Chicago Concerts in October 2026

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

Updated: July 27, 2026
68 Concert Venues

Browse 331 concerts happening across Chicago during October 2026. The next scheduled performance takes place at Metro Chicago on October 1, 2026. Explore fall tours, discover concert venues, and find more live performances throughout the month.

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Militarie Gun
Oct 1 · 7:00 PM · Chicago, IL
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Upcoming Concerts: 331
  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    POP / ROCK
    Militarie Gun
    Metro Chicago • 1100 seats
    Metro Chicago
    location60613, 3730 N Clark St.  Chicago, ILlocation60613, 3730 N Clark St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $6712 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    CLASSICAL
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Klaus Makela - Mahler 9
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave.  Chicago, ILlocation60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL, US
    From $185Avg. price ~ $268Tickets Available: 32
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    POP / ROCK
    Best Value
    Edgehill
    Subterranean • 400 seats
    Subterranean
    location60647, 2011 West North Ave  Chicago, ILlocation60647, 2011 West North Ave Chicago, IL, US
    From $32Avg. price ~ $3715 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    R&B / SOUL
    Naomi Sharon
    Park West • 900 seats
    Park West
    location60614, 322 W. Armitage  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 322 W. Armitage Chicago, IL, US
    From $42Avg. price ~ $4919 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    COUNTRY / FOLK
    Ashley Cooke
    Joe's Live
    Joe's Live
    location60018, 5441 Park Place  Rosemont, ILlocation60018, 5441 Park Place Rosemont, IL, US
    From $33Avg. price ~ $3817 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    POP / ROCK
    MARO
    Schubas • 550 seats
    Schubas
    location60657, 3159 N Southport  Chicago, ILlocation60657, 3159 N Southport Chicago, IL, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $7512 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    TECHNO / ELECTRONIC
    Elder Island
    Lincoln Hall
    Lincoln Hall
    location60614, 2424 N. Lincoln Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 2424 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $614 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    01
    2026
    9:00 PM
    Thu
    RAP / HIP HOP
    Shwayze
    Chop Shop Chicago
    Chop Shop Chicago
    location60647, 2033 W. North Ave  Chicago, ILlocation60647, 2033 W. North Ave Chicago, IL, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $667 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    1:30 PM
    Fri
    CLASSICAL
    Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Klaus Makela - Mahler 9
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2522 seats
    Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
    location60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave.  Chicago, ILlocation60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL, US
    From $142Avg. price ~ $16925 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Fri
    Concert
    Candlelight: Tribute to Queen
    Stan Mansion
    Stan Mansion
    location60647, 2408 N Kedzie Blvd.  Chicago, ILlocation60647, 2408 N Kedzie Blvd. Chicago, IL, US
    From $89Avg. price ~ $150Tickets Available: 58
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    Hot Flash Heat Wave
    Cobra Lounge
    Cobra Lounge
    location60607, 235 North Ashland Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60607, 235 North Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $537 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    Best Value
    Oakwood
    Outset
    Outset
    location60642, 1675 North Elston Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60642, 1675 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $31Avg. price ~ $3616 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    HARD ROCK / METAL
    Revocation
    Reggie's Rock Club • 400 seats
    Reggie's Rock Club
    location60616, 2109 S. State St.  Chicago, ILlocation60616, 2109 S. State St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $6818 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    RAP / HIP HOP
    Isaiah Falls
    Park West • 900 seats
    Park West
    location60614, 322 W. Armitage  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 322 W. Armitage Chicago, IL, US
    From $40Avg. price ~ $4619 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    High Demand
    Le Sserafim
    United Center • 23500 seats
    United Center
    location60612, 1901 West Madison Street  Chicago, ILlocation60612, 1901 West Madison Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $74Avg. price ~ $318Tickets Available: 2503
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    RAP / HIP HOP
    DJ Shadow
    Vic Theatre • 1400 seats
    Vic Theatre
    location60657, 3145 N Sheffield  Chicago, ILlocation60657, 3145 N Sheffield Chicago, IL, US
    From $92Avg. price ~ $148Tickets Available: 49
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    Best Value
    Adam Paddock
    The Loft at Ramova Theatre
    The Loft at Ramova Theatre
    location60609, 3520 S Halsted Street  Chicago, ILlocation60609, 3520 S Halsted Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $29Avg. price ~ $1003 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    Mastodon
    Riviera Theatre - IL • 2500 seats
    Riviera Theatre - IL
    location60640, 4746 North Racine Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60640, 4746 North Racine Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $61Avg. price ~ $143Tickets Available: 400
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    R&B / SOUL
    Love Spells
    Schubas • 550 seats
    Schubas
    location60657, 3159 N Southport  Chicago, ILlocation60657, 3159 N Southport Chicago, IL, US
    From $54Avg. price ~ $6212 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    ALTERNATIVE
    Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
    Garcias Chicago
    Garcias Chicago
    location60607, 1001 W Washington Blvd  Chicago, ILlocation60607, 1001 W Washington Blvd Chicago, IL, US
    From $109Avg. price ~ $34022 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    TECHNO / ELECTRONIC
    Gnash
    House Of Blues - Chicago • 1300 seats
    House Of Blues - Chicago
    location60654, 329 N Dearborn St  Chicago, ILlocation60654, 329 N Dearborn St Chicago, IL, US
    From $33Avg. price ~ $4118 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    Joe Russo's Almost Dead
    The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago
    The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago
    location60642, 1357 North Elston Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60642, 1357 North Elston Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $95Avg. price ~ $229Tickets Available: 99
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    MARO
    Evanston Space • 250 seats
    Evanston Space
    location60202, 1245 Chicago Avenue  Evanston, ILlocation60202, 1245 Chicago Avenue Evanston, IL, US
    From $46Avg. price ~ $8518 tickets remaining!
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  • Oct
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    TECHNO / ELECTRONIC
    The Holdup
    Beat Kitchen
    Beat Kitchen
    location60618, 2100 W. Belmont  Chicago, ILlocation60618, 2100 W. Belmont Chicago, IL, US
    From $36Avg. price ~ $8314 tickets remaining!
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About Chicago Concerts in October

