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Updated: September 14, 2026
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Upcoming Events: 3,825
  • Sep
    15
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Tue
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Brenn!
    Outset
    Outset
    locationChicago, ILlocation60642, 1675 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $14Avg. price ~ $29
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  • Sep
    15
    2026
    6:40 PM
    Tue
    Professional (MLB)
    Best Value
    High Demand
    Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves
    Wrigley Field • 41,268 seats
    Wrigley Field
    locationChicago, ILlocation60613, 1060 West Addison Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $12Avg. price ~ $169
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  • Sep
    15
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Jekyll & Hyde
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seats
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
    locationChicago, ILlocation60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $75Avg. price ~ $183
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  • Sep
    15
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Dirty Dancing
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts • 2,253 seats
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    locationChicago, ILlocation60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $72Avg. price ~ $212
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  • Sep
    15
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    POP / ROCK
    Sondre Lerche
    Lincoln Hall
    Lincoln Hall
    locationChicago, ILlocation60614, 2424 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $59Avg. price ~ $68
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  • Sep
    15
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Paul Cauthen
    Thalia Hall • 1,000 seats
    Thalia Hall
    locationChicago, ILlocation60608, 1807 S Allport St Chicago, IL, US
    From $60Avg. price ~ $182
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  • Sep
    15
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    POP / ROCK
    Joe Jordan
    Beat Kitchen
    Beat Kitchen
    locationChicago, ILlocation60618, 2100 W. Belmont Chicago, IL, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $65
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  • Sep
    15
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    RAP / HIP HOP
    Jay Park
    Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom • 4,500 seats
    Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
    locationChicago, ILlocation60640, 1106 West Lawrence Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $49Avg. price ~ $79
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  • Sep
    15
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    TECHNO / ELECTRONIC
    Cabaret Voltaire
    Metro Chicago • 1,100 seats
    Metro Chicago
    locationChicago, ILlocation60613, 3730 N Clark St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $42Avg. price ~ $625
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  • Sep
    15
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    COMEDY
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago • 290 seats
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago
    locationChicago, ILlocation60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $121Avg. price ~ $140
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  • Sep
    15
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    TECHNO / ELECTRONIC
    Avalon Emerson and The Charm
    Sleeping Village • 300 seats
    Sleeping Village
    locationChicago, ILlocation60618, 3734 W Belmont Ave Chicago, IL, US
    From $39Avg. price ~ $507
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  • Sep
    15
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    POP / ROCK
    LP - Laura Pergolizzi
    The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago
    The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago
    locationChicago, ILlocation60642, 1357 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $19Avg. price ~ $110
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  • Sep
    15
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    POP / ROCK
    Rum Jungle
    Subterranean • 400 seats
    Subterranean
    locationChicago, ILlocation60647, 2011 West North Ave Chicago, IL, US
    From $43Avg. price ~ $56
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  • Sep
    15
    2026
    9:00 PM
    Tue
    TECHNO / ELECTRONIC
    Carla dal Forno
    The Empty Bottle
    The Empty Bottle
    locationChicago, ILlocation60622, 1035 N Western Ave Chicago, IL, US
    From $73Avg. price ~ $115
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  • Sep
    16
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Dirty Dancing
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts • 2,253 seats
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    locationChicago, ILlocation60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $152
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  • Sep
    16
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Wed
    POP / ROCK
    Melanie C
    Concord Music Hall • 1,490 seats
    Concord Music Hall
    locationChicago, ILlocation60647, 2047 N Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $31Avg. price ~ $40
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  • Sep
    16
    2026
    6:40 PM
    Wed
    Professional (MLB)
    Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves
    Wrigley Field • 41,268 seats
    Wrigley Field
    locationChicago, ILlocation60613, 1060 West Addison Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $14Avg. price ~ $115
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  • Sep
    16
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Jekyll & Hyde
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seats
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
    locationChicago, ILlocation60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $131
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  • Sep
    16
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    TECHNO / ELECTRONIC
    Tove Lo
    The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago
    The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago
    locationChicago, ILlocation60642, 1357 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $31Avg. price ~ $218
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  • Sep
    16
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Dirty Dancing
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts • 2,253 seats
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    locationChicago, ILlocation60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $163
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  • Sep
    16
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    COMEDY
    The Best of Chicago Showcase
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    locationRosemont, ILlocation60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL, US
    From $60Avg. price ~ $100
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  • Sep
    16
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    POP / ROCK
    Melvin Taylor
    Evanston Space • 250 seats
    Evanston Space
    locationEvanston, ILlocation60202, 1245 Chicago Avenue Evanston, IL, US
    From $42Avg. price ~ $80
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  • Sep
    16
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    POP / ROCK
    Brandon Flowers
    Riviera Theatre - IL • 2,500 seats
    Riviera Theatre - IL
    locationChicago, ILlocation60640, 4746 North Racine Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $70Avg. price ~ $89
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  • Sep
    16
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Altin Gun
    Vic Theatre • 1,400 seats
    Vic Theatre
    locationChicago, ILlocation60657, 3145 N Sheffield Chicago, IL, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $138
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  • Sep
    16
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    Concert
    Pure Soul - Earth Wind and Fire Lives On!
    City Winery - Chicago
    City Winery - Chicago
    locationChicago, ILlocation60607, 1200 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $69Avg. price ~ $327
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  • Sep
    16
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    POP / ROCK
    Kat and the Hurricane
    Kat and the Hurricane
    Reggie's Music Joint • 110 seats
    Reggie's Music Joint
    locationChicago, ILlocation60616, 2105 S State St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $55Avg. price ~ $73
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  • Sep
    16
    2026
    7:45 PM
    Wed
    TECHNO / ELECTRONIC
    Tinlicker
    House Of Blues - Chicago • 1,300 seats
    House Of Blues - Chicago
    locationChicago, ILlocation60654, 329 N Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US
    From $36Avg. price ~ $374
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  • Sep
    16
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    COMEDY
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago • 290 seats
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago
    locationChicago, ILlocation60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $93Avg. price ~ $124
    View Tickets
  • Sep
    16
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    POP / ROCK
    Bleach
    Subterranean • 400 seats
    Subterranean
    locationChicago, ILlocation60647, 2011 West North Ave Chicago, IL, US
    From $52Avg. price ~ $64
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  • Sep
    16
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    TECHNO / ELECTRONIC
    Cabaret Voltaire
    Metro Chicago • 1,100 seats
    Metro Chicago
    locationChicago, ILlocation60613, 3730 N Clark St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $360
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January
Events in January 2027
179 Upcoming Events
February
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176 Upcoming Events
March
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120 Upcoming Events
April
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144 Upcoming Events
May
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139 Upcoming Events
June
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109 Upcoming Events
July
Events in July 2027
64 Upcoming Events
August
Events in August 2027
28 Upcoming Events
September
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512 Upcoming Events
October
Events in October 2026
1,053 Upcoming Events
November
Events in November 2026
727 Upcoming Events
December
Events in December 2026
555 Upcoming Events

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Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 74
Next Event: Sep 17, 2026
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Aon Grand Ballroom Navy Pier
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Oct 17, 2026
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Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 111
Next Event: Sep 17, 2026
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Arie Crown Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Sep 25, 2026
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Auditorium Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 42
Next Event: Sep 20, 2026
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Avondale Music Hall
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 6
Next Event: Sep 17, 2026
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Backline at Avondale Music Hall
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Oct 18, 2026
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Beat Kitchen
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 25
Next Event: Sep 15, 2026
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Beverly Arts Center
Chicago, IL
Arena
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Oct 10, 2026
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BALLET
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