Evanston Events 2026-2027

Your guide to live events and things to do across Evanston.

Updated: October 26, 2026

Events take place across Evanston throughout 2026-2027, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what's happening near you.

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Upcoming Events: 87
  • Oct
    27
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    The Arcadian Wild
    Evanston Space • 250 seats
    Evanston Space
    location1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, USlocation1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $331Tickets Remaining: 16
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  • Oct
    31
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    R&B / SOUL
    Weekend Event
    The Soul Avengers
    Evanston Space • 250 seats
    Evanston Space
    location1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, USlocation1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $54Tickets Available: 40
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  • Oct
    31
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    location1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, USlocation1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, US
    From $3Avg. price ~ $19Tickets Available: 391
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  • Nov
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Mon
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
    Northwestern Wildcats vs. Binghamton Bearcats
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    location1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, USlocation1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, US
    From $4Avg. price ~ $39Tickets Available: 988
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  • Nov
    03
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
    Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    location1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, USlocation1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, US
    From $5Avg. price ~ $11Tickets Available: 35
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  • Nov
    04
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    BLUEGRASS
    John Cowan
    Evanston Space • 250 seats
    Evanston Space
    location1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, USlocation1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US
    From $49Avg. price ~ $75Tickets Available: 97
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  • Nov
    04
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    JAZZ / BLUES
    Bela Fleck
    Cahn Auditorium • 1,000 seats
    Cahn Auditorium
    location600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60201, USlocation600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60201, US
    From $74Avg. price ~ $135Tickets Available: 157
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  • Nov
    05
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    POP / ROCK
    Teddy Thompson
    Evanston Space • 250 seats
    Evanston Space
    location1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, USlocation1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US
    From $45Avg. price ~ $61Tickets Remaining: 14
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  • Nov
    05
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
    Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Xavier Musketeers
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    location1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, USlocation1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, US
    From $6Avg. price ~ $16Tickets Available: 41
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  • Nov
    06
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
    Northwestern Wildcats vs. Stony Brook Seawolves
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    location1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, USlocation1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, US
    From $5Avg. price ~ $47Tickets Available: 806
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  • Nov
    07
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Northwestern Wildcats vs. Iowa Hawkeyes
    Ryan Field • 47,130 seats
    Ryan Field
    location1501 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60208, USlocation1501 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60208, US
    From $110Avg. price ~ $356Tickets Available: 737
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  • Nov
    07
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    JAZZ / BLUES
    Weekend Event
    Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen
    Evanston Space • 250 seats
    Evanston Space
    location1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, USlocation1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US
    From $67Avg. price ~ $88Tickets Remaining: 22
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  • Nov
    08
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sun
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Weekend Event
    Adam Ezra Group & Sirsy
    Evanston Space • 250 seats
    Evanston Space
    location1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, USlocation1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US
    From $50Avg. price ~ $211Tickets Available: 40
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  • Nov
    09
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Mon
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
    Northwestern Wildcats vs. Boston University Terriers
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    location1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, USlocation1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, US
    From $5Avg. price ~ $40Tickets Available: 977
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  • Nov
    09
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Mon
    ALTERNATIVE
    Bill Callahan
    Evanston Space • 250 seats
    Evanston Space
    location1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, USlocation1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US
    From $143Avg. price ~ $165Tickets Remaining: 3
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  • Nov
    10
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    POP / ROCK
    Tyler Ballgame
    Evanston Space • 250 seats
    Evanston Space
    location1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, USlocation1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US
    From $40Avg. price ~ $63Tickets Available: 38
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  • Nov
    11
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    ALTERNATIVE
    Great Lake Swimmers
    Evanston Space • 250 seats
    Evanston Space
    location1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, USlocation1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US
    From $45Avg. price ~ $59Tickets Remaining: 16
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  • Nov
    12
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL
    Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Iowa Hawkeyes
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    location1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, USlocation1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, US
    From $10Avg. price ~ $26Tickets Available: 551
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  • Nov
    12
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    JAZZ / BLUES
    John Carroll Kirby
    Evanston Space • 250 seats
    Evanston Space
    location1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, USlocation1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US
    From $50Avg. price ~ $72Tickets Available: 48
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  • Nov
    13
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
    Northwestern Wildcats vs. DePaul Blue Demons
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    location1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, USlocation1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, US
    From $16Avg. price ~ $76Tickets Available: 480
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  • Nov
    13
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    Tyrone Wells
    Evanston Space • 250 seats
    Evanston Space
    location1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, USlocation1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $257Tickets Available: 34
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  • Nov
    14
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Weekend Event
    Amythyst Kiah
    Evanston Space • 250 seats
    Evanston Space
    location1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, USlocation1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US
    From $40Avg. price ~ $165Tickets Available: 52
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  • Nov
    16
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Mon
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
    Northwestern Wildcats vs. Columbia Lions
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    location1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, USlocation1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, US
    From $8Avg. price ~ $44Tickets Available: 1505
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  • Nov
    17
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    COMEDY
    Ana Gasteyer
    Cahn Auditorium • 1,000 seats
    Cahn Auditorium
    location600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60201, USlocation600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60201, US
    From $61Avg. price ~ $109Tickets Available: 517
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  • Nov
    18
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Humbird
    Evanston Space • 250 seats
    Evanston Space
    location1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, USlocation1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US
    From $36Avg. price ~ $59Tickets Available: 42
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  • Nov
    19
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    JAZZ / BLUES
    Anthony Geraci - Album Release Party
    Anthony Geraci - Album Release Party
    Evanston Space • 250 seats
    Evanston Space
    location1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, USlocation1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US
    From $39Avg. price ~ $64Tickets Available: 51
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  • Nov
    21
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
    Weekend Event
    Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Northern Illinois Huskies
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    location1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, USlocation1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, US
    From $16Avg. price ~ $26Tickets Available: 33
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  • Nov
    21
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    Steve Poltz
    Evanston Space • 250 seats
    Evanston Space
    location1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, USlocation1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, US
    From $52Avg. price ~ $176Tickets Available: 56
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  • Nov
    21
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Weekend Event
    The Wood Brothers
    Cahn Auditorium • 1,000 seats
    Cahn Auditorium
    location600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60201, USlocation600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60201, US
    From $63Avg. price ~ $98Tickets Available: 591
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  • Nov
    23
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Mon
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
    Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Oakland University Golden Grizzlies
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    Welsh Ryan Arena
    location1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, USlocation1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208, US
    From $12Avg. price ~ $23Tickets Available: 39
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All Events Across Evanston

