August 8-9, 2026
Halal Fest 2026
The Biggest Festival of Halal Culture
Celebrate, connect, and explore the beauty of diversity

About Halal Fest 2026

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at Chicagoland Halal Fest 2026-a dynamic cultural experience blending community, cuisine, and celebration. After a record attendance of 22,000 guests, we’re moving to a larger venue: the Kane county Fairgrounds, 525 S Randall Rd, St Charles.

This family-friendly festival brings the rich flavors, artistry, and traditions of the Muslim world to one of the Midwest’s most vibrant regions.

Come enjoy halal street food and some of the most popular restaurants in the area-Middle Eastern, Turkish, South Asian, American, Mexican, and Indonesian cuisine-explore artisan vendors featuring jewelry and clothing from around the world (including Turkey, Pakistan, India, Palestine, and Syria), experience uplifting performances, and connect with the community.

Whether you come for the food, shopping, entertainment, or the atmosphere-this is where culture comes alive.

What to Expect

Delicious Halal Cuisine

Diverse food trucks and global halal street food vendors

Cultural Performances

Live performances, including Sufi music, traditional dance, and more

Family Fun Zone

Family fun zones, games, and evening entertainment

Local Business Bazaar

Marketplace with unique finds from around the world

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Get Your Tickets

Halal Fest General Admission Ticket

Day Pass (Valid for One Day Only)

Enjoy a full day of food, entertainment, shopping, family activities, and cultural experiences at Chicagoland Halal Fest.

Includes:

  • One-day admission to Halal Fest
  • Single-entry ticket (one-time use)
  • Access to all general festival activities and exhibits

• Festival Food Vendors – Premium Halal Dining Experience

• Live Entertainment – Cultural Shows & Main Stage Performances

• Shopping Marketplace – Local Brands, Artisans & Exhibitors

• Family Activities – Kids Zone, Games & Interactive Experiences

Note : This ticket does not include access to the Junooni Tour concert area.

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Halal Fest General Tickets

$10

Access for one person to the festival

Halal Fest General Admission + Junooni Tour Concert Ticket

Day Pass + Guaranteed Concert Entry

Experience everything Halal Fest has to offer plus guaranteed access to the exclusive Junooni Tour concert.

Includes:

  • One-day admission to Halal Fest
  • Guaranteed entry to the Junooni Tour concert area
  • Live performances by:

* Ali Azmat (Legendary Lead Singer of Junoon)
* Mustafa Zahid (Renowned Pakistani Playback Singer)
* Opening Performance by Zafar Brothers
* Single-entry ticket (one-time use)

Important : This ticket guarantees admission to the concert area. General Admission tickets do not include concert access.

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Halal Fest General Tickets + Junooni Tour

$40

Access for one person to the festival & Junooni tour

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Meet Our Amazing Sponsors!​

Gerald

Islamic Relief USA

DuPage Foundation

UIF

Penny Appeal

Matrix Cola

Endeavor Health

Muhsen

Illinois Home Care Specialists

Darul Infaq Foundation

Illinois Muslim Chamber of Commerce In Partnership with Lantern Islamic Theatre Presents

The First-Ever Muslim Talent Show at Chicagoland Halal Fest!

Be a part of history as we celebrate Muslim creativity, talent, and expression on one of the largest cultural stages in the Nation.

From vocal performances and poets to actors and unique performers, this is your opportunity to shine and inspire!

Finalists will be selected to perform live during the festival!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this groundbreaking moment in Muslim artistic expression!

Meet Our Amazing Food Vendors!

Bumper 2 Burger

Rollup!

