Chicago Concerts in May 2027

Live music, tours, venues, and concert dates this month.

Updated: September 11, 2026
12 Concert Venues

Browse 31 concerts happening across Chicago during May 2027. The next scheduled performance takes place at Lyric Opera House - IL on May 1, 2027. Discover spring concert tours, venues, and upcoming live performances throughout the month.

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May 1
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$293
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Next Concert:
Idina Menzel
May 1 · 7:30 PM · Chicago, IL
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Upcoming Concerts: 31
  • May
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    Idina Menzel
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $106Avg. price ~ $293Tickets Available: 77
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  • May
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave.  Chicago, ILlocation60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL, US
    From $93Avg. price ~ $220Tickets Available: 1436
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  • May
    01
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    LATIN
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Yuri & Lucero
    Yuri & Lucero
    Rosemont Theatre • 4,400 seats
    Rosemont Theatre
    location60018, 5400 North River Road  Rosemont, ILlocation60018, 5400 North River Road Rosemont, IL, US
    From $127Avg. price ~ $292Tickets Available: 3557
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  • May
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Sondra Radvanovsky & SeokJong Baek
    Sondra Radvanovsky & SeokJong Baek
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $98Avg. price ~ $330Tickets Available: 638
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  • May
    04
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    HARD ROCK / METAL
    Henge
    Garcias Chicago
    Garcias Chicago
    location60607, 1001 W Washington Blvd  Chicago, ILlocation60607, 1001 W Washington Blvd Chicago, IL, US
    From $45Avg. price ~ $70Tickets Remaining: 18
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  • May
    05
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    HARD ROCK / METAL
    Henge
    Garcias Chicago
    Garcias Chicago
    location60607, 1001 W Washington Blvd  Chicago, ILlocation60607, 1001 W Washington Blvd Chicago, IL, US
    From $45Avg. price ~ $97Tickets Remaining: 26
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  • May
    06
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    CLASSICAL
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Honeck Conducts Mahler & Bruckner 9
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave.  Chicago, ILlocation60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $124Tickets Available: 1356
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  • May
    07
    2027
    1:30 PM
    Fri
    CLASSICAL
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Honeck Conducts Mahler & Bruckner 9
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave.  Chicago, ILlocation60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $155Tickets Available: 714
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  • May
    08
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Honeck Conducts Mahler & Bruckner 9
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave.  Chicago, ILlocation60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL, US
    From $52Avg. price ~ $157Tickets Available: 1220
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  • May
    09
    2027
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Piotr Anderszewski
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave.  Chicago, ILlocation60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $82Tickets Available: 1209
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  • May
    09
    2027
    9:00 PM
    Sun
    ALTERNATIVE
    Weekend Event
    The Liminanas
    The Empty Bottle
    The Empty Bottle
    location60622, 1035 N Western Ave  Chicago, ILlocation60622, 1035 N Western Ave Chicago, IL, US
    Avg. price ~ $970Tickets Remaining: 8
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  • May
    10
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Mon
    HARD ROCK / METAL
    Mass of the Fermenting Dregs
    Vic Theatre • 1,400 seats
    Vic Theatre
    location60657, 3145 N Sheffield  Chicago, ILlocation60657, 3145 N Sheffield Chicago, IL, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $80Tickets Available: 336
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  • May
    13
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    CLASSICAL
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Makela, Bariashvili & Sibelius 1
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Makela, Bariashvili & Sibelius 1
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave.  Chicago, ILlocation60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $141Tickets Available: 1109
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  • May
    14
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    JAZZ / BLUES
    Joel Ross
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave.  Chicago, ILlocation60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $102Tickets Available: 1065
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  • May
    15
    2027
    11:00 AM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Einstein's Imagination
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Einstein's Imagination
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave.  Chicago, ILlocation60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL, US
    From $19Avg. price ~ $50Tickets Available: 1571
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  • May
    15
    2027
    12:45 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Einstein's Imagination
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Einstein's Imagination
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave.  Chicago, ILlocation60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL, US
    From $19Avg. price ~ $48Tickets Available: 904
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  • May
    15
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Makela, Bariashvili & Sibelius 1
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Makela, Bariashvili & Sibelius 1
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave.  Chicago, ILlocation60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $157Tickets Available: 1548
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  • May
    16
    2027
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Makela, Bariashvili & Sibelius 1
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Makela, Bariashvili & Sibelius 1
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave.  Chicago, ILlocation60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $154Tickets Available: 1593
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  • May
    18
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    CLASSICAL
    Kissin, Vengerov & Capucon
    Kissin, Vengerov & Capucon
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave.  Chicago, ILlocation60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL, US
    From $70Avg. price ~ $180Tickets Available: 1008
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  • May
    20
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    CLASSICAL
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Tan Dun - Water Concerto & Marco Polo
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave.  Chicago, ILlocation60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $108Tickets Available: 1814
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  • May
    21
    2027
    1:30 PM
    Fri
    CLASSICAL
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Tan Dun - Water Concerto & Marco Polo
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave.  Chicago, ILlocation60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $143Tickets Available: 1318
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  • May
    22
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Tan Dun - Water Concerto & Marco Polo
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave.  Chicago, ILlocation60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $146Tickets Available: 1566
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  • May
    23
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    General
    Weekend Event
    Valery Meladze
    Riviera Theatre - IL • 2,500 seats
    Riviera Theatre - IL
    location60640, 4746 North Racine Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60640, 4746 North Racine Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $121Avg. price ~ $350Tickets Available: 175
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  • May
    24
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Mon
    CLASSICAL
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Two Pianos - Who Could Ask for Anthing More?
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Two Pianos - Who Could Ask for Anthing More?
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave.  Chicago, ILlocation60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL, US
    From $70Avg. price ~ $157Tickets Available: 1277
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Discover 31 concerts taking place across Chicago during May 2027. Spring schedules feature touring artists performing at concert venues throughout the city. Tickets currently start at $35, and the next concert takes place at Lyric Opera House - IL on May 1, 2027.

Chicago Concerts in May FAQ

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What concerts are happening in Chicago during May 2027?

Chicago hosts concerts throughout May 2027, including pop, rock, country, EDM, rap, jazz, classical, Latin, and touring live music events.

Where can I find concerts in Chicago this month?

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Concert Venues in Chicago

Major venues hosting concerts this month.
Garcias Chicago
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 2
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Hutchinson Field Grant Park
Chicago, IL
Stadium
Upcoming Concerts: 1
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Lyric Opera House - IL
Chicago, IL
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 2
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Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
Chicago, IL
Concert Hall
Upcoming Concerts: 17
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Rosemont Theatre
Rosemont, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Concerts: 1
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Soldier Field
Chicago, IL
Stadium
Upcoming Concerts: 2
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The Empty Bottle
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 1
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The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 1
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Vic Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Concerts: 2
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