Chicago Concerts in October 2026
Live music events, arena shows, and major concert tours happening in Chicago this month.
Chicago concerts in October 2026 include arena shows, orchestral performances, local live music, indie bands, jazz concerts, and major touring artists. Concerts take place across theaters, clubs, amphitheaters, and music venues throughout the city during the month.
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Compare upcoming concerts, venues, and live music performances happening this month.Upcoming Concerts: 45
- Oct 29, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — General: Esteman & Daniela Spalla at House Of Blues - Chicago • 1300 seats,
329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654, US. From $90, Avg. price ~ $131, Tickets Available: 52. Select Seats - Oct 29, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — POP / ROCK: Cortisa Star at Subterranean • 400 seats, 2011 West North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, US. From $32, Avg. price ~ $51, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Oct 29, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — CLASSICAL: Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Brahms Requiem at Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2522 seats, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, US. From $53, Avg. price ~ $148, Tickets Available: 414. Select Seats
- Oct 29, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — POP / ROCK: Dweezil Zappa at Riviera Theatre - IL • 2500 seats, 4746 North Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640, US. From $39, Avg. price ~ $87, Tickets Available: 504. Select Seats
- Oct 29, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — ALTERNATIVE: Iris Marlowe at Carol's Pub, 4959 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640, US. From $96, Avg. price ~ $111, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Oct 29, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — POP / ROCK: Alicia Villarreal at Auditorium Theatre - IL • 3901 seats, 50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605, US. From $43, Avg. price ~ $159, Tickets Available: 557, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Oct 29, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — ALTERNATIVE, Best Value: Dresden Dolls at The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago, 1357 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642, US. From $21, Avg. price ~ $119, Tickets Available: 122. Select Seats
- Oct 29, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — POP / ROCK: The Tallest Man on Earth at Thalia Hall • 1000 seats, 1807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608, US. From $48, Avg. price ~ $105, 17 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Oct 29, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — R&B / SOUL: Xscape - Symphony of Love with Live Orchestra at The Chicago Theatre • 3600 seats, 175 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60601, US. From $87, Avg. price ~ $265, Tickets Available: 1857. Select Seats
- Oct 29, 2026, 8:30 PM Thu — BLUEGRASS: Joey J Saye at Rosa's Lounge, 3420 W Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60647, US. From $78, Avg. price ~ $105, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Oct 29, 2026, 9:30 PM Thu — JAZZ / BLUES: Lil Ed Williams at Rosa's Lounge, 3420 W Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60647, US. Avg. price ~ $147, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Oct 29, 2026, 11:00 PM Thu — JAZZ / BLUES: Lil Ed Williams at Rosa's Lounge, 3420 W Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60647, US. From $78, Avg. price ~ $105, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Oct 30, 2026, Time TBA — TECHNO / ELECTRONIC, Pass: Dom Dolla - 2 Day Pass at Navy Pier - Chicago, 600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, US. From $298, Avg. price ~ $395, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Oct 30, 2026, 1:30 PM Fri — CLASSICAL: Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Brahms Requiem at Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2522 seats, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, US. From $91, Avg. price ~ $226, Tickets Available: 171. Select Seats
- Oct 30, 2026, 5:00 PM Fri — TECHNO / ELECTRONIC, High Demand: Dom Dolla at Navy Pier - Chicago, 600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, US. From $252, Avg. price ~ $649, Tickets Available: 42. Select Seats
- Oct 30, 2026, 6:00 PM Fri — HARD ROCK / METAL: Periphery, Ne Obliviscaris & Greyhaven at Ramova Theatre, 3520 S Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60609, US. From $61, Avg. price ~ $92, Tickets Available: 34. Select Seats
- Oct 30, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — FESTIVAL / TOUR: Sanctum Dark Music Festival at Thalia Hall • 1000 seats, 1807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608, US. From $108, Avg. price ~ $182, 12 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Oct 30, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK: Winyah at House Of Blues - Chicago • 1300 seats, 329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $178, Tickets Available: 167. Select Seats
- Oct 30, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK, Best Value: Weston Estate at Outset, 1675 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642, US. From $20, Avg. price ~ $34, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Oct 30, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK: Forbidden at Reggie's Rock Club • 400 seats, 2109 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60616, US. From $45, Avg. price ~ $71, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
