Rock Concerts in Chicago

Upcoming hard rock concerts, bands, venues, dates, and ticket options in Chicago.

Updated: September 14, 2026
18 Concert Venues

Chicago has 38 upcoming Rock, Hard Rock, and Metal concerts, with tickets starting at $32 and averaging $50. Next up: September 17, 2026 at Subterranean. Updated September 14, 2026.

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Sep 17
Next Concert
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Lowest Price
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Next Rock Concert:
Crown Magnetar & To The Grave
Sep 17 · 8:00 PM · Chicago, IL
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Upcoming Rock Concerts: 38
  • Sep
    17
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    Crown Magnetar & To The Grave
    Subterranean • 400 seats
    Subterranean
    location60647, 2011 West North Ave  Chicago, ILlocation60647, 2011 West North Ave Chicago, IL, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $50Tickets Remaining: 18
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  • Sep
    22
    2026
    9:00 PM
    Tue
    Pallbearer
    The Empty Bottle
    The Empty Bottle
    location60622, 1035 N Western Ave  Chicago, ILlocation60622, 1035 N Western Ave Chicago, IL, US
    From $76Avg. price ~ $88Tickets Remaining: 6
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  • Sep
    23
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    Best Value
    Volcandra
    Reggie's Music Joint • 110 seats
    Reggie's Music Joint
    location60616, 2105 S State St.  Chicago, ILlocation60616, 2105 S State St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $32Avg. price ~ $65Tickets Remaining: 18
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  • Sep
    24
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    Head East
    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 867 seats
    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
    location60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard  Skokie, ILlocation60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard Skokie, IL, US
    From $62Avg. price ~ $96Tickets Available: 727
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  • Sep
    26
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sat
    Weekend Event
    Russian Circles
    Bohemian National Cemetery
    Bohemian National Cemetery
    location60630, 5255 N Pulaski Rd  Chicago, ILlocation60630, 5255 N Pulaski Rd Chicago, IL, US
    From $102Avg. price ~ $133Tickets Remaining: 17
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  • Sep
    26
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    Weekend Event
    Greenleaf
    Reggie's Rock Club • 400 seats
    Reggie's Rock Club
    location60616, 2109 S. State St.  Chicago, ILlocation60616, 2109 S. State St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $51Tickets Remaining: 4
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  • Sep
    27
    2026
    5:30 PM
    Sun
    Weekend Event
    Dying Fetus & Sanguisugabogg
    House Of Blues - Chicago • 1,300 seats
    House Of Blues - Chicago
    location60654, 329 N Dearborn St  Chicago, ILlocation60654, 329 N Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $320Tickets Available: 42
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  • Sep
    27
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sun
    Weekend Event
    Vader
    Reggie's Rock Club • 400 seats
    Reggie's Rock Club
    location60616, 2109 S. State St.  Chicago, ILlocation60616, 2109 S. State St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $424Tickets Remaining: 19
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  • Sep
    28
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Mon
    Elder
    Avondale Music Hall • 350 seats
    Avondale Music Hall
    location60641, 3336 N Milwuakee Ave  Chicago, ILlocation60641, 3336 N Milwuakee Ave Chicago, IL, US
    From $45Avg. price ~ $55Tickets Remaining: 21
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  • Sep
    30
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Wed
    Knocked Loose & Denzel Curry
    The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago
    The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago
    location60642, 1357 North Elston Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60642, 1357 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $85Avg. price ~ $246Tickets Available: 163
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    United Forces
    Reggie's Music Joint • 110 seats
    Reggie's Music Joint
    location60616, 2105 S State St.  Chicago, ILlocation60616, 2105 S State St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $39Avg. price ~ $67Tickets Remaining: 18
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    Revocation
    Reggie's Rock Club • 400 seats
    Reggie's Rock Club
    location60616, 2109 S. State St.  Chicago, ILlocation60616, 2109 S. State St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $45Avg. price ~ $58Tickets Remaining: 18
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Ministry, Acid Bath & Windhand
    Ministry, Acid Bath & Windhand
    The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago
    The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago
    location60642, 1357 North Elston Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60642, 1357 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $56Avg. price ~ $187Tickets Available: 135
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  • Oct
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Band-Maid
    Vic Theatre • 1,400 seats
    Vic Theatre
    location60657, 3145 N Sheffield  Chicago, ILlocation60657, 3145 N Sheffield Chicago, IL, US
    From $63Avg. price ~ $180Tickets Available: 218
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  • Oct
    04
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sun
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Sinclair Noire
    Reggie's Music Joint • 110 seats
    Reggie's Music Joint
    location60616, 2105 S State St.  Chicago, ILlocation60616, 2105 S State St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $32Avg. price ~ $65Tickets Remaining: 18
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  • Oct
    09
    2026
    10:00 PM
    Fri
    Iron Lung
    The Empty Bottle
    The Empty Bottle
    location60622, 1035 N Western Ave  Chicago, ILlocation60622, 1035 N Western Ave Chicago, IL, US
    From $82Avg. price ~ $95Tickets Remaining: 6
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  • Oct
    10
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Wind Walkers
    Bottom Lounge
    Bottom Lounge
    location60607, 1375 W. Lake St  Chicago, ILlocation60607, 1375 W. Lake St Chicago, IL, US
    From $33Avg. price ~ $42Tickets Remaining: 19
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  • Oct
    11
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Heavy Temple
    Reggie's Music Joint • 110 seats
    Reggie's Music Joint
    location60616, 2105 S State St.  Chicago, ILlocation60616, 2105 S State St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $32Avg. price ~ $65Tickets Remaining: 18
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  • Oct
    14
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Wed
    PeelingFlesh
    Metro Chicago • 1,100 seats
    Metro Chicago
    location60613, 3730 N Clark St.  Chicago, ILlocation60613, 3730 N Clark St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $37Avg. price ~ $188Tickets Remaining: 21
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  • Oct
    16
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    King's X
    House Of Blues - Chicago • 1,300 seats
    House Of Blues - Chicago
    location60654, 329 N Dearborn St  Chicago, ILlocation60654, 329 N Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US
    From $48Avg. price ~ $55Tickets Remaining: 22
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  • Oct
    16
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    Best Value
    Scathing Torment
    Reggie's Music Joint • 110 seats
    Reggie's Music Joint
    location60616, 2105 S State St.  Chicago, ILlocation60616, 2105 S State St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $32Avg. price ~ $60Tickets Remaining: 22
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  • Oct
    17
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    Weekend Event
    The Dread Crew of Oddwood
    Reggie's Music Joint • 110 seats
    Reggie's Music Joint
    location60616, 2105 S State St.  Chicago, ILlocation60616, 2105 S State St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $40Avg. price ~ $68Tickets Remaining: 18
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  • Oct
    18
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sun
    Weekend Event
    Movements
    The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago
    The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago
    location60642, 1357 North Elston Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60642, 1357 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $59Avg. price ~ $108Tickets Available: 186
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  • Oct
    30
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Fri
    Periphery
    Ramova Theatre
    Ramova Theatre
    location60609, 3520 S Halsted Street  Chicago, ILlocation60609, 3520 S Halsted Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $52Avg. price ~ $85Tickets Available: 31
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Avondale Music Hall
Chicago, IL
Rock Concert Venue
Upcoming Rock Concerts: 1
Next Concert: Sep 28, 2026
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Bohemian National Cemetery
Chicago, IL
Rock Concert Venue
Upcoming Rock Concerts: 1
Next Concert: Sep 26, 2026
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Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
Rock Concert Venue
Upcoming Rock Concerts: 2
Next Concert: Oct 10, 2026
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Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Chicago, IL
Rock Concert Venue
Upcoming Rock Concerts: 2
Next Concert: Nov 20, 2026
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Garcias Chicago
Chicago, IL
Rock Concert Venue
Upcoming Rock Concerts: 2
Next Concert: May 04, 2027
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George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Rock Concerts: 1
Next Concert: Sep 24, 2026
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House Of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Rock Concert Venue
Upcoming Rock Concerts: 3
Next Concert: Sep 27, 2026
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Metro Chicago
Chicago, IL
Rock Concert Venue
Upcoming Rock Concerts: 1
Next Concert: Oct 14, 2026
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Ramova Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Rock Concerts: 2
Next Concert: Oct 30, 2026
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Reggie's Music Joint
Chicago, IL
Rock Concert Venue
Upcoming Rock Concerts: 7
Next Concert: Sep 23, 2026
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Reggie's Rock Club
Chicago, IL
Music Venue
Upcoming Rock Concerts: 4
Next Concert: Sep 26, 2026
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Riviera Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Rock Concerts: 2
Next Concert: Dec 04, 2026
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Sound-Bar
Chicago, IL
Rock Concert Venue
Upcoming Rock Concerts: 1
Next Concert: Nov 28, 2026
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Subterranean
Chicago, IL
Rock Concert Venue
Upcoming Rock Concerts: 1
Next Concert: Sep 17, 2026
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The Empty Bottle
Chicago, IL
Rock Concert Venue
Upcoming Rock Concerts: 3
Next Concert: Sep 22, 2026
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About Rock Concerts

