There are currently 416 events in the EventGuide Chicago database for the "Music - Rock & Metal" category. If you don't see your event listed, please add your event.
| moe. & Umphrey's McGeePop / rock performance. Ravinia Park, Highland Park | Sat, Aug 15 |
| Tom JonesPop / rock performance. Ravinia Park, Highland Park | Fri, Sep 18 |
| St. VincentPop / rock performance. Ravinia Park, Highland Park | Sat, Jul 25 |
| SqueezePop / rock performance. Ravinia Park, Highland Park | Sun, Sep 6 |
| Rod Stewart & Richard MarxPop / rock performance. Ravinia Park, Highland Park | Sat, Sep 5 |
| Ray LaMontagnePop / rock performance. Ravinia Park, Highland Park | Sat, Aug 29 |
| Paul SimonPop / rock performance. Ravinia Park, Highland Park | Fri, Jul 17- Sat, Jul 18 |
| Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer BandPop / rock performance. Ravinia Park, Highland Park | Tue, Jul 28 |
| Gregory Alan Isakov with The Chicago PhilharmonicPop / rock performance. Ravinia Park, Highland Park | Wed, Aug 19 |
| Deep Purple & Kansas - The BandPop / rock performance. Ravinia Park, Highland Park | Tue, Aug 25 |
| Brandi Carlile & I'm With HerPop / rock performance. Ravinia Park, Highland Park | Wed, Aug 26 |
| Bonnie RaittPop / rock performance. Ravinia Park, Highland Park | Sat, Aug 22 |
| Billy IdolPop / rock performance. Ravinia Park, Highland Park | Sun, Jul 12 |
| Alabama ShakesPop / rock performance. Ravinia Park, Highland Park | Fri, Aug 21 |
| The Ex-FacesPop / rock performance. The Hobart Art Theater | Tue, Aug 11 |
| PentagramLive rock / metal music. The Hobart Art Theater | Fri, May 29 |
| Pat TraversPop / rock performance. The Hobart Art Theater | Fri, Jun 12 |
| Devon Allman's Blues SummitPop / rock performance. The Hobart Art Theater | Wed, Apr 29 |
| Death AngelPop / rock performance. The Hobart Art Theater | Tue, May 12 |
| CKYPop / rock performance. The Hobart Art Theater | Wed, May 13 |
| Air SupplyPop / rock performance. Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary | Sun, Aug 2 |
| Lorna Shore, Paleface Swiss & Signs of the SwarmLive rock / metal music. Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary | Thu, May 14 |
| WasteLive rock / metal music. The WC Social Club, West Chicago | Thu, Jun 4 |
| PsythonLive rock / metal music. The WC Social Club, West Chicago | Thu, Apr 23 |
| PentagramLive rock / metal music. The WC Social Club, West Chicago | Sun, May 31 |
| OvtlierPop / rock performance. The WC Social Club, West Chicago | Wed, May 13 |
| Dropout KingsLive rock / metal music. The WC Social Club, West Chicago | Thu, Apr 30 |
| Confessions Of A TraitorLive rock / metal music. The WC Social Club, West Chicago | Thu, May 7 |
| Christian DeathLive rock / metal music. The WC Social Club, West Chicago | Wed, Jun 24 |
| Chris JerichoPop / rock performance. The WC Social Club, West Chicago | Thu, Jun 25 |
| Autumn Lies BurriedLive rock / metal music. The WC Social Club, West Chicago | Thu, Aug 6 |
| Band of Horses & Dinosaur Jr.Pop / rock performance. Genesee Theatre, Waukegan | Sun, Aug 9 |
| MusePop / rock performance. Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park | Fri, Jul 10 |
| Kid Rock & Parker McCollumPop / rock performance. Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park | Sat, May 16 |
| KeshaPop / rock performance. Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park | Sat, Aug 29 |
| John Fogerty & Steve WinwoodPop / rock performance. Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park | Thu, Sep 3 |
| Train, Barenaked Ladies & Matt NathansonPop / rock performance. Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park | Fri, Aug 7 |
| The Black Crowes, Whiskey Myers & SouthallPop / rock performance. Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park | Fri, Jul 24 |
| Pussycat Dolls, Lil Kim & MyaPop / rock performance. Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park | Fri, Jun 19 |
| Hilary Duff, La Roux & Jade LeMacPop / rock performance. Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park | Sun, Jul 26 |
| Godsmack, Stone Temple Pilots & DorothyLive rock / metal music. Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park | Sat, Jun 20 |
| TiffanyPop / rock performance. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie | Tue, Apr 21 |
| Head EastLive rock / metal music. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie | Thu, Sep 24 |
| Todd RundgrenPop / rock performance. The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles | Thu, Jun 11 |
| Scott PattersonPop / rock performance. The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles | Sun, May 3 |
| Quiet Riot & VixenPop / rock performance. The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles | Fri, Aug 21 |
