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
Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Chicago, IL.
Find 1,030 events in Chicago, IL this October 2026, headlined by October 1, 2026 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals scheduled from Oct 1 through October 31, with listings updated as of September 11, 2026.
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- Oct012026Time TBAProfessional (MLB)AL Wild Card: Chicago White Sox vs. TBD - Game 3 (If Necessary)AL Wild Card: Chicago White Sox vs. TBD - Game 3 (If Necessary)Rate Field • 47,754 seatsRate Field
60616, 333 West 35th Street Chicago, IL60616, 333 West 35th Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $232Avg. price ~ $654Tickets Available: 289View Tickets - Oct012026Time TBAProfessional (MLB)High DemandNL Wild Card: Chicago Cubs vs. TBD - Game 3 (If Necessary)NL Wild Card: Chicago Cubs vs. TBD - Game 3 (If Necessary)Wrigley Field • 41,268 seatsWrigley Field60613, 1060 West Addison Street Chicago, IL60613, 1060 West Addison Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $205Avg. price ~ $935Tickets Available: 364View Tickets
- Oct0120262:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYThe AtticAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seatsAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, USFrom $72Avg. price ~ $84Tickets Remaining: 25View Tickets
- Oct0120266:00 PMThuALTERNATIVEMillionaire$Cobra Lounge60607, 235 North Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL60607, 235 North Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $39Avg. price ~ $83Tickets Remaining: 4View Tickets
- Oct0120267:00 PMThuCOMEDYSasha RosserZanies Comedy Club - Rosemont60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL60018, 5437 Park Pl Rosemont, IL, USFrom $47Avg. price ~ $71Tickets Remaining: 22View Tickets
- Oct0120267:00 PMThuCOMEDYAli MacofskyZanies Comedy Club - Chicago60610, 1548 North Wells Street Chicago, IL60610, 1548 North Wells Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $51Avg. price ~ $237Tickets Remaining: 26View Tickets
- Oct0120267:00 PMThuBALLETSwan Lake - Symphony of LightsSwan Lake - Symphony of LightsHistoric Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL • 984 seatsHistoric Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL60657, 2936 North Southport Avenue Chicago, IL60657, 2936 North Southport Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $58Avg. price ~ $67Tickets Remaining: 2View Tickets
- Oct0120267:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYJekyll & HydeBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seatsBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL60611, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $43Avg. price ~ $167Tickets Available: 211View Tickets
- Oct0120267:00 PMThuPOP / ROCKMilitarie GunMetro Chicago • 1,100 seatsMetro Chicago60613, 3730 N Clark St. Chicago, IL60613, 3730 N Clark St. Chicago, IL, USFrom $35Avg. price ~ $492Tickets Remaining: 18View Tickets
- Oct0120267:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYOperation MincemeatCIBC Theatre • 1,800 seatsCIBC Theatre60603, 18 West Monroe Street Chicago, IL60603, 18 West Monroe Street Chicago, IL, USFrom $64Avg. price ~ $179Tickets Available: 523View Tickets
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuCOMEDYJazmyn WCity Winery - Chicago60607, 1200 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL60607, 1200 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL, USFrom $58Avg. price ~ $166Tickets Available: 70View Tickets
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuPOP / ROCKBest ValueEdgehillSubterranean • 400 seatsSubterranean60647, 2011 West North Ave Chicago, IL60647, 2011 West North Ave Chicago, IL, USFrom $30Avg. price ~ $38Tickets Remaining: 17View Tickets
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuLECTUREReed TimmerGeorge Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard Skokie, IL60077, 9501 North Skokie Boulevard Skokie, IL, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $60Tickets Available: 761View Tickets
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYDead Girl's QuinceaneraOwen Bruner Goodman Theatre • 450 seatsOwen Bruner Goodman Theatre60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, USFrom $71Avg. price ~ $82Tickets Remaining: 2View Tickets
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuTAPED PROGRAM (TV / RADIO)Grits & Eggs PodcastVic Theatre • 1,400 seatsVic Theatre60657, 3145 N Sheffield Chicago, IL60657, 3145 N Sheffield Chicago, IL, USFrom $52Avg. price ~ $76Tickets Available: 408View Tickets
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuCOMEDYBest ValueBest of Chicago ComedyThe Foundation Room at House Of Blues - Chicago60654, 329 N Dearborn St Chicago, IL60654, 329 N Dearborn St Chicago, IL, USFrom $29Avg. price ~ $33Tickets Remaining: 16View Tickets
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYThe AtticAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre • 467 seatsAlbert Ivar Goodman Theatre60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL60601, 170 North Dearborn St Chicago, IL, USFrom $53Avg. price ~ $96Tickets Available: 82View Tickets
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuCLASSICALChicago Symphony Orchestra: Klaus Makela - Mahler 9Orchestra 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 $65Avg. price ~ $165Tickets Available: 813View Tickets
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / 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 $50Avg. price ~ $92Tickets Available: 219View Tickets
- Oct0120267:30 PMThuWait Wait...Don't Tell MeStudebaker Theater60605, 410 S Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL60605, 410 S Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $62Avg. price ~ $109Tickets Available: 79View Tickets
- Oct0120268:00 PMThuTECHNO / ELECTRONICElder IslandLincoln Hall60614, 2424 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL60614, 2424 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL, USFrom $53Avg. price ~ $61Tickets Remaining: 4View Tickets
- Oct0120268:00 PMThuTAPED PROGRAM (TV / RADIO)Dan & PhilRosemont Theatre • 4,400 seatsRosemont Theatre60018, 5400 North River Road Rosemont, IL60018, 5400 North River Road Rosemont, IL, USFrom $40Avg. price ~ $128Tickets Available: 534View Tickets
- Oct0120268:00 PMThuCOUNTRY / FOLKBest ValueAshley CookeJoe's Live60018, 5441 Park Place Rosemont, IL60018, 5441 Park Place Rosemont, IL, USFrom $32Avg. price ~ $165Tickets Remaining: 21View Tickets
- Oct0120268:00 PMThuHARD ROCK / METALUnited ForcesReggie's Music Joint • 110 seatsReggie's Music Joint60616, 2105 S State St. Chicago, IL60616, 2105 S State St. Chicago, IL, USFrom $55Avg. price ~ $94Tickets Remaining: 24View Tickets
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Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 6
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Aon Grand Ballroom Navy Pier
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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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: 13
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Avondale Music Hall
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Backline at Avondale Music Hall
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Beat Kitchen
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 9
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Beverly Arts Center
Chicago, IL
Arena
Upcoming Events: 1
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Black Ensemble Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 16
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Bookclub
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 14
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Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 36
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Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Chicago, IL
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Upcoming Events: 10
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Cadillac Palace
Chicago, IL
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Upcoming Events: 11
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Cahn Auditorium
Evanston, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 3
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