December features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Chicago and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.
Chicago Events in December 2026
Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Chicago, IL.
What's happening in Chicago this December? 545 events are confirmed for 2026, from Dec 1 through December 31, topped by December 1, 2026 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. Don't miss New Year's Eve parties, concerts, and celebrations across Chicago.
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Chicago Events by Date
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Browse upcoming events, venues, and dates this month.Upcoming Events: 543
- Dec012026Time TBACollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALLDePaul Blue Demons vs. North Alabama LionsWintrust Arena • 10,300 seatsWintrust Arena
60616, 200 E Cermak Rd. Chicago, IL60616, 200 E Cermak Rd. Chicago, IL, USFrom $51Avg. price ~ $58Tickets Remaining: 4View Tickets - Dec0120266:00 PMTueALTERNATIVESuicide SilenceHouse Of Blues - Chicago • 1,300 seatsHouse Of Blues - Chicago60654, 329 N Dearborn St Chicago, IL60654, 329 N Dearborn St Chicago, IL, USFrom $45Avg. price ~ $220Tickets Available: 32View Tickets
- Dec0120267:00 PMTueMUSICAL / PLAYA Midsummer Night's DreamCourtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $89Avg. price ~ $199Tickets Available: 31View Tickets
- Dec0120267:00 PMTueTHEATREBlue Man Group - A New Holiday SurpriseBlue Man Group - A New Holiday SurpriseCIBC Theatre • 1,800 seatsCIBC Theatre60603, 18 West Monroe Street Chicago, IL60603, 18 West Monroe Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $61Avg. price ~ $170Tickets Available: 1362View Tickets
- Dec0120267:00 PMTueProfessional (NBA)High DemandChicago Bulls vs. New York KnicksUnited Center • 23,500 seatsUnited Center60612, 1901 West Madison Street Chicago, IL60612, 1901 West Madison Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $90Avg. price ~ $418Tickets Available: 965View TicketsVIP Packages
- Dec0120267:30 PMTueHOLIDAYA Taste Of Ireland: A Celtic ChristmasA Taste Of Ireland: A Celtic ChristmasGeorge Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard Skokie, IL60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard Skokie, IL, USFrom $82Avg. price ~ $207Tickets Available: 321View Tickets
- Dec0120267:30 PMTuePOP / ROCKGenevieve ArtadiGarcias Chicago60607, 1001 W Washington Blvd Chicago, IL60607, 1001 W Washington Blvd Chicago, IL, USFrom $31Avg. price ~ $87Tickets Available: 244View Tickets
- Dec0120267:30 PMTueChicago Symphony Orchestra: Dame Jane Glover - Handel's MessiahOrchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center • 2,522 seatsOrchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL60604, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL, USFrom $299Avg. price ~ $724Tickets Available: 33View Tickets
- Dec0120268:00 PMTueCOMEDYThe Second City Mainstage 114th RevueThe Second City Mainstage 114th RevueMainstage at Second City - Chicago • 290 seatsMainstage at Second City - Chicago60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL, USFrom $145Avg. price ~ $193Tickets Remaining: 8View Tickets
- Dec0120268:00 PMTuePOP / ROCKJim James (Solo Acoustic)Jim James (Solo Acoustic)Vic Theatre • 1,400 seatsVic Theatre60657, 3145 N Sheffield Chicago, IL60657, 3145 N Sheffield Chicago, IL, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $181Tickets Available: 129View Tickets
- Dec02202610:00 AMWedCHILDREN / FAMILYPete the CatNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, USFrom $40Avg. price ~ $85Tickets Remaining: 19View Tickets
- Dec02202612:00 PMWedCHILDREN / FAMILYPete the CatNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $95Tickets Remaining: 12View Tickets
- Dec0220261:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYThe Winter's TaleCourtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $77Avg. price ~ $125Tickets Available: 38View Tickets
- Dec0220261:00 PMWedTHEATREBlue Man Group - A New Holiday SurpriseBlue Man Group - A New Holiday SurpriseCIBC Theatre • 1,800 seatsCIBC Theatre60603, 18 West Monroe Street Chicago, IL60603, 18 West Monroe Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $60Avg. price ~ $177Tickets Available: 1237View Tickets
- Dec0220267:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYThe Winter's TaleCourtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $77Avg. price ~ $132Tickets Available: 64View Tickets
- Dec0220267:00 PMWedCOMEDYMary MackZanies Comedy Club - Chicago60610, 1548 North Wells Street Chicago, IL60610, 1548 North Wells Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $51Avg. price ~ $68Tickets Remaining: 22View Tickets
- Dec0220267:00 PMWedTHEATREBlue Man Group - A New Holiday SurpriseBlue Man Group - A New Holiday SurpriseCIBC Theatre • 1,800 seatsCIBC Theatre60603, 18 West Monroe Street Chicago, IL60603, 18 West Monroe Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $60Avg. price ~ $170Tickets Available: 1913View Tickets
- Dec0220267:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYA Christmas CarolAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seatsAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, USFrom $60Avg. price ~ $105Tickets Available: 49View Tickets
- Dec0220267:30 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYVape! The Grease ParodyApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seatsApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, USFrom $52Avg. price ~ $98Tickets Available: 399View Tickets
- Dec0220267:30 PMWedCOUNTRY / FOLKMickey GuytonCity Winery - Chicago60607, 1200 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL60607, 1200 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL, USFrom $73Avg. price ~ $223Tickets Available: 54View Tickets
- Dec0220267:30 PMWedJAZZ / BLUESStella ColeNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL60077, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL, USFrom $62Avg. price ~ $81Tickets Available: 100View Tickets
- Dec022026Time TBARAP / HIP HOPLucy BedroqueMetro Chicago • 1,100 seatsMetro Chicago60613, 3730 N Clark St. Chicago, IL60613, 3730 N Clark St. Chicago, IL, USFrom $39Avg. price ~ $191Tickets Remaining: 22View Tickets
- Dec0220268:00 PMWedRAP / HIP HOPBest ValueLevi BloomBeat Kitchen60618, 2100 W. Belmont Chicago, IL60618, 2100 W. Belmont Chicago, IL, USFrom $25Avg. price ~ $31Tickets Remaining: 16View Tickets
- Dec0220268:00 PMWedALTERNATIVEPokey LaFargeLincoln Hall60614, 2424 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL60614, 2424 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $68Avg. price ~ $78Tickets Remaining: 4View Tickets
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Venues With Events in December
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Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 34
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Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 32
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Auditorium Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 5
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Avondale Music Hall
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Beat Kitchen
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Black Ensemble Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 4
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Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 28
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Cadillac Palace
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 14
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Cahn Auditorium
Evanston, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 2
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CIBC Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 16
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City Winery - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 10
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Concord Music Hall
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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Copernicus Center
Chicago, IL
Arena
Upcoming Events: 4
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Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 34
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Chicago Events FAQ
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What events are happening in Chicago during December 2026?
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Which venues host events in Chicago?
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Are family-friendly events available?
Many events and attractions are suitable for families, including performances, festivals, sporting events, and community activities.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Schedules and event listings are updated regularly as new events are announced and added.
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