fees)

  • General Admission – $38.63 per person (incl. fees)

  • VIP Admission – $108.50 per person (incl. fees) - includes 5 dish tokens, 2 drinks, and access to the VIP tent with private restrooms

Kids under 12 go free. Kids' area open Saturday and Sunday, 12–4pm only.

Don’t Miss the Smoke

Festival Partners