Chicago Events in August 2026

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

Updated: July 27, 2026
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Find 738 events in Chicago, IL this August 2026, headlined by August 1, 2026 at Hutchinson Field Grant Park in Chicago, IL. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals scheduled from Aug 1 through August 31, with listings updated as of July 27, 2026.

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Lollapalooza - 2 Day Pass (Saturday & Sunday)
Aug 1 · 3:30 AM · Chicago, IL
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Upcoming Events: 737
  • Aug
    01
    2026
    Time TBA
    FESTIVAL / TOUR
    Weekend Event
    Lollapalooza - 2 Day Pass (Saturday & Sunday)
    Lollapalooza - 2 Day Pass (Saturday & Sunday)
    Hutchinson Field Grant Park • 25500 seats
    Hutchinson Field Grant Park
    location60601, 337 E Randolph St  Chicago, ILlocation60601, 337 E Randolph St Chicago, IL, US
    From $874Avg. price ~ $10245 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    10:00 AM
    Sat
    MUSEUM / EXHIBIT
    Weekend Event
    National Sports Collectors Convention - Saturday
    Donald E. Stephens Convention Center • 8000 seats
    Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
    location60018, 9301 Bryn Mawr Avenue  Rosemont, ILlocation60018, 9301 Bryn Mawr Avenue Rosemont, IL, US
    From $60Avg. price ~ $692 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    11:30 AM
    Sat
    Truck
    Weekend Event
    Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire
    United Center • 23500 seats
    United Center
    location60612, 1901 West Madison Street  Chicago, ILlocation60612, 1901 West Madison Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $25Avg. price ~ $82Tickets Available: 3842
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Bright Star Circus
    Stars and Garters Theater
    Stars and Garters Theater
    location60613, 3914 North Clark Street  Chicago, ILlocation60613, 3914 North Clark Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $38Avg. price ~ $4726 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sat
    FESTIVAL / TOUR
    Weekend Event
    Lollapalooza - Saturday
    Lollapalooza - Saturday
    Hutchinson Field Grant Park • 25500 seats
    Hutchinson Field Grant Park
    location60601, 337 E Randolph St  Chicago, ILlocation60601, 337 E Randolph St Chicago, IL, US
    From $223Avg. price ~ $1656Tickets Available: 100
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sat
    Professional (WNBA)
    Weekend Event
    Chicago Sky vs. Las Vegas Aces
    Wintrust Arena • 10300 seats
    Wintrust Arena
    location60616, 200 E Cermak Rd.  Chicago, ILlocation60616, 200 E Cermak Rd. Chicago, IL, US
    From $39Avg. price ~ $215Tickets Available: 989
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    MAGIC SHOWS
    Weekend Event
    Champions Of Magic
    Studebaker Theater
    Studebaker Theater
    location60605, 410 S Michigan Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60605, 410 S Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $997 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Iceboy! The Musical or The Completely Untrue Story of How Eugene O'Neill Came to Write "The Iceman Cometh"
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seats
    Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
    location60601, 170 North Dearborn St  Chicago, ILlocation60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US
    From $123Avg. price ~ $178Tickets Available: 37
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    & Juliet
    Auditorium Theatre - IL • 3901 seats
    Auditorium Theatre - IL
    location60605, 50 East Congress Parkway  Chicago, ILlocation60605, 50 East Congress Parkway Chicago, IL, US
    From $94Avg. price ~ $266Tickets Available: 1138
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    5:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    SAW The Musical
    Heath Mainstage At The Den Theatre • 302 seats
    Heath Mainstage At The Den Theatre
    location60622, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave  Chicago, ILlocation60622, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL, US
    From $124Avg. price ~ $23615 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sat
    BASEBALL
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Chicago Dogs vs. Kansas City Monarchs
    Impact Field
    Impact Field
    location60018, 9850 Balmoral Ave  Rosemont, ILlocation60018, 9850 Balmoral Ave Rosemont, IL, US
    From $18Avg. price ~ $38Tickets Available: 72
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Gabriel Iglesias
    The Venue at Horseshoe Casino • 3400 seats
    The Venue at Horseshoe Casino
    location46320, 777 Casino Center Dr.  Hammond, INlocation46320, 777 Casino Center Dr. Hammond, IN, US
    From $81Avg. price ~ $129Tickets Available: 227
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    6:15 PM
    Sat
    Professional (MLB)
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Chicago Cubs vs. New York Yankees
    Wrigley Field • 41268 seats
    Wrigley Field
    location60613, 1060 West Addison Street  Chicago, ILlocation60613, 1060 West Addison Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $123Avg. price ~ $444Tickets Available: 2039
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    Concert
    Weekend Event
    Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites
    Wicker Park Lutheran Church
    Wicker Park Lutheran Church
    location60622, 1500 N Hoyne Ave  Chicago, ILlocation60622, 1500 N Hoyne Ave Chicago, IL, US
    From $109Avg. price ~ $173Tickets Available: 52
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    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 $112Avg. price ~ $1296 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Nasser Al-Rayess
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    location60018, 5437 Park Pl  Rosemont, ILlocation60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $11924 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    Truck
    Weekend Event
    Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire
    United Center • 23500 seats
    United Center
    location60612, 1901 West Madison Street  Chicago, ILlocation60612, 1901 West Madison Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $28Avg. price ~ $71Tickets Available: 4288
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Daniela Mora
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    location60610, 1548 North Wells Street  Chicago, ILlocation60610, 1548 North Wells Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $21824 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    Concert
    Weekend Event
    The Jazz Room - Journey to the Heart of Cuba
    The Jazz Room - Journey to the Heart of Cuba
    Heath Mainstage At The Den Theatre • 302 seats
    Heath Mainstage At The Den Theatre
    location60622, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave  Chicago, ILlocation60622, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL, US
    From $99Avg. price ~ $1142 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Jeremiah Frazier
    The Comedy Bar - Chicago
    The Comedy Bar - Chicago
    location60611, 162 E Superior Street  Chicago, ILlocation60611, 162 E Superior Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $55Avg. price ~ $638 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Marble by Marina Carr
    The Gift Theatre
    The Gift Theatre
    location60641, 4041 N. Milwaukee Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60641, 4041 N. Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $69Avg. price ~ $692 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    THEATRE
    Weekend Event
    Michiganderish
    1700 Theater at Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
    1700 Theater at Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
    location60614, 1650 North Halsted Street  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 1650 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $61Avg. price ~ $936 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    Eric Roberson
    City Winery - Chicago
    City Winery - Chicago
    location60607, 1200 W. Randolph St.  Chicago, ILlocation60607, 1200 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $12724 tickets remaining!
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Grant Park Orchestra: Gershwin's An American in Paris
    Grant Park Orchestra: Gershwin's An American in Paris
    Harris Theater
    Harris Theater
    location60601, 205 E. Randolph  Chicago, ILlocation60601, 205 E. Randolph Chicago, IL, US
    From $67Avg. price ~ $94Tickets Available: 34
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August 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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August 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 August

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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 August

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CONCERTS
493 Upcoming Events
THEATRE
129 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
114 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
60 Upcoming Events

Chicago Events FAQ

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What events are happening in Chicago during August 2026?

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Which venues host events in Chicago?

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April
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May
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June
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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