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Cortisa Star
2011 West North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Upcoming Concerts 2
Oct 29, 2026 7:00 PM
Esteman
329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654
Upcoming Concerts 4
Oct 29, 2026 7:00 PM
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604
Upcoming Concerts 109
Oct 29, 2026 7:30 PM
Dweezil Zappa
4746 North Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
Upcoming Concerts 27
Oct 29, 2026 7:30 PM
Iris Marlowe
4959 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640
Upcoming Concerts 1
Oct 29, 2026 8:00 PM
The Tallest Man on Earth
1807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608
Upcoming Concerts 13
Oct 29, 2026 8:00 PM
Xscape
175 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Upcoming Concerts 1
Oct 29, 2026 8:00 PM
Alicia Villarreal
50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605
Upcoming Concerts 9
Oct 29, 2026 8:00 PM
Dresden Dolls
1357 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642
Upcoming Concerts 5
Oct 29, 2026 8:00 PM
Joey J Saye
3420 W Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
Upcoming Concerts 1
Oct 29, 2026 8:30 PM
Lil Ed Williams
3420 W Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
Upcoming Concerts 2
Oct 29, 2026 9:30 PM
Dom Dolla
600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Upcoming Concerts 3
Oct 30, 2026 5:00 PM
Periphery
3520 S Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60609
Upcoming Concerts 15
Oct 30, 2026 6:00 PM
Weston Estate
1675 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642
Upcoming Concerts 7
Oct 30, 2026 7:00 PM
Sanctum Dark Music Festival
1807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608
Upcoming Concerts 2
Oct 30, 2026 7:00 PM
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Concert Venues in Chicago
Music venues, arenas, and concert halls across Chicago.
Auditorium Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
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Back Porch Stage at House of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Concerts 1
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Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Concerts 1
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Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Concerts 2
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Carol's Pub
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Concerts 2
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Concord Music Hall
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Concerts 1
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Evanston Space
Evanston, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Concerts 1
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FitzGerald's Nightclub
Berwyn, IL
Nightclub
Upcoming Concerts 1
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House Of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Concerts 3
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Joe's Bar On Weed St.
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Concerts 1
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Lincoln Hall
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Concerts 1
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Metro Chicago
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Concerts 1
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Navy Pier - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Concerts 3
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Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
Chicago, IL
Concert Hall
Upcoming Concerts 3
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Outset
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Concerts 2
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Radius - IL
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Concerts 1
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Ramova Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Concerts 1
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Reggie's Music Joint
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Concerts 1
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Reggie's Rock Club
Chicago, IL
Music Venue
Upcoming Concerts 2
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Riviera Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Concerts 2
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About Chicago Concerts
Chicago keeps a busy live music calendar throughout 2026, with touring artists, local bands, arena concerts, and club performances happening across the city. Some nights stay low-key, while major tours can completely change the vibe downtown.
Chicago Concerts FAQ
Quick answers about concerts, venues, schedules, and live music events in Chicago.
What concerts are happening in Chicago during October 2026?
Chicago hosts live concerts, arena shows, club performances, and major touring artists throughout October 2026.
Where are concerts held in Chicago?
Concerts in Chicago take place at arenas, theaters, amphitheaters, clubs, and other live music venues across the city.
Are weekend concerts more popular?
Yes. Friday and Saturday concerts usually attract larger crowds, especially for major tours and headline performers.
Do concert schedules change?
Yes. Concert dates, venues, and performance times can change throughout the year.
Can I find smaller live music shows?
Yes. Alongside major arena concerts, Chicago also hosts local bands, club performances, and smaller live music events.
How often is this concert calendar updated?
The concert calendar is updated regularly as new performances and tour dates are announced.
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