Music & Nightlife Events in Chicago

92 real events — independently sourced, no listings dumps.

SERUM series

PRYSMOct 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026Not listed

Judy Collins — Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: Farewell

Old Town School of Folk Music (Maurer Hall)Fri Oct 23 – Sun Oct 25, 2026Check oldtownschool.org for pricing

Tedeschi Trucks Band: Future Soul 2026 Tour

Chicago TheatreFri Oct 23, Sat Oct 24, Mon Oct 26 & Tue Oct 27, 2026Resale prices ranged roughly $40–72 depending on date; Ticketmaster is the official box office

Tank and the Bangas

Thalia HallOct 24, 2026From $43

MAHLER X NOTORIOUS B.I.G. X 2PAC

Harris TheaterSat Oct 24, 2026From $38

Phillip Phillips: Let's Go Far Tour

Thalia HallWed Oct 28, 2026From $29 (resale varies widely, up to $113 — confirm before buying)

The Tallest Man On Earth with Gwenifer Raymond

Thalia HallOct 29, 2026From $50

Sanctum Dark Music Festival

Thalia HallOct 30–31, 2026From $50/day, $110 two-day

MANÁ: Vivir Sin Aire Tour

Allstate ArenaFri Oct 30, 2026Not listed — check Ticketmaster

Rod Wave: Don't Look Down Tour

United CenterSat Oct 31, 2026 (some listings also show a Nov 1 United Center date — confirm which night before buying)From $111 (resale)

L7: The Last Hurrah Tour

The Vic TheatreSun Nov 1, 2026Not listed

Bruce Liu: Solo Piano Recital

Symphony CenterSun Nov 1, 2026From $34

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox: The Future Is Vintage Tour

Vic TheatreWed Nov 4, 2026 (one listing says Nov 5 — confirm before buying)From roughly $35–45 (resale; prices vary by seller)

sombr: You Are the Reason Tour

United CenterWed Nov 4, 2026 (one listing shows Nov 5 instead — confirm before buying)From $62 (resale)

KATSEYE: The Wildworld Tour

United CenterThu Nov 5, 2026Not listed

Joey Diaz: 62 & Still Slinging Tour

The Chicago TheatreThu Nov 5, 2026From $66 (resale, varies)

Jai Wolf: 10 Year Anniversary Tour

Concord Music HallFri Nov 6, 2026$25 GA

LEENALCHI

Sleeping VillageFri Nov 6, 2026$20 advance (21+)

Phoebe Robinson: Feral & Fired Up!

Thalia HallFri Nov 6, 2026From $45

Sleep

Riviera TheatreFri Nov 6, 2026From $57

Basement

House of Blues ChicagoFri Nov 6, 2026From $49

Lucinda Williams

Old Town School of Folk Music (Maurer Hall)Sat Nov 7 – Wed Nov 11, 2026 (select nights: 7, 8, 10 & 11)Check oldtownschool.org for pricing

Orville Peck: Man Turned Mule Tour

The Salt Shed (Indoor)Sat Nov 7, 2026Not listed

Dave Matthews Band

United CenterSat Nov 7, 2026Resale starts around $102+; official Ticketmaster face-value pricing not confirmed in available sources

Rawayana: Dónde es el after World Tour

Aragon BallroomSat Nov 7, 2026From $110 (resale, varies widely by seller)

Better Than Ezra: Legends of the Fall

House of Blues ChicagoSun Nov 8, 2026From $80

Death From Above 1979: Private Lives Tour

Thalia HallSun Nov 8, 2026From $60

Ron White: Tater Salad Live

The Chicago TheatreSun Nov 8, 2026From $80 (resale, varies)

Vince Staples: Cry Baby Tour

Riviera TheatreSun Nov 8, 2026From $54

XG: The Core World Tour

United CenterMon Nov 9, 2026From $46 (resale)

The War and Treaty

Thalia HallMon Nov 9, 2026 (one source listed Nov 10 — confirm exact date before buying)From $38 (resale prices vary widely, up to roughly $69 — confirm before buying)

