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Chicago Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Chicago, IL, and nearby areas.
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.
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 3.9K+
- Sep0820266:40 PMTueProfessional (MLB)Chicago White Sox vs. Pittsburgh PiratesRate Field • 47754 seatsRate Field
60616, 333 West 35th Street Chicago, IL, US60616, 333 West 35th Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $11Avg. price ~ $69Tickets Available: 15956Select Seats - Sep0820267:30 PMTueTLC, Salt-N-Pepa & En VogueHuntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island • 36000 seatsHuntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island60605, 1300 S. Linn White Drive Chicago, IL, US60605, 1300 S. Linn White Drive Chicago, IL, USFrom $23Avg. price ~ $139Tickets Available: 1727Select Seats
- Sep0820267:30 PMTueALTERNATIVEPresident - BandRiviera Theatre - IL • 2500 seatsRiviera Theatre - IL60640, 4746 North Racine Avenue Chicago, IL, US60640, 4746 North Racine Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $11Avg. price ~ $59Tickets Available: 153Select Seats
- Sep0920261:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYJekyll & HydeBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seatsBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, US60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $76Avg. price ~ $163Tickets Available: 161Select Seats
- Sep0920266:40 PMWedProfessional (MLB)Best ValueChicago White Sox vs. Pittsburgh PiratesRate Field • 47754 seatsRate Field60616, 333 West 35th Street Chicago, IL, US60616, 333 West 35th Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $7Avg. price ~ $68Tickets Available: 22461Select Seats
- Sep0920267:00 PMWedLECTUREAja MonetCity Winery - Chicago60607, 1200 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL, US60607, 1200 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL, USFrom $96Avg. price ~ $246Tickets Available: 42Select Seats
- Sep0920267:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYDirty DancingNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, US60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $66Avg. price ~ $205Tickets Available: 483Select Seats
- Sep0920267:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYJekyll & HydeBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seatsBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, US60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $65Avg. price ~ $165Tickets Available: 137Select Seats
- Sep0920267:00 PMWedSomething Different - Unpopular Opinion ChicagoHouse Of Blues - Chicago • 1300 seatsHouse Of Blues - Chicago60654, 329 N Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US60654, 329 N Dearborn St Chicago, IL, USFrom $86Avg. price ~ $30912 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Sep0920267:00 PMWedThe Best of Chicago ShowcaseZanies Comedy Club - Rosemont60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL, US60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL, USFrom $47Avg. price ~ $546 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Sep0920267:30 PMWedALTERNATIVEAdded ColorReggie's Music Joint • 110 seatsReggie's Music Joint60616, 2105 S State St. Chicago, IL, US60616, 2105 S State St. Chicago, IL, USFrom $55Avg. price ~ $66712 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Sep0920267:30 PMWedProfessional (MLS)High DemandChicago Fire FC vs. Inter Miami CFSoldier Field • 61500 seatsSoldier Field60605, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive Chicago, IL, US60605, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive Chicago, IL, USFrom $149Avg. price ~ $574Tickets Available: 3487Select Seats
- Sep0920267:30 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYThe AtticAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seatsAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, USFrom $51Avg. price ~ $85Tickets Available: 31Select Seats
- Sep0920268:00 PMWedBLUEGRASSShadowgrassGarcias Chicago60607, 1001 W Washington Blvd Chicago, IL, US60607, 1001 W Washington Blvd Chicago, IL, USFrom $32Avg. price ~ $231Tickets Available: 48Select Seats
- Sep0920268:00 PMWedCOMEDYFantasy FangirlsLincoln Hall60614, 2424 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL, US60614, 2424 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $85Avg. price ~ $988 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Sep0920268:00 PMWedCOMEDYThe Second City Mainstage 114th RevueThe Second City Mainstage 114th RevueMainstage at Second City - Chicago • 290 seatsMainstage at Second City - Chicago60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL, US60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL, USFrom $93Avg. price ~ $12412 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Sep0920268:30 PMWedNEW AGELara SomogyiConstellation - Chicago60618, 3111 North Western Avenue Chicago, IL, US60618, 3111 North Western Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $51Avg. price ~ $584 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Sep0920269:00 PMWedConcertPlantasia Pre-PartyThe Empty Bottle60622, 1035 N Western Ave Chicago, IL, US60622, 1035 N Western Ave Chicago, IL, USAvg. price ~ $97012 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Sep1020261:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYDirty DancingNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, US60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $63Avg. price ~ $170Tickets Available: 994Select Seats
- Sep1020266:40 PMThuProfessional (MLB)Chicago White Sox vs. Pittsburgh PiratesRate Field • 47754 seatsRate Field60616, 333 West 35th Street Chicago, IL, US60616, 333 West 35th Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $10Avg. price ~ $64Tickets Available: 8267Select Seats
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Chicago Events by Month
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Events by Show & Venue
Browse Chicago events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
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.
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