| Pure Prairie LeaguePop / rock performance. The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles | Fri, Oct 2 |
| Pavlov's DogPop / rock performance. The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles | Sun, Apr 26 |
| Jon Anderson and The Band GeeksPop / rock performance. The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles | Fri, Jul 17 |
| The CallingPop / rock performance. Rivers Casino Des Plaines | Fri, Jun 12 |
| Little River BandPop / rock performance. Rivers Casino Des Plaines | Fri, May 8 |
| .38 SpecialPop / rock performance. Rivers Casino Des Plaines | Fri, Aug 21 |
| Charlie Puth, Daniel Seavey & Ally SalortPop / rock performance. Rosemont Theatre | Fri, May 15 |
| Dad Rock NightPop / rock performance. Joe's Live, Rosemont | Fri, Jul 17 |
| All American ThrowbacksPop / rock performance. Joe's Live, Rosemont | Sat, Oct 24 |
| Benson BoonePop / rock performance. Allstate Arena, Rosemont | Fri, Jul 24- Sat, Jul 25 |
| Blue Oyster CultPop / rock performance. New Lenox Performing Arts Pavilion | Sat, Aug 29 |
| Men At Work, Toad The Wet Sprocket & Shonen KnifePop / rock performance. New Lenox Performing Arts Pavilion | Fri, Aug 7 |
| The Rockett MafiaPop / rock performance. The Vixen, McHenry | Thu, May 21 |
| PlushPop / rock performance. The Vixen, McHenry | Sat, Aug 29 |
| CKYPop / rock performance. The Vixen, McHenry | Tue, May 12 |
| Ugly Kid JoePop / rock performance. The Forge, Joliet | Sat, Aug 29 |
| SpineshankLive rock / metal music. The Forge, Joliet | Wed, May 27 |
| Freak On a LeashLive rock / metal music. The Forge, Joliet | Sat, May 16 |
| Ded - BandLive rock / metal music. The Forge, Joliet | Mon, Jul 20 |
| CKYPop / rock performance. The Forge, Joliet | Sun, May 10 |
| 40 Below SummerLive rock / metal music. The Forge, Joliet | Fri, Aug 14 |
| All That Remains, Born of Osiris & Dead EyesLive rock / metal music. The Forge, Joliet | Tue, May 12 |
| JackylPop / rock performance. Hollywood Casino, Joliet | Fri, Jun 5 |
| Squirrel Nut ZippersPop / rock performance. Carousel Stage at Ravinia, Highland Park | Tue, Jul 14 |
| White DenimPop / rock performance. S.P.A.C.E., Evanston | Tue, Oct 13 |
| TrousdalePop / rock performance. S.P.A.C.E., Evanston | Sat, Jun 13 |
| The Flat FivePop / rock performance. S.P.A.C.E., Evanston | Wed, Apr 29 |
| Phil ManzaneraPop / rock performance. S.P.A.C.E., Evanston | Mon, May 18 |
| Kaki KingPop / rock performance. S.P.A.C.E., Evanston | Thu, Jul 23 |
| FinkPop / rock performance. S.P.A.C.E., Evanston | Wed, Aug 12 |
| Edie CareyPop / rock performance. S.P.A.C.E., Evanston | Mon, Jun 8 |
| Bruce Hornsby And The NoisemakersPop / rock performance. Cahn Auditorium, Evanston | Sat, Oct 3 |
| Lo EssencialPop / rock performance. RocHaus, West Dundee | Fri, Apr 24 |
| 7th HeavenPop / rock performance. RocHaus, West Dundee | Sat, Apr 25 |
| W.A.S.P.Live rock / metal music. Des Plaines Theatre | Fri, Oct 9 |
| Todd RundgrenPop / rock performance. Des Plaines Theatre | Fri, Jun 12 |
| The LettermanPop / rock performance. Des Plaines Theatre | Sun, Jul 12 |
| Terrapin FlyerPop / rock performance. Des Plaines Theatre | Sat, Apr 25 |
| Steel PantherLive rock / metal music. Des Plaines Theatre | Sun, Apr 19 |
| Los Lonely BoysPop / rock performance. Des Plaines Theatre | Sat, Oct 3 |
| Jon Anderson and The Band GeeksPop / rock performance. Des Plaines Theatre | Sun, Jul 19 |
| Edwin McCain & Five for FightingPop / rock performance. Des Plaines Theatre | Thu, Jun 18 |
| Al Jardine and The Pet Sounds BandPop / rock performance. Des Plaines Theatre | Sat, Aug 22 |
| Noah KahanPop / rock performance. Wrigley Field, Chicago | Tue, Jul 14- Wed, Jul 15 |
| Mumford and Sons, Caamp & Dylan GossettPop / rock performance. Wrigley Field, Chicago | Thu, Jun 11 |
| The WallflowersPop / rock performance. The Vic Theater, Chicago | Thu, Jun 11 |
| Pepper & The MovementPop / rock performance. The Vic Theater, Chicago | Fri, Jun 26 |
| Mike Campbell and The Dirty KnobsPop / rock performance. The Vic Theater, Chicago | Thu, Jul 9 |
| Maisie PetersPop / rock performance. The Vic Theater, Chicago | Sun, Apr 19 |
| ZaynPop / rock performance. United Center, Chicago | Mon, Jul 27 |
| RobynPop / rock performance. United Center, Chicago | Sat, Sep 12 |
| Lily AllenPop / rock performance. United Center, Chicago | Sun, Sep 13 |
| JunglePop / rock performance. United Center, Chicago | Thu, Sep 10 |
| Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark CloudsPop / rock performance. United Center, Chicago | Tue, Sep 29 |
| Two Door Cinema ClubPop / rock performance. The Salt Shed, Chicago | Thu, Sep 24 |
| Needtobreathe & Drew And Ellie HolcombPop / rock performance. The Salt Shed, Chicago | Thu, Aug 27 |
| Big ThiefPop / rock performance. The Salt Shed, Chicago | Thu, Aug 13 |