Yo-Yo Ma & the CSO

Symphony CenterWed Nov 11, 2026From $155

Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour

The Chicago TheatreFri Nov 13, Sat Nov 14 & Sun Nov 15, 2026Not listed

Cash Money & No Limit Tour: Master P, Birdman, Juvenile & Mannie Fresh

Wintrust ArenaFri Nov 13, 2026From $108 (resale, varies by seller)

The Afghan Whigs

MetroSat Nov 14, 2026$45 advance / $50 day-of

Francis of Delirium

SubterraneanSat Nov 14, 2026From $20

Julia Jacklin

Riviera TheatreSat Nov 14, 2026From $44 (sources vary, up to $95 — confirm on AXS)

Ali Siddiq

Wintrust ArenaSat Nov 14, 2026From $85 (resale, varies by seller)

The Neighbourhood

United CenterWed Nov 18, 2026Varies widely by platform — check before buying

The Jayhawks

Riviera TheatreThu Nov 19, 2026From $83

Roast Battle Chicago

Zanies Comedy ClubThu Nov 19, 2026From $121

Little Big Town: For the Art of It Tour

The Chicago TheatreThu Nov 19, 2026From $73

Pat Tomasulo

Zanies Comedy ClubThu Nov 19 – Sat Nov 21, 2026Not listed — confirm with venue

Marc Maron: Yammering into the Void Tour

The Vic TheatreFri Nov 20, 2026From $68

Squirrel Flower with Sour Widows

Thalia HallFri Nov 20, 2026From $36 (resale — check Ticketmaster for face value)

Nurse John: Live Stand-Up

The Chicago TheatreFri Nov 20, 2026 (showtime disputed — see note)From $50 (resale, varies)

Beartooth: Pure Ecstasy World Tour

Aragon BallroomFri Nov 20, 2026From $57

Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour

Allstate ArenaSat Nov 21, 2026From $87

Mamas Gun

Sleeping VillageSat Nov 21, 2026From $35 (21+)

2026 Beyond Hunger Benefit with Death Cab for Cutie

The Salt Shed (Indoors/Shed)Sat Nov 21, 2026From $278 (resale; official Ticketmaster pricing varies)

Trivium: Crown in the Grave World Tour

Aragon BallroomSat Nov 21, 2026From $59

Daniel Sloss: BITTER

Auditorium TheatreSun Nov 22, 2026Resale roughly £29–36 incl. fees on international listings; Ticketmaster is the official agent

Kyle Kinane

Thalia HallMon Nov 23 & Tue Nov 24, 2026From $84

Amorphis & Insomnium

House of Blues ChicagoMon Nov 23, 2026From $49

John Summit: CTRL/Escape Arena Tour

United CenterTue Nov 24, 2026From $21

Rickie Lee Jones

Old Town School of Folk Music (Maurer Hall)Wed Nov 25, 2026Check oldtownschool.org for pricing

A Drag Queen Christmas

Riviera TheatreFri Nov 27, 2026From $132

Christophe Maé

Credit Union 1 ArenaFri–Sat Nov 27–28, 2026From $169

Whitechapel: 20th Anniversary Tour

Riviera TheatreSat Nov 28, 2026Not listed — check AXS

Pokey LaFarge with Cicada Rhythm

Lincoln HallWed Dec 2, 2026From $68

6LACK: 10 Years of 6LACK Tour

Aragon BallroomThu Dec 3, 2026From $63

DragonForce: Inhuman Rampage 20th Anniversary Tour

Riviera TheatreFri Dec 4, 2026From $60 (resale, varies)

Wilco: Winterlude

The Chicago TheatreFri Dec 4 & Sat Dec 5, 2026From $103

Jamila Woods: 10 Years of HEAVN

Thalia HallSun Dec 6, 2026From $51

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show

Auditorium TheatreSun Dec 6, 2026From $69 (varies)

