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Evanston Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Evanston, IL, and nearby areas.
Events take place across Evanston throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Evanston events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Evanston Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Evanston
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 3.9K+
- Aug16202610:00 AMSunMUSEUM / EXHIBITWeekend EventFan Expo Chicago - SundayFan Expo Chicago - SundayDonald E. Stephens Convention Center • 8000 seatsDonald E. Stephens Convention Center
60018, 9301 Bryn Mawr Avenue Rosemont, IL, US60018, 9301 Bryn Mawr Avenue Rosemont, IL, USFrom $104Avg. price ~ $1208 tickets remaining!Select Seats - Aug16202612:00 PMSunCLASSICALWeekend EventGary Thomas: Sinatra BrunchCity Winery - Chicago60607, 1200 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL, US60607, 1200 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $6420 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug1620261:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventThe OutsidersCadillac Palace • 2344 seatsCadillac Palace60602, 151 W Randolph Street Chicago, IL, US60602, 151 W Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $103Avg. price ~ $254Tickets Available: 904Select Seats
- Aug1620261:00 PMSunMAGIC SHOWSWeekend EventChampions Of MagicStudebaker Theater60605, 410 S Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL, US60605, 410 S Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $98Avg. price ~ $14326 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug1620261:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventThe Notebook - The MusicalNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, US60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $65Avg. price ~ $170Tickets Available: 438Select Seats
- Aug1620262:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventWest Side StoryGeorge 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 $63Avg. price ~ $137Tickets Available: 202Select Seats
- Aug1620262:15 PMSunProfessional (MLB)Weekend EventChicago Cubs vs. St. Louis CardinalsWrigley Field • 41268 seatsWrigley Field60613, 1060 West Addison Street Chicago, IL, US60613, 1060 West Addison Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $66Avg. price ~ $293Tickets Available: 1326Select Seats
- Aug1620263:00 PMSunBASEBALLBest ValueWeekend EventChicago Dogs vs. Lake Country DockHoundsImpact Field60018, 9850 Balmoral Ave Rosemont, IL, US60018, 9850 Balmoral Ave Rosemont, IL, USFrom $20Avg. price ~ $4019 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug1620264:00 PMSunTECHNO / ELECTRONICWeekend EventChaseWestChaseWestRadius - IL60616, 640 W. Cermak Road Chicago, IL, US60616, 640 W. Cermak Road Chicago, IL, USFrom $35Avg. price ~ $4318 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug1620265:00 PMSunJAZZ / BLUESWeekend EventChicago Blues Hall of FameBuddy Guys Legends • 400 seatsBuddy Guys Legends60605, 754 S Wabash Chicago, IL, US60605, 754 S Wabash Chicago, IL, USFrom $35Avg. price ~ $4016 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug1620265:00 PMSunCLASSICALWeekend EventChicago Symphony Orchestra: Earl Lee - Tchaikovsky SpectacularHunter Pavilion At Ravinia • 3400 seatsHunter Pavilion At Ravinia60035, 200 Ravinia Park Road Highland Park, IL, US60035, 200 Ravinia Park Road Highland Park, IL, USFrom $37Avg. price ~ $10912 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug1620265:30 PMSunProfessional (MLS)High DemandWeekend EventChicago Fire FC vs. Portland TimbersSoldier Field • 61500 seatsSoldier Field60605, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive Chicago, IL, US60605, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive Chicago, IL, USFrom $29Avg. price ~ $127Tickets Available: 1527Select Seats
- Aug1620266:00 PMSunALTERNATIVEWeekend EventChiodosHouse Of Blues - Chicago • 1300 seatsHouse Of Blues - Chicago60654, 329 N Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US60654, 329 N Dearborn St Chicago, IL, USFrom $31Avg. price ~ $7229 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug1620267:00 PMSunCOMEDYWeekend EventChristian JohnsonCity Winery - Chicago60607, 1200 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL, US60607, 1200 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL, USFrom $51Avg. price ~ $84Tickets Available: 62Select Seats
- Aug1620267:00 PMSunRELIGIOUSWeekend EventK-Love LiveThe Chicago Theatre • 3600 seatsThe Chicago Theatre60601, 175 North State Street Chicago, IL, US60601, 175 North State Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $63Avg. price ~ $207Tickets Available: 192Select Seats
- Aug1620267:30 PMSunPOP / ROCKWeekend EventPlain SuiteReggie's Music Joint • 110 seatsReggie's Music Joint60616, 2105 S State St. Chicago, IL, US60616, 2105 S State St. Chicago, IL, USFrom $47Avg. price ~ $8524 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug1620267:30 PMSunALTERNATIVEWeekend EventDeep Blue SomethingNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, US60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, USFrom $31Avg. price ~ $62Tickets Available: 163Select Seats
- Aug1620268:00 PMSunPOP / ROCKWeekend EventSt. LuciaPark West • 900 seatsPark West60614, 322 W. Armitage Chicago, IL, US60614, 322 W. Armitage Chicago, IL, USFrom $52Avg. price ~ $76Tickets Available: 37Select Seats
- Aug1620268:00 PMSunPOP / ROCKWeekend EventSiddharthaAuditorium Theatre - IL • 3901 seatsAuditorium Theatre - IL60605, 50 East Congress Parkway Chicago, IL, US60605, 50 East Congress Parkway Chicago, IL, USFrom $62Avg. price ~ $145Tickets Available: 724Select Seats
- Aug1720267:00 PMMonALTERNATIVEChiodosHouse Of Blues - Chicago • 1300 seatsHouse Of Blues - Chicago60654, 329 N Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US60654, 329 N Dearborn St Chicago, IL, USFrom $33Avg. price ~ $5320 tickets remaining!Select Seats
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Evanston Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
January
Events in January 2027
February
Events in February 2027
March
Events in March 2027
April
Events in April 2027
May
Events in May 2027
June
Events in June 2027
July
Events in July 2027
August
This Month
Events in August 2026
September
Events in September 2026
October
Events in October 2026
November
Events in November 2026
December
Events in December 2026
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Evanston events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Evanston. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
Venues Hosting Events in 2026
Explore Evanston venues where concerts, shows, sports, and live events take place throughout the year.
1700 Theater at Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 11
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Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 50
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Allstate Arena
Rosemont, IL
Arena
Upcoming Events: 66
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Anita Dee Yacht Charters
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
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Aon Grand Ballroom Navy Pier
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 130
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Arie Crown Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 3
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Auditorium Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 43
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Avondale Music Hall
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 6
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Backline at Avondale Music Hall
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Beat Kitchen
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 26
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Black Ensemble Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 49
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Bohemian National Cemetery
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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Bookclub
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 13
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Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 36
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Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 64
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Buddy Guys Legends
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 10
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Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 30
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Cadillac Palace
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 91
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Cahn Auditorium
Evanston, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 10
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Evanston venues range from large arenas and stadiums to theaters and intimate showrooms. Each venue hosts a rotating schedule of concerts, shows, sports events, and live performances throughout the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Evanston right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Evanston rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Evanston?
Yeah — Evanston doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Evanston?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Evanston, IL. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
Browse Events by Category
Find concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and more in Evanston and nearby areas