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Chicago Events This Weekend
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Find things to do in Chicago this weekend with 151 concerts, sports, theater, comedy, and family shows to choose from Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Next event: September 18, 2026 at Douglass Park. Tickets as low as $8. Average ticket price: $511.
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Weekend Event Schedule
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Updated daily with new events. Upcoming Events: 151
- Sep182026Time TBAFESTIVAL / TOURRiot Fest: Twenty One Pilots, Tool & Pierce The Veil - 3 Day PassDouglass Park
60623, 1401 S Sacramento Dr Chicago, IL60623, 1401 S Sacramento Dr Chicago, IL, USFrom $344Avg. price ~ $511Tickets Remaining: 11View Tickets - Sep18202611:00 AMFriFESTIVAL / TOURHigh DemandRiot Fest: Twenty One Pilots, Iggy Pop & Rise Against - FridayDouglass Park60623, 1401 S Sacramento Dr Chicago, IL60623, 1401 S Sacramento Dr Chicago, IL, USFrom $138Avg. price ~ $642Tickets Available: 202View Tickets
- Sep18202612:00 PMFriCollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALLBest ValueCreighton Bluejays Women's Volleyball vs. Loyola Chicago RamblersCreighton Bluejays Women's Volleyball vs. Loyola Chicago RamblersMcGrath-Phillips Arena60604, 1 East Jackson Chicago, IL60604, 1 East Jackson Chicago, IL, USFrom $8Avg. price ~ $11Tickets Remaining: 4View Tickets
- Sep1820261:30 PMFriCLASSICALChicago Symphony Orchestra: Petr Popelka & Hilary Hahn - Schumann, Mendelssohn & DvorakOrchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seatsOrchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL, USFrom $31Avg. price ~ $182Tickets Available: 483View Tickets
- Sep1820266:00 PMFriPOP / ROCKLenny Kaye & Nora O'ConnorLenny Kaye & Nora O'ConnorGMan Tavern60613, 3740 N Clark St Chicago, IL60613, 3740 N Clark St Chicago, IL, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $47Tickets Remaining: 10View Tickets
- Sep1820266:00 PMFriCOUNTRY / FOLKTucker WetmoreThe Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago60642, 1357 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL60642, 1357 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $73Avg. price ~ $481Tickets Available: 50View TicketsVIP Packages
- Sep1820266:30 PMFriPOP / ROCKChanel BeadsOutset60642, 1675 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL60642, 1675 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $34Avg. price ~ $43Tickets Remaining: 17View Tickets
- Sep1820266:30 PMFriCOMEDYThe Second City Mainstage 114th RevueThe Second City Mainstage 114th RevueMainstage at Second City - Chicago • 290 seatsMainstage at Second City - Chicago60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL, USFrom $93Avg. price ~ $124Tickets Remaining: 12View Tickets
- Sep1820266:30 PMFriCOUNTRY / FOLKGabe LeeBeat Kitchen60618, 2100 W. Belmont Chicago, IL60618, 2100 W. Belmont Chicago, IL, USFrom $28Avg. price ~ $34Tickets Remaining: 16View Tickets
- Sep1820266:40 PMFriProfessional (MLB)Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers (Post Game Concert by Cole Swindell)Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers (Post Game Concert by Cole Swindell)Rate Field • 47,754 seatsRate Field60616, 333 West 35th Street Chicago, IL60616, 333 West 35th Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $20Avg. price ~ $73Tickets Available: 8139View 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 PMFriCOMEDYAtsuko OkatsukaThe Chicago Theatre • 3,600 seatsThe Chicago Theatre60601, 175 North State Street Chicago, IL60601, 175 North State Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $13Avg. price ~ $118Tickets Available: 208View Tickets
- Sep1820267:00 PMFriA Foreigner's Journey To BostonCubby Bear • 1,200 seatsCubby Bear60613, 1059 W. Addison Chicago, IL60613, 1059 W. Addison Chicago, IL, USFrom $49Avg. price ~ $366Tickets Remaining: 28View 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 PMFriCOMEDYJimmy DoreZanies Comedy Club - Rosemont60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL, USFrom $53Avg. price ~ $105Tickets Remaining: 24View Tickets
- Sep1820267:00 PMFriPOP / ROCKJose MaderoHouse Of Blues - Chicago • 1,300 seatsHouse Of Blues - Chicago60654, 329 N Dearborn St Chicago, IL60654, 329 N Dearborn St Chicago, IL, USFrom $73Avg. price ~ $177Tickets Available: 31View TicketsVIP Packages
- Sep1820267:00 PMFriCOMEDYCorey O'BrienThe Comedy Bar - Chicago60611, 162 E Superior Street Chicago, IL60611, 162 E Superior Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $45Avg. price ~ $62Tickets Remaining: 28View 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
- Sep1820267:00 PMFriCOMEDYKevin BozemanZanies Comedy Club - Chicago60610, 1548 North Wells Street Chicago, IL60610, 1548 North Wells Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $51Avg. price ~ $65Tickets Remaining: 18View 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
- Sep1820267:30 PMFriR&B / SOULGary Clark Jr.Vic Theatre • 1,400 seatsVic Theatre60657, 3145 N Sheffield Chicago, IL60657, 3145 N Sheffield Chicago, IL, USFrom $63Avg. price ~ $137Tickets Available: 255View Tickets
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Chicago, IL
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What events are happening this weekend in Chicago?
Concerts, sports events, theatre performances, comedy shows, festivals, family attractions, and live entertainment are scheduled throughout the weekend.
How often is the weekend calendar updated?
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Are family-friendly events available this weekend?
Yes. Family attractions, children's shows, festivals, sporting events, and entertainment experiences are available throughout the weekend.
Which venues host the most weekend events?
Arenas, stadiums, theatres, concert halls, clubs, casinos, parks, and entertainment venues frequently host weekend events.
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