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Concerts & Live Music in Chicago, Illinois
2,037 upcoming concerts and live music events at 178 venues — tonight, this weekend, and beyond
VenuNite currently lists 2,037 upcoming music events in Chicago across 178 venues. On this page: Sweet Pill with Heart to Gold and Emily How at Thalia Hall (8:00 PM), Elizabeth Nichols - I Don't Kiss & Tell, I Kiss & Tour with Soren Anderson at Carol's Pub (8:00 PM), Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals at Garcia's Chicago (8:00 PM), Anna Johnson (Album Release) / Louise Bock / Facing at Empty Bottle (8:00 PM). Listing data was last refreshed September 17, 2026.
Upcoming Concerts & Live Music
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2,037 events
Wed, Oct 7 · 8:00 PM
MusicSweet Pill with Heart to Gold and Emily How
Thalia Hall · Chicago
Wed, Oct 7 · 8:00 PM
MusicElizabeth Nichols - I Don't Kiss & Tell, I Kiss & Tour with Soren Anderson
Carol's Pub · Chicago
Wed, Oct 7 · 8:00 PM
MusicBen Harper & The Innocent Criminals
Garcia's Chicago · Chicago
Wed, Oct 7 · 8:00 PM
MusicAnna Johnson (Album Release) / Louise Bock / Facing
Empty Bottle · Chicago
Thu, Oct 8 · 5:45 PM
MusicKoe Wetzel: The Night Champion World Tour
The Salt Shed · Chicago
Thu, Oct 8 · 6:00 PM
MusicTbd/Tbd
Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center · Chicago
Thu, Oct 8 · 7:30 PM
MusicGorillaz - The Mountain Tour
United Center · Chicago
Thu, Oct 8 · 7:30 PM
MusicSouvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine Presented by the Prine Family
The Chicago Theatre · Chicago
Thu, Oct 8 · 7:30 PM
MusicRipcord, Wynton Existing, Sgt. Starling, Danimal Farm
Reggies Music Joint · Chicago
Thu, Oct 8 · 8:00 PM
MusicSYML - Solo in North America 2026 with Roger Weeks
Thalia Hall · Chicago
Thu, Oct 8 · 8:00 PM
MusicUb40 - the Unstoppable Tour 2026
The Auditorium · Chicago
Fri, Oct 9 · 4:30 PM
MusicHard Country Honky Tonk with The Hoyle Brothers
Empty Bottle · Chicago
Fri, Oct 9 · 7:00 PM
MusicMUNA: Gets So Hot Tour
The Salt Shed · Chicago
Fri, Oct 9 · 7:00 PM
MusicTbd/Tbd
Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center · Chicago
Fri, Oct 9 · 7:00 PM
MusicDepaul Blue Demons Womens Volleyball vs. Villanova Wildcats Volleyball
McGrath Arena · Chicago
Fri, Oct 9 · 7:30 PM
MusicShaboozey - Outlaws Never Die Tour
Aragon Ballroom · Chicago
Fri, Oct 9 · 7:30 PM
MusicM??kel??, Petrushka & Belshazzar???s Feast
Symphony Center-IL · Chicago
Fri, Oct 9 · 8:00 PM
MusicThe Dead Bolts with Cab Ellis
Thalia Hall · Chicago
Fri, Oct 9 · 8:00 PM
MusicSawyer Hill - Everybody's Home, Nobody's Happy World Tour
Bottom Lounge · Chicago
Fri, Oct 9 · 8:00 PM
MusicBeck: Ride Lonesome Tour
The Auditorium · Chicago
Fri, Oct 9 · 8:00 PM
MusicTito Nieves - 50 Años La Historia Continua
Copernicus Center · Chicago
Fri, Oct 9 · 8:00 PM
MusicEyehategod, BL'ast!, Luicidal, Cavity, Evil Army
Reggies Rock Club · Chicago
Fri, Oct 9 · 9:00 PM
MusicIron Lung / Yambag / Consensus Madness / Flowering
Empty Bottle · Chicago
Fri, Oct 9 · 9:00 PM
MusicCarrie Nation and the Speakeasy, the Fabulous Cowboys
Reggies Music Joint · Chicago
Sat, Oct 10 · 12:00 PM
MusicTenderFest @ East End Plaza at Navy Pier
Navy Pier · Chicago
Sat, Oct 10 · 5:00 PM
MusicDepaul Blue Demons Womens Volleyball vs. Georgetown Hoyas Womens Volleyball
McGrath Arena · Chicago
Sat, Oct 10 · 5:00 PM
MusicNext Showcase presents Mark Hubbard's 60th Birthday Celebration
Foundation Room at House of Blues Chicago · Chicago
Sat, Oct 10 · 6:30 PM
MusicSymphony Ball with Klaus M??kel??
Symphony Center-IL · Chicago
Sat, Oct 10 · 7:00 PM
MusicTbd/Tbd
Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center · Chicago
Sat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PM
MusicJPEGMAFIA: the Experimental Rap Tour
Aragon Ballroom · Chicago
Sat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PM
MusicWind Walkers - The "I Don't Belong Here" Tour w/ If Not For Me & True North
Bottom Lounge · Chicago
Sat, Oct 10 · 8:00 PM
MusicBeck: Ride Lonesome Tour
The Auditorium · Chicago
Sat, Oct 10 · 8:00 PM
MusicArmand Hammer with Quelle Chris and Open Mike Eagle
Thalia Hall · Chicago
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What music things to do are in Chicago tonight?
- There are 1 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 178 venues with upcoming music events, including Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center, Symphony Center-IL, Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center and 175 more.
- Are there free music events in Chicago?
- 29 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.