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Concerts & Live Music in Chicago, Illinois
2,068 upcoming concerts and live music events at 229 venues — tonight, this weekend, and beyond
VenuNite currently lists 2,068 upcoming music events in Chicago across 229 venues. Next on the calendar: Tangible Sound: Arrival to a Higher Ground at Chicago Cultural Center, A "Sinners" Musical Journey: Delta to Chicago Blues with Vino Louden at Sulzer Regional Library, Teen Time at Rogers Park Branch Library, Brahms Requiem at Symphony Center-IL (1:30 PM). Listing data was last refreshed October 30, 2026.
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Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PMMusic
Dom Dolla
Navy Pier
· Chicago, IL
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Fri, Oct 30 · 5:30 PMMusic
Hard Country Honky Tonk with The Hoyle Brothers
Empty Bottle
· Chicago, IL
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Fri, Oct 30 · 6:30 PMMusic
Weston Estate
Outset
· Chicago, IL
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Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PMMusic
Winyah
House of Blues Chicago
· Chicago, IL
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Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PMMusic
Sanctum Dark Music Festival - 2 DAY PASS
Thalia Hall
· Chicago, IL
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Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PMMusic
Three Floyds 30th Anniversary Event with Pig Destroyer, Necrot, Eternal Champion, and Lair of The Minotaur
Bottom Lounge
· Chicago, IL
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Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PMMusic
Forbidden, Heathen, Void, Idol Throne
Reggies Rock Club
· Chicago, IL
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Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PMMusic
UAU 2026 FANCON [Playlist #Your Youth] in Chicago
Logan Square
· Chicago, IL
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Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PMMusic
Mike Wheeler Blues Band/Joanna Connor Blues Band
Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center
· Chicago, IL
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Fri, Oct 30 · 7:30 PMMusic
8turn
The Vic
· Chicago, IL
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Fri, Oct 30 · 8:00 PMMusic
The Living Tombstone - The Multiplayer Tour
Aragon Ballroom
· Chicago, IL
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Fri, Oct 30 · 8:00 PMMusic
Taper's Choice
Garcia's Chicago
· Chicago, IL
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Fri, Oct 30 · 8:00 PMMusic
Honey After Dark: The Masquerade with DJ Ca$h Era
Three Top Lounge
· Chicago, IL
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Fri, Oct 30 · 8:30 PMMusic
The Cle Elum, the Midnight Calls, the Handcuffs
Reggies Bananna's Shack
· Chicago, IL
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Fri, Oct 30 · 9:30 PMMusic
The Goddamn Gallows, Go Hang, Royal Son of a Guns
Reggies Music Joint
· Chicago, IL
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Fri, Oct 30 · 9:30 PMMusic
Strawdawg
Carol's Pub
· Chicago, IL
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Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 PMMusic
ATLiens (18 and Over with Valid Government ID)
Radius - Chicago
· Chicago, IL
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Fri, Oct 30Music
Overboard: Yacht Rock and Beyond
Mom's Place - A Chicago Gathering Spot
· Chicago, IL
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Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 PMMusic
Cobrah w/ Pixel Grip
Cermak Hall
· Chicago, IL
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What music things to do are in Chicago tonight?
- There are 66 music events listed in Chicago, Illinois tonight. Browse the listings for start times, venues, and ticket details.
- What venues in Chicago host music events?
- Chicago has 229 venues with upcoming music events, including Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center, Tin Roof, Symphony Center-IL and 226 more.
- Are there free music events in Chicago?
- 92 upcoming music events are explicitly listed as free in Chicago. Price information can change, so confirm entry details on the event page or organizer source.