Evanston Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Evanston, IL, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 12, 2026
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.
- 75 Upcoming Events
- 3 Events This Weekend
- 6 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 75
- sports 45
- concerts 24
- Live Shows 5
- comedy 1
- family 2
- This Weekend 3
- festivals 1
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 75
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, High Demand: Northwestern Wildcats vs. DePaul Blue Demons at Welsh Ryan Arena,
1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, US. From $4, Avg. price ~ $198, Tickets Available: 1243. Select Seats - Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK: Tyrone Wells at Evanston Space • 250 seats, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US. From $59, Avg. price ~ $553, 12 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — COUNTRY / FOLK, Weekend Event: Amythyst Kiah at Evanston Space • 250 seats, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US. From $40, Avg. price ~ $202, Tickets Available: 42. Select Seats
- Nov 16, 2026, 7:00 PM Mon — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value, High Demand: Northwestern Wildcats vs. Columbia Lions at Welsh Ryan Arena, 1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, US. From $1, Avg. price ~ $100, Tickets Available: 1648. Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 8:00 PM Tue — COMEDY: Ana Gasteyer at Cahn Auditorium • 1000 seats, 600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60201, US. From $36, Avg. price ~ $103, Tickets Available: 288. Select Seats
- Nov 18, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — COUNTRY / FOLK: Humbird at Evanston Space • 250 seats, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US. From $34, Avg. price ~ $192, Tickets Available: 46. Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — JAZZ / BLUES: Anthony Geraci - Album Release Party at Evanston Space • 250 seats, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US. From $38, Avg. price ~ $424, Tickets Available: 58. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Northern Illinois Huskies at Welsh Ryan Arena, 1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, US. From $17, Avg. price ~ $23, Tickets Available: 381. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: Steve Poltz at Evanston Space • 250 seats, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US. From $52, Avg. price ~ $190, Tickets Available: 52. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — COUNTRY / FOLK, Weekend Event: The Wood Brothers at Cahn Auditorium • 1000 seats, 600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60201, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $91, Tickets Available: 551. Select Seats
- Nov 23, 2026, 7:00 PM Mon — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Oakland University Golden Grizzlies at Welsh Ryan Arena, 1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, US. From $6, Avg. price ~ $24, Tickets Available: 471. Select Seats
- Nov 27, 2026, 11:00 AM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. DePaul Blue Demons at Welsh Ryan Arena, 1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, US. From $9, Avg. price ~ $27, Tickets Available: 471. Select Seats
- Nov 27, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Northwestern Wildcats vs. Northeastern Huskies at Welsh Ryan Arena, 1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, US. From $3, Avg. price ~ $40, Tickets Available: 1215. Select Seats
- Nov 28, 2026, Time TBA — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Northwestern Wildcats vs. Illinois Fighting Illini at Ryan Field • 47130 seats, 1501 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60208, US. From $130, Avg. price ~ $436, Tickets Available: 479. Select Seats
- Nov 28, 2026, 5:00 PM Sat — COUNTRY / FOLK, Weekend Event: Susan Werner at Evanston Space • 250 seats, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US. From $66, Avg. price ~ $129, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 30, 2026, 7:00 PM Mon — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Illinois State Redbirds at Welsh Ryan Arena, 1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, US. From $7, Avg. price ~ $23, Tickets Available: 542. Select Seats
- Nov 30, 2026, 7:30 PM Mon — JAZZ / BLUES: Kat Edmonson at Evanston Space • 250 seats, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US. From $42, Avg. price ~ $117, Tickets Available: 56. Select Seats
- Dec 01, 2026, 8:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, High Demand: Northwestern Wildcats vs. Wisconsin Badgers at Welsh Ryan Arena, 1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, US. From $53, Avg. price ~ $203, Tickets Available: 1407. Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 11:00 AM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: Laurie Berkner at Cahn Auditorium • 1000 seats, 600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60201, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $80, Tickets Available: 74. Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Indiana Hoosiers at Welsh Ryan Arena, 1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, US. From $18, Avg. price ~ $26, Tickets Available: 407. Select Seats
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Evanston Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Evanston events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Northwestern Wildcats Basketball
1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208
Upcoming Events: 27
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Tyrone Wells
1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 13, 2026 8:00 PM
Amythyst Kiah
1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
Upcoming Events: 3
Nov 14, 2026 8:00 PM
Ana Gasteyer
600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Upcoming Events: 9
Nov 17, 2026 8:00 PM
Humbird
1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
Upcoming Events: 4
Nov 18, 2026 7:30 PM
Anthony Geraci
1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 19, 2026 8:00 PM
Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball
1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208
Upcoming Events: 25
Nov 21, 2026 1:00 PM
The Wood Brothers
600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Upcoming Events: 28
Nov 21, 2026 8:00 PM
Steve Poltz
1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
Upcoming Events: 12
Nov 21, 2026 8:00 PM
Northwestern Wildcats Football
1501 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60208
Upcoming Events: 4
Nov 28, 2026 Time TBA
Susan Werner
1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
Upcoming Events: 5
Nov 28, 2026 5:00 PM
Kat Edmonson
1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
Upcoming Events: 8
Nov 30, 2026 7:30 PM
Laurie Berkner
600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Upcoming Events: 29
Dec 05, 2026 11:00 AM
Kevin Fort Trio
1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
Upcoming Events: 1
Dec 05, 2026 1:00 PM
Brains On! Live
1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
Upcoming Events: 3
Dec 06, 2026 10:00 AM
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.
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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
Events Near Evanston
Here's what's happening nearby.
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Events: 1
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