| American Football - BandPop / rock performance. The Salt Shed, Chicago | Fri, Aug 14 |
| Portrayal of GuiltLive rock / metal music. Empty Bottle, Chicago | Fri, May 22 |
| Cola - BandPop / rock performance. Empty Bottle, Chicago | Fri, Jul 10 |
| City of the SunPop / rock performance. Empty Bottle, Chicago | Sun, May 17 |
| The Black Angels & L.A. WitchPop / rock performance. Thalia Hall, Chicago | Thu, May 28 |
| RostamPop / rock performance. Thalia Hall, Chicago | Sun, Jun 14 |
| Paula ColePop / rock performance. Thalia Hall, Chicago | Fri, Sep 25 |
| MonolordPop / rock performance. Thalia Hall, Chicago | Thu, Aug 27 |
| Maya HawkePop / rock performance. Thalia Hall, Chicago | Sun, Apr 26 |
| Gia MargaretPop / rock performance. Thalia Hall, Chicago | Tue, May 12 |
| CovetPop / rock performance. Thalia Hall, Chicago | Tue, Jun 9 |
| Shayfer JamesPop / rock performance. Subterranean, Chicago | Tue, May 12 |
| Poison RuinPop / rock performance. Subterranean, Chicago | Wed, Apr 22 |
| LowertownPop / rock performance. Subterranean, Chicago | Sat, May 9 |
| GirliPop / rock performance. Subterranean, Chicago | Thu, Jun 18 |
| Dorian ElectraPop / rock performance. Subterranean, Chicago | Tue, Jun 16 |
| Bruno Mars, Leon Thomas & DJ Pee.WeePop / rock performance. Soldier Field, Chicago | Sat, May 16- Sun, May 17 |
| Theo KandelPop / rock performance. Schubas Harmony Grill, Chicago | Tue, May 12 |
| Teen Jesus And The Jean TeasersPop / rock performance. Schubas Harmony Grill, Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 |
| Soda BlondePop / rock performance. Schubas Harmony Grill, Chicago | Mon, Sep 21 |
| PlaylunchPop / rock performance. Schubas Harmony Grill, Chicago | Mon, Aug 17 |
| MAROPop / rock performance. Schubas Harmony Grill, Chicago | Thu, Oct 1 |
| John-RobertPop / rock performance. Schubas Harmony Grill, Chicago | Mon, May 11 |
| Jesca HoopPop / rock performance. Schubas Harmony Grill, Chicago | Wed, Jun 24 |
| Jena MalonePop / rock performance. Schubas Harmony Grill, Chicago | Wed, Jul 8 |
| Avery LynchPop / rock performance. Schubas Harmony Grill, Chicago | Mon, Jun 1 |
| Any Young MechanicPop / rock performance. Schubas Harmony Grill, Chicago | Mon, May 4 |
| TomahawkPop / rock performance. Riviera Theatre, Chicago | Tue, Aug 4 |
| Witch Club SatanLive rock / metal music. Reggies Rock Club, Chicago | Sun, Jun 7 |
| The CasualsPop / rock performance. Reggies Rock Club, Chicago | Fri, May 15 |
| SpiritworldPop / rock performance. Reggies Rock Club, Chicago | Sat, May 16 |
| Oranssi PazuzuLive rock / metal music. Reggies Rock Club, Chicago | Sun, May 17 |
| BoogarinsPop / rock performance. Reggies Rock Club, Chicago | Wed, May 6 |
| Alejandro ArandaPop / rock performance. Reggies Rock Club, Chicago | Thu, Jun 4 |
| 3 Inches of BloodLive rock / metal music. Reggies Rock Club, Chicago | Sat, Aug 29 |
| WormLive rock / metal music. Reggies Chicago | Sat, Jun 13 |
| Unholy AltarLive rock / metal music. Reggies Chicago | Fri, Jun 5 |
| Total ChaosPop / rock performance. Reggies Chicago | Fri, Jul 3 |
| Stop the PressesPop / rock performance. Reggies Chicago | Thu, May 14 |
| RadkeyPop / rock performance. Reggies Chicago | Fri, Jun 26 |
| Oxygen DestroyerLive rock / metal music. Reggies Chicago | Sun, May 31 |
| Dead FreddiePop / rock performance. Reggies Chicago | Thu, Jul 9 |
| DarksoftPop / rock performance. Reggies Chicago | Sat, Aug 15 |
| Bastian StevenPop / rock performance. Reggies Chicago | Thu, Jul 23 |
| LuzmaPop / rock performance. Reggies Chicago | Sun, Apr 19 |
| Chaos and Carnage: Thy Art Is Murder, Carnifex & BodysnatcherLive rock / metal music. Ramova Theatre, Chicago | Tue, May 19 |
| Black Veil Brides, From Ashes to New & As December FallsLive rock / metal music. Ramova Theatre, Chicago | Fri, May 22 |
| The StrikePop / rock performance. Park West, Chicago | Wed, Jul 1 |
| The Crane WivesPop / rock performance. Park West, Chicago | Tue, Aug 18 |
| Radhika DasPop / rock performance. Park West, Chicago | Tue, May 12 |
| Anuv JainPop / rock performance. Park West, Chicago | Fri, May 1 |
| Jessica BaioPop / rock performance. The Outset, Chicago | Tue, Jun 23 |
| deca joinsPop / rock performance. Metro, Chicago | Mon, Sep 28 |
| YebbaPop / rock performance. Metro, Chicago | Mon, May 18- Tue, May 19 |
| Kevin MorbyPop / rock performance. Metro, Chicago | Tue, Jun 2 |
| Eagles of Death MetalLive rock / metal music. Metro, Chicago | Fri, Aug 21 |
| ChRocktikalPop / rock performance. Logan Square Auditorium, Chicago | Sun, May 24 |
| ZinadelphiaPop / rock performance. Lincoln Hall, Chicago | Thu, Apr 30 |
| Riff WoodPop / rock performance. Lincoln Hall, Chicago | Tue, Aug 11 |
| Naomi ScottPop / rock performance. Lincoln Hall, Chicago | Sun, Jun 14 |
