Chicago Events in January 2027

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

Updated: October 26, 2026
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From Jan 1 to January 31, Chicago hosts 296 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: 295
  • Jan
    01
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Fri
    Professional (NHL)
    High Demand
    Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins
    United Center • 23,500 seats
    United Center
    location1901 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60612location1901 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60612
    From $76Avg. price ~ $298Tickets Available: 4601
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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
    location2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614location2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614
    From $84Avg. price ~ $97Tickets Remaining: 4
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    5:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    A Drunk Christmas Carol
    The Lion Theatre - Chicago • 100 seats
    The Lion Theatre - Chicago
    location182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601location182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $210Avg. price ~ $411Tickets Available: 46
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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
    location1616 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60614location1616 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60614
    From $144Avg. price ~ $241Tickets Remaining: 14
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    TECHNO / ELECTRONIC
    Kai Wachi
    Aon Grand Ballroom Navy Pier
    Aon Grand Ballroom Navy Pier
    location840 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611location840 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
    From $90Avg. price ~ $103Tickets Remaining: 4
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 97
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    A Drunk Christmas Carol
    The Lion Theatre - Chicago • 100 seats
    The Lion Theatre - Chicago
    location182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601location182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $210Avg. price ~ $410Tickets Available: 46
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Shapel Lacey
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
    location1548 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610location1548 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610
    From $64Avg. price ~ $105Tickets Remaining: 16
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Aaron Weber
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    location5437 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018location5437 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018
    From $51Avg. price ~ $87Tickets Available: 30
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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
    location2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614location2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614
    From $50Avg. price ~ $96Tickets Available: 724
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    9:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    A Drunk Christmas Carol
    The Lion Theatre - Chicago • 100 seats
    The Lion Theatre - Chicago
    location182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601location182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $210Avg. price ~ $409Tickets Available: 46
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  • Jan
    01
    2027
    9:15 PM
    Fri
    COMEDY
    Aaron Weber
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    location5437 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018location5437 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018
    From $93Avg. price ~ $142Tickets Remaining: 16
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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
    location1616 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60614location1616 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60614
    From $144Avg. price ~ $241Tickets Remaining: 14
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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
    location175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611location175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611
    From $78Avg. price ~ $152Tickets Available: 383
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    DePaul Blue Demons vs. Providence Friars
    Wintrust Arena • 10,300 seats
    Wintrust Arena
    location200 E Cermak Rd., Chicago, IL 60616location200 E Cermak Rd., Chicago, IL 60616
    From $9Avg. price ~ $32Tickets Available: 159
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Other Cinderella
    Black Ensemble Theater
    Black Ensemble Theater
    location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640location4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640
    From $92Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 106
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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
    location800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611location800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
    From $77Avg. price ~ $149Tickets 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
    location9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077location9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077
    From $59Avg. price ~ $122Tickets Available: 792
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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
    location2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614location2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614
    From $50Avg. price ~ $95Tickets Available: 778
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    3:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    A Drunk Christmas Carol
    The Lion Theatre - Chicago • 100 seats
    The Lion Theatre - Chicago
    location182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601location182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $164Avg. price ~ $398Tickets Available: 46
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    3:00 PM
    Sat
    HOCKEY
    Weekend Event
    Chicago Steel vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks
    USG Arena
    USG Arena
    location1801 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612location1801 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
    From $15Avg. price ~ $36Tickets Available: 734
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    5:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    A Drunk Christmas Carol
    The Lion Theatre - Chicago • 100 seats
    The Lion Theatre - Chicago
    location182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601location182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
    From $164Avg. price ~ $397Tickets Available: 46
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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
    location1616 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60614location1616 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60614
    From $159Avg. price ~ $211Tickets Remaining: 14
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  • Jan
    02
    2027
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Aaron Weber
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
    location5437 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018location5437 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018
    From $51Avg. price ~ $87Tickets Available: 30
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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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Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
Professional (NHL)
1901 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60612
Upcoming Events 15
Next Event: Jan 01, 2027 2:00 PM
Vape! The Grease Parody
Vape! The Grease Parody
OTHER
2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614
Upcoming Events 5
Next Event: Jan 01, 2027 2:30 PM
A Drunk Christmas Carol
A Drunk Christmas Carol
MUSICAL / PLAY
182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
Upcoming Events 43
Next Event: Jan 01, 2027 5:00 PM
Second City Mainstage Revue
Second City Mainstage Revue
COMEDY
1616 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60614
Upcoming Events 37
Next Event: Jan 01, 2027 6:30 PM
Kai Wachi
Kai Wachi
TECHNO / ELECTRONIC
840 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Upcoming Events 1
Next Event: Jan 01, 2027 7:00 PM
Aaron Weber
Aaron Weber
COMEDY
5437 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018
Upcoming Events 9
Next Event: Jan 01, 2027 7:00 PM
Shapel Lacey
Shapel Lacey
COMEDY
1548 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610
Upcoming Events 1
Next Event: Jan 01, 2027 7:00 PM
The Other Cinderella
The Other Cinderella
MUSICAL / PLAY
4520 North Beacon, Chicago, IL 60640
Upcoming Events 16
Next Event: Jan 01, 2027 7:00 PM
Potted Potter
Potted Potter
MUSICAL / PLAY
175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Upcoming Events 4
Next Event: Jan 02, 2027 1:00 PM
DePaul Blue Demons Basketball
DePaul Blue Demons Basketball
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
200 E Cermak Rd., Chicago, IL 60616
Upcoming Events 8
Next Event: Jan 02, 2027 1:00 PM
Hairspray
Hairspray
MUSICAL / PLAY
9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077
Upcoming Events 3
Next Event: Jan 02, 2027 2:00 PM
A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
MUSICAL / PLAY
800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Upcoming Events 23
Next Event: Jan 02, 2027 2:00 PM
Chicago Steel
Chicago Steel
HOCKEY
1801 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
Upcoming Events 10
Next Event: Jan 02, 2027 3:00 PM
Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
Professional (NBA)
1901 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60612
Upcoming Events 15
Next Event: Jan 02, 2027 7:00 PM
3Ball MTY
3Ball MTY
LATIN
840 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Upcoming Events 1
Next Event: Jan 02, 2027 7:00 PM
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Venues With Events in January

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Aon Grand Ballroom Navy Pier
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Jan 01, 2027
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Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 5
Next Event: Jan 01, 2027
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Auditorium Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Jan 30, 2027
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Beat Kitchen
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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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Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Jan 22, 2027
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Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 7
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: 22
Next Event: Jan 02, 2027
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Copernicus Center
Chicago, IL
Arena
Upcoming Events: 2
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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Credit Union 1 Arena
Chicago, IL
Arena
Upcoming Events: 8
Next Event: Jan 05, 2027
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Evanston Space
Evanston, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Jan 28, 2027
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Festival Hall A At Navy Pier
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Jan 29, 2027
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Garcias Chicago
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Jan 08, 2027
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Event Categories in January

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CONCERTS
159 Upcoming Events
THEATRE
89 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
71 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
46 Upcoming Events

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January
Events in January 2027
296 Upcoming Events
February
Events in February 2027
267 Upcoming Events
March
Events in March 2027
199 Upcoming Events
April
Events in April 2027
188 Upcoming Events
May
Events in May 2027
164 Upcoming Events
June
Events in June 2027
118 Upcoming Events
July
Events in July 2027
84 Upcoming Events
August
Events in August 2027
57 Upcoming Events
September
Events in September 2027
27 Upcoming Events
October
This Month
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156 Upcoming Events
November
Events in November 2026
934 Upcoming Events
December
Events in December 2026
733 Upcoming Events