Chicago Events This Weekend

Concerts, sports, comedy, and things to do in Chicago and nearby areas this weekend.

Updated: October 29, 2026

Browse events in Chicago, IL happening this weekend, including concerts, sports, comedy shows, theatre, and family events. Explore what’s on by date and venue, with listings updated regularly as new events are added.

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Discover the Schedule of all Concerts, Sports, Shows, Musicals, Plays in Chicago and nearby areas this weekend.

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 — COMEDY: Ahamed Weinberg at Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago, 1548 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610, US. From $56, Avg. price ~ $264, 22 tickets remaining! 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 — 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 — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL, Best Value: DePaul Blue Demons Women's Volleyball vs. Creighton Bluejays at McGrath-Phillips Arena, 1 East Jackson, Chicago, IL 60604, US. From $18, Avg. price ~ $25, 13 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 — 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, 7:00 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

Oct 30, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — POP / ROCK: 8Turn at Vic Theatre • 1400 seats, 3145 N Sheffield, Chicago, IL 60657, US. From $71, Avg. price ~ $88, 14 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, 7:30 PM Fri — COMEDY: D.L. Hughley & Don Lemon at The Chicago Theatre • 3600 seats, 175 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60601, US. From $38, Avg. price ~ $104, Tickets Available: 1867. 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 — ALTERNATIVE: Amble at Riviera Theatre - IL • 2500 seats, 4746 North Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640, US. From $48, Avg. price ~ $219, 26 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Oct 30, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — RAP / HIP HOP, Best Value: Quadeca at Metro Chicago • 1100 seats, 3730 N Clark St., Chicago, IL 60613, US. From $20, Avg. price ~ $39, 21 tickets remaining! Select Seats

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Chicago Concerts This Weekend

Dom Dolla

600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Upcoming Concerts: 3

Oct 31, 2026 5:00 PM

Gods of Chaos Halloween

1106 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640

Upcoming Concerts: 1

Oct 31, 2026 5:00 PM

Weston Estate

1675 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642

Upcoming Concerts: 7

Oct 31, 2026 6:30 PM

The Damned

2047 N Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

Upcoming Concerts: 21

Oct 31, 2026 7:00 PM

Sanctum Dark Music Festival

1807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608

Upcoming Concerts: 2

Oct 31, 2026 7:00 PM

Akeem Ali

329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654

Upcoming Concerts: 20

Oct 31, 2026 7:00 PM

Chicago Theater This Weekend

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

Jekyll & Hyde

175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611

Upcoming Shows: 13

Oct 31, 2026 2:00 PM

The Book Of Mormon

151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602

Upcoming Shows: 425

Oct 31, 2026 2:00 PM

The Winter's Tale

800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Upcoming Shows: 21

Oct 31, 2026 2:00 PM

Vape! The Grease Parody

2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614

Upcoming Shows: 69

Oct 31, 2026 2:30 PM

Chicago Comedy This Weekend

Ahamed Weinberg

1548 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610

Upcoming Shows: 19

Oct 31, 2026 7:00 PM

James Tom

329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654

Upcoming Shows: 1

Nov 01, 2026 6:30 PM

Danny Dunn

1548 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610

Upcoming Shows: 1

Nov 01, 2026 7:00 PM

Murry Hill

1331 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Upcoming Shows: 1

Nov 01, 2026 7:15 PM

Chicago Sports This Weekend

Live Entertainment Venues

All Concert Venues, Theaters, Arenas, Stadiums, and more in Chicago and nearby areas.

Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre

Aon Grand Ballroom Navy Pier

Chicago, IL

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Upcoming Events: 3

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Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago

Auditorium Theatre - IL

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Upcoming Events: 7

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Back Porch Stage at House of Blues - Chicago

Chicago, IL

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Upcoming Events: 1

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Backline at Avondale Music Hall

Chicago, IL

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Upcoming Events: 1

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Barrel Room at City Winery - Chicago

Chicago, IL

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Upcoming Events: 12

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Black Ensemble Theater

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Upcoming Events: 24

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Chicago Events This Weekend FAQ

Common questions about concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, festivals, and live events happening in Chicago this weekend.

What events are happening in Chicago this weekend?

This weekend’s schedule in Chicago includes concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, family events, and major live entertainment happening across the city.

What are the best things to do in Chicago this weekend?

Popular things to do in Chicago this weekend include concerts, sporting events, theatre performances, comedy shows, festivals, nightlife events, and family-friendly attractions across major venues and entertainment districts.

Where can I find events near me this weekend?

AmericanArenas® helps fans browse upcoming weekend events by city, date, venue, category, performer, and ticket availability across the U.S. and Canada.

What are the most popular weekend events in Chicago?

Popular weekend events in Chicago often include major concerts, NFL, NBA, MLB, comedy tours, theatre performances, festivals, and sold-out arena events.

Are weekend ticket prices more expensive?

Weekend ticket prices are often higher due to increased demand, especially for Friday- and Saturday-night events, rivalry games, and major touring performers.

How often is the weekend schedule updated?

The weekend event schedule is updated regularly as new concerts, sporting events, theatre performances, festivals, and other live entertainment events are announced.