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Our top Concerts this week in Chicago

EsDeeKid

EsDeeKid

September 26

 · 07:30pm

Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Alicia Witt

Alicia Witt

September 26

 · 07:30pm

Evanston Space
Souvenirs: A Celebration of John Prine

Souvenirs: A Celebration of John Prine

October 8

 · 07:30pm

The Chicago Theatre
Houseplant

Houseplant

October 22

 · 08:00pm

Garcias Chicago



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Festival / tour

ARC Music Festival - Monday

ARC Music Festival - Monday

September 7

 · 12:00pm

Union Park
McHenry Music Festival: Shinedown, Daughtry, & Sevendust - Thursday

McHenry Music Festival: Shinedown, Daughtry, & Sevendust - Thursday

September 10

 · 03:30pm

McHenry Petersen Park
Riot Fest: Pierce The Veil, Alanis Morissette & Elvis Costello and The Imposters - Sunday

Riot Fest: Pierce The Veil, Alanis Morissette & Elvis Costello and The Imposters - Sunday

September 20

 · 11:00am

Douglass Park
Evanston Folk Festival - Sunday

Evanston Folk Festival - Sunday

September 13

 · 12:00pm

Dawes Park


Latin

Don Omar

Don Omar

October 8

 · 08:00pm

Allstate Arena
Grupo Duelo

Grupo Duelo

October 17

 · 08:00pm

Rosemont Theatre
Omar Courtz

Omar Courtz

September 5

 · 08:00pm

United Center
Ramon Ayala

Ramon Ayala

September 5

 · 08:00pm

The Venue at Horseshoe Casino


Comedy

Couples Therapy

Couples Therapy

August 29

 · 03:30pm

Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
Abelardo

Abelardo

September 19

 · 08:45pm

Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
Joey Bragg

Joey Bragg

October 16

 · 07:00pm

The Comedy Bar - Chicago
Matt Rife

Matt Rife

January 7

 · 08:00pm

United Center


Circus

Venardos Circus

Venardos Circus

September 13

 · 02:00pm

Benedictine University Grounds
Flip Circus

Flip Circus

August 30

 · 11:00am

Under The Big Top - Woodfield Mall


New age

Phil Wickham

Phil Wickham

September 19

 · 07:00pm

NOW Arena


Rap / hip hop

Don Toliver

Don Toliver

August 28

 · 10:00pm

TAO Nightclub - Chicago
Shyne & Lil Cease

Shyne & Lil Cease

November 11

 · 07:30pm

Vic Theatre
Pitbull & Lil Jon

Pitbull & Lil Jon

September 13

 · 08:00pm

Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Quadeca

Quadeca

October 30

 · 08:00pm

Metro Chicago


R&b / soul

Lionel Richie & Earth, Wind and Fire

Lionel Richie & Earth, Wind and Fire

September 30

 · 07:30pm

United Center
The Players

The Players

September 12

 · 08:00pm

The Event Center At Rivers Casino Des Plaines
Bryson Tiller

Bryson Tiller

September 27

 · 07:30pm

Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Summer Walker

Summer Walker

October 16

 · 07:30pm

Credit Union 1 Arena


Bluegrass

Chicken Wire Empire

Chicken Wire Empire

August 27

 · 07:30pm

Evanston Space
Alison Krauss And Union Station

Alison Krauss And Union Station

September 12

 · 07:00pm

Hunter Pavilion At Ravinia
The Lowest Pair

The Lowest Pair

October 21

 · 07:30pm

Evanston Space
Mountain Grass Unit

Mountain Grass Unit

November 21

 · 08:00pm

Garcias Chicago


Reggae / reggaeton

Bad Gyal

Bad Gyal

November 1

 · 07:30pm

Riviera Theatre - IL
Ziggy Marley & Thievery Corporation

Ziggy Marley & Thievery Corporation

September 17

 · 07:00pm

Hunter Pavilion At Ravinia


50s / 60s era

Micky Dolenz

Micky Dolenz

November 1

 · 07:00pm

Rialto Square Theatre


Country / folk

Garth Brooks

Garth Brooks

September 12

 · 08:00pm

Allstate Arena
Lauren Watkins

Lauren Watkins

September 25

 · 09:00pm

Carol's Pub
Sam Barber

Sam Barber

September 12

 · 06:30pm

The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago
The Chicks

The Chicks

October 3

 · 08:30pm

Auditorium Theatre - IL


Religious

Elder Island

Elder Island

October 1

 · 08:00pm

Lincoln Hall
Gable Price

Gable Price

September 20

 · 08:00pm

Beat Kitchen


Lecture

Candace Cameron Bure

Candace Cameron Bure

September 11

 · 07:00pm

Family Harvest Church
Andy Cohen

Andy Cohen

October 29

 · 07:00pm

Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL
Issa Rae

Issa Rae

October 1

 · 08:00pm

The Chicago Theatre
Aja Monet

Aja Monet

September 9

 · 08:30pm

City Winery - Chicago


Pop / rock

Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo

October 12

 · 07:00pm

United Center
Katseye

Katseye

November 5

 · 08:00pm

United Center
Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton

September 11

 · 07:30pm

United Center
sombr

sombr

November 4

 · 07:00pm

United Center


Hard rock / metal

Beartooth

Beartooth

November 20

 · 06:00pm

Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Babymetal, Halestorm & Violent Vira

