Live Shows in Chicago 2026
Live stage shows, magic, ballet, opera, and family entertainment in Chicago and nearby cities.
Browse live shows in Chicago, IL this year, including stage productions, musicals, plays, circuses, magic shows, ballet, opera, and family performances. Explore shows by date and venue, with schedules updated regularly as new events are announced.
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- Oct 29, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Book Of Mormon at Cadillac Palace • 2344 seats,
151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602, US. From $80, Avg. price ~ $184, Tickets Available: 222. Select Seats - Oct 29, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: Jekyll & Hyde at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seats, 175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611, US. From $100, Avg. price ~ $191, Tickets Available: 121. Select Seats
- Oct 29, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: Vape! The Grease Parody at Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seats, 2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614, US. From $56, Avg. price ~ $96, Tickets Available: 315. Select Seats
- Oct 29, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — Concert: Rock & Rye - Tribute to Grateful Dead at Garcias Chicago, 1001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, US. From $36, Avg. price ~ $59, 8 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Oct 29, 2026, 10:00 PM Thu — LECTURE: Andy Cohen at Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL • 984 seats, 2936 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657, US. From $35, Avg. price ~ $80, Tickets Available: 45. Select Seats
- Oct 30, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — OPERA, High Demand: Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Giovanni at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3563 seats, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606, US. From $85, Avg. price ~ $374, Tickets Available: 260. Select Seats
- Oct 30, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Book Of Mormon at Cadillac Palace • 2344 seats, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602, US. From $91, Avg. price ~ $252, Tickets Available: 434. Select Seats
- Oct 30, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: Jekyll & Hyde at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seats, 175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611, US. From $95, Avg. price ~ $187, Tickets Available: 129. Select Seats
- Oct 30, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Winter's Tale at Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, 800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, US. From $65, Avg. price ~ $122, Tickets Available: 50. Select Seats
- Oct 30, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: Vape! The Grease Parody at Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seats, 2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $94, Tickets Available: 508. Select Seats
- Oct 30, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: Topdog/Underdog at Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago, 1650 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60614, US. From $162, Avg. price ~ $206, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Oct 30, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — Concert, Best Value: Taper's Choice at Garcias Chicago, 1001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, US. From $14, Avg. price ~ $46, Tickets Available: 30. Select Seats
- Oct 30, 2026, 10:00 PM Fri — Concert: The Chapel Of The Undead at Sound-Bar, 226 W Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60654, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $54, 10 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Oct 31, 2026, 12:00 PM Sat — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: Bright Star Circus at Stars and Garters Theater, 3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613, US. From $42, Avg. price ~ $51, Tickets Available: 34. Select Seats
- Oct 31, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Sugar Plum Fairy, P.I. at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL 60626, US. From $33, Avg. price ~ $62, 11 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Oct 31, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: The Book Of Mormon at Cadillac Palace • 2344 seats, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602, US. From $58, Avg. price ~ $228, Tickets Available: 627. Select Seats
- Oct 31, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Jekyll & Hyde at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seats, 175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611, US. From $84, Avg. price ~ $141, Tickets Available: 51. Select Seats
- Oct 31, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: The Winter's Tale at Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, 800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, US. From $105, Avg. price ~ $146, 25 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Oct 31, 2026, 2:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Vape! The Grease Parody at Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seats, 2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $100, Tickets Available: 529. Select Seats
- Oct 31, 2026, 6:00 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: The Jazz Room - A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans at Heath Mainstage At The Den Theatre • 302 seats, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, US. From $900, Avg. price ~ $1,038, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats
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Jekyll & Hyde
175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Upcoming Shows 13
Oct 29, 2026 7:00 PM
The Book Of Mormon
151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602
Upcoming Shows 425
Oct 29, 2026 7:00 PM
Vape! The Grease Parody
2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614
Upcoming Shows 69
Oct 29, 2026 7:30 PM
Andy Cohen
2936 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
Upcoming Shows 2
Oct 29, 2026 10:00 PM
The Winter's Tale
800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Upcoming Shows 21
Oct 30, 2026 7:00 PM
Don Giovanni
20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
Upcoming Shows 9
Oct 30, 2026 7:00 PM
Topdog/Underdog
1650 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60614
Upcoming Shows 21
Oct 30, 2026 7:30 PM
Bright Star Circus
3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613
Upcoming Shows 8
Oct 31, 2026 12:00 PM
Sugar Plum Fairy, P.I.
6912 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL 60626
Upcoming Shows 6
Oct 31, 2026 1:00 PM
Rocky Horror Picture Show
175 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Upcoming Shows 16
Oct 31, 2026 7:30 PM
Adirondack Chair Circle
1650 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60614
Upcoming Shows 6
Nov 03, 2026 7:30 PM
Best Friends Podcast
1807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608
Upcoming Shows 5
Nov 03, 2026 8:00 PM
Hayward by Netta Walker
4041 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641
Upcoming Shows 15
Nov 04, 2026 7:30 PM
Drunk Dracula
182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
Upcoming Shows 60
Nov 05, 2026 7:00 PM
King Hedley II
1020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660
Upcoming Shows 13
Nov 06, 2026 7:30 PM
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Live Entertainment Venues
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Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 51
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Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 69
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Auditorium Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 50
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Avondale Music Hall
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 1
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Barrel Room at City Winery - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 1
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Black Ensemble Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 24
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Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 3
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Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 48
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Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 2
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Cadillac Palace
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 98
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Carol's Pub
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 2
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Cermak Hall At Radius - IL
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 1
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Chicago Architecture Center
Chicago, IL
Arena
Upcoming Shows 21
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CIBC Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 83
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Cicero Stadium - IL
Cicero, IL
Stadium
Upcoming Shows 1
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City Lit Theater Company
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 53
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City Winery - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 10
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Collaboraction Theatre Company
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 1
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Concord Music Hall
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 1
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Constellation - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 1
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Live Shows FAQ
Quick answers about live stage shows, theatre productions, and entertainment performances in Chicago.
What types of live shows are happening in Chicago?
Live shows may include theatre productions, musicals, ballet performances, opera, magic shows, family entertainment, and touring stage productions.
Are live show schedules updated regularly?
Yeah. Performance dates and venue schedules are updated often as new productions and touring events are announced.
Do live shows happen on weekdays?
Absolutely. Many venues host performances throughout the week, while weekends are usually the busiest show dates.
Where are live shows usually performed in Chicago?
Live shows are commonly hosted at theatres, performing arts centers, auditoriums, and entertainment venues across Chicago and nearby cities.
Are family-friendly live shows available?
Some productions are designed for all ages, including family theatre, magic performances, and seasonal stage shows.
Do touring productions visit Chicago?
Yes. Many national and regional touring productions stop in Chicago throughout the year.
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