Chicago Events in January 2027

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Chicago, IL.

Updated: September 11, 2026
19 Venues

From Jan 1 to January 31, Chicago hosts 177 events across concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals — kicking off with January 1, 2027 at United Center in Chicago, IL.

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Jan 1
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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins
Jan 1 · 2:00 PM · Chicago, IL
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January 2027 Events Schedule

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Upcoming Events: 176
  • Jan
    01
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Fri
    Professional (NHL)
    Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins
    United Center • 23,500 seats
    United Center
    location60612, 1901 West Madison Street  Chicago, ILlocation60612, 1901 West Madison Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $310Tickets Available: 3602
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    2:30 PM
    Fri
    Concert
    Vape! The Grease Parody
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seats
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
    location60614, 2540 N Lincoln  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $94Tickets Available: 251
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    6:30 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago • 290 seats
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago
    location60614, 1616 N. Wells St.  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $156Avg. price ~ $206Tickets Remaining: 8
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Aaron Weber
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    location60018, 5437 Park Pl  Rosemont, ILlocation60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $68Tickets Remaining: 22
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, ILlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $139Avg. price ~ $160Tickets Remaining: 12
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Shapel Lacey
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    location60610, 1548 North Wells Street  Chicago, ILlocation60610, 1548 North Wells Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $65Avg. price ~ $106Tickets Remaining: 16
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    Concert
    Vape! The Grease Parody
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seats
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
    location60614, 2540 N Lincoln  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, US
    From $50Avg. price ~ $93Tickets Available: 252
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    9:15 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Aaron Weber
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    location60018, 5437 Park Pl  Rosemont, ILlocation60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $68Tickets Remaining: 22
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    9:30 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago • 290 seats
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago
    location60614, 1616 N. Wells St.  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $156Avg. price ~ $206Tickets Remaining: 8
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    0:00 AM
    Sat
    HOCKEY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Chicago Steel vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks
    USG Arena
    USG Arena
    location60612, 1801 W Jackson Blvd  Chicago, ILlocation60612, 1801 W Jackson Blvd Chicago, IL, US
    From $17Avg. price ~ $29Tickets Available: 80
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Potted Potter
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seats
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
    location60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street  Chicago, ILlocation60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $79Avg. price ~ $152Tickets Available: 258
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, ILlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $139Avg. price ~ $160Tickets Remaining: 12
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    A Midsummer Night's Dream
    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    location60611, 800 East Grand Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $77Avg. price ~ $154Tickets Available: 99
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hairspray
    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 867 seats
    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
    location60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard  Skokie, ILlocation60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard Skokie, IL, US
    From $60Avg. price ~ $118Tickets Available: 563
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    2:30 PM
    Sat
    Concert
    Weekend Event
    Vape! The Grease Parody
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seats
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
    location60614, 2540 N Lincoln  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, US
    From $50Avg. price ~ $93Tickets Available: 250
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Aaron Weber
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    location60018, 5437 Park Pl  Rosemont, ILlocation60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $68Tickets Remaining: 22
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago • 290 seats
    Mainstage at Second City - Chicago
    location60614, 1616 N. Wells St.  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 1616 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL, US
    From $168Avg. price ~ $219Tickets Remaining: 8
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hairspray
    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts • 867 seats
    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
    location60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard  Skokie, ILlocation60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard Skokie, IL, US
    From $60Avg. price ~ $119Tickets Available: 510
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location60640, 4520 North Beacon  Chicago, ILlocation60640, 4520 North Beacon Chicago, IL, US
    From $139Avg. price ~ $160Tickets Remaining: 12
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    A Midsummer Night's Dream
    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
    location60611, 800 East Grand Avenue  Chicago, ILlocation60611, 800 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL, US
    From $77Avg. price ~ $158Tickets Available: 108
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    Professional (NBA)
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers
    United Center • 23,500 seats
    United Center
    location60612, 1901 West Madison Street  Chicago, ILlocation60612, 1901 West Madison Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $133Avg. price ~ $556Tickets Available: 809
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    Concert
    Weekend Event
    Vape! The Grease Parody
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seats
    Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
    location60614, 2540 N Lincoln  Chicago, ILlocation60614, 2540 N Lincoln Chicago, IL, US
    From $50Avg. price ~ $93Tickets Available: 220
    View Tickets
  • Jan
    02
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Potted Potter
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seats
    Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
    location60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street  Chicago, ILlocation60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, US
    From $80Avg. price ~ $154Tickets Available: 324
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    8:45 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Aaron Weber
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    location60018, 5437 Park Pl  Rosemont, ILlocation60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $68Tickets Remaining: 22
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January 2027 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.

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Venues With Events in January

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Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 5
Next Event: Jan 01, 2027
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Beat Kitchen
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Jan 13, 2027
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Black Ensemble Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 16
Next Event: Jan 01, 2027
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Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: Jan 02, 2027
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CIBC Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 32
Next Event: Jan 05, 2027
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City Winery - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Jan 07, 2027
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Copernicus Center
Chicago, IL
Arena
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Jan 10, 2027
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Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 5
Next Event: Jan 02, 2027
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George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 6
Next Event: Jan 02, 2027
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Heath Mainstage At The Den Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Jan 16, 2027
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Lyric Opera House - IL
Chicago, IL
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: Jan 15, 2027
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Mainstage at Second City - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 37
Next Event: Jan 01, 2027
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Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago
Chicago, IL
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Jan 24, 2027
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North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Jan 21, 2027
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Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
Chicago, IL
Concert Hall
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: Jan 10, 2027
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Event Categories in January

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CONCERTS
96 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
68 Upcoming Events
THEATRE
60 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
19 Upcoming Events

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Explore Chicago Events by Month

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January
Events in January 2027
177 Upcoming Events
February
Events in February 2027
174 Upcoming Events
March
Events in March 2027
118 Upcoming Events
April
Events in April 2027
144 Upcoming Events
May
Events in May 2027
139 Upcoming Events
June
Events in June 2027
109 Upcoming Events
July
Events in July 2027
64 Upcoming Events
August
Events in August 2027
28 Upcoming Events
September
This Month
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621 Upcoming Events
October
Events in October 2026
1,030 Upcoming Events
November
Events in November 2026
708 Upcoming Events
December
Events in December 2026
541 Upcoming Events