Theater in Chicago This Weekend

Frequently Asked Questions

What theater events are happening in Chicago this weekend?

There are 81 theater events in Chicago, Illinois this weekend (September 18 – September 20, 2026), including Get Paid to Play Speediball! 💸💰🤑 (MUST Sign up on Link in Description) at Mozart Park (4:00 PM), Red Lace Burlesque Show Chicago & Variety Show Chicago at Red Lace Burlesque Austin (6:00 PM), The Infinite Wrench at The Neo-Futurist Theater, Dirty Dancing (Chicago) at James M. Nederlander Theatre (7:00 PM). Browse the full weekend lineup and get tickets on VenuNite.

Are there free theater events in Chicago this weekend?

Yes — 2 of this weekend's theater events in Chicago are explicitly listed as free. Confirm price details on the event page or organizer source.

What theater events are happening in Chicago on Sunday?

31 theater events are listed in Chicago on Sunday, including The Swallow at Open Space Arts, Dirty Dancing (Chicago) at James M. Nederlander Theatre (1:00 PM), Kokandy Productions Jekyll & Hyde (Chicago) at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (1:00 PM), The Goodman Premieres The 7 Fingers' THE ATTIC – THINGS I'VE SEEN WHILE LYING ON MY BACK at Goodman Albert Theatre. Browse the Sunday section for times and venues.

Where can I see theater in Chicago beyond this weekend?

VenuNite lists every upcoming theater event in Chicago, Illinois — tonight, this weekend, and beyond. See the full Chicago theater calendar for all listings.