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Chicago Shows This Weekend
Find live shows, theatres, venues, and tickets this weekend in Chicago.
Chicago has 32 shows happening this weekend, featuring theatre, Broadway, comedy, and family entertainment. Next up: September 18, 2026 at Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Updated September 14, 2026.
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Shows This Weekend in Chicago
Live performances from Friday through Sunday.Select dates...
Upcoming Shows: 32
- Sep1820267:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYDirty DancingNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
60601, 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
- Sep1820268:00 PMFriTHEATREChicago Story FestHistoric Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL • 984 seatsHistoric Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL60657, 2936 North Southport Avenue Chicago, IL60657, 2936 North Southport Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $70Avg. price ~ $91Tickets Available: 99View 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 PMSatCIRCUSWeekend 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 / PLAYWeekend 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 PMSatTHEATREWeekend EventCTU Fall FestivalGeorge Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard Skokie, IL60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard Skokie, IL, USFrom $48Avg. price ~ $74Tickets Available: 271View 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
- Sep1920267:30 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventShane - The PlayCity Lit Theater Company60660, 1020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago, IL60660, 1020 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $85Avg. price ~ $97Tickets Remaining: 6View Tickets
- Sep1920267:30 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandWeekend EventDirty DancingNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $68Avg. price ~ $174Tickets Available: 661View Tickets
- Sep1920267:30 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 $68Avg. price ~ $124Tickets Available: 57View Tickets
- Sep1920267:30 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: 421View Tickets
- Sep1920267:30 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventTopdog/UnderdogSteppenwolf Theatre • 515 seatsSteppenwolf Theatre60614, 1650 N. Halsted St Chicago, IL60614, 1650 N. Halsted St Chicago, IL, USFrom $210Avg. price ~ $242Tickets Remaining: 4View Tickets
- Sep1920267:30 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 $68Avg. price ~ $187Tickets Available: 283View Tickets
- Sep1920268:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventA Wrinkle in TimeA Wrinkle in TimeLifeline Theatre60626, 6912 N. Glenwood Chicago, IL60626, 6912 N. Glenwood Chicago, IL, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $72Tickets Available: 46View Tickets
- Sep2020261:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandWeekend EventDirty DancingNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL60601, 24 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $102Avg. price ~ $234Tickets Available: 378View Tickets
- Sep2020261:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYBest ValueWeekend 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 $34Avg. price ~ $191Tickets Available: 321View Tickets
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Show Venues
Theatres and entertainment venues hosting performances.
Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 74
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Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 94
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Auditorium Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 13
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Black Ensemble Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 43
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Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 96
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Cadillac Palace
Chicago, IL
Show Venue
Upcoming Shows: 105
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CIBC Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 99
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City Lit Theater Company
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 67
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Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 99
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Chicago Shows This Weekend FAQ
Answers for planning your weekend.
What shows are happening this weekend in Chicago?
Browse Broadway productions, theatre performances, comedy, musicals, family shows, magic performances, and other live entertainment scheduled this weekend.
Where can I buy tickets for shows this weekend?
Tickets may be available through official box offices, primary ticket sellers, and trusted resale marketplaces, depending on the performance.
Are Broadway shows available this weekend?
Yes. Many touring Broadway productions and resident theatre performances are scheduled throughout the weekend.
What types of shows can I find?
You may find plays, musicals, comedy, family entertainment, magic, dance performances, tribute productions, and seasonal live events.
Which venues host shows this weekend?
Performances may take place in theatres, performing arts centers, comedy clubs, casinos, arenas, and other entertainment venues.
Can I buy last-minute tickets?
Yes. Many weekend performances continue to have tickets available, although inventory and prices may change closer to showtime.
Are family-friendly shows available this weekend?
Yes. Many venues present performances suitable for families and children. Check event details for age recommendations.
How often is the weekend schedule updated?
Schedules are updated regularly as new performances, venue information, and ticket availability become available.
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