October 2026 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 October 2026
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- Oct2620266:00 PMMonCollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALLBest ValueExhibition: Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. Calumet College Of St. Joseph Crimson WaveExhibition: Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. Calumet College Of St. Joseph Crimson WaveGentile Center
6511 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 606266511 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60626From $5Avg. price ~ $11Tickets Remaining: 24View Tickets - Oct2620267:30 PMMonCLASSICALVitamin String QuartetGeorge Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 600779501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077From $41Avg. price ~ $126Tickets Available: 670View Tickets
- Oct2620267:30 PMMonJAZZ / BLUESTedeschi Trucks BandThe Chicago Theatre • 3,600 seatsThe Chicago Theatre175 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60601175 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60601From $65Avg. price ~ $240Tickets Available: 240View Tickets
- Oct2620267:30 PMMonLECTUREAbby LeeCity Winery - Chicago1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 606071200 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60607From $55Avg. price ~ $82Tickets Remaining: 6View Tickets
- Oct2620268:00 PMMonPOP / ROCKShe Wants RevengeHouse Of Blues - Chicago • 1,300 seatsHouse Of Blues - Chicago329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654From $217Avg. price ~ $491Tickets Remaining: 7View Tickets
- Oct2720266:30 PMTuePOP / ROCKSiMHouse Of Blues - Chicago • 1,300 seatsHouse Of Blues - Chicago329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654From $40Avg. price ~ $305Tickets Available: 36View Tickets
- Oct2720267:00 PMTueProfessional (NHL)Chicago Blackhawks vs. Los Angeles KingsUnited Center • 23,500 seatsUnited Center1901 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 606121901 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60612From $30Avg. price ~ $189Tickets Available: 4919View Tickets
- Oct2720267:00 PMTueMUSICAL / PLAYJekyll & HydeBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seatsBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611From $121Avg. price ~ $185Tickets Available: 130View Tickets
- Oct2720267:00 PMTueMUSICAL / PLAYThe Book Of MormonCadillac Palace • 2,344 seatsCadillac Palace151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602From $107Avg. price ~ $232Tickets Available: 387View Tickets
- Oct2720267:30 PMTueKerry Kennedy: Ethel Kennedy - The Extraordinary Life and Bold LegacyCity Winery - Chicago1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 606071200 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60607From $73Avg. price ~ $95Tickets Available: 50View Tickets
- Oct2720267:30 PMTueJAZZ / BLUESHigh DemandTedeschi Trucks BandThe Chicago Theatre • 3,600 seatsThe Chicago Theatre175 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60601175 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60601From $65Avg. price ~ $266Tickets Available: 409View Tickets
- Oct2720267:30 PMTueCOMEDYJoanne McnallyVic Theatre • 1,400 seatsVic Theatre3145 N Sheffield, Chicago, IL 606573145 N Sheffield, Chicago, IL 60657From $38Avg. price ~ $87Tickets Available: 207View Tickets
- Oct2720267:30 PMTuePOP / ROCKSienna SpiroRiviera Theatre - IL • 2,500 seatsRiviera Theatre - IL4746 North Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 606404746 North Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640From $276Avg. price ~ $458Tickets Available: 45View Tickets
- Oct2720267:30 PMTueConcertChamber Music SeriesHarris Theater205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601From $48Avg. price ~ $98Tickets Available: 85View Tickets
- Oct2720268:00 PMTueCOUNTRY / FOLKThe Arcadian WildEvanston Space • 250 seatsEvanston Space1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 602021245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202From $58Avg. price ~ $331Tickets Remaining: 16View Tickets
- Oct2720268:00 PMTueALTERNATIVEThis Is LoreleiThalia Hall • 1,000 seatsThalia Hall1807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 606081807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608From $75Avg. price ~ $683Tickets Remaining: 21View Tickets
- Oct2720268:00 PMTueCOUNTRY / FOLKDylan GossettThe Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago1357 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 606421357 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642From $37Avg. price ~ $90Tickets Remaining: 25View Tickets
- Oct2720268:00 PMTueALTERNATIVEThe Empty PocketsGarcias Chicago1001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 606071001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607From $30Avg. price ~ $69Tickets Remaining: 28View Tickets
- Oct2720268:00 PMTueRAP / HIP HOPZaunteeSubterranean • 400 seatsSubterranean2011 West North Ave, Chicago, IL 606472011 West North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647From $34Avg. price ~ $39Tickets Remaining: 12View Tickets