Babymetal, Halestorm & Violent Vira

September 4

 · 07:20pm

Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Knocked Loose & Denzel Curry

Knocked Loose & Denzel Curry

September 30

 · 06:00pm

The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago
Queensryche

Queensryche

September 3

 · 07:30pm

Arcada Theatre


Alternative

Sidecar

Sidecar

September 3

 · 08:00pm

Carol's Pub
Kidd G

Kidd G

October 17

 · 06:30pm

Outset
Isabel LaRosa

Isabel LaRosa

October 22

 · 08:00pm

Reggie's Rock Club
Gracie Abrams

Gracie Abrams

February 12

 · 08:00pm

United Center


Holiday

A Chanticleer Christmas

A Chanticleer Christmas

December 8

 · 07:30pm

Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center


Techno / electronic

Cat Dealers

Cat Dealers

October 2

 · 10:00pm

Sound-Bar
DJ Pauly D

DJ Pauly D

October 2

 · 05:00pm

Bulldog Park
Dom Dolla - 2 Day Pass

Dom Dolla - 2 Day Pass

October 30

 · 03:30am

Navy Pier - Chicago
Subtronics

Subtronics

October 18

 · 09:00pm

Radius - IL


World

UB40

UB40

October 8

 · 08:00pm

Auditorium Theatre - IL
Esteman & Daniela Spalla

Esteman & Daniela Spalla

October 29

 · 07:00pm

House Of Blues - Chicago
Mon Rovia

Mon Rovia

September 29

 · 07:30pm

The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago
Valery Meladze

Valery Meladze

May 23

 · 07:00pm

Riviera Theatre - IL


Taped program (tv / radio)

Dan & Phil

Dan & Phil

October 1

 · 08:00pm

Rosemont Theatre
Bored Teachers

Bored Teachers

November 14

 · 07:30pm

Rialto Square Theatre
Crashing Out Live

Crashing Out Live

September 26

 · 07:30pm

Park West


Jazz / blues

Jacob Collier

Jacob Collier

September 23

 · 07:30pm

Martin Theatre At Ravinia
Marty Schwartz

Marty Schwartz

September 19

 · 08:30pm

Beat Kitchen
Buddy Guy

Buddy Guy

October 16

 · 07:30pm

Rialto Square Theatre
John Scofield & Dave Holland

John Scofield & Dave Holland

February 19

 · 08:00pm

Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center


Classical

Glenn Miller Orchestra

Glenn Miller Orchestra

November 29

 · 03:00pm

Arcada Theatre
Thibaudet, Batiashvili & Capucon

Thibaudet, Batiashvili & Capucon

October 18

 · 03:00pm

Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
Music Of The Baroque Orchestra & Chorus

Music Of The Baroque Orchestra & Chorus

September 3

 · 07:30pm

Hunter Pavilion At Ravinia
Outlander In Concert

Outlander In Concert

November 1

 · 07:00pm

Auditorium Theatre - IL


Film

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

October 31

 · 07:30pm

The Chicago Theatre
Blade Runner - Live In Concert

Blade Runner - Live In Concert

November 4

 · 07:30pm

The Chicago Theatre


Other

Brit Floyd

Brit Floyd

September 25

 · 07:30pm

Genesee Theatre
Wheel Of Fortune Live!

Wheel Of Fortune Live!

November 4

 · 07:30pm

Arcada Theatre
Ben Bankas

Ben Bankas

September 6

 · 07:00pm

Hollywood Casino - Aurora
Piff the Magic Dragon

Piff the Magic Dragon

September 25

 · 07:30pm

Hollywood Casino - IL





2026 Chicago Concert tour & Dates



Chicago Concerts Schedule 2026

Chicago is renowned for its vibrant live music scene, offering a diverse array of concerts across iconic venues throughout the year. The city hosts a variety of performances ranging from classical symphony orchestras to contemporary pop, rock, and hip-hop acts. Main venues like the United Center, Orchestra Hall at Chicago Symphony Center, The Chicago Theatre, and Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom are frequently featured in concert schedules, drawing both local residents and international visitors.

Upcoming concerts include highly anticipated performances such as the soulful Tyla at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on november 22, 2026, and the dynamic Steve Lacy at the same venue on september 30, 2026. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra continues to be a major attraction, with a series of classical masterworks scheduled from September to october 2026, including performances of Mahler 9, Sibelius & Shostakovich, and Petrushka & Belshazzar's Feast, featuring renowned conductors like Klaus Makela and Giancarlo Guerrero.

Popular contemporary artists also grace the city's stages, including Olivia Rodrigo performing at the United Center on October 11 and 12, 2026, and the legendary Eric Clapton set for September 11, 2026. For fans of hip-hop and R&B, Rod Wave has two shows scheduled at the United Center on October 31 and November 1, 2026, promising an energetic experience.

The city’s concert calendar is further enriched by festivals such as Riot Fest at Douglass Park, where multiple days feature acts like Twenty One Pilots, Tool, Iggy Pop, and Rise Against, creating a dynamic and multi-genre musical celebration. Jazz, comedy, and electronic music also find their place in Chicago’s lively concert scene, with performances at venues like Reggie's Rock Club, The Empty Bottle, and Sound-Bar.

Whether you are into classical symphonies, chart-topping pop stars, or underground acts, Chicago’s concert venues provide an unmatched atmosphere for music lovers. With a schedule packed with diverse performances spanning genres and decades, the city remains a top destination for live music enthusiasts year-round.