Events in Chicago — September 2026 (491 Things to Do)

September 2026 in Chicago, Illinois brings 491 live events across the city, led by art (95), community (89), music (71). 95 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Chicago in September 2026?

There are 491 events in Chicago, Illinois in September 2026, including Newport Theater Camp - Fall/Winter Classes 2026 at The Newport Theater (10:00 AM), Rock 101 Open Rehearsals all this week! at School of Rock Chicago, Classic Stadium Tour at Soldier Field (1:00 PM), LEGO® at the Library at Scottsdale Branch Library. Browse the full September 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Chicago in September 2026?

Yes — 95 September 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Chicago. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Chicago for a specific date in September 2026?

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Events in Chicago — September 2026

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Events in Chicago — September 2026

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Newport Theater Camp - Fall/Winter Classes 2026

Rock 101 Open Rehearsals all this week!

Classic Stadium Tour

LEGO® at the Library

Class #576: Oil Painting – Still Life & Copying Master Paintings with Michael Van Zeyl

Tuesday Night Stand Up Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago

Vinto Van Go Album Release Show W/ the Cynz

Dave Herrero Feat. Pete Galanis special guest Adam Hernacki

Tuesday September 29: Tomato Throw Show

LEGO® Builders

Healing Circle and Sound Bath

KiNG MALA: The Golden Thing Tour - Ages 17+

City Cruises Chicago Seadog Speedboat Thrill Rides

Tech Tuesday

Haunted History Tours at Lincoln Park Zoo

Gay for Pay

The Goodman Premieres The 7 Fingers' THE ATTIC – THINGS I'VE SEEN WHILE LYING ON MY BACK

Topdog/Underdog

DOMi & JD Beck – Chicago – WHO ASKED? US TOUR

Blood of the Lamb

Castle

Flyway City: Architecture for a Flourishing Ecosystem

National Coffee Day

The Farmer at The Green

Music at the Market – Eric Cervantes

Artist in Residency – UIC Student

Basic Computer Skills Help

Chef Demo at the Market

Resume Clinic

Rooftop Oasis Hours

Yoga in the Park – Tuesday Nights

Tuesday Night Bridge Club

MICO - Running From A Feeling Tour

Cutting and Pasting a World: The Paper Craft of Henry Darger

Jekyll& Hyde

Kokandy Productions Jekyll & Hyde (Chicago)

Tuesday Trivia

CL Grappling Tu

Deathgasm 2: Goremageddon

Fem Com // TUESDAYS // Sept 29-Nov 10

Operation Mincemeat (Chicago)

Laurie Anderson & Sexmob – Republic of Love

Mon Rovîa - Bloodline Tour

Torn Light Presents - Simon Joyner, David Nance, Victor Villarreal

Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds - Mutiny for the Masses 2026 Tour

ARLO PARKS - DESIRE TOUR with Baird

Lambrini Girls – 2026 World Tour

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals

Iguana Death Cult

Pandemonium, Please Hold

From Day One - Chicago Live 2026: People & HR

The Guild Presents | An In-Depth Look at Facing Freedom

STEAM Tuesdays

Arty Afternoon

Melty Bead Pixel Pins

Puzzlemania

Singles Meet Up at the Museum of Contemporary Art 21-36

DIY Soap Making

Game Night

Denmark - “The Earth's Core”

Newport Theater Camp - Fall/Winter Classes 2026

Newport Theater Camp - Fall/Winter Classes 2026

Rock 101 Open Rehearsals all this week!

Rock 101 Open Rehearsals all this week!

Classic Stadium Tour

Classic Stadium Tour

LEGO® at the Library

LEGO® at the Library

Class #576: Oil Painting – Still Life & Copying Master Paintings with Michael Van Zeyl

Class #576: Oil Painting – Still Life & Copying Master Paintings with Michael Van Zeyl

Tuesday Night Stand Up Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago

Tuesday Night Stand Up Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago

Vinto Van Go Album Release Show W/ the Cynz