Rock concerts in Chicago feature legendary bands, rising artists, arena tours, club performances, music festivals, and special live events. Browse upcoming schedules, discover venues, and compare ticket options for rock performances throughout the region.

Rock Concerts FAQ

Answers about rock concerts, bands, venues, tickets, and upcoming shows in Chicago.

What rock concerts are coming to Chicago?

Browse upcoming rock concerts featuring legendary bands, touring artists, tribute acts, and local performers throughout Chicago and nearby areas.

Where are rock concerts held in Chicago?

Rock concerts take place at arenas, amphitheaters, theaters, clubs, music halls, casinos, and outdoor venues across Chicago.

How can I find rock concerts by date?

Use the concert schedule to browse upcoming rock concerts by date, venue, artist, or live performance throughout Chicago.

How many rock concerts are scheduled?

The calendar includes 38 upcoming rock concert dates. New events are added regularly as tours are announced.

Are VIP tickets available for rock concerts?

Many rock concerts offer VIP packages, premium seating, floor tickets, and other upgraded ticket options depending on the venue and event.

Which venues host the biggest rock concerts?

Major rock concerts are typically held at arenas, amphitheaters, and large outdoor venues, while smaller shows often take place in theaters and clubs.

Can I find rock concerts near Chicago?

Yes. The guide includes rock concerts in Chicago, nearby suburbs, and surrounding entertainment destinations.

How often is the rock concert schedule updated?

The schedule is updated regularly with newly announced tours, venues, performance dates, and ticket options.