C2E2 2026 | McCormick Place, Illinois, USA

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1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States Field Museum

This interactive exhibition will have its international premiere in Chicago. It's an unmissable event for science enthusiasts, Pokémon fans, and anyone who loves both. Bringing together Excavator Pikachu, Professor Pokémon, and scientists from the Field Museum, the exhibition takes you on a journey through time, filled with imagination and discovery—and it's only on display at the Field Museum.

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Grant Park, 337 E Randolph St Chicago, IL 60604

Lollapalooza is gearing up for a monumental return to Chicago’s Grant Park from July 30 to August 2, 2026, promising a festival experience that’s bigger, bolder, and more global than ever before. Organizers have unveiled a star-studded lineup that not only celebrates the best in pop, rock, hip-hop, and electronic music, but also marks a defining moment for the global music scene—especially with K-pop’s meteoric rise to the main stage. This year’s headliners read like a who’s who of international music royalty: Charli XCX, Lorde, Olivia Dean, Jennie, and Tate McRae—all leading the charge alongside John Summit, The Smashing Pumpkins, and The xx. According to CelebMix, these artists will share the spotlight with more than 100 performers, each taking to one of the eight sprawling stages set up across the park. The day-by-day breakdown reveals Lorde and John Summit kicking things off on Thursday, July 30, followed by Charli XCX and The Smashing Pumpkins on Friday. Saturday’s main acts are Olivia Dean and Jennie, with the festival culminating on Sunday with Tate McRae and The xx bringing the house down.

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111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, United States The Art Institute of Chicago

The exhibition features 140 artworks, including modern and historical paintings, ceramics, and objects used for Buddhist rituals and academic research. Twenty-two of these pieces are officially designated as National Treasures or National Treasures by the Korean government. These collections are widely recognized as outstanding representatives of their kind and are highly regarded for their exceptional historical, artistic, and academic value.

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Chicago, IL, US,City Winery Chicago

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1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States Field Museum

This exhibition uses narrative, artifacts, and multimedia to showcase Lesley de Souza's personal growth and research trajectory, telling the story of how she developed from a childhood curiosity about nature into a conservation biologist dedicated to the protection of freshwater ecosystems.

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5700 S Dusable Lk Shr Dr, Chicago, IL 60637, United States Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

This captivating and immersive exhibition takes you on a journey through Paul Tazwell's creative process—tracing how he used art, imagination, and exquisite craftsmanship to create iconic costumes for a multitude of classic works, from the hit musical *Wicked* to the Broadway musical *Hamilton*, and Steven Spielberg's *West Side Story*. The exhibition showcases his masterpieces and, combined with his narration, videos, photographs, and sketches, unveils the mystery of how imagination becomes reality.

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Chicago, IL, US,Subterranean

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600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States

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Soldier Field, Special Olympics Drive, Chicago, Illinois

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Chicago, IL, US,United Center