Chicago Humanities Festival Information

For 30 years, the Chicago Humanities Festival has been giving Chicagoans from all neighborhoods, means, and abilities, access to the day’s most thoughtful writers, scientists, artists, musicians, policymakers, public intellectuals, influencers, and activists. CHF produces more than 150 public events annually, from Evanston to Englewood, Wicker Park to South Shore. Its CHF’s belief that by bringing people together in engaging spaces across the city, Chicagoans from all walks of life have the opportunity to enjoy a deeper appreciation for what makes our city unique, the complexities of the wider world, and the root causes of and solutions to issues affecting their lives.