Chicago Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Chicago, IL, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 13, 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
- 70 Events This Weekend
- 100 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 2.8K+
- sports 366
- concerts 845
- broadway 771
- Live Shows 1.2K+
- comedy 379
- family 97
- This Weekend 70
- festivals 9
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 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — COMEDY, Pay Later Available: Nikki Glaser at The Chicago Theatre • 3600 seats,
175 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60601, US. From $101, Avg. price ~ $216, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats - Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK, Pay Later Available: Almost Monday at House Of Blues - Chicago • 1300 seats, 329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654, US. From $192, Avg. price ~ $301, 11 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: Jersey Boys at CIBC Theatre • 1800 seats, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603, US. From $78, Avg. price ~ $219, Tickets Available: 765. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: A Midsummer Night's Dream at Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, 800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, US. From $127, Avg. price ~ $146, 25 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — Professional (NBA), High Demand: NBA Cup: Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks at United Center • 23500 seats, 1901 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60612, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $250, Tickets Available: 2760. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — 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 ~ $93, Tickets Available: 416. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK, Best Value: Sam Grisman Project at Garcias Chicago, 1001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, US. From $19, Avg. price ~ $43, 23 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — RAP / HIP HOP, Pay Later Available: Cash Money & No Limit Tour: Master P, Birdman, Juvenile & Mannie Fresh at Wintrust Arena • 10300 seats, 200 E Cermak Rd., Chicago, IL 60616, US. From $150, Avg. price ~ $312, Tickets Available: 284. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — ALTERNATIVE: Six60 at Metro Chicago • 1100 seats, 3730 N Clark St., Chicago, IL 60613, US. From $47, Avg. price ~ $59, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 9:30 PM Fri — JAZZ / BLUES: Ami Taf Ra at City Winery - Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60607, US. From $80, Avg. price ~ $127, Tickets Available: 44. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 9:30 PM Fri — COMEDY: Amber Autry at Vic Theatre • 1400 seats, 3145 N Sheffield, Chicago, IL 60657, US. From $25, Avg. price ~ $46, 23 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 10:00 PM Fri — TECHNO / ELECTRONIC: Westend at Cermak Hall At Radius - IL, 640 W. Cermak Road, Chicago, IL 60616, US. From $46, Avg. price ~ $53, 24 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 11:00 PM Fri — JAZZ / BLUES: Lil' Ed and The Blues Imperials at Rosa's Lounge, 3420 W Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60647, US. From $23, Avg. price ~ $27, 24 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 12:00 PM Sat — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: Bright Star Circus at Stars and Garters Theater, 3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613, US. From $43, Avg. price ~ $52, 26 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — CHILDREN / FAMILY, Weekend Event: Wild Kratts - Live at Auditorium Theatre - IL • 3901 seats, 50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605, US. From $55, Avg. price ~ $134, Tickets Available: 49. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Jersey Boys at CIBC Theatre • 1800 seats, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603, US. From $24, Avg. price ~ $190, Tickets Available: 293. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: A Christmas Carol at Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seats, 170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601, US. From $84, Avg. price ~ $142, Tickets Available: 45. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 2:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: 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: 659. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 2:30 PM Sat — Professional (NHL), Weekend Event: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Winnipeg Jets at United Center • 23500 seats, 1901 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60612, US. From $42, Avg. price ~ $247, Tickets Available: 3257. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 3:00 PM Sat — THEATRE, Weekend Event: Dante 360 at Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL • 984 seats, 2936 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657, US. From $73, Avg. price ~ $106, 24 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.
Almost Monday
329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654
Upcoming Events: 5
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Chicago Bulls
1901 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60612
Upcoming Events: 70
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Jersey Boys
18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603
Upcoming Events: 254
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
A Midsummer Night's Dream
800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Upcoming Events: 130
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Nikki Glaser
175 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Upcoming Events: 16
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Vape! The Grease Parody
2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614
Upcoming Events: 54
Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
Sam Grisman Project
1001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
Upcoming Events: 4
Nov 13, 2026 8:00 PM
Cash Money & No Limit Tour
200 E Cermak Rd., Chicago, IL 60616
Upcoming Events: 3
Nov 13, 2026 8:00 PM
Six60
3730 N Clark St., Chicago, IL 60613
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 13, 2026 8:00 PM
Amber Autry
3145 N Sheffield, Chicago, IL 60657
Upcoming Events: 54
Nov 13, 2026 9:30 PM
Ami Taf Ra
1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60607
Upcoming Events: 9
Nov 13, 2026 9:30 PM
Westend
640 W. Cermak Road, Chicago, IL 60616
Upcoming Events: 4
Nov 13, 2026 10:00 PM
Lil' Ed and The Blues Imperials
3420 W Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 13, 2026 11:00 PM
Bright Star Circus
3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613
Upcoming Events: 6
Nov 14, 2026 12:00 PM
Wild Kratts - Live
50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605
Upcoming Events: 25
Nov 14, 2026 1:00 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
13
2026
Evanston, IL
Welsh Ryan ArenaFri7:00 PM
Events: 74
Nov
14
2026
Bridgeview, IL
SeatGeek StadiumSat12:00 PM
Events: 3
Nov
14
2026
Skokie, IL
George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing ArtsSat8:00 PM
Events: 122
Nov
15
2026
Rosemont, IL
Allstate ArenaSun3:00 PM
Events: 198
Nov
19
2026
Oak Park, IL
Madison Street TheaterThu7:00 PM
Events: 14
Nov
20
2026
Berwyn, IL
FitzGerald's NightclubFri8:30 PM
Events: 6
Dec
12
2026
Hammond, IN
The Venue at Horseshoe CasinoSat6:00 PM
Events: 6
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