Chicago Events in October 2026

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

Updated: July 27, 2026
91 Venues

Find 630 events in Chicago, IL this October 2026, headlined by October 1, 2026 at Metro Chicago in Chicago, IL. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals scheduled from Oct 1 through October 31, with listings updated as of July 27, 2026.

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Oct 1 · 7:00 PM · Chicago, IL
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Upcoming Events: 628
  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    POP / ROCK
    Militarie Gun
    Metro Chicago • 1100 seats
    Metro Chicago
    location60613, 3730 N Clark St.  Chicago, ILlocation60613, 3730 N Clark St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $6712 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
    Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
    Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL • 984 seats
    Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL
    location60657, 2936 North Southport Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60657, 2936 North Southport Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $100Avg. price ~ $1268 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    Ali Macofsky
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    location60610, 1548 North Wells Street  Chicago, ILlocation60610, 1548 North Wells Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $6326 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Jekyll & Hyde
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seats
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
    location60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street  Chicago, ILlocation60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $36Avg. price ~ $214Tickets Available: 271
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Operation Mincemeat
    CIBC Theatre • 1800 seats
    CIBC Theatre
    location60603, 18 West Monroe Street  Chicago, ILlocation60603, 18 West Monroe Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $170Tickets Available: 651
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    Best Value
    Best of Chicago Comedy
    The Foundation Room at House Of Blues - Chicago
    The Foundation Room at House Of Blues - Chicago
    location60654, 329 N Dearborn St  Chicago, ILlocation60654, 329 N Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US
    From $29Avg. price ~ $3316 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    CLASSICAL
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Klaus Makela - Mahler 9
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave.  Chicago, ILlocation60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL, US
    From $185Avg. price ~ $268Tickets Available: 32
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    LECTURE
    Reed Timmer
    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 $41Avg. price ~ $63Tickets Available: 700
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    POP / ROCK
    Best Value
    Edgehill
    Subterranean • 400 seats
    Subterranean
    location60647, 2011 West North Ave  Chicago, ILlocation60647, 2011 West North Ave Chicago, IL, US
    From $32Avg. price ~ $3715 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    R&B / SOUL
    Naomi Sharon
    Park West • 900 seats
    Park West
    location60614, 322 W. Armitage  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 322 W. Armitage Chicago, IL, US
    From $42Avg. price ~ $4919 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    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 $130Avg. price ~ $17911 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Ashley Cooke
    Joe's Live
    Joe's Live
    location60018, 5441 Park Place  Rosemont, ILlocation60018, 5441 Park Place Rosemont, IL, US
    From $33Avg. price ~ $3817 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    POP / ROCK
    MARO
    Schubas • 550 seats
    Schubas
    location60657, 3159 N Southport  Chicago, ILlocation60657, 3159 N Southport Chicago, IL, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $7512 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    TAPED PROGRAM (TV / RADIO)
    Dan & Phil
    Rosemont Theatre • 4400 seats
    Rosemont Theatre
    location60018, 5400 North River Road  Rosemont, ILlocation60018, 5400 North River Road Rosemont, IL, US
    From $69Avg. price ~ $141Tickets Available: 498
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    TECHNO / ELECTRONIC
    Elder Island
    Lincoln Hall
    Lincoln Hall
    location60614, 2424 N. Lincoln Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 2424 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $614 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    LECTURE
    High Demand
    Issa Rae
    The Chicago Theatre • 3600 seats
    The Chicago Theatre
    location60601, 175 North State Street  Chicago, ILlocation60601, 175 North State Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $63Avg. price ~ $115Tickets Available: 1145
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    9:00 PM
    Thu
    RAP / HIP HOP
    Shwayze
    Chop Shop Chicago
    Chop Shop Chicago
    location60647, 2033 W. North Ave  Chicago, ILlocation60647, 2033 W. North Ave Chicago, IL, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $667 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    9:30 PM
    Thu
    COMEDY
    Roast Battle Chicago
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    location60610, 1548 North Wells Street  Chicago, ILlocation60610, 1548 North Wells Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $46Avg. price ~ $5414 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    1:30 PM
    Fri
    CLASSICAL
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Klaus Makela - Mahler 9
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave.  Chicago, ILlocation60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL, US
    From $142Avg. price ~ $16925 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Fri
    Concert
    Candlelight: Tribute to Queen
    Stan Mansion
    Stan Mansion
    location60647, 2408 N Kedzie Blvd.  Chicago, ILlocation60647, 2408 N Kedzie Blvd. Chicago, IL, US
    From $89Avg. price ~ $150Tickets Available: 58
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    Hot Flash Heat Wave
    Cobra Lounge
    Cobra Lounge
    location60607, 235 North Ashland Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60607, 235 North Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $537 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    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 $180Avg. price ~ $2068 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Jekyll & Hyde
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seats
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
    location60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street  Chicago, ILlocation60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $93Avg. price ~ $225Tickets Available: 280
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    World Ballet Company: Swan Lake
    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 $85Avg. price ~ $152Tickets Available: 487
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October 2026 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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October 2026 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 October

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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 October

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CONCERTS
448 Upcoming Events
THEATRE
123 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
117 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
38 Upcoming Events

Chicago Events FAQ

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What events are happening in Chicago during October 2026?

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Explore Chicago Events by Month

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January
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113 Upcoming Events
February
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March
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56 Upcoming Events
April
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109 Upcoming Events
May
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72 Upcoming Events
June
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67 Upcoming Events
July
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August
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September
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October
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630 Upcoming Events
November
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375 Upcoming Events
December
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308 Upcoming Events