| Jaguar SunPop / rock performance. Lincoln Hall, Chicago | Thu, May 28 |
| Grace IvesPop / rock performance. Lincoln Hall, Chicago | Wed, Apr 22 |
| BahamasPop / rock performance. Lincoln Hall, Chicago | Tue, Sep 29 |
| Eddie and The GetawayPop / rock performance. Joe's Sports Bar, Chicago | Sat, Aug 15 |
| All American ThrowbacksPop / rock performance. Joe's Sports Bar, Chicago | Sat, May 2 |
| Lucy Dacus With The Chicago PhilharmonicPop / rock performance. Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park, Chicago | Sun, Jul 19 |
| The Guess WhoPop / rock performance. Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago | Tue, Jun 30 |
| The Fray & Dashboard ConfessionalPop / rock performance. Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago | Sat, Aug 29 |
| Sarah McLachlan & Allison RussellPop / rock performance. Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago | Sat, Jul 18 |
| Three PianosPop / rock performance with Something Corporate, Jacks Mannequin, & Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago | Fri, Aug 14 |
| Babymetal, Halestorm & Violent ViraLive rock / metal music. Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago | Fri, Sep 4 |
| Wage WarLive rock / metal music. House of Blues Chicago | Tue, May 12 |
| The CabPop / rock performance. House of Blues Chicago | Fri, Jun 12 |
| JinjerLive rock / metal music. House of Blues Chicago | Sun, Jul 19 |
| ForagerPop / rock performance. The Hideout, Chicago | Thu, Apr 30 |
| Alex LambertPop / rock performance. The Hideout, Chicago | Sun, May 17 |
| Emma GredePop / rock performance. The Den Theatre, Chicago | Tue, Apr 21 |
| Michael McDermottPop / rock performance. Garcia's, Chicago | Sat, May 9 |
| KBong & Johnny CosmicPop / rock performance. Garcia's, Chicago | Sun, Jun 7 |
| JD Simo & Luther DickinsonPop / rock performance. Garcia's, Chicago | Thu, May 14 |
| Dead FloydPop / rock performance. Garcia's, Chicago | Thu, Apr 30 |
| David Gans and the Broken AngelsPop / rock performance. Garcia's, Chicago | Sun, Jun 21 |
| Brendan Bayliss & Joel CumminsPop / rock performance. Garcia's, Chicago | Sat, May 16 |
| Assembly of DustPop / rock performance. Garcia's, Chicago | Thu, Apr 23- Fri, Apr 24 |
| Andrew McMahonPop / rock performance. Garcia's, Chicago | Wed, Aug 12 |
| YvesPop / rock performance. Copernicus Center, Chicago | Sat, May 23 |
| LyknPop / rock performance. Copernicus Center, Chicago | Thu, Aug 20 |
| Melanie CPop / rock performance. Concord Music Hall, Chicago | Wed, Sep 16 |
| That Handsome DevilPop / rock performance. All Rise Brewing Company, Chicago | Fri, May 8 |
| Leanna FirestonePop / rock performance. All Rise Brewing Company, Chicago | Sat, Jun 6 |
| ArankaiPop / rock performance. All Rise Brewing Company, Chicago | Sat, May 2 |
| Tyler Hilton & Kate VoegelePop / rock performance. City Winery, Chicago | Fri, Jun 12 |
| Lisa Marie LovettPop / rock performance. City Winery, Chicago | Sun, May 31 |
| Jill AndrewsPop / rock performance. City Winery, Chicago | Thu, Jul 16 |
| Chantal KreviazukPop / rock performance. City Winery, Chicago | Wed, May 13 |
| BBMakPop / rock performance. City Winery, Chicago | Wed, Jul 8 |
| Ann WilsonPop / rock performance. City Winery, Chicago | Sun, May 17 |
| Em BeiholdPop / rock performance. Chop Shop, Chicago | Thu, Jun 4 |
| Kaylee Rose & Jami BelushiPop / rock performance. Carol's Pub, Chicago | Thu, Jul 23 |
| DethklokLive rock / metal music. Aragon Ballroom, Chicago | Sun, Apr 26 |
| Slaughter to Prevail, Whitechapel & AttilaLive rock / metal music. Aragon Ballroom, Chicago | Mon, Apr 20 |
| Metric, Broken Social Scene & StarsPop / rock performance. Aragon Ballroom, Chicago | Fri, Jul 24 |
| WavvesPop / rock performance. Bottom Lounge Restaurant, Chicago | Sat, Jul 18 |
| PawPaw RodPop / rock performance. Bottom Lounge Restaurant, Chicago | Fri, Jun 26 |
| NonpointLive rock / metal music. Bottom Lounge Restaurant, Chicago | Thu, May 14 |
| Little Miss NastyPop / rock performance. Bottom Lounge Restaurant, Chicago | Sun, Apr 19 |
| Kino - Kang Hyung guPop / rock performance. Bottom Lounge Restaurant, Chicago | Sat, Apr 25 |
| JilukaLive rock / metal music. Bottom Lounge Restaurant, Chicago | Sun, May 17 |
| Chasing AbbeyPop / rock performance. Bottom Lounge Restaurant, Chicago | Thu, Oct 8 |
| ArkellsPop / rock performance. Bottom Lounge Restaurant, Chicago | Sun, Apr 26 |
| Decibel Magazine TourLive rock / metal music with Cryptopsy, Necrot, Fulci & Blood Monolith. Bottom Lounge Restaurant, Chicago | Sat, May 23 |
| Sydney Ross MitchellPop / rock performance. Beat Kitchen, Chicago | Thu, May 28 |
| DayaPop / rock performance. Beat Kitchen, Chicago | Tue, Apr 21 |
| Ariel PosenPop / rock performance. Beat Kitchen, Chicago | Sun, Aug 30 |
