FEST 2026 on May 15th, 2026

​​Celebrate the end of the academic year at FEST! Powered by the DePaul Activities Board (DAB), FEST is an outdoor festival with fun attractions and local artists held on the Welcome Center Lot of the Lincoln Park campus at DePaul University.

Occurring since 1986, FEST has been a staple end of year celebration. FEST features a variety of attractions and local Chicago artists.

FEST is open to DePaul students. Guests are not allowed to attend

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Ticket Information

There is no purchase required for FEST 2026! You just need to bring your DePaul ID! Guests are not permitted at FEST this year. You will get a wristband at check-in

FEST need to know information

We will have attractions such as temp tattoos, airbrushed merch, Kona Ice, and carnival rides such as a carosuel! We'll of course have live musical performances from KAICREWSADE, Moyana, DJ Ca$h Era, DJ Eve, Zercher, and a Blue Demon Records Showcase

Accommodations

Accommodations requests related to accessibility and/or mobility needs for FEST are encouraged to reach out to arrange appropriate accommodations. Please contact Josh Rowzee at jrowzee1@depaul.edu ​with any needs, questions, or concerns.

If you are going to FEST:

What to bring:

  • DePaul Student ID
  • If bringing a bag, it must be smaller than 12" x 12" (bags will be searched at security checkpoint)
  • If you are preparing for inclement weather, ponchos are welcome

What NOT to bring:

  • Outside food and drink
  • Backpacks
  • Hydration backpacks
  • Umbrellas
  • Glass bottles
  • Mace
  • Professional cameras
  • Cigarettes and E-cigarettes