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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 2.9K+
- Jun1220263:00 PMFriFESTIVAL / TOURLyrical Lemonade Summer Smash: Lil Uzi Vert, Chief Keef & Sexy Red - FridayLyrical Lemonade Summer Smash: Lil Uzi Vert, Chief Keef & Sexy Red - FridaySeatGeek Stadium • 28000 seatsSeatGeek Stadium
60455, 7000 S. Harlem Ave. Bridgeview, IL, US60455, 7000 S. Harlem Ave. Bridgeview, IL, USFrom $500Avg. price ~ $81016 tickets remaining!Select Seats - Jun1220264:00 PMFriTECHNO / ELECTRONICARC At The Lake: SG LewisARC At The Lake: SG LewisCastaways60611, 1603 N Lake Shore Dr Chicago, IL, US60611, 1603 N Lake Shore Dr Chicago, IL, USFrom $122Avg. price ~ $19717 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1220266:30 PMFriPOP / ROCKBest ValueThe CabHouse Of Blues - Chicago • 1300 seatsHouse Of Blues - Chicago60654, 329 N Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US60654, 329 N Dearborn St Chicago, IL, USFrom $14Avg. price ~ $48Tickets Available: 165Select Seats
- Jun1220266:30 PMFriBASEBALLChicago Dogs vs. Milwaukee MilkmenImpact Field60018, 9850 Balmoral Ave Rosemont, IL, US60018, 9850 Balmoral Ave Rosemont, IL, USFrom $26Avg. price ~ $38Tickets Available: 32Select Seats
- Jun1220266:40 PMFriProfessional (MLB)High DemandChicago White Sox vs. Los Angeles DodgersRate Field • 47754 seatsRate Field60616, 333 West 35th Street Chicago, IL, US60616, 333 West 35th Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $26Avg. price ~ $148Tickets Available: 3968Select Seats
- Jun1220267:00 PMFriCOMEDYBilly EichnerGary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall at Old Town School of Folk Music60625, 4544 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, US60625, 4544 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, USFrom $81Avg. price ~ $944 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1220267:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYKinky BootsNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, US60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $58Avg. price ~ $193Tickets Available: 1203Select Seats
- Jun1220267:00 PMFriRAP / HIP HOPLupe FiascoThe Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago60642, 1357 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL, US60642, 1357 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $76Tickets Available: 34Select Seats
- Jun1220267:00 PMFriCOUNTRY / FOLKTurnpike TroubadoursHuntington 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 $20Avg. price ~ $151Tickets Available: 1669Select Seats
- Jun1220267:30 PMFriPOP / ROCKTyler Hilton & Kate VoegeleCity Winery - Chicago60607, 1200 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL, US60607, 1200 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL, USFrom $84Avg. price ~ $1048 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1220267:30 PMFriGoing Bacharach: The Songs of an IconApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seatsApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, US60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, USFrom $53Avg. price ~ $146Tickets Available: 381Select Seats
- Jun1220267:30 PMFriTECHNO / ELECTRONICRufus Du SolWrigley Field • 41268 seatsWrigley Field60613, 1060 West Addison Street Chicago, IL, US60613, 1060 West Addison Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $147Avg. price ~ $507Tickets Available: 816Select Seats
- Jun1220267:30 PMFriMAGIC SHOWSChampions Of MagicStudebaker Theater60605, 410 S Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL, US60605, 410 S Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $71Avg. price ~ $130Tickets Available: 46Select Seats
- Jun1220267:30 PMFriBALLETJoffrey Ballet: Eugene OneginJoffrey Ballet: Eugene OneginLyric Opera House - IL • 3563 seatsLyric Opera House - IL60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, USFrom $63Avg. price ~ $130Tickets Available: 145Select Seats
- Jun1220268:00 PMFriConcertJerry's Middle FingerGarcias Chicago60607, 1001 W Washington Blvd Chicago, IL, US60607, 1001 W Washington Blvd Chicago, IL, USFrom $38Avg. price ~ $4418 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1220268:00 PMFriALTERNATIVEJosiah and the BonnevillesThalia Hall • 1000 seatsThalia Hall60608, 1807 S Allport St Chicago, IL, US60608, 1807 S Allport St Chicago, IL, USFrom $102Avg. price ~ $1178 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1220268:00 PMFriConcertSons Of The Silent AgeSons Of The Silent AgeEvanston Space • 250 seatsEvanston Space60202, 1245 Chicago Avenue Evanston, IL, US60202, 1245 Chicago Avenue Evanston, IL, USFrom $50Avg. price ~ $8410 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1220268:00 PMFriALTERNATIVEJane RemoverMetro Chicago • 1100 seatsMetro Chicago60613, 3730 N Clark St. Chicago, IL, US60613, 3730 N Clark St. Chicago, IL, USFrom $50Avg. price ~ $6916 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1220268:30 PMFriConcertGimme Gimme DiscoBottom Lounge60607, 1375 W. Lake St Chicago, IL, US60607, 1375 W. Lake St Chicago, IL, USFrom $83Avg. price ~ $964 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1220268:45 PMFriCandlelight: 90s Hip Hop on StringsThe Arts Center of Oak Park60302, 200 N Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL, US60302, 200 N Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL, USFrom $87Avg. price ~ $1008 tickets remaining!Select Seats
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Chicago Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
January
Events in January 2027
February
Events in February 2027
March
Events in March 2027
April
Events in April 2027
May
Events in May 2027
June
This Month
Events in June 2026
July
Events in July 2026
August
Events in August 2026
September
Events in September 2026
October
Events in October 2026
November
Events in November 2026
December
Events in December 2026
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.
Venues Hosting Events in 2026
Explore Chicago venues where concerts, shows, sports, and live events take place throughout the year.
1700 Theater at Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 29
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Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 52
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Anita Dee Yacht Charters
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Aon Grand Ballroom Navy Pier
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 8
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Arie Crown Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 3
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Auditorium Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 44
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Avondale Music Hall
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
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Backline at Avondale Music Hall
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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Beat Kitchen
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 41
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Bohemian National Cemetery
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Bookclub
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 31
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Brookfield Zoo
Brookfield, IL
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 2
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Buddy Guys Legends
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 8
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Burnham Harbor
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 26
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Cadillac Palace
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 34
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Cahn Auditorium
Evanston, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 5
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Carol's Pub
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 15
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Chicago venues range from large arenas and stadiums to theaters and intimate showrooms. Each venue hosts a rotating schedule of concerts, shows, sports events, and live performances throughout the year.
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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