Concerts in Chicago, IL
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Live Music in Chicago, IL
Chicago is a cornerstone of American live music, with venues stretching from the United Center and Soldier Field to the Aragon Ballroom, Riviera Theatre, Metro, Lincoln Hall, and Subterranean. Lollapalooza takes over Grant Park every August, but Chicago hosts world-class concerts year-round.
Top venues include the United Center, Allstate Arena, Wintrust Arena, Salt Shed, House of Blues Chicago, Park West, Thalia Hall, and Sleeping Village. Blues, jazz, hip-hop, indie, and electronic acts all have strong Chicago routings.
Search for upcoming Chicago concerts, last-minute shows tonight, or weekend live music. The schedule above lists every confirmed Chicago concert with venue details, set times, and ticket links.
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Chicago Concert Calendar 2026
October 2026
92
54 Ultra, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals +72
November 2026
80
Dumpstaphunk, New Constellations +71
December 2026
27
Emmure, Jim James +20
January 2027
9
G. Love & Special Sauce, Ninajirachi +5
February 2027
8
Bad Suns, Gracie Abrams +5
March 2027
11
Mei Semones, Northlane +8
April 2027
6
Beirut, Yuja Wang +3
May 2027
7
Palaye Royale, Hazlett +3
June 2027
4
The Womack Sisters, Chucho Valdés +2
July 2027
5
Tucker Wetmore, Riley Green +1
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Concert Venues in Chicago
Music Genres in Chicago
Live Music in Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL has 249 upcoming concerts from October 6 through July 25, 2027. Artists performing include 54 Ultra, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Mind Enterprises, Corey Kent, Little Simz, Don West and 195 more.
Popular concert venues in Chicago include The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds), Garcia's Chicago, Thalia Hall, The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed), United Center and 44 more. From intimate clubs to large amphitheaters, Chicago offers live music for every taste.
Ticket prices for concerts in Chicago start at $28 and go up to $109. Prices vary by artist, venue, and seat location.
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