October 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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- Oct012026Time TBAProfessional (MLB)AL Wild Card: Chicago White Sox vs. TBD - Game 3 (If Necessary)AL Wild Card: Chicago White Sox vs. TBD - Game 3 (If Necessary)Rate Field • 47754 seatsRate Field
60616, 333 West 35th Street Chicago, IL, US60616, 333 West 35th Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $232Avg Ticket Price: ~ $645Tickets Available: 289Select Seats - Oct012026Time TBAProfessional (MLB)High DemandNL Wild Card: Chicago Cubs vs. TBD - Game 3 (If Necessary)NL Wild Card: Chicago Cubs vs. TBD - Game 3 (If Necessary)Wrigley Field • 41268 seatsWrigley Field60613, 1060 West Addison Street Chicago, IL, US60613, 1060 West Addison Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $205Avg Ticket Price: ~ $926Tickets Available: 399Select Seats
- Oct0120262:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYThe AtticAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seatsAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, USFrom $72Avg Ticket Price: ~ $8425 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct0120266:00 PMThuALTERNATIVEMillionaire$Cobra Lounge60607, 235 North Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL, US60607, 235 North Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $39Avg Ticket Price: ~ $1334 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct0120267:00 PMThuPOP / ROCKMilitarie GunMetro Chicago • 1100 seatsMetro Chicago60613, 3730 N Clark St. Chicago, IL, US60613, 3730 N Clark St. Chicago, IL, USFrom $35Avg Ticket Price: ~ $49218 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct0120267:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYOperation MincemeatCIBC Theatre • 1800 seatsCIBC Theatre60603, 18 West Monroe Street Chicago, IL, US60603, 18 West Monroe Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $53Avg Ticket Price: ~ $177Tickets Available: 609Select Seats
- Oct0120267:00 PMThuCOMEDYAli MacofskyZanies Comedy Club - Chicago60610, 1548 North Wells Street Chicago, IL, US60610, 1548 North Wells Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $51Avg Ticket Price: ~ $23726 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct0120267:00 PMThuCOMEDYSasha RosserZanies Comedy Club - Rosemont60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL, US60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL, USFrom $47Avg Ticket Price: ~ $7122 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct0120267:00 PMThuMUSICAL / 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 $43Avg Ticket Price: ~ $169Tickets Available: 226Select Seats
- Oct0120267:00 PMThuBALLETSwan Lake - Symphony of LightsSwan Lake - Symphony of LightsHistoric Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL • 984 seatsHistoric Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL60657, 2936 North Southport Avenue Chicago, IL, US60657, 2936 North Southport Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $55Avg Ticket Price: ~ $642 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuCOMEDYBest ValueBest of Chicago ComedyThe Foundation Room at House Of Blues - Chicago60654, 329 N Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US60654, 329 N Dearborn St Chicago, IL, USFrom $29Avg Ticket Price: ~ $3316 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYThe AtticAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seatsAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, USFrom $53Avg Ticket Price: ~ $98Tickets Available: 48Select Seats
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuCLASSICALChicago Symphony Orchestra: Klaus Makela - Mahler 9Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2522 seatsOrchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL, US60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL, USFrom $65Avg Ticket Price: ~ $168Tickets Available: 752Select Seats
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuWait Wait...Don't Tell MeStudebaker Theater60605, 410 S Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL, US60605, 410 S Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $69Avg Ticket Price: ~ $109Tickets Available: 71Select Seats
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYVape! The Grease ParodyApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seatsApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, US60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, USFrom $50Avg Ticket Price: ~ $89Tickets Available: 350Select Seats
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuCOMEDYJazmyn WCity Winery - Chicago60607, 1200 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL, US60607, 1200 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL, USFrom $58Avg Ticket Price: ~ $159Tickets Available: 70Select Seats
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuLECTUREReed TimmerGeorge Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard Skokie, IL, US60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard Skokie, IL, USFrom $41Avg Ticket Price: ~ $59Tickets Available: 702Select Seats
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYDead Girl's QuinceaneraOwen Bruner Goodman Theatre • 450 seatsOwen Bruner Goodman Theatre60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, USFrom $43Avg Ticket Price: ~ $7326 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuTAPED PROGRAM (TV / RADIO)Grits & Eggs PodcastVic Theatre • 1400 seatsVic Theatre60657, 3145 N Sheffield Chicago, IL, US60657, 3145 N Sheffield Chicago, IL, USFrom $52Avg Ticket Price: ~ $76Tickets Available: 395Select Seats
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuPOP / ROCKBest ValueEdgehillSubterranean • 400 seatsSubterranean60647, 2011 West North Ave Chicago, IL, US60647, 2011 West North Ave Chicago, IL, USFrom $30Avg Ticket Price: ~ $3716 tickets remaining!Select Seats
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Chicago events, venues, schedules, and live entertainment.
What events are happening in Chicago during October 2026?
Chicago hosts concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment throughout October 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 October 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 October 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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