Vitamin String Quartet
Vitamin String Quartet
CLASSICAL
George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL, US
Next Event: Oct 26, 2026 7:30 PM
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Abby Lee
Abby Lee
LECTURE
City Winery - Chicago
Chicago, IL, US
Next Event: Oct 26, 2026 7:30 PM
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Tedeschi Trucks Band
Tedeschi Trucks Band
JAZZ / BLUES
The Chicago Theatre
Chicago, IL, US
Next Event: Oct 26, 2026 7:30 PM
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She Wants Revenge
She Wants Revenge
POP / ROCK
House Of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL, US
Next Event: Oct 26, 2026 8:00 PM
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SiM
SiM
POP / ROCK
House Of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL, US
Next Event: Oct 27, 2026 6:30 PM
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Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
Professional (NHL)
United Center
Chicago, IL, US
Next Event: Oct 27, 2026 7:00 PM
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Jekyll & Hyde
Jekyll & Hyde
MUSICAL / PLAY
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Chicago, IL, US
Next Event: Oct 27, 2026 7:00 PM
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The Book Of Mormon
The Book Of Mormon
MUSICAL / PLAY
Cadillac Palace
Chicago, IL, US
Next Event: Oct 27, 2026 7:00 PM
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Chamber Music Series
Chamber Music Series
OTHER
Harris Theater
Chicago, IL, US
Next Event: Oct 27, 2026 7:30 PM
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Joanne McNally
Joanne McNally
COMEDY
Vic Theatre
Chicago, IL, US
Next Event: Oct 27, 2026 7:30 PM
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Sienna Spiro
Sienna Spiro
POP / ROCK
Riviera Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL, US
Next Event: Oct 27, 2026 7:30 PM
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Kerry Kennedy: Ethel Kennedy - The Extraordinary Life and Bold Legacy
Kerry Kennedy: Ethel Kennedy - The Extraordinary Life and Bold Legacy
LECTURE
City Winery - Chicago
Chicago, IL, US
Next Event: Oct 27, 2026 7:30 PM
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The Arcadian Wild
The Arcadian Wild
COUNTRY / FOLK
Evanston Space
Evanston, IL, US
Next Event: Oct 27, 2026 8:00 PM
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Dylan Gossett
Dylan Gossett
COUNTRY / FOLK
The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago
Chicago, IL, US
Next Event: Oct 27, 2026 8:00 PM
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Wishy
Wishy
ALTERNATIVE
Lincoln Hall
Chicago, IL, US
Next Event: Oct 27, 2026 8:00 PM
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Venues Across Chicago

Browse venues hosting concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, festivals, and family events across Chicago.
Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 51
Next Event: Nov 13, 2026
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Aon Grand Ballroom Navy Pier
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Dec 31, 2026
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Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 69
Next Event: Oct 29, 2026
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Arie Crown Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Nov 07, 2026
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Auditorium Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 65
Next Event: Oct 29, 2026
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Avondale Music Hall
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 7
Next Event: Nov 06, 2026
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Back Porch Stage at House of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Oct 31, 2026
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Backline at Avondale Music Hall
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Dec 03, 2026
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Barrel Room at City Winery - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Dec 15, 2026
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Beat Kitchen
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 12
Next Event: Nov 06, 2026
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Black Ensemble Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 24
Next Event: Dec 12, 2026
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Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 25
Next Event: Oct 30, 2026
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Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 51
Next Event: Oct 27, 2026
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Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 27
Next Event: Oct 30, 2026
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Cadillac Palace
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 101
Next Event: Oct 27, 2026
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