Explore 32 shows taking place across Chicago during October 2026. The next scheduled performance takes place at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place on October 28, 2026. Discover Broadway tours, theatre productions, comedy performances, family shows, and live entertainment throughout the city.
Chicago Shows in October 2026
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Browse 32 shows happening across Chicago during October 2026. The next scheduled performance takes place at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place on October 28, 2026. Explore fall productions, Broadway tours, comedy performances, and more live entertainment throughout the month.
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Schedules are updated regularly as new events and productions are announced.Updated Daily • Upcoming Shows: 32
- Oct2820261:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYJekyll & HydeBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place • 549 seatsBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611175 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611From $100Avg. price ~ $155Tickets Available: 333View 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 ~ $134Tickets Available: 56View 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 $78Avg. price ~ $174Tickets Available: 246View Tickets
- Oct2820267:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYThe Book Of MormonCadillac Palace • 2,344 seatsCadillac Palace151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602From $74Avg. price ~ $220Tickets Available: 376View Tickets
- Oct2820267:00 PMWedOPERALyric Opera of Chicago: OmarLyric Opera of Chicago: OmarLyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seatsLyric Opera House - IL20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 6060620 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606From $214Avg. price ~ $812Tickets Available: 38View Tickets
- Oct2920267:00 PMThuBALLETUnited European Ballet Company: CinderellaUnited European Ballet Company: CinderellaGeorge Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts9501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 600779501 North Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077From $73Avg. price ~ $153Tickets Available: 458View Tickets
- Oct2920267:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYThe Book Of MormonCadillac Palace • 2,344 seatsCadillac Palace151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602From $74Avg. price ~ $178Tickets Available: 436View Tickets
- Oct2920267:00 PMThuMUSICAL / 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 ~ $177Tickets Available: 180View Tickets
- Oct2920267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYVape! The Grease ParodyApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seatsApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 606142540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614From $50Avg. price ~ $90Tickets Available: 484View Tickets
- Oct3020267:00 PMFriLyric Opera of Chicago: Don GiovanniLyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seatsLyric Opera House - IL20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 6060620 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606From $85Avg. price ~ $316Tickets Available: 333View Tickets
- Oct3020267:00 PMFriMUSICAL / 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 $87Avg. price ~ $193Tickets Available: 188View Tickets
- Oct3020267:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYThe Book Of MormonCadillac Palace • 2,344 seatsCadillac Palace151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602From $72Avg. price ~ $238Tickets Available: 537View Tickets
- Oct3020267:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYThe Winter's TaleCourtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611From $117Avg. price ~ $152Tickets Remaining: 28View Tickets
- Oct3020267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYDead Girl's QuinceaneraOwen Bruner Goodman Theatre • 450 seatsOwen Bruner Goodman Theatre170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601From $58Avg. price ~ $78Tickets Remaining: 4View Tickets
- Oct3020267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYVape! The Grease ParodyApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago • 450 seatsApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago2540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 606142540 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60614From $50Avg. price ~ $94Tickets Available: 493View Tickets
- Oct3020267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYEscape to MargaritavilleNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 600779501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077From $59Avg. price ~ $118Tickets Available: 145View Tickets
- Oct3020267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYTopdog/UnderdogDownstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago1650 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 606141650 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60614From $121Avg. price ~ $195Tickets Available: 39View Tickets
- Oct31202612:00 PMSatCIRCUSBest ValueWeekend EventBright Star CircusStars and Garters Theater3914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 606133914 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60613From $34Avg. price ~ $49Tickets Available: 36View Tickets
- Oct3120261:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYBest ValueWeekend EventSugar Plum Fairy, P.I.Lifeline Theatre6912 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL 606266912 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL 60626From $33Avg. price ~ $65Tickets Remaining: 11View Tickets
- Oct3120262:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventDead Girl's QuinceaneraOwen Bruner Goodman Theatre • 450 seatsOwen Bruner Goodman Theatre170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601170 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601From $70Avg. price ~ $92Tickets Remaining: 4View Tickets
- Oct3120262:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandWeekend EventThe Book Of MormonCadillac Palace • 2,344 seatsCadillac Palace151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602151 W Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60602From $78Avg. price ~ $244Tickets Available: 1120View Tickets
- Oct3120262:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventEscape to MargaritavilleNorth Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 600779501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077From $59Avg. price ~ $121Tickets Available: 180View Tickets
- Oct3120262:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventThe Winter's TaleCourtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611From $117Avg. price ~ $155Tickets Available: 41View Tickets
- Oct3120262:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventJekyll & 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 $82Avg. price ~ $153Tickets Available: 139View Tickets
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Jekyll & Hyde
MUSICAL / PLAY175 E. Chestnut Street
Upcoming Shows: 6
Next Show: Oct 28, 2026 1:00 PM
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Escape to Margaritaville
MUSICAL / PLAY9501 Skokie Blvd.
Upcoming Shows: 4
Next Show: Oct 28, 2026 2:00 PM
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Omar - Opera
OPERA20 North Wacker Drive
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Oct 28, 2026 7:00 PM
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The Book Of Mormon
MUSICAL / PLAY151 W Randolph Street
Upcoming Shows: 10
Next Show: Oct 28, 2026 7:00 PM
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Cinderella - Ballet
BALLET9501 North Skokie Boulevard
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Oct 29, 2026 7:00 PM
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Vape! The Grease Parody
MUSICAL / PLAY2540 N Lincoln
Upcoming Shows: 4
Next Show: Oct 29, 2026 7:30 PM
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The Winter's Tale
MUSICAL / PLAY800 East Grand Avenue
Upcoming Shows: 3
Next Show: Oct 30, 2026 7:00 PM
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Don Giovanni
OPERA20 North Wacker Drive
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Oct 30, 2026 7:00 PM
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Topdog/Underdog
MUSICAL / PLAY1650 North Halsted Street
Upcoming Shows: 2
Next Show: Oct 30, 2026 7:30 PM
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Dead Girl's Quinceanera
MUSICAL / PLAY170 North Dearborn St
Upcoming Shows: 3
Next Show: Oct 30, 2026 7:30 PM
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Bright Star Circus
CIRCUS3914 North Clark Street
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Oct 31, 2026 12:00 PM
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Sugar Plum Fairy, P.I.
MUSICAL / PLAY6912 N. Glenwood
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Oct 31, 2026 1:00 PM
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Chicago Show Venues
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Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 4
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Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 6
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Cadillac Palace
Chicago, IL
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 5
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Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 3
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Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 2
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George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 1
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Lifeline Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 1
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Lyric Opera House - IL
Chicago, IL
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Shows: 2
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North Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
Skokie, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 4
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Owen Bruner Goodman Theatre
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 3
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Stars and Garters Theater
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 1
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Explore theaters, comedy clubs, casinos, arenas, stadiums, performing arts centers, and entertainment venues hosting live shows throughout Chicago and nearby areas. Venue schedules and upcoming performances are updated regularly.
About Chicago Shows in October
October Shows FAQ
Common questions about shows during October 2026.
What shows are happening in Chicago during October 2026?
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How often is the show schedule updated?
Schedules and event listings are updated regularly as new performances and productions are announced.
Where can I buy tickets for shows?
Tickets may be available through venues, promoters, official ticketing providers, and authorized ticket marketplaces.
Which venues host the most shows?
Major theatres, performing arts centers, casinos, comedy clubs, and entertainment venues typically host the most performances.
Are family-friendly shows available?
Yes. Many venues present family entertainment, children's productions, magic shows, and seasonal attractions.
Can I find last-minute show tickets?
Availability varies by event, but many performances continue to offer ticket options as show dates approach.
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