Jazz in the Elms: Palmer Square's Beloved Live on Logan Concert Series Eyes a Triumphant 2026 Return

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Palmer Square · March 14, 2026

Spring is still finding its footing, but Palmer Square's most beloved summer tradition is already generating neighborhood buzz. The Palmer Square Park Advisory Council's Live on Logan concert series — which filled the park's elm-canopied green space with world-class jazz and global sounds every Sunday afternoon throughout 2025 — is widely anticipated to return for another season this summer, and neighbors are already talking.

The series, which ran from July through September in 2025, drew packed picnic crowds to the park's iconic seven-acre grounds for free afternoon performances featuring Chicago jazz luminaries and eclectic acts. Acts like Pat Mallinger's Quartet, the J. Davis Trio — known for their distinctive 'garage jazz' — and Marcel Bonfim's Funkeria made 2025 a landmark season. Adding to the excitement: the Morton Arboretum recently completed a GPS and genetic inventory of the park's 53 rare hybrid elms, with results expected soon — findings that could deepen the story of Palmer Square Park's already celebrated arboretum status, the first of its kind in the Chicago Park District.

For neighbors eager to get involved now, today — Saturday, March 14 — marks the first day of in-person registration for the Chicago Park District's spring programs. Keep an eye on the Palmer Square Park Advisory Council's website at palmersquareparkcouncil.org for Live on Logan 2026 announcements, and follow their channels to stay ahead of what promises to be another unforgettable summer in the elms.

Sources:
1. https://www.palmersquareparkcouncil.org/wp/
2. https://www.arbnet.org/morton-register/palmer-square-park
3. https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/palmer-potter-park