Gracias, Chicago.

To our Michelada Fest comunidad:

We made the difficult decision to cancel Michelada Fest 2026.

Michelada Fest was built from the ground up by an independent Chicago team, and part of being independent means being honest with our community. The costs of producing a festival of this size have risen rapidly across every part of the event, and we do not have the same capital or backing as larger players to absorb those pressures.

The hardest part of this decision is knowing the impact it has beyond us. It affects the local vendors, small businesses, artists, volunteers, staff, and community partners who help bring this festival to life. These are our people who we care for deeply.

That’s why we are not done showing up. This September 18-20, Michelada Fest will return as a free street festival and a return to our roots. No tickets. No barriers. Solo nuestra comunidad.

To everyone who purchased a ticket: refunds are our top priority, and we will make sure every single one is processed in full and as quickly as possible. Refunds will begin within 15 to 30 days and, in most cases, will be returned directly to your original form of payment. No action is required on your part.

In the meantime, we’ll continue sharing updates through our FAQ page as more information becomes available. If you have any questions about ticketing or refunds, please reach out to us at support@wcem.live.

Thank you for riding with us, believing in us, and helping us build something that has always been from Chicago, for Chicago.

Nos vemos pronto!

Con amor,

The Michelada Fest team

Preguntas

English

  • Yes. All ticket buyers will receive a 100% refund to the original form of payment — including those who purchased through a payment plan.

  • You will still receive a full refund for what you’ve paid so far, and your remaining payment plan will be automatically canceled. No further charges will be made.

  • Refunds will begin within 15 to 30 days and, in most cases, will be returned directly to your original form of payment. No action is required on your part.

  • No action is needed. If you purchased through Eventbrite, your refund will be processed automatically.

  • If you won tickets through a giveaway, please email ariana@wcem.live for next steps. Be sure to include your full name and the giveaway you won through so our team can assist you.

  • This September 18-20, Michelada Fest will return as a free street festival and a return to our roots. No tickets. No barriers. Solo nuestra comunidad.

    More details will be shared soon on @michefestchi.

  • Please contact support@wcem.live for the next steps. Include your full name and order number so our team can look into your order.

Español

  • Sí. Todos los compradores recibirán un reembolso del 100% al método original de pago, incluyendo quienes hicieron su compra con un plan de pagos.

  • Recibirás un reembolso completo por lo que hayas pagado hasta ahora, y tu plan de pagos será cancelado automáticamente. No se harán más cargos.

  • Los reembolsos comenzarán dentro de 15 a 30 días y, en la mayoría de los casos, serán devueltos directamente a tu método de pago original. No necesitas tomar ninguna acción.

  • No. Si compraste a través de Eventbrite, tu reembolso se procesará automáticamente.

  • Si ganaste boletos a través de un giveaway, por favor envía un correo a ariana@wcem.live para recibir los próximos pasos. Asegúrate de incluir tu nombre completo y el giveaway que ganaste para que nuestro equipo pueda ayudarte.

  • Este 18 al 20 de septiembre, Michelada Fest regresa como un festival callejero gratuito y una vuelta a nuestras raíces. Sin boletos. Sin barreras. Solo nuestra comunidad.

    Muy pronto compartiremos más detalles en @michefestchi.

  • Por favor comunícate con support@wcem.live para recibir los próximos pasos. Incluye tu nombre completo y número de orden para que nuestro equipo pueda revisar tu pedido.