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Chicago Film Office Presents: Family Matinees

Wed, July 01, 2026 12:00 PM

Claudia Cassidy Theater, 78 E. Washington St. Chicago, IL
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Millennium Park Summer Film Series

Wed, July 01, 2026 5:00 PM

Millennium Park, Chicago, IL 60602
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CineSonic Music Film Festival 2026

Sun, July 12, 2026 2:00 PM

Savoy 16 + IMAX 232 W. BURWASH AVE SAVOY , IL 61874
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The Midwest Film Festival 2026: Midwest Royale

Wed, July 22, 2026 6:30 PM

The Event Center at Rivers Casino Des Plaines (3000 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018) & Ramova Theatre (3520 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60609)

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The Midwest Film Festival 2026: Midwest Royale

Start
Wed, July 22, 2026
6:30 PM
End
Sat, July 25, 2026
11:00 PM
Location
The Event Center at Rivers Casino Des Plaines (3000 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018) & Ramova Theatre (3520 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60609)

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The Midwest Film Festival launches its 2026 season, Midwest Royale, with a high-profile Opening Night at The Event Center at Rivers Casino—setting the tone for one of its most elevated seasons to date.

A full-scale celebration of cinema, culture, and community, Midwest Royale builds on more than two decades of championing Midwest storytelling. Opening Night features a red-carpet premiere, curated screenings, filmmaker appearances, and a VIP kickoff reception bringing together artists, industry leaders, and Chicago’s creative community.

As Midwest filmmakers continually gain national recognition, the festival remains a key platform for discovery and visibility - serving as an early spotlight for work that moves on to broader industry attention.