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Waukegan Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Waukegan, IL, and nearby areas.
Events take place across Waukegan 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 Waukegan events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Waukegan Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Waukegan
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 318
- Jul17202610:00 AMFriMUSICAL / PLAYA Year With Frog And ToadMarriott Theatre
60069, 10 Marriott Dr. Lincolnshire, IL, US60069, 10 Marriott Dr. Lincolnshire, IL, USFrom $44Avg. price ~ $53Tickets Available: 66Select Seats - Jul1720267:00 PMFriCIRCUSBest ValueFlip CircusGurnee Mills Mall60031, 6170 W Grand Ave Gurnee, IL, US60031, 6170 W Grand Ave Gurnee, IL, USFrom $17Avg. price ~ $94Tickets Available: 200Select Seats
- Jul1720267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYA Little Night MusicMarriott Theatre60069, 10 Marriott Dr. Lincolnshire, IL, US60069, 10 Marriott Dr. Lincolnshire, IL, USFrom $108Avg. price ~ $129Tickets Available: 84Select Seats
- Jul1720268:00 PMFriPOP / ROCKPaul SimonHunter Pavilion At Ravinia • 3400 seatsHunter Pavilion At Ravinia60035, 200 Ravinia Park Road Highland Park, IL, US60035, 200 Ravinia Park Road Highland Park, IL, USFrom $72Avg. price ~ $351Tickets Available: 57Select Seats
- Jul18202610:00 AMSatMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandWeekend EventA Year With Frog And ToadMarriott Theatre60069, 10 Marriott Dr. Lincolnshire, IL, US60069, 10 Marriott Dr. Lincolnshire, IL, USFrom $42Avg. price ~ $609Tickets Available: 56Select Seats
- Jul1820261:00 PMSatCIRCUSBest ValueWeekend EventFlip CircusGurnee Mills Mall60031, 6170 W Grand Ave Gurnee, IL, US60031, 6170 W Grand Ave Gurnee, IL, USFrom $19Avg. price ~ $95Tickets Available: 208Select Seats
- Jul1820264:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventA Little Night MusicMarriott Theatre60069, 10 Marriott Dr. Lincolnshire, IL, US60069, 10 Marriott Dr. Lincolnshire, IL, USFrom $118Avg. price ~ $168Tickets Available: 135Select Seats
- Jul1820264:00 PMSatCIRCUSBest ValueWeekend EventFlip CircusGurnee Mills Mall60031, 6170 W Grand Ave Gurnee, IL, US60031, 6170 W Grand Ave Gurnee, IL, USFrom $19Avg. price ~ $95Tickets Available: 208Select Seats
- Jul1820267:00 PMSatCIRCUSWeekend EventFlip CircusGurnee Mills Mall60031, 6170 W Grand Ave Gurnee, IL, US60031, 6170 W Grand Ave Gurnee, IL, USFrom $24Avg. price ~ $96Tickets Available: 208Select Seats
- Jul1820267:30 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventJagged Little PillMainstage Theatre at James Lumber Center60030, 19351 West Washington Street Grayslake, IL, US60030, 19351 West Washington Street Grayslake, IL, USFrom $26Avg. price ~ $292 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jul1820268:00 PMSatPOP / ROCKWeekend EventPaul SimonHunter Pavilion At Ravinia • 3400 seatsHunter Pavilion At Ravinia60035, 200 Ravinia Park Road Highland Park, IL, US60035, 200 Ravinia Park Road Highland Park, IL, USFrom $88Avg. price ~ $465Tickets Available: 84Select Seats
- Jul1820268:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventA Little Night MusicMarriott Theatre60069, 10 Marriott Dr. Lincolnshire, IL, US60069, 10 Marriott Dr. Lincolnshire, IL, USFrom $121Avg. price ~ $167Tickets Available: 167Select Seats
- Jul19202610:00 AMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventA Year With Frog And ToadMarriott Theatre60069, 10 Marriott Dr. Lincolnshire, IL, US60069, 10 Marriott Dr. Lincolnshire, IL, USFrom $49Avg. price ~ $51Tickets Available: 85Select Seats
- Jul19202611:00 AMSunCIRCUSWeekend EventFlip CircusGurnee Mills Mall60031, 6170 W Grand Ave Gurnee, IL, US60031, 6170 W Grand Ave Gurnee, IL, USFrom $24Avg. price ~ $96Tickets Available: 180Select Seats
- Jul1920261:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventA Little Night MusicMarriott Theatre60069, 10 Marriott Dr. Lincolnshire, IL, US60069, 10 Marriott Dr. Lincolnshire, IL, USFrom $121Avg. price ~ $145Tickets Available: 94Select Seats
- Jul1920262:00 PMSunCIRCUSWeekend EventFlip CircusGurnee Mills Mall60031, 6170 W Grand Ave Gurnee, IL, US60031, 6170 W Grand Ave Gurnee, IL, USFrom $24Avg. price ~ $96Tickets Available: 180Select Seats
