Evanston Events October 2026

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Evanston, IL.

Updated: October 16, 2026

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Upcoming Confirmed Events 18
  • Oct
    17
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL
    Weekend Event
    Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Michigan State Spartans
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    location1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, USlocation1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, US
    From $8Avg Ticket Price: ~ $32Tickets Available: 261
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  • Oct
    17
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel
    Evanston Space • 250 seats
    Evanston Space
    location1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, USlocation1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US
    From $48Avg Ticket Price: ~ $7312 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    18
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Sun
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Little Miss Ann
    Evanston Space • 250 seats
    Evanston Space
    location1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, USlocation1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US
    From $24Avg Ticket Price: ~ $52Tickets Available: 30
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  • Oct
    18
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sun
    National Womens Soccer League (NWSL)
    Weekend Event
    Chicago Stars FC vs. Seattle Reign FC
    Northwestern Medicine Field At Martin Stadium • 12000 seats
    Northwestern Medicine Field At Martin Stadium
    locationCampus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, USlocationCampus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, US
    From $15Avg Ticket Price: ~ $2922 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    18
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    May Erlewine & Packy Lundholm
    Evanston Space • 250 seats
    Evanston Space
    location1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, USlocation1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US
    From $45Avg Ticket Price: ~ $65Tickets Available: 32
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  • Oct
    18
    2026
    8:30 PM
    Sun
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Fred Armisen
    Cahn Auditorium • 1000 seats
    Cahn Auditorium
    location600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60201, USlocation600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60201, US
    From $67Avg Ticket Price: ~ $12414 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    19
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Mon
    JAZZ / BLUES
    Albert Cummings
    Evanston Space • 250 seats
    Evanston Space
    location1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, USlocation1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US
    From $40Avg Ticket Price: ~ $57Tickets Available: 40
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  • Oct
    20
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    POP / ROCK
    Richard Shindell
    Evanston Space • 250 seats
    Evanston Space
    location1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, USlocation1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US
    From $50Avg Ticket Price: ~ $67Tickets Available: 36
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  • Oct
    21
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    BLUEGRASS
    The Lowest Pair
    Evanston Space • 250 seats
    Evanston Space
    location1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, USlocation1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US
    From $36Avg Ticket Price: ~ $61Tickets Available: 48
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  • Oct
    22
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL
    High Demand
    Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Michigan Wolverines
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    location1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, USlocation1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, US
    From $6Avg Ticket Price: ~ $86Tickets Available: 493
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  • Oct
    22
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Maggie Rose
    Evanston Space • 250 seats
    Evanston Space
    location1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, USlocation1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US
    From $52Avg Ticket Price: ~ $194Tickets Available: 38
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  • Oct
    23
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    National Womens Soccer League (NWSL)
    Chicago Stars FC vs. Houston Dash
    Northwestern Medicine Field At Martin Stadium • 12000 seats
    Northwestern Medicine Field At Martin Stadium
    locationCampus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, USlocationCampus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, US
    From $28Avg Ticket Price: ~ $3526 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    23
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Vincent Neil Emerson
    Evanston Space • 250 seats
    Evanston Space
    location1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, USlocation1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US
    From $35Avg Ticket Price: ~ $168Tickets Available: 38
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Sat
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL
    Weekend Event
    Northwestern Wildcats vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights
    Ryan Field • 47130 seats
    Ryan Field
    location1501 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60208, USlocation1501 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60208, US
    From $53Avg Ticket Price: ~ $221Tickets Available: 835
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  • Oct
    25
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sun
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
    Weekend Event
    Exhibition: Northwestern Wildcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    location1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, USlocation1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, US
    From $76Avg Ticket Price: ~ $242Tickets Available: 35
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  • Oct
    25
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    Jackopierce
    Evanston Space • 250 seats
    Evanston Space
    location1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, USlocation1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US
    From $59Avg Ticket Price: ~ $387Tickets Available: 32
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  • Oct
    27
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    The Arcadian Wild
    Evanston Space • 250 seats
    Evanston Space
    location1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, USlocation1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US
    From $50Avg Ticket Price: ~ $204Tickets Available: 36
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  • Oct
    31
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    location1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, USlocation1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, US
    From $4Avg Ticket Price: ~ $20Tickets Available: 578
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About Events in Evanston During October 2026

October 2026 features concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Evanston and nearby IL areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

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Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball
Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball
1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208
Event Dates 10
Oct 17, 2026 7:00 PM
Duane Betts
Duane Betts
1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
Event Dates 8
Oct 17, 2026 8:00 PM
Little Miss Ann
Little Miss Ann
1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
Event Dates 1
Oct 18, 2026 11:00 AM
Chicago Stars FC
Chicago Stars FC
Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
Event Dates 3
Oct 18, 2026 6:00 PM
May Erlewine
May Erlewine
1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
Event Dates 2
Oct 18, 2026 7:30 PM
Fred Armisen
Fred Armisen
600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Event Dates 15
Oct 18, 2026 8:30 PM
Albert Cummings
Albert Cummings
1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
Event Dates 3
Oct 19, 2026 7:30 PM
Richard Shindell
Richard Shindell
1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
Event Dates 3
Oct 20, 2026 7:30 PM
The Lowest Pair
The Lowest Pair
1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
Event Dates 4
Oct 21, 2026 7:30 PM
Maggie Rose
Maggie Rose
1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
Event Dates 8
Oct 22, 2026 8:00 PM
Vincent Neil Emerson
Vincent Neil Emerson
1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
Event Dates 5
Oct 23, 2026 8:00 PM
Northwestern Wildcats Football
Northwestern Wildcats Football
1501 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60208
Event Dates 7
Oct 24, 2026 11:00 AM
Northwestern Wildcats Basketball
Northwestern Wildcats Basketball
1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208
Event Dates 30
Oct 25, 2026 12:00 PM
Jackopierce
Jackopierce
1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
Event Dates 2
Oct 25, 2026 7:30 PM
The Arcadian Wild
The Arcadian Wild
1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
Event Dates 42
Oct 27, 2026 8:00 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Evanston events, venues, schedules, and live entertainment.

What events are happening in Evanston during October 2026?

Evanston hosts concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment throughout October 2026.

Where can I find Evanston events by date?

Use the monthly event calendar and date filters to browse concerts, sports events, comedy shows, and live performances happening across Evanston.

Are concerts happening in Evanston during October 2026?

Yes. Concert schedules include touring artists, arena shows, local performances, music festivals, and live entertainment events throughout Evanston and nearby IL areas.

What are the top event venues in Evanston?

Popular venues include arenas, theaters, comedy clubs, stadiums, music halls, and entertainment venues located across Evanston and nearby areas.

Do event prices change during October 2026?

Yes. Event prices can change based on demand, seating location, performer popularity, venue size, and event date.

Are there weekend events in Evanston?

Yes. Weekends are usually the busiest time for concerts, sports games, comedy shows, festivals, and major live entertainment events across Evanston.

Event Categories in October

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comedy shows
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