Boba Heaven

AL-NACHEF Sharks Fish & Chicken

Waffle Groove

Milk Drip

Burger Moovement

Cold Stone

Chai Corner

Dirty Pop & More

Falafel

Kuffiyeh Coffee

Liquid Theory

Mustards

Simply South

Thanda Sips

Yalla Meat

Melt n Dip

Olivo Taco

Jibek Jolu

A Thousand Tales

Milly

Tikkajani

Cloud Toast

Burger Town

Holy Peno

Holy Buckets

Marash

Peak Thai Lombard

The Canteen

Dipping Dots

Bar B Q Tonight

Gola Wala

La Crepe Cafecino

New Reza's Restaurant

The Chef Grill

Haraz Coffee House

Queens Lemon Squeeze

Al Bahaar Seafood & Kebab

motw

MOTW

Tulkarem Sweets

Our Amazing Merchandise Vendors!

Festival Agenda

Coming Soon!

12:00 – 12:10 PM: Quran Recitation

Qari Hassan Ali

Main Stage

12:15 – 12:20 PM: Welcome Address

Shafeek Abubaker

Food Demo Area

12:30 PM (approx.): Zuhr Salah

Main Stage

1:30 – 1:40 PM: Event Introduction

Sheikh HassanAli Kazi

Family Fun Zone

1:40 – 2:00 PM: Kashmir Zikr

Video by Ronnie Malley & Shaikh Ismail Qadi

Main Stage

2:00 – 2:30 PM: Little Red Riding Hood

Lantern Islamic Theatre (Video Presentation)

Community Tent

2:45 – 3:15 PM: Shams & Layla Puppet Show

Session 1

Community Tent

3:15 – 3:30 PM: Break

Community Tent

3:30 – 4:00 PM: Shams & Layla Puppet Show

Session 2

Community Tent

4:00 – 5:00 PM: Exclusive Networking Reception

Community Tent

5:00 – 5:10 PM: Welcome

Shaikh Rizwan

Community Tent

5:10 – 5:15 PM: Opening Remarks

Shafeek Abubaker

Community Tent

5:15 – 5:25 PM: Welcome Remarks for Dignitaries

Omar Ali, Vice President

Community Tent

5:25 – 5:30 PM: Transition / Open Slot

Community Tent

5:30 – 6:00 PM: Award Distribution Ceremony

Community Tent

6:00 – 6:30 PM: Traditional Zaffa Procession

Community Tent

6:30 – 8:30 PM: Mainstage: VADA Band

(Live Sufi/Fusion Performance)

Community Tent

~8:30 PM: Break for Maghrib Salah

(timing subject to change)

Community Tent

8:45 – 9:00 PM: Closing Remarks – Farhan Ahmed, Vice President

Throughout - Nasheed Playlist (curated by Farhan), Signage for Stage Performers, Water station near stage/VIP seating

Community Tent
Coming Soon!

1:00 – 2:00 PM: Cultural Displays & Demonstrations

Art Tent

3:00 – 4:15 PM: Muslim Talent Show

(Hosted by Lantern Islamic Theatre)

Main Stage

4:30 – 5:00 PM: Live Calligraphy

Zeeshan

Main Stage

5:00 – 5:30 PM: Water Art

Sister Nejla

Family Fun Zone

5:30 – 6:00 PM: Qais Yar (Afghanistan) & Randall Jamrok (Rubab & Tabla Duo)

Main Stage

6:00 – 7:00 PM: Muslim Comedy Show

Featuring Preacher Moss

Main Stage

7:00 – 8:00 PM: Turath Ensemble

Live Performance

Main Stage

8:00 – 8:10 PM: Dabke Dance Performance

Main Stage

8:10 – 8:20 PM: Closing Ceremony

Farhan Ahmed, Vice President

Main Stage

What People Say

Location Site Map

What are the festival hours?

The festival runs from 12 PM to 9 PM on both Saturday, August 2nd and Sunday, August 3rd, 2025.

Yes, free parking is available at Frontier Park. Additional parking information will be provided closer to the event date.

For the safety and comfort of all attendees, pets are not permitted at the festival, except for registered service animals.

Yes! We welcome vendors and sponsors. Please contact us at vendors@ilmchamber.org for vendor opportunities or sponsors@ilmchamber.org for sponsorship packages.