Explore 102 shows taking place across Chicago during September 2026. The next scheduled performance takes place at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place on September 15, 2026. Discover Broadway tours, theatre productions, comedy performances, family shows, and live entertainment throughout the city.
Chicago Shows in September 2026
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Browse 102 shows happening across Chicago during September 2026. The next scheduled performance takes place at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place on September 15, 2026. Explore fall productions, Broadway tours, comedy performances, and more live entertainment throughout the month.
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Schedules are updated regularly as new events and productions are announced.Updated Daily • Upcoming Shows: 102
- Sep1520267:00 PMTueMUSICAL / PLAYJekyll & HydeBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seatsBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $75Avg. price ~ $183Tickets Available: 212View Tickets - Sep1520267:00 PMTueMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandDirty 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
- 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
- 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 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
- Sep1720262:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYThe AtticAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seatsAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, USFrom $62Avg. price ~ $102Tickets Available: 80View Tickets
- Sep1720267:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYPlay On!The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $77Avg. price ~ $106Tickets Remaining: 23View Tickets
- Sep1720267:00 PMThuMUSICAL / 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 $92Avg. price ~ $192Tickets Available: 123View Tickets
- Sep1720267:00 PMThuMUSICAL / 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 ~ $162Tickets Available: 996View Tickets
- Sep1720267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYVape! The Grease ParodyApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seatsApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, USFrom $50Avg. price ~ $90Tickets Available: 478View Tickets
- Sep1720267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYThe AtticAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seatsAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, USFrom $56Avg. price ~ $95Tickets Available: 76View Tickets
- Sep1820267:00 PMFriMUSICAL / 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 ~ $180Tickets Available: 700View Tickets
- Sep1820267:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYYou Can't Fake the FunkBlack Ensemble Theater60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, USFrom $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 52View Tickets
- Sep1820267:00 PMFriMUSICAL / 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 $65Avg. price ~ $185Tickets Available: 232View Tickets
- Sep1820267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYVape! The Grease ParodyApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seatsApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, USFrom $51Avg. price ~ $90Tickets Available: 435View Tickets
- Sep1820267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYA Wrinkle in TimeA Wrinkle in TimeLifeline Theatre60626, 6912 N. Glenwood Chicago, IL60626, 6912 N. Glenwood Chicago, IL, USFrom $60Avg. price ~ $69Tickets Remaining: 4View Tickets
- Sep1820267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYTopdog/UnderdogDownstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago60614, 1650 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL60614, 1650 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $96Avg. price ~ $189Tickets Remaining: 20View Tickets
- Sep1820267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYThe AtticAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seatsAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, USFrom $62Avg. price ~ $104Tickets Available: 67View Tickets
- Sep18202610:00 PMFriRising Stars Burlesque RevueStars and Garters Theater60613, 3914 North Clark Street Chicago, IL60613, 3914 North Clark Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $52Avg. price ~ $70Tickets Available: 32View Tickets
- Sep19202612:00 PMSatCIRCUSBest ValueWeekend EventBright Star CircusStars and Garters Theater60613, 3914 North Clark Street Chicago, IL60613, 3914 North Clark Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $44Avg. price ~ $53Tickets Available: 34View Tickets
- Sep1920262:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventJekyll & 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 $90Avg. price ~ $221Tickets Available: 157View Tickets
- Sep1920262:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYBest ValueWeekend EventDirty DancingNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $49Avg. price ~ $206Tickets Available: 365View Tickets
- Sep1920262:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventThe AtticAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seatsAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, USFrom $72Avg. price ~ $140Tickets Available: 57View Tickets
- Sep1920262:30 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventVape! The Grease ParodyApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seatsApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, USFrom $50Avg. price ~ $90Tickets Available: 608View Tickets
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92 Upcoming Shows
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2 Upcoming Shows
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Chicago Show Venues
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Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 17
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Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 14
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Black Ensemble Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 7
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Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 19
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CIBC Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 2
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City Lit Theater Company
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 5
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Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 2
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George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, 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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Lifeline Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 4
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Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 8
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Owen Bruner Goodman Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 4
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Stars and Garters Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 4
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Steppenwolf Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 5
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Studebaker Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 6
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About Chicago Shows in September
September Shows FAQ
Common questions about shows during September 2026.
What shows are happening in Chicago during September 2026?
Browse theatre performances, comedy shows, Broadway productions, family entertainment, dance performances, and live stage events.
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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