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Chicago Shows in October 2027
Browse shows, theatre, comedy, Broadway, and live performances.
Discover shows happening throughout Chicago during October 2027. Explore theatre productions, comedy performances, Broadway tours, family entertainment, live stage events, venues, schedules, and ticket options updated regularly.
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Upcoming Show Dates
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Schedules are updated regularly as new events and productions are announced.Updated Daily • Upcoming Shows: 34
- Oct0120267:00 PMThuBALLETSwan Lake: Symphony of LightsSwan Lake: Symphony of LightsHistoric Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL • 984 seatsHistoric Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL
60657, 2936 North Southport Avenue Chicago, IL60657, 2936 North Southport Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $60Avg. price ~ $92Tickets Available: 130View Tickets - Oct0220267:00 PMFriBALLETWorld Ballet Company: Swan LakeGeorge Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard Skokie, IL60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard Skokie, IL, USFrom $88Avg. price ~ $147Tickets Available: 673View Tickets
- Oct0920267:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYEscape to MargaritavilleNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, USFrom $59Avg. price ~ $117Tickets Available: 190View Tickets
- Oct1020267:30 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventEscape to MargaritavilleNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, USFrom $59Avg. price ~ $119Tickets Available: 116View Tickets
- Oct1120262:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventEscape to MargaritavilleNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, USFrom $60Avg. price ~ $112Tickets Available: 142View Tickets
- Oct1420262:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYEscape to MargaritavilleNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, USFrom $59Avg. price ~ $117Tickets Available: 160View Tickets
- Oct1620267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYEscape to MargaritavilleNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, USFrom $59Avg. price ~ $115Tickets Available: 277View Tickets
- Oct1720262:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventEscape to MargaritavilleNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, USFrom $60Avg. price ~ $112Tickets Available: 156View Tickets
- Oct1720262:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventWaitressNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $91Avg. price ~ $217Tickets Available: 68View Tickets
- Oct1720267:30 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventEscape to MargaritavilleNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, USFrom $60Avg. price ~ $114Tickets Available: 130View Tickets
- Oct1720267:30 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventWaitressNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $113Avg. price ~ $231Tickets Available: 57View Tickets
- Oct1820262:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventEscape to MargaritavilleNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, USFrom $63Avg. price ~ $125Tickets Available: 146View Tickets
- Oct1820262:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventWaitressNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $101Avg. price ~ $222Tickets Available: 68View Tickets
- Oct2020268:00 PMTueGeorgian National Ballet: SukhishviliHarris Theater60601, 205 E. Randolph Chicago, IL60601, 205 E. Randolph Chicago, IL, USFrom $112Avg. price ~ $169Tickets Available: 149View Tickets
- Oct2120262:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYEscape to MargaritavilleNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, USFrom $59Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 112View Tickets
- Oct2320267:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandThe Book Of MormonCadillac Palace • 2344 seatsCadillac Palace60602, 151 W Randolph Street Chicago, IL60602, 151 W Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $98Avg. price ~ $404Tickets Available: 107View Tickets
- Oct2320267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYEscape to MargaritavilleNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, USFrom $59Avg. price ~ $112Tickets Available: 206View Tickets
- Oct2420262:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventThe Book Of MormonCadillac Palace • 2344 seatsCadillac Palace60602, 151 W Randolph Street Chicago, IL60602, 151 W Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $122Avg. price ~ $300Tickets Available: 301View Tickets
- Oct2420262:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventEscape to MargaritavilleNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, USFrom $59Avg. price ~ $103Tickets Available: 124View Tickets
- Oct2420267:30 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandWeekend EventThe Book Of MormonCadillac Palace • 2344 seatsCadillac Palace60602, 151 W Randolph Street Chicago, IL60602, 151 W Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $123Avg. price ~ $344Tickets Available: 224View Tickets
- Oct2420267:30 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYBest ValueWeekend EventEscape to MargaritavilleNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, USFrom $36Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 176View Tickets
- Oct2520261:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandWeekend EventThe Book Of MormonCadillac Palace • 2344 seatsCadillac Palace60602, 151 W Randolph Street Chicago, IL60602, 151 W Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $111Avg. price ~ $321Tickets Available: 266View Tickets
- Oct2520262:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventEscape to MargaritavilleNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, USFrom $59Avg. price ~ $117Tickets Available: 264View Tickets
- Oct2520266:30 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandWeekend EventThe Book Of MormonCadillac Palace • 2344 seatsCadillac Palace60602, 151 W Randolph Street Chicago, IL60602, 151 W Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $128Avg. price ~ $407Tickets Available: 149View Tickets
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Chicago Show Venues
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1700 Theater at Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 8
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Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 48
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Arie Crown Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 3
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Auditorium Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 17
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Cadillac Palace
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 34
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CIBC Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 49
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City Winery - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 2
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Constellation - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 2
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Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 16
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Evanston Space
Evanston, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 1
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George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 39
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Harris Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 2
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Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL
Chicago, IL
Arena
Upcoming Shows: 1
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Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 34
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North Riverside Park Mall
Riverside, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 17
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North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 22
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Paradiso at Athenaeum Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 20
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Rosemont Theatre
Rosemont, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 3
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Studebaker Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 28
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Subterranean - Downstairs
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 1
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October Shows FAQ
Common questions about shows during October 2027.
What shows are happening in Chicago during October 2027?
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How often is the show schedule updated?
Schedules and event listings are updated regularly as new performances and productions are announced.
Where can I buy tickets for shows?
Tickets may be available through venues, promoters, official ticketing providers, and authorized ticket marketplaces.
Which venues host the most shows?
Major theatres, performing arts centers, casinos, comedy clubs, and entertainment venues typically host the most performances.
Are family-friendly shows available?
Yes. Many venues present family entertainment, children's productions, magic shows, and seasonal attractions.
Can I find last-minute show tickets?
Availability varies by event, but many performances continue to offer ticket options as show dates approach.
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