Live music events happening throughout the month.

Explore 331 concerts across Chicago during October 2026. Fall concert schedules feature national tours, returning artists, and performances at venues throughout the city. Tickets start at $32, and the next concert takes place at Metro Chicago on October 1, 2026.

Chicago Concerts in October FAQ

Answers to common questions about concerts this month.

What concerts are happening in Chicago during October 2026?

Chicago hosts concerts throughout October 2026, including pop, rock, country, EDM, rap, jazz, classical, Latin, and touring live music events.

Where can I find concerts in Chicago this month?

Browse the concert calendar to explore upcoming concerts, venues, artists, and event dates throughout October 2026.

What are the most popular concert venues in Chicago?

Popular venues include arenas, theaters, clubs, amphitheaters, stadiums, and live music venues across Chicago.

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Concert Venues in Chicago

Major venues hosting concerts this month.
Aon Grand Ballroom Navy Pier
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 2
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Auditorium Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Concerts: 20
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Avondale Music Hall
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 6
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Backline at Avondale Music Hall
Chicago, IL
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Upcoming Concerts: 2
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Beat Kitchen
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 30
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Beverly Arts Center
Chicago, IL
Arena
Upcoming Concerts: 1
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Bohemian National Cemetery
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 2
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Bookclub
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 9
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Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 30
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Buddy Guys Legends
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 17
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Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 31
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Cadillac Palace
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 1
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Cahn Auditorium
Evanston, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Concerts: 6
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Carol's Pub
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 13
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Castaways
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 5
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Cermak Hall At Radius - IL
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 4
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Chop Shop Chicago
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 10
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City Winery - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 55
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Cobra Lounge
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 11
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Concord Music Hall
Chicago, IL
Concert Venue
Upcoming Concerts: 19
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