The Chicago Kasam

LXCL:Enjoy access to all of the vendor stalls and the performances throughout the day at an early bird price! (Available until 5/25)

General Admission *Early Bird

LXCL:Enjoy access to all of the vendor stalls and performances throughout the day at regular pricing!

General Admission *Regular Sale

Experience the magic of South Asian Culture, in the Heart of Chicago! Join The Chicago Kasam and Chi-Town Desi for an interactive, high-energy street festival that celebrates the colors, flavors, and sounds of the South Asian diaspora. From the aroma of sizzling street food to the rhythmic beats of live music, Desi&rsquo;s on Daley transforms one of Chicago&rsquo;s most iconic plazas into a bustling bazaar. &nbsp; What&rsquo;s in Store?<ul data-path-to-node="10" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🛍️ The Pop-Up Market (60+ Vendors): Shop a curated selection of over 60 local businesses, artisans, and South Asian-owned brands. Whether you&rsquo;re looking for trendy South Asian fashion, handcrafted jewelry, unique home decor, or wellness products, our vendors have it all.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">💃 All-Day Performances: Get ready to move! Our main stage will feature a non-stop rotation of live talent. Experience everything from high-octane Bollywood and Bhangra dance troupes to classical Indian musicians, soulful vocalists, and contemporary Desi-electronic DJs.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🍛 Authentic Flavors:&nbsp;Take a culinary journey through South Asia. Enjoy a wide variety of food vendors serving up everything from traditional street food favorites (Chaat, anyone?) to modern fusion delights. &nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">🎨&nbsp;Interactive Culture: Dive into the experience with live henna artists, community art projects, kids&rsquo; activities, and educational booths from local non-profits and community organizations.</li></ul>Why You Can&#39;t Miss It:Desi&rsquo;s on Daley isn&#39;t just a market&mdash;it&#39;s a movement. It is a space for small businesses to thrive, for artists to showcase their heritage, and for the entire Chicagoland community to come together in a spirit of unity and joy. &nbsp;

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for purchasing your tickets to Desi&#39;s on Daley 2026! We are so excited for you to experience the magic that we&#39;re curating during Chicago summertime and for you to be supporting so many small South Asian owned businesses and creatives!&nbsp; We can&#39;t wait to see you on 6/13/2026- please email us at <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:contact@thechicagokasam.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">contact@thechicagokasam.org</a> or <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:contact@chitowndesi.com" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">contact@chitowndesi.com</a> if you have any additional questions!&nbsp; Best,&nbsp;Chitown Desi &amp; The Chicago Kasam&nbsp;

Experience the magic of South Asian Culture, in the Heart of Chicago! Join The Chicago Kasam and Chi-Town Desi for an interactive, high-energy street festival that celebrates the colors, flavors, and sounds of the South Asian diaspora. From the aroma of sizzling street food to the rhythmic beats of live music, Desi’s on Daley transforms one of Chicago’s most iconic plazas into a bustling bazaar.   What’s in Store?<ul><li>🛍️ The Pop-Up Market (60+ Vendors): Shop a curated selection of over 60 local businesses, artisans, and South Asian-owned brands. Whether you’re looking for trendy South Asian fashion, handcrafted jewelry, unique home decor, or wellness products, our vendors have it all.</li><li>💃 All-Day Performances: Get ready to move! Our main stage will feature a non-stop rotation of live talent. Experience everything from high-octane Bollywood and Bhangra dance troupes to classical Indian musicians, soulful vocalists, and contemporary Desi-electronic DJs.</li><li>🍛 Authentic Flavors: Take a culinary journey through South Asia. Enjoy a wide variety of food vendors serving up everything from traditional street food favorites (Chaat, anyone?) to modern fusion delights.  </li><li>🎨 Interactive Culture: Dive into the experience with live henna artists, community art projects, kids’ activities, and educational booths from local non-profits and community organizations.</li></ul>Why You Can't Miss It:Desi’s on Daley isn't just a market—it's a movement. It is a space for small businesses to thrive, for artists to showcase their heritage, and for the entire Chicagoland community to come together in a spirit of unity and joy.

The Chicago Kasam

Desi's on Daley 2026

50 W Washington St

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General Admission *Regular Sale

$10

General Admission *Early Bird

$7