Chicago Concerts 2026–2027

Live music, tours, venues, and upcoming concert dates.

Updated: September 11, 2026
86 Concert Venues

Chicago hosts 1,252 live concerts in 2026–2027, with tickets starting from $8 and averaging $11, across venues throughout Chicago, IL. Next up: September 11, 2026 at Bottom Lounge. Schedules updated as of September 11, 2026.

1,252
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Sep 11
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$8
Lowest Price
$11
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Pop346
CLASSICAL176
EDM108
Country91
RAP65
R&B59
Latin37
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Upcoming Concerts: 1,252
  • Sep
    11
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Fri
    ALTERNATIVE
    Best Value
    The Matches
    Bottom Lounge
    Bottom Lounge
    location60607, 1375 W. Lake St  Chicago, IL, USlocation60607, 1375 W. Lake St Chicago, IL, US
    From $8Avg. price ~ $11Tickets Remaining: 15
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  • Sep
    11
    2026
    Time TBA
    FESTIVAL / TOUR
    Dylan Brady, Frost Children & Skrillex
    Dylan Brady, Frost Children & Skrillex
    Festival Hall A At Navy Pier
    Festival Hall A At Navy Pier
    location60611, 700 E. Grand Ave  Chicago, IL, USlocation60611, 700 E. Grand Ave Chicago, IL, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $61Tickets Remaining: 15
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  • Sep
    11
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    Yacht Rock Revue
    The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago
    The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago
    location60642, 1357 North Elston Avenue  Chicago, IL, USlocation60642, 1357 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $51Tickets Remaining: 16
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  • Sep
    11
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    Steven Pinker
    Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL • 984 seats
    Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL
    location60657, 2936 North Southport Avenue  Chicago, IL, USlocation60657, 2936 North Southport Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $85Avg. price ~ $190Tickets Available: 63
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  • Sep
    11
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    R&B / SOUL
    Big Crown Records 10 Year Anniversary: El Michels Affair, Brainstory & Thee Heart Tones
    Big Crown Records 10 Year Anniversary: El Michels Affair, Brainstory & Thee Heart Tones
    Thalia Hall • 1,000 seats
    Thalia Hall
    location60608, 1807 S Allport St  Chicago, IL, USlocation60608, 1807 S Allport St Chicago, IL, US
    From $68Avg. price ~ $108Tickets Remaining: 27
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  • Sep
    11
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    High Demand
    Eric Clapton
    United Center • 23,500 seats
    United Center
    location60612, 1901 West Madison Street  Chicago, IL, USlocation60612, 1901 West Madison Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $59Avg. price ~ $362Tickets Available: 915
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  • Sep
    11
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    Dermot Kennedy
    Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island • 36,000 seats
    Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
    location60605, 1300 S. Linn White Drive  Chicago, IL, USlocation60605, 1300 S. Linn White Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $24Avg. price ~ $145Tickets Available: 2180
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  • Sep
    11
    2026
    Time TBA
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Wade Forster
    Carol's Pub
    Carol's Pub
    location60640, 4959 North Clark Street  Chicago, IL, USlocation60640, 4959 North Clark Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $52Avg. price ~ $131Tickets Remaining: 7
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  • Sep
    11
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    LATIN
    Ricardo Montaner
    Rosemont Theatre • 4,400 seats
    Rosemont Theatre
    location60018, 5400 North River Road  Rosemont, IL, USlocation60018, 5400 North River Road Rosemont, IL, US
    From $52Avg. price ~ $174Tickets Available: 1201
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  • Sep
    11
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    TECHNO / ELECTRONIC
    Juls
    Outset
    Outset
    location60642, 1675 North Elston Avenue  Chicago, IL, USlocation60642, 1675 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $61Avg. price ~ $71Tickets Remaining: 8
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  • Sep
    11
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    R&B / SOUL
    Saint Harison
    Lincoln Hall
    Lincoln Hall
    location60614, 2424 N. Lincoln Avenue  Chicago, IL, USlocation60614, 2424 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $72Avg. price ~ $83Tickets Remaining: 6
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  • Sep
    11
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    The Wilder Blue
    Garcias Chicago
    Garcias Chicago
    location60607, 1001 W Washington Blvd  Chicago, IL, USlocation60607, 1001 W Washington Blvd Chicago, IL, US
    From $74Avg. price ~ $94Tickets Available: 48
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  • Sep
    11
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Punch Brothers
    Cahn Auditorium • 1,000 seats
    Cahn Auditorium
    location60201, 600 Emerson Street  Evanston, IL, USlocation60201, 600 Emerson Street Evanston, IL, US
