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Concerts & Live Music in Evanston, Illinois
95 upcoming concerts and live music events at 10 venues — tonight, this weekend, and beyond
VenuNite currently lists 95 upcoming music events in Evanston across 10 venues. Next on the calendar: Evanston Folk Festival 2026 - SATURDAY at Dawes Park (12:00 PM), Hurray for the Riff Raff w. Free Range: Evanston Folk Festival Aftershow presented by Bluegrass Situation at SPACE, Evanston Folk Festival 2026 - SUNDAY at Dawes Park (12:00 PM), A Tribute to John Prine's Bruised Orange: Evanston Folk Festival Aftershow presented by Bluegrass Situation at SPACE. Listing data was last refreshed September 12, 2026.
Upcoming Concerts & Live Music
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95 events
Sat, Sep 12 · 12:00 PM
MusicEvanston Folk Festival 2026 - SATURDAY
Dawes Park · Evanston
Sat, Sep 12
MusicHurray for the Riff Raff w. Free Range: Evanston Folk Festival Aftershow presented by Bluegrass Situation
SPACE · Evanston · Free
Sun, Sep 13 · 12:00 PM
MusicEvanston Folk Festival 2026 - SUNDAY
Dawes Park · Evanston
Sun, Sep 13
MusicA Tribute to John Prine's Bruised Orange: Evanston Folk Festival Aftershow presented by Bluegrass Situation
SPACE · Evanston
Tue, Sep 15 · 7:30 PM
MusicThe 24th Annual Chicago Gypsy Jazz Fest
SPACE · Evanston
Thu, Sep 17 · 7:30 PM
MusicReggae Tribute with The Urban Roots Band
SPACE · Evanston
Sat, Sep 19 · 8:00 PM
MusicBAILEN - SWIM!!! At Your Own Risk Tour w. Lucy Clearwater
SPACE · Evanston
Sun, Sep 20 · 7:00 PM
MusicCandi Jenkins w. Sparkle Carcass
SPACE · Evanston
Fri, Sep 25 · 8:00 PM
MusicDevon Gilfillian – Time Will Tell Tour w. Jon Muq
SPACE · Evanston
Sat, Sep 26 · 7:30 PM
MusicAlicia Witt: Album Release Show - Between Heaven and Earth (and David Lynch)
SPACE · Evanston
Sun, Sep 27 · 7:00 PM
MusicAn Evening of Simon & Garfunkel with Phil Angotti & Tommi Zender
SPACE · Evanston
Mon, Sep 28 · 8:00 PM
MusicBlue Monday: Fernando Jones & My Band! w. Felton Crews and Patrick McFowler ft. 2 of Fernando's star blues students
SPACE · Evanston
Fri, Oct 2 · 8:00 PM
MusicMARO w. Pedro Altério, Carbeau, & Manuel Rocha
SPACE · Evanston
Sat, Oct 3 · 8:00 PM
MusicAmélie Farren, Lilith Max, Rabbitology - The Three Wishes Tour
SPACE · Evanston
Sat, Oct 3 · 8:00 PM
MusicBruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers
Cahn Auditorium · Evanston
Sun, Oct 4 · 5:00 PM
MusicCactus and Canyons: A Tribute to the Sun-Drenched Country-Rock of Laurel Canyon
SPACE · Evanston
Tue, Oct 6 · 7:30 PM
MusicThe Chicago Rock Exchange: The Music of 1967
SPACE · Evanston
Sat, Oct 10 · 8:00 PM
MusicCopeland w. Special Guest Jenny Dee
SPACE · Evanston
Sun, Oct 11 · 8:00 PM
MusicAn Evening With Steve Dawson with special guests Jason Adasiewicz, Jason Roebke, Diane Christiansen and Alton Smith
SPACE · Evanston
Fri, Oct 16 · 8:00 PM
MusicDuane Betts & Palmetto Motel
SPACE · Evanston
Sat, Oct 17 · 8:00 PM
MusicDuane Betts & Palmetto Motel
SPACE · Evanston
Sun, Oct 18 · 11:00 AM
MusicLittle Miss Ann And Friends Halloween Concert!
SPACE · Evanston
Sun, Oct 18 · 7:30 PM
MusicMay Erlewine and Packy Lundholm
SPACE · Evanston
Tue, Oct 20 · 7:30 PM
MusicAn Evening With Richard Shindell - All Acoustic
SPACE · Evanston
Wed, Oct 21 · 7:30 PM
MusicThe Lowest Pair w. The Spine Stealers
SPACE · Evanston
Thu, Oct 22 · 8:00 PM
MusicMaggie Rose: Half Moon Tour w. MP Gannon
SPACE · Evanston
Sun, Oct 25 · 7:30 PM
MusicJackopierce w. JB Vannatta (acoustic)
SPACE · Evanston
Mon, Oct 26 · 8:00 PM
MusicMADMAN CHYNO w. Nvrmnd / st Sylas and Peez Alchemy
SPACE · Evanston
Tue, Oct 27 · 8:00 PM
MusicThe Arcadian Wild - Make It Out Alive Tour w. Addison Agen
SPACE · Evanston
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What music things to do are in Evanston tonight?
- There are 1 music events listed in Evanston, Illinois tonight. Browse the listings for start times, venues, and ticket details.
- What venues in Evanston host music events?
- Evanston has 10 venues with upcoming music events, including SPACE, Cahn Auditorium, Evanston Public Library - Main Library and 7 more.
- Are there free music events in Evanston?
- 2 upcoming music events are explicitly listed as free in Evanston. Price information can change, so confirm entry details on the event page or organizer source.