Chicago Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Chicago, IL, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 5, 2026
Events take place across Chicago throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
- 2.8K+ Upcoming Events
- 117 Events This Weekend
- 99 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 2.8K+
- sports 384
- concerts 852
- broadway 806
- Live Shows 1.2K+
- comedy 425
- family 99
- This Weekend 117
- festivals 6
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Chicago events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Chicago Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Chicago
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 2.8K+
- Nov 05, 2026, 2:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: Vape! The Grease Parody at Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seats,
2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $99, Tickets Available: 561. Select Seats - Nov 05, 2026, 6:00 PM Thu — Concert: Abbie Gamboa at House Of Blues - Chicago • 1300 seats, 329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654, US. From $35, Avg. price ~ $249, 29 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 05, 2026, 6:30 PM Thu — Concert: Tune-Yards at Outset, 1675 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642, US. From $42, Avg. price ~ $49, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 05, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. West Georgia Wolves at Gentile Center, 6511 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60626, US. From $3, Avg. price ~ $6, 5 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 05, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — POP / ROCK: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong at Vic Theatre • 1400 seats, 3145 N Sheffield, Chicago, IL 60657, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $116, Tickets Available: 470. Select Seats
- Nov 05, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — RAP / HIP HOP, Pay Later Available: Lil Peep 30th Birthday Celebration at Concord Music Hall • 1490 seats, 2047 N Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647, US. From $150, Avg. price ~ $300, 8 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 05, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: Jekyll & Hyde at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seats, 175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611, US. From $99, Avg. price ~ $151, Tickets Available: 97. Select Seats
- Nov 05, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — RAP / HIP HOP: Pouya at Riviera Theatre - IL • 2500 seats, 4746 North Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640, US. From $53, Avg. price ~ $228, Tickets Available: 43. Select Seats
- Nov 05, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — CLASSICAL: Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Mao Fujita - Beethoven 5 at Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2522 seats, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, US. From $47, Avg. price ~ $146, Tickets Available: 603. Select Seats
- Nov 05, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: DePaul Blue Demons vs. South Florida Bulls at Wintrust Arena • 10300 seats, 200 E Cermak Rd., Chicago, IL 60616, US. From $2, Avg. price ~ $19, Tickets Available: 277. Select Seats
- Nov 05, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: Vape! The Grease Parody at Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seats, 2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $90, Tickets Available: 586. Select Seats
- Nov 05, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — R&B / SOUL: Liv Warfield at City Winery - Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60607, US. From $66, Avg. price ~ $88, 22 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 05, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — RAP / HIP HOP: Trippie Redd at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom • 4500 seats, 1106 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640, US. From $55, Avg. price ~ $83, Tickets Available: 30. Select Seats
- Nov 05, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — POP / ROCK: Donny Benet at Thalia Hall • 1000 seats, 1807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608, US. From $39, Avg. price ~ $421, 25 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 05, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — POP / ROCK: Blitzkid at Subterranean • 400 seats, 2011 West North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, US. From $33, Avg. price ~ $49, 17 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 05, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — BLUEGRASS: Armchair Boogie at Garcias Chicago, 1001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $94, Tickets Available: 205. Select Seats
- Nov 05, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — COMEDY: Joey Diaz at The Chicago Theatre • 3600 seats, 175 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60601, US. From $82, Avg. price ~ $189, Tickets Available: 230. Select Seats
- Nov 05, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — POP / ROCK, High Demand, Pay Later Available: Katseye at United Center • 23500 seats, 1901 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60612, US. From $202, Avg. price ~ $754, Tickets Available: 663. Select Seats
- Nov 05, 2026, 11:00 PM Thu — JAZZ / BLUES: Rosa’s All-Star Band at Rosa's Lounge, 3420 W Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60647, US. From $23, Avg. price ~ $58, Tickets Available: 30. Select Seats
- Nov 06, 2026, Time TBA — THEATRE, Pay Later Available: Theater of The Mind (Multiple Dates and Times) at Theater of the Mind, 333 N LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60654, US. From $132, Avg. price ~ $153, 12 tickets remaining! Select Seats
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Chicago Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Chicago events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Vape! The Grease Parody
2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614
Upcoming Events: 63
Nov 05, 2026 2:30 PM
Abbie Gamboa
329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654
Upcoming Events: 4
Nov 05, 2026 6:00 PM
Tune-yards
1675 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642
Upcoming Events: 5
Nov 05, 2026 6:30 PM
Lil Peep
2047 N Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
Upcoming Events: 7
Nov 05, 2026 7:00 PM
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
3145 N Sheffield, Chicago, IL 60657
Upcoming Events: 24
Nov 05, 2026 7:00 PM
Jekyll & Hyde
175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Upcoming Events: 5
Nov 05, 2026 7:00 PM
Loyola Chicago Ramblers Basketball
6511 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60626
Upcoming Events: 22
Nov 05, 2026 7:00 PM
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604
Upcoming Events: 106
Nov 05, 2026 7:30 PM
Pouya
4746 North Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
Upcoming Events: 24
Nov 05, 2026 7:30 PM
Liv Warfield
1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60607
Upcoming Events: 3
Nov 05, 2026 7:30 PM
DePaul Blue Demons Basketball
200 E Cermak Rd., Chicago, IL 60616
Upcoming Events: 31
Nov 05, 2026 7:30 PM
Trippie Redd
1106 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
Upcoming Events: 33
Nov 05, 2026 8:00 PM
Armchair Boogie
1001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 05, 2026 8:00 PM
Donny Benet
1807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608
Upcoming Events: 13
Nov 05, 2026 8:00 PM
Blitzkid
2011 West North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Upcoming Events: 18
Nov 05, 2026 8:00 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Chicago. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Chicago right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Chicago rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Chicago?
Yeah — Chicago doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Chicago?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Chicago, IL. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
Browse Events by Category
Find concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and more in Chicago and nearby areas
Events Near Chicago
Here's what's happening nearby.
Nov
05
2026
Evanston, IL
Welsh Ryan ArenaThu7:00 PM
Events: 80
Nov
06
2026
Rosemont, IL
Allstate ArenaFri10:30 AM
Events: 199
Nov
06
2026
Skokie, IL
George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing ArtsFri7:30 PM
Events: 124
Nov
06
2026
Hammond, IN
The Venue at Horseshoe CasinoFri8:00 PM
Events: 6
Nov
06
2026
Berwyn, IL
FitzGerald's NightclubFri8:30 PM
Events: 10
Nov
06
2026
Oak Park, IL
The Arts Center of Oak ParkFri8:45 PM
Events: 19
Nov
07
2026
Bridgeview, IL
SeatGeek StadiumSat3:30 PM
Events: 2
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