    From $55Avg. price ~ $151Tickets Remaining: 17
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  • Sep
    11
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    RAP / HIP HOP
    Noname
    Park West • 900 seats
    Park West
    location60614, 322 W. Armitage  Chicago, IL, USlocation60614, 322 W. Armitage Chicago, IL, US
    From $54Avg. price ~ $114Tickets Remaining: 27
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  • Sep
    11
    2026
    9:15 PM
    Fri
    LATIN
    Elefante
    Joe's Live
    Joe's Live
    location60018, 5441 Park Place  Rosemont, IL, USlocation60018, 5441 Park Place Rosemont, IL, US
    From $93Avg. price ~ $134Tickets Remaining: 18
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  • Sep
    12
    2026
    Time TBA
    FESTIVAL / TOUR
    Weekend Event
    Evanston Folk Festival - 2 Day Pass
    Dawes Park
    Dawes Park
    location60201, 1700 Sheridan Rd  Evanston, IL, USlocation60201, 1700 Sheridan Rd Evanston, IL, US
    From $158Avg. price ~ $183Tickets Remaining: 18
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  • Sep
    12
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sat
    FESTIVAL / TOUR
    Weekend Event
    Evanston Folk Festival - Saturday
    Dawes Park
    Dawes Park
    location60201, 1700 Sheridan Rd  Evanston, IL, USlocation60201, 1700 Sheridan Rd Evanston, IL, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $48Tickets Remaining: 22
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  • Sep
    12
    2026
    Time TBA
    FESTIVAL / TOUR
    Weekend Event
    Skrillex
    Festival Hall A At Navy Pier
    Festival Hall A At Navy Pier
    location60611, 700 E. Grand Ave  Chicago, IL, USlocation60611, 700 E. Grand Ave Chicago, IL, US
    From $38Avg. price ~ $47Tickets Remaining: 25
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  • Sep
    12
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Weekend Event
    Sam Barber
    The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago
    The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago
    location60642, 1357 North Elston Avenue  Chicago, IL, USlocation60642, 1357 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $49Avg. price ~ $124Tickets Available: 42
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  • Sep
    12
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    Ceremony
    Metro Chicago • 1,100 seats
    Metro Chicago
    location60613, 3730 N Clark St.  Chicago, IL, USlocation60613, 3730 N Clark St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $77Tickets Remaining: 14
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Arie Crown Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Concerts: 1
Next Concert: Nov 07, 2026
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Auditorium Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Concerts: 12
Next Concert: Sep 26, 2026
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Avondale Music Hall
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 3
Next Concert: Sep 17, 2026
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Beat Kitchen
Chicago, IL
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Upcoming Concerts: 12
Next Concert: Sep 15, 2026
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Bohemian National Cemetery
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 1
Next Concert: Sep 25, 2026
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Bookclub
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 1
Next Concert: Sep 28, 2026
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Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 16
Next Concert: Sep 12, 2026
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Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 15
Next Concert: Sep 15, 2026
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Cadillac Palace
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 1
Next Concert: Dec 12, 2026
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Cahn Auditorium
Evanston, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Concerts: 3
Next Concert: Sep 11, 2026
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Carol's Pub
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 13
Next Concert: Sep 11, 2026
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Cermak Hall At Radius - IL
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 2
Next Concert: Nov 01, 2026
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Chop Shop Chicago
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 10
Next Concert: Oct 01, 2026
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City Winery - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 30
Next Concert: Sep 15, 2026
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Cobra Lounge
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 6
Next Concert: Sep 17, 2026
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Concert Planning Guide

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Why Attend Concerts in Chicago

Chicago hosts concerts year-round featuring major touring artists, local performers, music festivals, arena shows, outdoor events, and live entertainment experiences across a wide range of music genres and venues.

Chicago Concerts FAQ

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What concerts are happening in Chicago?

Chicago hosts concerts throughout the year, including pop, rock, country, EDM, rap, jazz, classical, Latin, and touring live music events.

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What are the most popular concert venues in Chicago?

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How often is the Chicago concert schedule updated?

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