2026 James Beard Awards Kick Off 3-Day Chicago Weekend With June 13-15 Ceremonies
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Updated · jamesbeard.org · Jun 9
2026 James Beard Awards Kick Off 3-Day Chicago Weekend With June 13-15 Ceremonies
3 articles · Updated · jamesbeard.org · Jun 9
Summary
Chicago will host the 2026 James Beard Awards across three ceremonies from June 13 to June 15, opening a weekend of honors for media, impact, and restaurant and chef categories.
Two livestreams extend the event beyond Chicago: the Media Awards stream June 13 at 5 p.m. CT on the James Beard Foundation YouTube channel, and the Restaurant and Chef Awards stream June 15 at 5:30 p.m. CT via Bon Appétit.
Free panel discussions around the city will feature James Beard Award-winning chefs and other food-industry leaders, focusing on leadership, food storytelling, and advocacy.
Choose Chicago is partnering on a broader slate of pop-ups, parties, panels, and other culinary events, framing the awards as a citywide food weekend.