Fareed Haque live in Chicago

Experience Fareed Haque live on August 27th

Fareed Haque will perform a concert at Robert Taylor Park in Chicago on August 27, 2026. Haque is a highly regarded guitarist known for his distinctive blend of musical styles. His work incorporates elements of jazz, classical, flamenco, Indian classical, and blues, often featuring innovative guitar techniques and improvisational performance. He frequently utilizes a seven-string guitar allowing for extended range and harmonic possibilities. Haque has released numerous albums as a leader and collaborator and is also an educator, holding a position at Northern Illinois University.

Robert Taylor Park is located in the Bronzeville neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. Originally designed by the firm of Holabird & Roche and opened in 1932, it was one of eighteen original Chicago Park District parks built as part of the city's extensive park system expansion during that era. The park is named after Robert Taylor, a prominent early Chicago businessman and real estate developer who donated land for its creation. Throughout its history, Robert Taylor Park has served as a significant community space offering recreational facilities and green space; it underwent substantial renovations in the early 2000s to improve amenities and accessibility. The park remains an important focal point for neighborhood residents.