Chicago Live Shows October 2026
Theatre shows, ballet, opera, magic, and circus performances in Chicago by date and venue.
Live shows in Chicago during October 2026 include touring stage productions, family shows, circus performances, magic acts, ballet, opera, and large-scale theatrical entertainment. Performances take place at theatres, casinos, resorts, and entertainment venues throughout Chicago and nearby areas.
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Upcoming Shows
Shows in October By Dates
Upcoming Shows in October
Select a tour date to explore venue details and event information on city pages. Prices may vary.Upcoming Live Shows: 28
- 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 ~ $316, Tickets Available: 333. Select Seats
- Oct 30, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: The Book Of Mormon at Cadillac Palace • 2344 seats, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602, US. From $65, Avg. price ~ $234, Tickets Available: 461. 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 ~ $186, Tickets Available: 158. 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 $117, Avg. price ~ $152, 28 tickets remaining! 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 $121, Avg. price ~ $159, 18 tickets remaining! 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, 8:00 PM Fri — Concert, Best Value: Taper's Choice at Garcias Chicago, 1001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, US. From $11, Avg. price ~ $48, 28 tickets remaining! 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 $35, Avg. price ~ $53, 15 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 $43, 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 ~ $65, 11 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Oct 31, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Weekend Event: The Book Of Mormon at Cadillac Palace • 2344 seats, 151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602, US. From $68, Avg. price ~ $208, Tickets Available: 619. 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 ~ $140, Tickets Available: 32. 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 $82, Avg. price ~ $155, Tickets Available: 135. 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 $49, Avg. price ~ $92, Tickets Available: 522. 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
Rock & Rye - Tribute to Grateful Dead
1001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
Upcoming Shows 1
Oct 29, 2026 8:00 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
Taper's Choice
1001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
Upcoming Shows 3
Oct 30, 2026 8:00 PM
The Chapel of the Undead
226 W Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60654
Upcoming Shows 2
Oct 30, 2026 10:00 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
The Jazz Room - A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
1331 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Upcoming Shows 52
Oct 31, 2026 6:00 PM
Rocky Horror Picture Show
175 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Upcoming Shows 17
Oct 31, 2026 7:30 PM
Y2K
4746 North Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
Upcoming Shows 1
Oct 31, 2026 9:00 PM
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Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 4
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Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 4
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Cadillac Palace
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 4
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Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 3
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Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 2
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Garcias Chicago
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 2
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George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 2
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Heath Mainstage At The Den Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 1
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Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL
Chicago, IL
Arena
Upcoming Shows 1
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Lifeline Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 1
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Lyric Opera House - IL
Chicago, IL
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Shows 1
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North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 3
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Riviera Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 1
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Sound-Bar
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 2
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Stars and Garters Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 1
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The Chicago Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 1
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Live Shows FAQ
Quick answers about live stage shows, theatre productions, and entertainment performances happening in Chicago during October 2026.
What live shows are happening in Chicago during October 2026?
The schedule may include theatre productions, ballet, opera, circus performances, magic shows, family entertainment, and touring stage productions across Chicago and nearby areas.
Are live show schedules updated regularly?
Yeah. New performances and additional dates are added often as venues announce updated entertainment schedules throughout October.
What types of venues host live shows in Chicago?
Live shows are commonly hosted at theatres, casinos, resorts, performing arts centers, and entertainment venues across the city.
Are family-friendly live shows available?
Absolutely. Many venues feature family productions, circus performances, seasonal shows, and all-ages stage entertainment throughout the month.
Do live shows happen every week in October?
Most major venues host performances throughout the week, with weekends typically offering the largest number of live shows and stage productions.
Are touring productions included in the schedule?
Yes. Many national and international touring productions stop in Chicago during October 2026.
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