| Mat KearneyPop / rock performance. Auditorium Theatre, Chicago | Sat, Aug 15 |
| Chrono Trigger Orchestra Concert: Melodies Across TimePop / rock performance. Auditorium Theatre, Chicago | Wed, Oct 14 |
| The Ultimate Chicago Summer Concert Series: Melissa EtheridgePop / rock performance. Brookfield Zoo | Sun, Jun 7 |
| The Ultimate Chicago Summer Concert Series: Blues TravelerPop / rock performance. Brookfield Zoo | Fri, Jul 24 |
| Roger Clyne And The PeacemakersPop / rock performance. Fitzgerald's Nightclub, Berwyn | Sat, Oct 17 |
| InspectorPop / rock performance. Distro Music Hall, Berwyn | Sat, Aug 22 |
| The Beach BoysPop / rock performance. RiverEdge Park, Aurora | Fri, Aug 14 |
| Cheap TrickPop / rock performance. RiverEdge Park, Aurora | Thu, Jun 25 |
| Australian Pink Floyd ShowPop / rock performance. RiverEdge Park, Aurora | Fri, Aug 21 |
| 90's Pop NationPop / rock performance. RiverEdge Park, Aurora | Sat, Aug 8 |
| HammerfallLive rock / metal music. The Hobart Art Theater | Sat, Sep 26 |
| Foghat & NazarethPop / rock performance. Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary | Sat, May 23 |
| Vicki Peterson & John CowsillPop / rock performance. Woodstock Opera House | Sat, Apr 25 |
| SpongePop / rock performance. The WC Social Club, West Chicago | Fri, Apr 24 |
| Defeated SanityLive rock / metal music. The WC Social Club, West Chicago | Tue, Apr 28 |
| Los Lonely BoysPop / rock performance. Genesee Theatre, Waukegan | Thu, Apr 23 |
| Rob Zombie & Marilyn MansonLive rock / metal music. Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park | Sat, Sep 5 |
| Motley Crue & TeslaPop / rock performance. Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park | Sat, Aug 22 |
| Lynyrd Skynyrd & LoverboyPop / rock performance. Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park | Sat, Aug 15 |
| John MellencampPop / rock performance. Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park | Sat, Jul 11 |
| Guns N' Roses & Public EnemyPop / rock performance. Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park | Wed, Jul 29 |
| Avenged Sevenfold & Good CharlotteLive rock / metal music. Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park | Thu, Jul 30 |
| Michael FeinsteinPop / rock performance. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie | Wed, Apr 22- Thu, Apr 23 |
| Tom Keifer BandPop / rock performance. The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles | Sat, May 16 |
| Little FeatPop / rock performance. The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles | Sat, May 9 |
| Jim BrickmanPop / rock performance. The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles | Sun, May 17 |
| HammerfallLive rock / metal music. The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles | Fri, Sep 25 |
| FozzyLive rock / metal music. The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles | Fri, May 15 |
| TriumphPop / rock performance. Allstate Arena, Rosemont | Wed, May 13 |
| Josh Groban & Jennifer HudsonPop / rock performance. Allstate Arena, Rosemont | Sat, Jun 27 |
| Chicago - The Band & StyxPop / rock performance. Allstate Arena, Rosemont | Sat, Aug 1 |
| Static-XLive rock / metal music. The Vixen, McHenry | Thu, Jul 16 |
| Paul GilbertPop / rock performance. The Vixen, McHenry | Sun, Apr 26 |
| The Mini Gun Mini Run Tour: Fight From Within & Autumn Lies BurriedLive rock / metal music. The Forge, Joliet | Sun, Apr 26 |
| Infected RainLive rock / metal music. The Forge, Joliet | Sun, May 24 |
| Los Lonely BoysPop / rock performance. Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet | Fri, Apr 24 |
| The MekonsPop / rock performance. S.P.A.C.E., Evanston | Sun, May 31 |
| Devon Allman's Blues Summit & Ghalia VoltPop / rock performance. Des Plaines Theatre | Fri, Apr 24 |
| ThornhillLive rock / metal music. The Vic Theater, Chicago | Sun, May 24 |
| Jose GonzalezPop / rock performance. The Vic Theater, Chicago | Mon, Apr 27 |
| Chance PenaPop / rock performance. The Vic Theater, Chicago | Fri, Jul 10 |
| BehemothLive rock / metal music. The Vic Theater, Chicago | Sat, Apr 25 |
| RosaliaPop / rock performance. United Center, Chicago | Sat, Jun 20 |
| Meghan TrainorPop / rock performance. United Center, Chicago | Wed, Jul 15 |
| Alex Warren: Little Orphan Alex LivePop / rock performance. United Center, Chicago | Mon, Jun 29 |
| Marlon MagneePop / rock performance. Empty Bottle, Chicago | Wed, Sep 16 |
| Liz CooperPop / rock performance. Empty Bottle, Chicago | Thu, May 7 |
| SatchVai Band: Joe Satriani & Steve Vai & Animals As LeadersPop / rock performance. Chicago Theatre | Sun, May 3 |
| Twin PeaksPop / rock performance. Thalia Hall, Chicago | Thu, May 14- Thu, May 21 |
