Chicago Events in August 2027

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

Updated: October 26, 2026
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The Princess Bride - Musical
Aug 1 · 2:00 PM · Chicago, IL
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Upcoming Events: 57
  • Aug
    01
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Chicago Cubs vs. Boston Red Sox
    Wrigley Field • 41,268 seats
    Wrigley Field
    location1060 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60613location1060 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60613
    From $109Avg. price ~ $400Tickets Available: 220
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  • Aug
    01
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Princess Bride - Musical
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts • 2,253 seats
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $180Avg. price ~ $353Tickets Available: 56
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  • Aug
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Princess Bride - Musical
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts • 2,253 seats
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $180Avg. price ~ $347Tickets Available: 65
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  • Aug
    02
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    High Demand
    Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants
    Wrigley Field • 41,268 seats
    Wrigley Field
    location1060 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60613location1060 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60613
    From $85Avg. price ~ $317Tickets Available: 215
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  • Aug
    03
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    High Demand
    Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants
    Wrigley Field • 41,268 seats
    Wrigley Field
    location1060 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60613location1060 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60613
    From $85Avg. price ~ $322Tickets Available: 203
    View Tickets
  • Aug
    03
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Princess Bride - Musical
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts • 2,253 seats
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $87Avg. price ~ $337Tickets Available: 69
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  • Aug
    04
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    High Demand
    Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants
    Wrigley Field • 41,268 seats
    Wrigley Field
    location1060 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60613location1060 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60613
    From $83Avg. price ~ $310Tickets Available: 213
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  • Aug
    04
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Princess Bride - Musical
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts • 2,253 seats
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $180Avg. price ~ $348Tickets Available: 65
    View Tickets
  • Aug
    05
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Princess Bride - Musical
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts • 2,253 seats
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $180Avg. price ~ $368Tickets Available: 78
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  • Aug
    06
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs
    Rate Field • 47,754 seats
    Rate Field
    location333 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60616location333 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60616
    From $108Avg. price ~ $318Tickets Available: 238
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  • Aug
    06
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Princess Bride - Musical
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts • 2,253 seats
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $176Avg. price ~ $350Tickets Available: 81
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  • Aug
    07
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    Weekend Event
    Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs
    Rate Field • 47,754 seats
    Rate Field
    location333 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60616location333 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60616
    From $118Avg. price ~ $340Tickets Available: 240
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  • Aug
    07
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Princess Bride - Musical
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts • 2,253 seats
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $141Avg. price ~ $380Tickets Available: 74
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  • Aug
    07
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Princess Bride - Musical
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts • 2,253 seats
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $196Avg. price ~ $356Tickets Available: 88
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  • Aug
    08
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    Weekend Event
    Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs
    Rate Field • 47,754 seats
    Rate Field
    location333 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60616location333 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60616
    From $113Avg. price ~ $287Tickets Available: 238
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  • Aug
    08
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Princess Bride - Musical
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts • 2,253 seats
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $183Avg. price ~ $352Tickets Available: 74
    View Tickets
  • Aug
    08
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Princess Bride - Musical
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts • 2,253 seats
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $180Avg. price ~ $348Tickets Available: 65
    View Tickets
  • Aug
    09
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    Best Value
    Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox
    Rate Field • 47,754 seats
    Rate Field
    location333 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60616location333 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60616
    From $57Avg. price ~ $292Tickets Available: 242
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  • Aug
    10
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    Best Value
    Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox
    Rate Field • 47,754 seats
    Rate Field
    location333 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60616location333 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60616
    From $57Avg. price ~ $294Tickets Available: 242
    View Tickets
  • Aug
    10
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Princess Bride - Musical
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts • 2,253 seats
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $180Avg. price ~ $347Tickets Available: 83
    View Tickets
  • Aug
    11
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    Best Value
    Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox
    Rate Field • 47,754 seats
    Rate Field
    location333 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60616location333 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60616
    From $57Avg. price ~ $299Tickets Available: 242
    View Tickets
  • Aug
    11
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Princess Bride - Musical
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts • 2,253 seats
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $180Avg. price ~ $347Tickets Available: 83
    View Tickets
  • Aug
    11
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Princess Bride - Musical
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts • 2,253 seats
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $180Avg. price ~ $348Tickets Available: 65
    View Tickets
  • Aug
    12
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Princess Bride - Musical
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts • 2,253 seats
    Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601location24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $180Avg. price ~ $348Tickets Available: 65
    View Tickets
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August 2027 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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Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Professional (MLB)
1060 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60613
Upcoming Events 24
Next Event: Aug 01, 2027 Time TBA
The Princess Bride - Musical
The Princess Bride - Musical
MUSICAL / PLAY
24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Upcoming Events 26
Next Event: Aug 01, 2027 2:00 PM
Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
Professional (MLB)
333 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60616
Upcoming Events 28
Next Event: Aug 06, 2027 Time TBA
Franco Escamilla
Franco Escamilla
COMEDY
5400 North River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
Upcoming Events 2
Next Event: Aug 21, 2027 8:00 PM
Sienna Spiro
Sienna Spiro
POP / ROCK
175 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Upcoming Events 15
Next Event: Aug 25, 2027 7:00 PM

Venues With Events in August

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Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 26
Next Event: Aug 01, 2027
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Rate Field
Chicago, IL
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 13
Next Event: Aug 06, 2027
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Rosemont Theatre
Rosemont, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Aug 21, 2027
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The Chicago Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Aug 25, 2027
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Wrigley Field
Chicago, IL
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 15
Next Event: Aug 01, 2027
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Event Categories in August

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SPORTS
28 Upcoming Events
THEATRE
26 Upcoming Events
CONCERTS
3 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
1 Upcoming Events

Chicago Events FAQ

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What events are happening in Chicago during August 2027?

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How can I find events by date?

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What event categories are available?

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Which venues host events in Chicago?

Events take place at arenas, stadiums, theatres, concert halls, clubs, convention centers, and other entertainment venues.

Are family-friendly events available?

Many events and attractions are suitable for families, including performances, festivals, sporting events, and community activities.

How often is the event schedule updated?

Schedules and event listings are updated regularly as new events are announced and added.

Explore Chicago Events by Month

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January
Events in January 2027
296 Upcoming Events
February
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267 Upcoming Events
March
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199 Upcoming Events
April
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188 Upcoming Events
May
Events in May 2027
164 Upcoming Events
June
Events in June 2027
118 Upcoming Events
July
Events in July 2027
84 Upcoming Events
August
Events in August 2027
57 Upcoming Events
September
Events in September 2027
27 Upcoming Events
October
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156 Upcoming Events
November
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934 Upcoming Events
December
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733 Upcoming Events