The best events in Chicago include 3,311 concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $12. Browse updated schedules, discover top venues, and compare ticket options throughout Chicago and nearby areas.
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Chicago hosts 3,311 upcoming events, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals, with tickets starting from $12 and averaging $29, across venues throughout Chicago, IL. Next up: September 15, 2026 at Outset. Schedules updated as of September 14, 2026.
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- Sep1520266:30 PMTueCOUNTRY / FOLKBrenn!Outset60642, 1675 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL60642, 1675 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $14Avg. price ~ $29Tickets Remaining: 19View Tickets
- Sep1520266:40 PMTueProfessional (MLB)Best ValueHigh DemandChicago Cubs vs. Atlanta BravesWrigley Field • 41,268 seatsWrigley Field60613, 1060 West Addison Street Chicago, IL60613, 1060 West Addison Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $12Avg. price ~ $169Tickets Available: 1761View Tickets
- Sep1520267:00 PMTueMUSICAL / PLAYJekyll & HydeBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seatsBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $75Avg. price ~ $183Tickets Available: 212View Tickets
- Sep1520267:00 PMTueMUSICAL / PLAYDirty DancingNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $72Avg. price ~ $212Tickets Available: 613View Tickets
- Sep1520268:00 PMTuePOP / ROCKSondre LercheLincoln Hall60614, 2424 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL60614, 2424 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $59Avg. price ~ $68Tickets Remaining: 4View Tickets
- Sep1520268:00 PMTueCOUNTRY / FOLKPaul CauthenThalia Hall • 1,000 seatsThalia Hall60608, 1807 S Allport St Chicago, IL60608, 1807 S Allport St Chicago, IL, USFrom $60Avg. price ~ $182Tickets Remaining: 18View Tickets
- Sep1520268:00 PMTuePOP / ROCKJoe JordanBeat Kitchen60618, 2100 W. Belmont Chicago, IL60618, 2100 W. Belmont Chicago, IL, USFrom $35Avg. price ~ $65Tickets Remaining: 8View Tickets
- Sep1520268:00 PMTueRAP / HIP HOPJay ParkByline Bank Aragon Ballroom • 4,500 seatsByline Bank Aragon Ballroom60640, 1106 West Lawrence Avenue Chicago, IL60640, 1106 West Lawrence Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $49Avg. price ~ $79Tickets Available: 34View Tickets
- Sep1520268:00 PMTueTECHNO / ELECTRONICCabaret VoltaireMetro Chicago • 1,100 seatsMetro Chicago60613, 3730 N Clark St. Chicago, IL60613, 3730 N Clark St. Chicago, IL, USFrom $42Avg. price ~ $625Tickets Remaining: 9View Tickets
- Sep1520268:00 PMTueCOMEDYThe Second City Mainstage 114th RevueThe Second City Mainstage 114th RevueMainstage at Second City - Chicago • 290 seatsMainstage at Second City - Chicago60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL, USFrom $121Avg. price ~ $140Tickets Remaining: 2View Tickets
- Sep1520268:00 PMTueTECHNO / ELECTRONICAvalon Emerson and The CharmSleeping Village • 300 seatsSleeping Village60618, 3734 W Belmont Ave Chicago, IL60618, 3734 W Belmont Ave Chicago, IL, USFrom $39Avg. price ~ $507Tickets Remaining: 5View Tickets
- Sep1520268:00 PMTuePOP / ROCKRum JungleSubterranean • 400 seatsSubterranean60647, 2011 West North Ave Chicago, IL60647, 2011 West North Ave Chicago, IL, USFrom $43Avg. price ~ $56Tickets Remaining: 13View Tickets
- Sep1520268:00 PMTuePOP / ROCKLP - Laura PergolizziThe Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago60642, 1357 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL60642, 1357 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $19Avg. price ~ $110Tickets Available: 103View Tickets
- Sep1520269:00 PMTueTECHNO / ELECTRONICCarla dal FornoThe Empty Bottle60622, 1035 N Western Ave Chicago, IL60622, 1035 N Western Ave Chicago, IL, USFrom $73Avg. price ~ $115Tickets Remaining: 24View Tickets
- Sep1620261:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYDirty DancingNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $53Avg. price ~ $152Tickets Available: 707View Tickets
- Sep1620266:30 PMWedPOP / ROCKMelanie CConcord Music Hall • 1,490 seatsConcord Music Hall60647, 2047 N Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL60647, 2047 N Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $31Avg. price ~ $40Tickets Remaining: 19View Tickets
- Sep1620266:40 PMWedProfessional (MLB)Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta BravesWrigley Field • 41,268 seatsWrigley Field60613, 1060 West Addison Street Chicago, IL60613, 1060 West Addison Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $14Avg. price ~ $115Tickets Available: 2037View Tickets
- Sep1620267:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYJekyll & HydeBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seatsBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $58Avg. price ~ $131Tickets Available: 69View Tickets
- Sep1620267:00 PMWedTECHNO / ELECTRONICTove LoThe Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago60642, 1357 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL60642, 1357 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $31Avg. price ~ $218Tickets Available: 101View Tickets
- Sep1620267:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYDirty DancingNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $53Avg. price ~ $163Tickets Available: 739View Tickets
- Sep1620267:00 PMWedThe Best of Chicago ShowcaseZanies Comedy Club - Rosemont60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL, USFrom $60Avg. price ~ $100Tickets Remaining: 24View Tickets
- Sep1620267:30 PMWedPOP / ROCKMelvin TaylorEvanston Space • 250 seatsEvanston Space60202, 1245 Chicago Avenue Evanston, IL60202, 1245 Chicago Avenue Evanston, IL, USFrom $42Avg. price ~ $80Tickets Remaining: 26View Tickets
- Sep1620267:30 PMWedPOP / ROCKBrandon FlowersRiviera Theatre - IL • 2,500 seatsRiviera Theatre - IL60640, 4746 North Racine Avenue Chicago, IL60640, 4746 North Racine Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $70Avg. price ~ $89Tickets Remaining: 24View Tickets
- Sep1620267:30 PMWedCOUNTRY / FOLKAltin GunVic Theatre • 1,400 seatsVic Theatre60657, 3145 N Sheffield Chicago, IL60657, 3145 N Sheffield Chicago, IL, USFrom $53Avg. price ~ $138Tickets Available: 207View Tickets
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Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
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Chicago, IL
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Chicago, IL
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Avondale Music Hall
Chicago, IL
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Beat Kitchen
Chicago, IL
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Black Ensemble Theater
Chicago, IL
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Bohemian National Cemetery
Chicago, IL
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Bookclub
Chicago, IL
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Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
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Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Chicago, IL
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Upcoming Events: 96
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Buddy Guys Legends
Chicago, IL
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Upcoming Events: 1
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Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Chicago, IL
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Upcoming Events: 19
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Cadillac Palace
Chicago, IL
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What are the best events in Chicago?
"Chicago currently has 3,311 events on the calendar, including concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and festivals."
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Featured events highlight popular performances, major sporting events, festivals, and highly anticipated live entertainment.
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Featured events and schedules are updated regularly throughout the year.
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