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Windy City Smokeout 2024 To Feature Cody Johnson, Carrie Underwood, & More

Chicago, Illinois' Windy City Smokeout Festival begins Thursday, July 11. Full weekend and single-day passes available now.

Purchase tickets on Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, StubHub, and Ticketmaster.

Carrie Underwood will perform at Van Andel Arena later this year and at Little Caesars Arena in 2023. (Photo by Saed HindashLehighvalleylive.Com)

The 2024 Windy City Smokeout takes over the famed United Center in Chicago, IL from Thursday, July 11 through Sunday, July 14.

The four-day music and BBQ festival features headlining acts Thomas Rett, Parker McCollum, Cody Johnson, and Carrie Underwood, among other country stars, and includes an array of vendors from all over the country. Learn more about food and beverage offerings here, and see below for ticket options.

Tickets:

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