| DevotchkaPop / rock performance. Thalia Hall, Chicago | Sat, Jun 13 |
| Claire RosinkranzPop / rock performance. Thalia Hall, Chicago | Sun, May 10 |
| The ScratchPop / rock performance. Subterranean, Chicago | Fri, May 15 |
| Red Rum ClubPop / rock performance. Subterranean, Chicago | Thu, May 7 |
| Never Ending FallPop / rock performance. Subterranean, Chicago | Fri, May 8 |
| Jed HarrelsonPop / rock performance. Subterranean, Chicago | Sat, Jun 6 |
| Dead CalmPop / rock performance. Subterranean, Chicago | Wed, Jun 3 |
| Daisy GrenadePop / rock performance. Subterranean, Chicago | Sat, May 23 |
| BTSPop / rock performance. Soldier Field, Chicago | Thu, Aug 27- Fri, Aug 28 |
| Robber RobberPop / rock performance. Schubas Harmony Grill, Chicago | Wed, May 13 |
| Oceanic & BorderlinePop / rock performance. Schubas Harmony Grill, Chicago | Sun, Apr 19 |
| J Roddy WalstonPop / rock performance. Schubas Harmony Grill, Chicago | Thu, May 14 |
| GlomPop / rock performance. Schubas Harmony Grill, Chicago | Fri, May 29 |
| Babes In CanyonPop / rock performance. Schubas Harmony Grill, Chicago | Thu, Apr 23 |
| Oh WonderPop / rock performance. Riviera Theatre, Chicago | Tue, Apr 21 |
| MikaPop / rock performance. Riviera Theatre, Chicago | Thu, May 7 |
| Good Kid - BandPop / rock performance. Riviera Theatre, Chicago | Sun, May 17 |
| August Burns Red & The Amity AfflictionPop / rock performance. Riviera Theatre, Chicago | Fri, May 8 |
| UADA & MortiisLive rock / metal music. Reggies Rock Club, Chicago | Sun, Apr 19 |
| SlomosaPop / rock performance. Reggies Rock Club, Chicago | Sat, Apr 25 |
| EmelinePop / rock performance. Reggies Rock Club, Chicago | Thu, May 7 |
| SepulturaLive rock / metal music. Ramova Theatre, Chicago | Fri, May 15 |
| KreatorLive rock / metal music. Ramova Theatre, Chicago | Wed, May 20 |
| Yumi ZoumaPop / rock performance. The Outset, Chicago | Fri, May 8 |
| SaultsPop / rock performance. The Outset, Chicago | Sat, May 9 |
| Corrosion of ConformityLive rock / metal music. The Outset, Chicago | Thu, May 14 |
| Reverend Horton HeatPop / rock performance. Metro, Chicago | Fri, May 1 |
| Lambrini GirlsPop / rock performance. Metro, Chicago | Thu, Apr 30 |
| Inner Wave & Los MesonerosPop / rock performance. Metro, Chicago | Thu, May 14 |
| Clan of Xymox & Cold CavePop / rock performance. Metro, Chicago | Wed, Apr 29 |
| Wu LyfPop / rock performance. Lincoln Hall, Chicago | Sat, May 2 |
| Prince Daddy and The HyenaLive rock / metal music. Lincoln Hall, Chicago | Fri, May 29 |
| FemtanylLive rock / metal music. Lincoln Hall, Chicago | Thu, Apr 23- Fri, Apr 24 |
| Mike PirompornPop / rock performance. Joe's Sports Bar, Chicago | Sun, May 3 |
| Free ThrowPop / rock performance. House of Blues Chicago | Sun, May 17 |
| BloodywoodLive rock / metal music. House of Blues Chicago | Sat, May 2 |
| ArchspireLive rock / metal music. House of Blues Chicago | Fri, May 22 |
| Fantastic CatPop / rock performance. Garcia's, Chicago | Sat, Apr 25 |
| Vanessa CarltonPop / rock performance. City Winery, Chicago | Tue, Apr 28- Wed, Apr 29 |
| Madison BeerPop / rock performance. Aragon Ballroom, Chicago | Mon, Jun 29 |
| Hayley WilliamsPop / rock performance. Aragon Ballroom, Chicago | Tue, Apr 21- Wed, Apr 22 |
| Vana - ArtistPop / rock performance. Bottom Lounge Restaurant, Chicago | Fri, May 1 |
| SpiteLive rock / metal music. Bottom Lounge Restaurant, Chicago | Sat, Jun 6 |
| Glixen & Trauma RayPop / rock performance. Bottom Lounge Restaurant, Chicago | Tue, Apr 28 |
| Cradle of FilthLive rock / metal music. Bottom Lounge Restaurant, Chicago | Tue, May 19 |
| Kelsy Karter and The HeroinesPop / rock performance. Beat Kitchen, Chicago | Sat, Jun 20 |
| WaxahatcheePop / rock performance. Auditorium Theatre, Chicago | Mon, Apr 27 |
| SilkwormPop / rock performance. Fitzgerald's Nightclub, Berwyn | Wed, May 6 |
| Dry Kill LogicLive rock / metal music. The WC Social Club, West Chicago | Sat, May 9 |
| Iron Maiden & MegadethLive rock / metal music. Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park | Tue, Sep 22 |
| The Rock Orchestra By CandlelightPop / rock performance. Rosemont Theatre | Fri, May 8 |
| Louis TomlinsonPop / rock performance. Allstate Arena, Rosemont | Fri, Jul 3 |
| Demi LovatoPop / rock performance. United Center, Chicago | Fri, May 1 |
| St. Paul and The Broken BonesPop / rock performance. The Salt Shed, Chicago | Fri, May 1 |
| Alter BridgePop / rock performance. The Salt Shed, Chicago | Wed, May 6 |
| When Chai Met ToastPop / rock performance. Lincoln Hall, Chicago | Wed, Sep 23 |
| The Paper KitesPop / rock performance. House of Blues Chicago | Thu, May 14 |
| Alan DoylePop / rock performance. Athenaeum Theatre, Chicago | Wed, May 6 |
| All(H)OursPop / rock performance. Concord Music Hall, Chicago | Thu, Dec 3 |