- Oct2720268:00 PMTueALTERNATIVEWishyLincoln Hall2424 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 606142424 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614From $49Avg. price ~ $56Tickets Remaining: 4View Tickets
- Oct2820261:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYJekyll & HydeBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seatsBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611From $101Avg. price ~ $150Tickets Available: 348View Tickets
- Oct2820262:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYEscape to MargaritavilleNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 600779501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077From $62Avg. price ~ $147Tickets Available: 73View Tickets
- Oct2820267:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYJekyll & HydeBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seatsBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611From $112Avg. price ~ $175Tickets Available: 235View Tickets
- Oct2820267:00 PMWedRELIGIOUSFather Mike SchmitzThe Chicago Theatre • 3,600 seatsThe Chicago Theatre175 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60601175 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60601From $54Avg. price ~ $121Tickets Available: 1516View Tickets
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Loyola Chicago Ramblers Basketball
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL6511 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60626
Upcoming Events 1
Next Event: Oct 26, 2026 6:00 PM
Vitamin String Quartet
CLASSICAL9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077
Upcoming Events 1
Next Event: Oct 26, 2026 7:30 PM
Abby Lee
LECTURE1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60607
Upcoming Events 2
Next Event: Oct 26, 2026 7:30 PM
Tedeschi Trucks Band
JAZZ / BLUES175 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Upcoming Events 2
Next Event: Oct 26, 2026 7:30 PM
She Wants Revenge
POP / ROCK329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654
Upcoming Events 4
Next Event: Oct 26, 2026 8:00 PM
SiM
POP / ROCK329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654
Upcoming Events 2
Next Event: Oct 27, 2026 6:30 PM
Chicago Blackhawks
Professional (NHL)1901 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60612
Upcoming Events 3
Next Event: Oct 27, 2026 7:00 PM
Jekyll & Hyde
MUSICAL / PLAY175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Upcoming Events 7
Next Event: Oct 27, 2026 7:00 PM
The Book Of Mormon
MUSICAL / PLAY151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602
Upcoming Events 12
Next Event: Oct 27, 2026 7:00 PM
Chamber Music Series
OTHER205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601
Upcoming Events 1
Next Event: Oct 27, 2026 7:30 PM
Joanne McNally
COMEDY3145 N Sheffield, Chicago, IL 60657
Upcoming Events 6
Next Event: Oct 27, 2026 7:30 PM
Sienna Spiro
POP / ROCK4746 North Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
Upcoming Events 4
Next Event: Oct 27, 2026 7:30 PM
Kerry Kennedy: Ethel Kennedy - The Extraordinary Life and Bold Legacy
LECTURE1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60607
Upcoming Events 1
Next Event: Oct 27, 2026 7:30 PM
The Arcadian Wild
COUNTRY / FOLK1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
Upcoming Events 2
Next Event: Oct 27, 2026 8:00 PM
Dylan Gossett
COUNTRY / FOLK1357 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642
Upcoming Events 2
Next Event: Oct 27, 2026 8:00 PM
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Venues With Events in October
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Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 4
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Auditorium Theatre - IL
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
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Back Porch Stage at House of Blues - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 7
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Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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Cadillac Palace
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 6
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Carol's Pub
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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City Lit Theater Company
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
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City Winery - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
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Concord Music Hall
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 3
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Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 2
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Evanston Space
Evanston, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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FitzGerald's Nightclub
Berwyn, IL
Nightclub
Upcoming Events: 3
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