Live-fire cooking from Texas, Ireland & beyond
29th - 30th August 2026
Wrightwood Park
BIG GRILL CHICAGO
Europe’s biggest BBQ Festival is coming to Chicago on the 29th - 30th August 2026.
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
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.