| Melrose AvenuePop / rock performance. Bottom Lounge Restaurant, Chicago | Sat, May 2 |
| Aldo NovaPop / rock performance. The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles | Sat, Oct 18- Sat, Jun 20 |
| Al Jardine and The Pet Sounds BandPop / rock performance. The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles | Sun, Aug 24- Sun, Aug 23 |
| Mac DeMarcoPop / rock performance. The Salt Shed, Chicago | Thu, May 7 |
| Calum ScottPop / rock performance. Riviera Theatre, Chicago | Sat, May 2 |
| Anders OsbornePop / rock performance. Garcia's, Chicago | Thu, Jul 24- Sat, Jun 27 |
| Duane Betts & Palmetto MotelPop / rock performance. S.P.A.C.E., Evanston | Tue, Sep 30- Sat, Oct 17 |
| Powerman 5000Pop / rock performance. The Hobart Art Theater | Sun, Jul 6- Sat, Aug 22 |
| Ray LaMontagnePop / rock performance. Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park | Sat, Aug 30- Sat, Aug 29 |
| Molly Miller TrioPop / rock performance. S.P.A.C.E., Evanston | Wed, Jun 18- Wed, Jul 1 |
| The Lovestruck BalladeersPop / rock performance. S.P.A.C.E., Evanston | Tue, Jun 3- Thu, May 7 |
| Green JellyPop / rock performance. The WC Social Club, West Chicago | Thu, Mar 27- Fri, Jun 12 |
| AnvilLive rock / metal music. The WC Social Club, West Chicago | Fri, May 9- Fri, Jun 5 |
| Hairbangers BallLive rock / metal music. Joe's Live, Rosemont | Fri, Mar 7- Fri, May 29 |
| Jim BrickmanPop / rock performance. Des Plaines Theatre | Tue, Feb 25- Sat, May 16 |
| BoDeansPop / rock performance. Des Plaines Theatre | Fri, Mar 21- Sat, Jun 6 |
| Yacht Rock RevuePop / rock performance. The Salt Shed, Chicago | Fri, Aug 15- Fri, Sep 11 |
| Rickshaw Billie's Burger PatrolPop / rock performance. Empty Bottle, Chicago | Fri, Feb 14- Fri, May 8 |
| Ray BullPop / rock performance. Lincoln Hall, Chicago | Sat, Mar 15- Sat, May 16 |
| Geoff Tate's Operation: MindcrimePop / rock performance. The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles | Fri, Apr 11- Fri, May 8 |
| The Supertramp TributeLive concert performance. The Vixen, McHenry | Sat, Dec 21- Sat, Apr 25 |
| MJ Live - Michael Jackson TributeLive concert performance. Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet | Sat, Apr 5- Sat, Apr 25 |
| Face 2 Face: Billy Joel & Elton John TributeLive concert performance. Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet | Fri, Feb 7- Fri, Oct 9 |
| Are You Ready For It? A Taylor ExperienceLive concert performance. Des Plaines Theatre | Sun, Jan 5- Sun, Oct 18 |
| Feels Like the First Time - Tribute to ForeignerLive concert performance. Raue Center For The Arts, Crystal Lake | Sat, Feb 1- Sat, May 16 |
| HarbourPop / rock performance. The Outset, Chicago | Thu, Nov 7- Fri, May 15 |
| Lou GrammPop / rock performance. The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles | Thu, Dec 5- Fri, Jul 10 |
| Lou GrammPop / rock performance. Des Plaines Theatre | Fri, Dec 6- Sat, Dec 19 |
| Royel OtisPop / rock performance. The Salt Shed, Chicago | Wed, Sep 18- Tue, Jul 14 |
| Fruit BatsPop / rock performance. The Salt Shed, Chicago | Sat, Oct 19- Sat, Oct 24 |
| Sarah KinsleyPop / rock performance. Thalia Hall, Chicago | Tue, Oct 1- Sun, Apr 19 |
| Better Together - BandLive concert performance. Freedom Hall Nathan Manilow Theatre, Park Forest | Wed, Sep 11- Sat, Apr 25 |
| ZebraPop / rock performance. The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles | Fri, Nov 15- Sat, Jul 11 |
| Top Of The World - A Tribute to The CarpentersLive concert performance. The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles | Sun, Dec 1- Sat, Dec 12 |
| John WaitePop / rock performance. The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles | Sat, Nov 16- Thu, Apr 23 |
| The Beat Goes On - Cher Tribute ShowLive concert performance. Des Plaines Theatre | Sat, Aug 10- Sun, Aug 2 |
| FunkadesiPop / rock performance. City Winery, Chicago | Sun, Sep 8- Thu, Jun 4 |
| Sixteen CandlesLive concert performance. RiverEdge Park, Aurora | Fri, Jul 12- Fri, Jul 17 |
| Lindsey StirlingPop / rock performance. Rosemont Theatre | Fri, Aug 23- Sat, Aug 15 |
| Bikini KillPop / rock performance. The Salt Shed, Chicago | Fri, Aug 30- Mon, Sep 14 |
| America - The BandPop / rock performance. Chicago Theatre | Fri, Jul 19- Sat, Jun 27 |
| Allie XPop / rock performance. Thalia Hall, Chicago | Thu, Jun 6- Tue, Apr 28 |
| Judy CollinsPop / rock performance. Gary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall, Chicago | Sun, May 5- Fri, Oct 23 |
| Lords of AcidLive rock / metal music. Bottom Lounge Restaurant, Chicago | Fri, May 24- Wed, May 6 |
| Holly HumberstonePop / rock performance. The Vic Theater, Chicago | Fri, May 17- Tue, Jun 16 |