- Jul1920262:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventJagged Little PillMainstage Theatre at James Lumber Center60030, 19351 West Washington Street Grayslake, IL, US60030, 19351 West Washington Street Grayslake, IL, USFrom $26Avg. price ~ $292 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jul1920265:00 PMSunCLASSICALWeekend EventChicago Symphony Orchestra: Marin Alsop - Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony and Violin ConcertoHunter Pavilion At Ravinia • 3400 seatsHunter Pavilion At Ravinia60035, 200 Ravinia Park Road Highland Park, IL, US60035, 200 Ravinia Park Road Highland Park, IL, USFrom $45Avg. price ~ $106Tickets Available: 36Select Seats
- Jul1920265:00 PMSunCIRCUSWeekend EventFlip CircusGurnee Mills Mall60031, 6170 W Grand Ave Gurnee, IL, US60031, 6170 W Grand Ave Gurnee, IL, USFrom $24Avg. price ~ $95Tickets Available: 180Select Seats
- Jul1920265:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventA Little Night MusicMarriott Theatre60069, 10 Marriott Dr. Lincolnshire, IL, US60069, 10 Marriott Dr. Lincolnshire, IL, USFrom $106Avg. price ~ $145Tickets Available: 161Select Seats
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Waukegan 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
This Month
Events in July 2026
August
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 Waukegan 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 Waukegan. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
Venues Hosting Events in 2026
Explore Waukegan venues where concerts, shows, sports, and live events take place throughout the year.
Bass Station
Waukegan, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Carousel Stage At Ravinia
Highland Park, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
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Genesee Theatre
Waukegan, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 21
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Gurnee Mills Mall
Gurnee, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 19
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Hunter Pavilion At Ravinia
Highland Park, IL
Arena
Upcoming Events: 43
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Lake County Fairgrounds - IL
Grayslake, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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Lakehurst Center
Waukegan, IL
Arena
Upcoming Events: 1
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Mainstage Theatre at James Lumber Center
Grayslake, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 7
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Marriott Theatre
Lincolnshire, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 206
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Martin Theatre At Ravinia
Highland Park, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
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Simmons Field
Kenosha, WI
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 11
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The Lighthouse at American Place Casino
Waukegan, IL
Casino / Entertainment
Upcoming Events: 2
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04 Center
Austin, TX
Arena
Upcoming Events: 37
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100 Fountain Head
Miramichi, NB
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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1015 Folsom Nightclub
San Francisco, CA
Nightclub
Upcoming Events: 9
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10th District Brewing Company
Abington, MA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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11:11
El Paso, TX
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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1170 Durfee Avenue
South El Monte, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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118 North
Wayne, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 8
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11th Street Cowboy Bar
Bandera, TX
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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Waukegan 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 Waukegan right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Waukegan 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 Waukegan?
Yeah — Waukegan 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 Waukegan?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Waukegan, 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.
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