Obscure Wines of Europe at Le Sud
A one-hour Chicago tasting at Le Sud featuring four curated European wines focused on obscure regions and varietals.
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Events in Chicago
Explore 13 upcoming and 21 total public events with published details and direct ticket links when available.
Upcoming
PINK with a Purpose in Chicago
A wine tasting evening at The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant supporting Breast Cancer Awareness and A Silver Lining Foundation.
Daily Dessert On Tour, Presented by Resy at Galit
A one-night-only sweets menu at Galit in Chicago celebrating Caroline Schiff and her cookbook Daily Dessert.
From Lava to Vine: A Volcanic Wine Dinner
A Chicago wine dinner at Italian Village pairing volcanic wines with fire-kissed, earthy and vibrant flavors from the kitchen.
Chicago$1,650
The Genius of La Closerie Dinner
A La Fête du Champagne Chicago dinner pairing La Closerie Champagnes with Stephen Gillanders’ contemporary American cuisine at S.K.Y.
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Chicago$495
Lunch with Larmandier-Bernier in Chicago
A La Fête du Champagne winemaker lunch at Obélix with Arthur Larmandier presenting Champagne Larmandier-Bernier wines.
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Chicago$850
Dinner with Frédéric Savart in Chicago
A La Fête du Champagne dinner at RPM Steak in Chicago featuring Champagne Savart and Frédéric Savart.
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Chicago$150
Franks & Fizz at The Wiener's Circle
La Fête du Champagne brings Champagne producers, magnum pours, Chicago dogs, and kosher food to The Wiener's Circle in Chicago.
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Chicago$95
Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle Masterclass
A Chicago masterclass on Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle, led by Edouard Cossy and built around a comparative tasting of four wines.
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Chicago$195
Chicago Grand Tasting at Avec River North
La Fête du Champagne presents a daytime Champagne tasting at Avec River North in Chicago, with producer pours and small bites.
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Chicago$795
Chicago Gala Dinner at Avec River North
La Fête du Champagne’s Chicago Gala Dinner features a collaborative multi-course menu, a Chablis reception, and shared Champagne service.
Full La Fête du Champagne program →French Bistro Classic Series Autumn: Toulouse Cassoulet
A Toulouse-focused regional French culinary and wine dinner at Le Sud in Chicago, centered on cassoulet and Southwest France wines.
From Lava to Vine: A Volcanic Wine Dinner
A seated wine-pairing dinner at Italian Village in Chicago, built around volcanic wines and fire-kissed, earthy, and vibrant flavors.
Past events
2026 James Beard Awards in Chicago
The James Beard Foundation awards weekend in Chicago includes media, impact, restaurant and chef awards, plus a post-awards celebration.
Chicago Restaurant Week 2026
A citywide dining program from Choose Chicago with prix fixe menus across Chicago and nearby suburbs.
Godfrey Wine Fest – Wine Tasting at I|O Godfrey Rooftop
A four-hour Chicago rooftop wine tasting with multiple vendor stations, DJ music, giveaways, skyline views, and a retractable roof.
Chicago Grand Tasting
A walk-around Grand Tasting in Chicago with wines from participating Champagne producers and small bites.
Chicago Gala Dinner at Avec River North
La Fête du Champagne Chicago 2025 concludes with a seated Champagne-paired gala dinner at Avec River North.
The Second Life of Dom Pérignon
A seated wine-pairing dinner in Chicago focused on Dom Pérignon Plénitude 2 vintages at Apolonia.
Lunch with Raphaël Bérêche at Obélix
A Chicago lunch with winemaker Raphaël Bérêche exploring one grower’s vision of Champagne at Obélix.
Lincoln Park Wine Fest in Chicago
An outdoor Chicago wine festival with ticketed tasting sessions, wine booths, food vendors, and on-site guidance.