| Arlo ParksPop / rock performance. Thalia Hall, Chicago | Sat, Mar 16- Tue, Sep 29 |
| FrikoPop / rock performance. Metro, Chicago | Fri, Mar 1- Sat, Apr 25 |
| Rod Tuffcurls and The Bench PressPop / rock performance. Joe's Sports Bar, Chicago | Fri, Feb 2- Sat, May 16 |
| Citizen SoldierPop / rock performance. Bottom Lounge Restaurant, Chicago | Tue, Apr 30- Wed, Jun 3 |
| Cece CoakleyPop / rock performance. Schubas Harmony Grill, Chicago | Wed, Oct 11- Wed, May 6 |
| Arrival From Sweden: The Music of AbbaLive concert performance. The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles | Fri, Jul 21- Thu, Jul 30 |
| Mr. SpeedLive concert performance. Des Plaines Theatre | Fri, Oct 27- Sat, Sep 26 |
| Herman's Hermits & Peter NoonePop / rock performance. Des Plaines Theatre | Sat, Jun 10- Sun, Jul 26 |
| Free Fallin - Tom Petty TributeLive concert performance. Des Plaines Theatre | Sat, Jul 1- Fri, Aug 21 |
| Creedence Revived - Creedence Clearwater Revisited TributeLive concert performance. Des Plaines Theatre | Sat, Aug 5- Sun, May 3 |
| Arrival From Sweden: The Music of AbbaLive concert performance. Des Plaines Theatre | Thu, Jul 20- Fri, Jul 31 |
| Jeff TweedyPop / rock performance. The Vic Theater, Chicago | Fri, May 19- Sat, May 30 |
| WilderadoPop / rock performance. Thalia Hall, Chicago | Tue, Oct 3- Wed, Jul 22 |
| Dermot KennedyPop / rock performance. Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago | Wed, Jun 7- Fri, Sep 11 |
| The Big WuPop / rock performance. City Winery, Chicago | Fri, Jul 21- Fri, Apr 24 |
| W.A.S.P.Live rock / metal music. The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles | Fri, Dec 2- Sat, Oct 10 |
| Eric ClaptonPop / rock performance. United Center, Chicago | Mon, Sep 12- Fri, Sep 11 |
| LA DisputePop / rock performance. Thalia Hall, Chicago | Fri, Sep 30- Fri, May 8 |
| Karla BonoffPop / rock performance. City Winery, Chicago | Tue, Nov 1- Thu, May 14 |
| Ted NugentPop / rock performance. Des Plaines Theatre | Mon, Jul 25- Tue, Jul 14 |
| Del AmitriPop / rock performance. The Vic Theater, Chicago | Mon, Apr 11- Mon, Jun 15 |
| Joe JacksonPop / rock performance. Park West, Chicago | Wed, May 25- Wed, May 20 |
| Jack JohnsonPop / rock performance. Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago | Thu, Jun 30- Sat, Jul 11 |
| Cattle DecapitationLive rock / metal music. The Forge, Joliet | Wed, Feb 2- Fri, May 1 |
| Stick MenPop / rock performance. Reggies Rock Club, Chicago | Tue, Apr 19- Wed, Apr 22 |
| D.R.I. (Dirty Rotten Imbeciles)Live rock / metal music. Reggies Rock Club, Chicago | Sat, Apr 9- Sat, May 23 |
| Midnight SunPop / rock performance. City Winery, Chicago | Sun, Jan 2- Wed, Jun 17 |
| Powerman 5000Pop / rock performance. The Forge, Joliet | Sat, Sep 25- Thu, May 21 |
| Alejandro EscovedoPop / rock performance. S.P.A.C.E., Evanston | Thu, Oct 14- Sun, Jun 21 |
| Pop EvilPop / rock performance. The Forge, Joliet | Fri, Aug 20- Wed, Apr 22 |
| Rodrigo Y GabrielaPop / rock performance. Chicago Theatre | Thu, Oct 14- Wed, May 13 |
| Jeff RosenstockPop / rock performance. Metro, Chicago | Fri, Nov 12- Fri, Jul 24 |
| Stayin' Alive - A Salute To The Music of The Bee GeesLive concert performance. RiverEdge Park, Aurora | Fri, Jul 30- Sat, Aug 29 |
| OseesPop / rock performance. Thalia Hall, Chicago | Fri, Sep 17- Fri, Oct 16 |
| Kashmir - The Led Zeppelin ExperienceLive concert performance. The Hobart Art Theater | Sat, Mar 27- Sat, Apr 25 |
| Get The Led Out - Tribute BandLive concert performance. RiverEdge Park, Aurora | Fri, Aug 20- Sat, Jul 18 |
| Tommy James and The ShondellsPop / rock performance. Genesee Theatre, Waukegan | Sat, Oct 17- Sat, Jun 6 |
| Tusk - Tribute To Fleetwood MacPop / rock performance. The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles | Thu, Nov 12- Fri, May 29 |
| Dumbo Gets MadPop / rock performance. Empty Bottle, Chicago | Thu, Mar 5- Tue, May 12 |
| Great White & SlaughterPop / rock performance. The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles | Sat, Feb 1- Fri, May 22 |
| Y&TLive rock / metal music. The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles | Sat, Feb 29- Sat, Oct 17 |
| Ted NugentPop / rock performance. The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles | Fri, Jul 24- Wed, Jul 15 |
| Field MedicPop / rock performance. Subterranean, Chicago | Mon, Oct 7- Sat, Apr 25 |
| Jay and The AmericansPop / rock performance. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie | Sat, Nov 2- Tue, Jul 7 |
| StryperPop / rock performance. The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles | Thu, Jul 18- Fri, Jun 19 |
| Santana & The Doobie BrothersPop / rock performance. Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park | Sun, Aug 4- Sat, Jun 13 |
