Summary
The 11th Annual WingOut Chicago Returns...
September, 26-27 2026
Gallagher Way, 3635 N. Clark St, Chicago
About
Join us at Gallagher Way in Wrigleyville for Chicago’s most mouth-watering outdoor event of the summer! This unforgettable festival brings together the city’s finest wing-slingers for a weekend full of wing sampling, live music, adult beverages, competitions, and more.
Immerse yourself in this all-out wing extravaganza where Chicago’s best wing restaurants showcase their most delicious creations – from classic buffalo and sweet-and-spicy to wood-smoked, jerk, honey chili, and dozens more tantalizing flavors you won’t find anywhere else.
Ticket Options
Choose your WingOut experience – whether you're coming for the wings, the music, or the full VIP treatment, you've got options:
General Admission
- Entry (to selected session)
- Access to dozens of wing vendors (pay-as-you-go), cash bar, competitions, and live music entertainment
VIP Experience
- Early entry with fest exclusivity
- All-you-can-eat wings and inclusive sponsored drink package
- Extended access to general festival grounds post-VIP session
VIP + Balcony Experience
- Everything in the VIP Experience package, PLUS
- Exclusive 2nd floor balcony & lounge access
- Additional snacks, seating, and restroom access
- Extended drink package until 3:30pm
Festival Dates & Times
WingOut operates in sessions, so guests will select which day and time to attend.
Saturday, September 26
- GA: 1:30-4:30pm or 5:30-8:30pm
- VIP: 11:30am-1:30pm
- VIP + Balcony: 11:30am-1:30pm (food, drinks & balcony access) 1:30-3:30pm (drinks & balcony access only)
Sunday, September 27
- GA: 1:30-7:30pm
- VIP: 11:30am-1:30pm
- VIP + Balcony: 11:30am-1:30pm (food, drinks & balcony access) 1:30-3:30pm (drinks & balcony access only)
*VIP ticket holders receive all-you-can-eat wings and inclusive sponsored drink package from 11:30am-1:30pm (with Balcony VIP guests also getting an extended drink package until 3:30pm). This is the only window of time for VIP sessions. However, VIP guests may continue and stay longer with a la carte options). It is strongly suggested that VIP ticket holders arrive a few minutes before the 11:30am start time for optimum indulgence. 
About the Entertainment
While wings take center stage, the party doesn’t stop there. Groove to live soul, R&B, and reggae performances, sip refreshing beverages, and cast your vote for Chicago’s top wings in our crowd-favorite competition judged by local celebrities.
Have questions about WingOut?
Check out our FAQ page
Event Details
Date & Time
Saturday, September 26, 2026
11:30 AM
Location
Event overview: Venue: Gallagher Way; City: Chicago, IL. When and where: Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026; Start time: 11:30 AM local, CT (Central Time); Scheduled end: 07:30 PM local; Address: 3635 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60613.
Need to Knows for WingOut Chicago 2026 on Saturday, September 26, 2026Need to knows
Event overview
- Venue
- Gallagher Way
- City
- Chicago, IL
When and where
- Date
- Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Start time
- 11:30 AM local, CT (Central Time)
- Scheduled end
- 07:30 PM local
- Address
- 3635 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60613
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