Chicago Events in January 2027

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Chicago, IL.

Updated: July 27, 2026
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From Jan 1 to January 31, Chicago hosts 113 events across concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals — kicking off with January 1, 2027 at United Center in Chicago, IL.

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Upcoming Events
Jan 1
Next Event
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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins
Jan 1 · 2:00 PM · Chicago, IL
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Upcoming Events: 112
  • Jan
    01
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Fri
    Professional (NHL)
    Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins
    United Center • 23500 seats
    United Center
    location60612, 1901 West Madison Street  Chicago, ILlocation60612, 1901 West Madison Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $301Tickets Available: 1468
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    6:30 PM
    Fri
    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
    location60614, 1616 N. Wells St.  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $151Avg. price ~ $19614 tickets remaining!
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, ILlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $93Avg. price ~ $10712 tickets remaining!
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    9:30 PM
    Fri
    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
    location60614, 1616 N. Wells St.  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $150Avg. price ~ $19514 tickets remaining!
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    0:00 AM
    Sat
    HOCKEY
    Weekend Event
    Chicago Steel vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks
    Usg Arena
    Usg Arena
    location60612, 1801 W Jackson Blvd  Chicago, ILlocation60612, 1801 W Jackson Blvd Chicago, IL, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $612 tickets remaining!
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, ILlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $107Avg. price ~ $10712 tickets remaining!
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hairspray
    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 $72Avg. price ~ $135Tickets Available: 427
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago • 290 seats
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago
    location60614, 1616 N. Wells St.  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $184Avg. price ~ $18810 tickets remaining!
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, ILlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $93Avg. price ~ $10712 tickets remaining!
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hairspray
    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 $63Avg. price ~ $135Tickets Available: 416
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    9:30 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago • 290 seats
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago
    location60614, 1616 N. Wells St.  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $187Avg. price ~ $19010 tickets remaining!
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  • Jan
    03
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, ILlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $93Avg. price ~ $10712 tickets remaining!
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  • Jan
    03
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hairspray
    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 ~ $134Tickets Available: 481
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  • Jan
    03
    2027
    3:25 PM
    Sun
    NFL
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions
    Soldier Field • 61500 seats
    Soldier Field
    location60605, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60605, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $179Avg. price ~ $665Tickets Available: 5621
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  • Jan
    03
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago • 290 seats
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago
    location60614, 1616 N. Wells St.  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $129Avg. price ~ $17814 tickets remaining!
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  • Jan
    05
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    CIBC Theatre • 1800 seats
    CIBC Theatre
    location60603, 18 West Monroe Street  Chicago, ILlocation60603, 18 West Monroe Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $95Avg. price ~ $276Tickets Available: 184
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  • Jan
    05
    2027
    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
    location60614, 1616 N. Wells St.  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $102Avg. price ~ $15914 tickets remaining!
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  • Jan
    06
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    CIBC Theatre • 1800 seats
    CIBC Theatre
    location60603, 18 West Monroe Street  Chicago, ILlocation60603, 18 West Monroe Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $82Avg. price ~ $276Tickets Available: 182
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  • Jan
    06
    2027
    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
    location60614, 1616 N. Wells St.  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $89Avg. price ~ $15914 tickets remaining!
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  • Jan
    07
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    CIBC Theatre • 1800 seats
    CIBC Theatre
    location60603, 18 West Monroe Street  Chicago, ILlocation60603, 18 West Monroe Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $67Avg. price ~ $280Tickets Available: 186
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  • Jan
    07
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    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
    location60614, 1616 N. Wells St.  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $89Avg. price ~ $15914 tickets remaining!
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  • Jan
    07
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    Best Value
    Matt Rife
    United Center • 23500 seats
    United Center
    location60612, 1901 West Madison Street  Chicago, ILlocation60612, 1901 West Madison Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $167Tickets Available: 3848
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  • Jan
    08
    2027
    6:30 PM
    Fri
    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
    location60614, 1616 N. Wells St.  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $150Avg. price ~ $2008 tickets remaining!
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  • Jan
    08
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    CIBC Theatre • 1800 seats
    CIBC Theatre
    location60603, 18 West Monroe Street  Chicago, ILlocation60603, 18 West Monroe Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $90Avg. price ~ $291Tickets Available: 196
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January 2027 features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Chicago and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

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About Events in Chicago During January 2027

January 2027 features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Chicago and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

Venues With Events in January

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1700 Theater at Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 19
Next Event: Jul 30, 2026
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Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 70
Next Event: Jul 30, 2026
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Aon Grand Ballroom Navy Pier
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Aug 21, 2026
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Arie Crown Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Nov 21, 2026
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Auditorium Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 52
Next Event: Jul 28, 2026
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Avondale Music Hall
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 6
Next Event: Jul 28, 2026
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Backline at Avondale Music Hall
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Aug 16, 2026
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Beat Kitchen
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 34
Next Event: Jul 28, 2026
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Beverly Arts Center
Chicago, IL
Arena
Upcoming Events: 5
Next Event: Aug 27, 2026
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Black Ensemble Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 41
Next Event: Sep 05, 2026
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Bohemian National Cemetery
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Sep 25, 2026
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Bookclub
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 11
Next Event: Jul 27, 2026
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Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 32
Next Event: Jul 29, 2026
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Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 64
Next Event: Sep 08, 2026
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Buddy Guys Legends
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 17
Next Event: Aug 05, 2026
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Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 33
Next Event: Jul 30, 2026
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Cadillac Palace
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 35
Next Event: Aug 04, 2026
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Cahn Auditorium
Evanston, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 7
Next Event: Aug 02, 2026
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Carol's Pub
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 13
Next Event: Jul 31, 2026
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Castaways
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 5
Next Event: Jul 29, 2026
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Event Categories in January

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CONCERTS
56 Upcoming Events
THEATRE
45 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
45 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
10 Upcoming Events

Chicago Events FAQ

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Explore Chicago Events by Month

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January
Events in January 2027
113 Upcoming Events
February
Events in February 2027
97 Upcoming Events
March
Events in March 2027
56 Upcoming Events
April
Events in April 2027
109 Upcoming Events
May
Events in May 2027
72 Upcoming Events
June
Events in June 2027
67 Upcoming Events
July
This Month
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136 Upcoming Events
August
Events in August 2026
738 Upcoming Events
September
Events in September 2026
633 Upcoming Events
October
Events in October 2026
630 Upcoming Events
November
Events in November 2026
375 Upcoming Events
December
Events in December 2026
308 Upcoming Events