Senses Fail: Still Searching Tour

House of Blues ChicagoTue Dec 8, 2026From $46

Imminence: Axis Mundi Tour

Riviera TheatreThu Dec 10, 2026From $68 (resale, varies)

for KING & COUNTRY: A Drummer Boy Christmas

NOW ArenaFri Dec 11, 2026From $91

Temples: The BLISS Tour

Thalia HallSat Dec 12, 2026From $57

SantaCon Chicago

Starting bar TBA (downtown)Sat Dec 19, 2026Varies — typically a small wristband fee plus bar prices

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve

Allstate ArenaWed Dec 23, 2026Not listed — check tsochicago.com

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve — Live from Chicago

Chicago Riverwalk (Wacker & Franklin)Wed Dec 31, 2026Free

Matt Rife

United CenterThu Jan 7, 2027From $42 (resale, varies)

Anna von Hausswolff

Thalia HallFri Jan 15, 2027From $56 (resale)

Gracie Abrams: The Look at My Life Tour

United CenterThu Feb 11 & Fri Feb 12, 2027From $92 (resale, varies by night)

Don Omar: The Last King World Tour

Allstate ArenaFri Feb 26, 2027Price TBA

Kodo: One Earth Tour 2027 — Luminance

Symphony CenterSun Feb 28, 2027From $45

RuPaul's Drag Race: Werq the World Tour

The Chicago TheatreSat March 27, 2027Not yet listed

Lila Downs

Symphony CenterSun April 4, 2027From $47

A Perfect Circle & The Cult

Wintrust ArenaSat May 22, 2027Not yet on sale — resale from ~$100

Harry Styles: Together, Together Tour

Soldier FieldFri–Sat May 28–29, 2027Presale Sept 15, 2026; general on-sale Sept 16, 2026 — price TBA

Kenny Chesney: The Original Vibe Room Tour

Soldier FieldSat Jun 26, 2027From ~$92 (resale), avg ~$346 — official pricing on sale Sept 25, 2026

Slipknot: (sic)est Stadium Tour

Soldier FieldSun Jul 25, 2027From ~$94 (resale — official pricing not yet confirmed)

Lollapalooza

Grant ParkThu July 29 – Sun Aug 1, 2027 (one source listed Aug 3 as the close — confirm exact end date closer to the festival)4-day GA historically $365–400+; 2027 pricing not yet announced

North Coast Music Festival

SeatGeek StadiumExpected Fri–Sun Sept 3–5, 2027 (2026 ran Sept 4–6 — 2027 dates not yet formally confirmed)Not yet listed

Frosty's Christmas Bar

809 W Evergreen AveExpected late Nov – early Jan (exact 2026-27 dates not yet announced by the operator)Ticketed, price TBD for this season

Rockin' in the Park (Rosemont)

Parkway Bank ParkExpected May–Sept 2027, Thursdays (2026 ran May 24–Sept 3; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free

Second City Mainstage 114th Revue

The Second CityOngoing Fri/Sat 6:30 & 9:30 PM, Mon 7 PM, through fall 2026From $74 (avg ~$86)

Summer Concerts in the Park (North Riverside)

Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave.Expected summer 2027, Thursdays through late July (2026 ran through Jul 23, 7–9 PM; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free

The Buttcracker: A Nutcracker Burlesque

Greenhouse Theater CenterExpected all of Dec 2026 (exact dates not yet announced — 2023–24 editions both ran essentially the full month, Thu–Sun, with a New Year's Eve closing show)From ~$20 (based on recent seasons — confirm current price)

Uniquely Thursdays (Hinsdale)

Burlington ParkExpected Jun–Aug 2027, Thursdays (2026 ran Jun 11–Aug 13, 6–9 PM; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free

Villapalooza

26th St. & Central Park Ave.Expected late Aug 2027 (2026 ran Sat Aug 22, noon start; running annually since 2011; exact 2027 date not yet announced)Free, all ages (unconfirmed for 2026 — see note)