Chicago Events December 2026
Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Chicago, IL.
- Updated: November 5, 2026
Explore upcoming events in Chicago in December 2026, including concerts, sports events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across the city and nearby areas. Browse events by date, venue, category, and neighborhood throughout the month.
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- Dec 01, 2026, 6:00 PM Tue — ALTERNATIVE: Suicide Silence at House Of Blues - Chicago • 1300 seats,
329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654, US. From $43, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $240, Tickets Available: 32. Select Seats - Dec 01, 2026, 6:30 PM Tue — POP / ROCK: Kim Petras at Radius - IL, 640 W. Cermak Road, Chicago, IL 60616, US. From $71, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $273, 22 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 01, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — Professional (NBA), High Demand: Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks at United Center • 23500 seats, 1901 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60612, US. From $56, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $317, Tickets Available: 8810, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Dec 01, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Midsummer Night's Dream at Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, 800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, US. From $89, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $205, Tickets Available: 55. Select Seats
- Dec 01, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — THEATRE: Blue Man Group - A New Holiday Surprise at CIBC Theatre • 1800 seats, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603, US. From $36, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $153, Tickets Available: 2097. Select Seats
- Dec 01, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: DePaul Blue Demons vs. North Alabama Lions at Wintrust Arena • 10300 seats, 200 E Cermak Rd., Chicago, IL 60616, US. From $4, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $34, Tickets Available: 293. Select Seats
- Dec 01, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: A Drunk Christmas Carol at The Lion Theatre - Chicago • 100 seats, 182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, US. From $146, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $454, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 01, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — RAP / HIP HOP: Lucy Bedroque at Metro Chicago • 1100 seats, 3730 N Clark St., Chicago, IL 60613, US. From $27, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $82, 21 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 01, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — CLASSICAL, Pay Later Available: Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Dame Jane Glover - Handel's Messiah at Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2522 seats, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, US. From $299, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $918, Tickets Available: 33. Select Seats
- Dec 01, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — POP / ROCK: Genevieve Artadi at Garcias Chicago, 1001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, US. From $27, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $84, Tickets Available: 186. Select Seats
- Dec 01, 2026, 8:00 PM Tue — COMEDY, Pay Later Available: The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue at Mainstage at Second City - Chicago • 290 seats, 1616 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60614, US. From $125, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $180, 14 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 01, 2026, 8:00 PM Tue — POP / ROCK: Jim James (Solo Acoustic) at Vic Theatre • 1400 seats, 3145 N Sheffield, Chicago, IL 60657, US. From $46, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $170, Tickets Available: 106. Select Seats
- Dec 01, 2026, 9:15 PM Tue — COMEDY: Richi O'Farril (Spanish Performance) at Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago, 1548 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610, US. From $91, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $121, 14 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 02, 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 Ticket Price: ~ $153, 12 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 02, 2026, 1:00 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: The Winter's Tale at Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, 800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, US. From $111, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $144, 3 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 02, 2026, 1:00 PM Wed — THEATRE: Blue Man Group - A New Holiday Surprise at CIBC Theatre • 1800 seats, 18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603, US. From $59, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $172, Tickets Available: 1450. Select Seats
- Dec 02, 2026, 6:00 PM Wed — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Illinois-Chicago Flames vs. Valparaiso University at Credit Union 1 Arena • 6958 seats, 525 S. Racine, Chicago, IL 60607, US. From $11, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $34, Tickets Available: 339. Select Seats
- Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: A Drunk Christmas Carol at The Lion Theatre - Chicago • 100 seats, 182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, US. From $126, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $367, 28 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Christmas Carol at Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seats, 170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601, US. From $59, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $155, Tickets Available: 111. Select Seats
- Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Winter's Tale at Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, 800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, US. From $65, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $124, Tickets Available: 37. Select Seats
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Events in December 2026
About Events in Chicago During December 2026
December 2026 features concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Chicago and nearby IL areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.
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Suicide Silence
329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654
Event Dates 26
Dec 01, 2026 6:00 PM
Kim Petras
640 W. Cermak Road, Chicago, IL 60616
Event Dates 5
Dec 01, 2026 6:30 PM
Blue Man Group
18 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603
Event Dates 959
Dec 01, 2026 7:00 PM
Chicago Bulls
1901 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60612
Event Dates 71
Dec 01, 2026 7:00 PM
A Drunk Christmas Carol
182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
Event Dates 487
Dec 01, 2026 7:00 PM
A Midsummer Night's Dream
800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Event Dates 131
Dec 01, 2026 7:00 PM
DePaul Blue Demons Basketball
200 E Cermak Rd., Chicago, IL 60616
Event Dates 31
Dec 01, 2026 7:00 PM
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604
Event Dates 106
Dec 01, 2026 7:30 PM
Lucy Bedroque
3730 N Clark St., Chicago, IL 60613
Event Dates 23
Dec 01, 2026 7:30 PM
Genevieve Artadi
1001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
Event Dates 5
Dec 01, 2026 7:30 PM
Second City Mainstage Revue
1616 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60614
Event Dates 126
Dec 01, 2026 8:00 PM
Jim James
3145 N Sheffield, Chicago, IL 60657
Event Dates 6
Dec 01, 2026 8:00 PM
Ricardo O'Farrill
1548 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610
Event Dates 4
Dec 01, 2026 9:15 PM
Theater of The Mind
333 N LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60654
Event Dates 42
Dec 02, 2026 Time TBA
The Winter's Tale
800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Event Dates 17
Dec 02, 2026 1:00 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Chicago events, venues, schedules, and live entertainment.
What events are happening in Chicago during December 2026?
Chicago hosts concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment throughout December 2026.
Where can I find Chicago events by date?
Use the monthly event calendar and date filters to browse concerts, sports events, comedy shows, and live performances happening across Chicago.
Are concerts happening in Chicago during December 2026?
Yes. Concert schedules include touring artists, arena shows, local performances, music festivals, and live entertainment events throughout Chicago and nearby IL areas.
What are the top event venues in Chicago?
Popular venues include arenas, theaters, comedy clubs, stadiums, music halls, and entertainment venues located across Chicago and nearby areas.
Do event prices change during December 2026?
Yes. Event prices can change based on demand, seating location, performer popularity, venue size, and event date.
Are there weekend events in Chicago?
Yes. Weekends are usually the busiest time for concerts, sports games, comedy shows, festivals, and major live entertainment events across Chicago.
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