Chicago Events Calendar 2026–2027

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Updated: October 14, 2026
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Oct 14 · 1:00 PM · Chicago, IL
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  • Oct
    14
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Waitress
    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 $49Avg. price ~ $171Tickets Available: 1299
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  • Oct
    14
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Jekyll & Hyde
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seats
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
    location175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611location175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611
    From $121Avg. price ~ $207Tickets Available: 114
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  • Oct
    14
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Play On!
    The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    location800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611location800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
    From $12Avg. price ~ $125Tickets Available: 121
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  • Oct
    14
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Escape to Margaritaville
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 318 seats
    North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
    location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077location9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077
    From $65Avg. price ~ $145Tickets Available: 67
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  • Oct
    14
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Wed
    RAP / HIP HOP
    Rakim
    City Winery - Chicago
    City Winery - Chicago
    location1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60607location1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60607
    From $159Avg. price ~ $454Tickets Remaining: 8
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  • Oct
    14
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Wed
    HARD ROCK / METAL
    PeelingFlesh
    Metro Chicago • 1,100 seats
    Metro Chicago
    location3730 N Clark St., Chicago, IL 60613location3730 N Clark St., Chicago, IL 60613
    From $41Avg. price ~ $484Tickets Remaining: 16
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  • Oct
    14
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Waitress
    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 $81Avg. price ~ $196Tickets Available: 591
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  • Oct
    14
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    BALLET
    Grand Kyiv Ballet: Swan Lake
    Harris Theater
    Harris Theater
    location205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601location205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $79Avg. price ~ $143Tickets Available: 111
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  • Oct
    14
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    COMEDY
    Rob Stant
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    location1548 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610location1548 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610
    From $52Avg. price ~ $236Tickets Remaining: 22
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  • Oct
    14
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Jekyll & Hyde
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seats
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
    location175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611location175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611
    From $73Avg. price ~ $279Tickets Available: 66
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  • Oct
    14
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Play On!
    The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    location800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611location800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
    From $95Avg. price ~ $143Tickets Available: 39
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  • Oct
    14
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Winter's Tale
    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    location800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611location800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
    From $77Avg. price ~ $152Tickets Available: 85
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  • Oct
    14
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Vape! The Grease Parody
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seats
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
    location2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614location2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614
    From $53Avg. price ~ $97Tickets Available: 715
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  • Oct
    14
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    REGGAE / REGGAETON
    Michael Franti Trio
    Park West • 900 seats
    Park West
    location322 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL 60614location322 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL 60614
    From $58Avg. price ~ $68Tickets Remaining: 20
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  • Oct
    14
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    Professional (MLS)
    High Demand
    Chicago Fire FC vs. Philadelphia Union
    Soldier Field • 61,500 seats
    Soldier Field
    location1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605location1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
    From $17Avg. price ~ $103Tickets Available: 4084
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Play On!
Play On!
MUSICAL / PLAY
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Chicago, IL
Next Event: Oct 14, 2026 1:00 PM
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Jekyll & Hyde
Jekyll & Hyde
MUSICAL / PLAY
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Chicago, IL
Next Event: Oct 14, 2026 1:00 PM
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Waitress
Waitress
MUSICAL / PLAY
Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
Chicago, IL
Next Event: Oct 14, 2026 1:00 PM
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Escape to Margaritaville
Escape to Margaritaville
MUSICAL / PLAY
North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Next Event: Oct 14, 2026 2:00 PM
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Rakim
Rakim
RAP / HIP HOP
City Winery - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Next Event: Oct 14, 2026 6:00 PM
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PeelingFlesh
PeelingFlesh
HARD ROCK / METAL
Metro Chicago
Chicago, IL
Next Event: Oct 14, 2026 6:30 PM
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Rob Stant
Rob Stant
COMEDY
Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Next Event: Oct 14, 2026 7:00 PM
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Swan Lake
Swan Lake
BALLET
Harris Theater
Chicago, IL
Next Event: Oct 14, 2026 7:00 PM
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The Winter's Tale
The Winter's Tale
MUSICAL / PLAY
Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Chicago, IL
Next Event: Oct 14, 2026 7:00 PM
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Chicago Fire FC
Chicago Fire FC
Professional (MLS)
Soldier Field
Chicago, IL
Next Event: Oct 14, 2026 7:30 PM
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Vape! The Grease Parody
Vape! The Grease Parody
MUSICAL / PLAY
Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Next Event: Oct 14, 2026 7:30 PM
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Michael Franti
Michael Franti
REGGAE / REGGAETON
Park West
Chicago, IL
Next Event: Oct 14, 2026 7:30 PM
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Alvaro Diaz
Alvaro Diaz
LATIN
Riviera Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Next Event: Oct 14, 2026 8:00 PM
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Deraps
Deraps
POP / ROCK
Reggie's Music Joint
Chicago, IL
Next Event: Oct 14, 2026 8:00 PM
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Chrono Trigger Orchestra Concert
Chrono Trigger Orchestra Concert
POP / ROCK
Auditorium Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Next Event: Oct 14, 2026 8:00 PM
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Smashing Pumpkins
Smashing Pumpkins
ALTERNATIVE
United Center
Chicago, IL
Next Event: Oct 14, 2026 8:00 PM
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Acid Mothers Temple
Acid Mothers Temple
ALTERNATIVE
Reggie's Rock Club
Chicago, IL
Next Event: Oct 14, 2026 8:00 PM
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Mix at Six
Mix at Six
POP / ROCK
Harris Theater
Chicago, IL
Next Event: Oct 15, 2026 6:00 PM
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Castle Rat
Castle Rat
POP / ROCK
Concord Music Hall
Chicago, IL
Next Event: Oct 15, 2026 6:30 PM
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Rio Amor
Rio Amor
RAP / HIP HOP
Outset
Chicago, IL
Next Event: Oct 15, 2026 6:30 PM
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Luke Null
Luke Null
COMEDY
Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Next Event: Oct 15, 2026 7:00 PM
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Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
Professional (NHL)
United Center
Chicago, IL
Next Event: Oct 15, 2026 7:00 PM
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Blake Whiten
Blake Whiten
COUNTRY / FOLK
Joe's Bar On Weed St.
Chicago, IL
Next Event: Oct 15, 2026 7:00 PM
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Mar Solis
Mar Solis
LATIN
House Of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Next Event: Oct 15, 2026 7:00 PM
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