EventGuide currently has 767 event listings for Chicago area theaters.
| George Janko Athenaeum Theatre, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Sep 19 |
| Strict Scrutiny Athenaeum Theatre, Chicago. TV / radio taped program | Sat, Oct 4 |
| Candlelight: Tribute To Coldplay & Imagine Dragons Music Box Theatre, Chicago. Live concert performance | Wed, Apr 23 |
| Whiskey Myers Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Performing country music live | Sat, Jun 14 |
| Josh Blue The Hobart Art Theater. Comedic performance live | Sat, Oct 18 |
| The Neverly Brothers The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Sun, Sep 21 |
| 2026 Big Ten Mens Basketball Tournament - Session 1 United Center, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Wed, Mar 11 |
| The Black Keys Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Wed, Sep 3 |
| Yandel Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Chicago. Latin music in concert | Sun, Jun 8 |
| Blackpink Soldier Field, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Jul 18 |
| Xikers Rosemont Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Fri, May 9 |
| The Empire Strips Back Studebaker Theater, Chicago. Adult themed event | Fri, Apr 11- Sun, May 4 |
| Ledisi & Marsha Ambrosius Chicago Theatre. R&B / soul music performance | Thu, Jun 12 |
| Straight No Chaser The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Hammond. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Jul 26 |
| Lyn Lapid Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Tue, Jun 3 |
| Robert Jon and The Wreck The Hobart Art Theater. Religious concert performance | Sun, Aug 3 |
| Powerman 5000 The Hobart Art Theater. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Jul 6 |
| Taj Mahal & Keb Mo Martin Theater at Ravinia, Highland Park. Jazz / blues concert performance | Sat, Jun 14 |
| Foreigner The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Hammond. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Aug 15 |
| Reverend Horton Heat The Hobart Art Theater. Pop / rock performance | Wed, Oct 15 |
| Augustana The Hobart Art Theater. Alternative music performance | Wed, Jun 18 |
| Lyle Lovett and His Large Band Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Chicago. Performing country music live | Sat, Jul 19 |
| Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago. Jazz / blues concert performance | Sat, Aug 9 |
| Pedro Fernandez Rosemont Theatre. Latin music in concert | Sat, Aug 23 |
| Clay Walker Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Performing country music live | Fri, May 9 |
| Cynthia Erivo & Chicago Symphony Orchestra Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Classical concert | Fri, Aug 15 |
| Bibi Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Tue, Jun 3 |
| Barak Rosemont Theatre. Latin music in concert | Sat, Jun 7 |
| Band of Horses Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Jun 21 |
| PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals Wintrust Arena, Chicago. Mixed martial arts competition | Fri, Jun 27 |
| Jim Messina The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Performing country music live | Thu, Jun 12 |
| Phoneboy Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Fri, May 30 |
| Supergrass Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Tue, Sep 9 |
| Parcels - Band Credit Union 1 Arena, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Oct 19 |
| Ruben Blades Rosemont Theatre. Latin music in concert | Fri, May 23 |
| 311 Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Alternative music performance | Fri, Aug 22 |
| Sara Kays Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Thu, May 29 |
| Audrey Nuna Lincoln Hall, Chicago. R&B / soul music performance | Sat, May 17 |
| Coco Jones & Lady London Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Wed, May 21 |
| Bruce Dickinson Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Live rock / metal music | Sat, Sep 27 |
| Black Oak Ensemble Bennett Gordon Hall, Highland Park. Jazz / blues concert performance | Sun, May 4 |
| Jahari Stampley Trio Bennett Gordon Hall, Highland Park. Jazz / blues concert performance | Fri, May 2 |
| Windsync Bennett Gordon Hall, Highland Park. Classical concert | Sat, May 3 |
| Wynonna Judd Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Performing country music live | Sat, Jul 26 |
| Toast - The Ultimate Bread Experience Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Fri, Jul 11 |
| Dreamer Isioma Lincoln Hall, Chicago. R&B / soul music performance | Sat, May 31 |
| Feels Like the First Time - Tribute to Foreigner The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Fri, Oct 10 |
| Chapel Hart The Hobart Art Theater. Performing country music live | Fri, May 30 |
| Yacht Rock Night: The Ron Burgundys The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Sat, May 17 |
| Raynes The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Thu, Apr 24 |
| Jump - Van Halen Tribute The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Fri, Apr 25 |
| Clutch The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Hammond. Live rock / metal music | Sat, Aug 16 |
| All-4-One Des Plaines Theatre. R&B / soul music performance | Sat, Aug 30 |
| The Purple Xperience Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Fri, Jun 6 |
| George Michael Reborn - A Tribute to George Michael Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Sat, May 3 |
| Stella Cole Park West, Chicago. Jazz / blues concert performance | Wed, Apr 30 |
| Rejjie Snow Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Mon, Apr 28 |
| Yeah Yeah Yeahs Chicago Theatre. Alternative music performance | Tue, Jul 22- Wed, Jul 23 |
| L.A. Witch Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Thu, May 1 |
| Elbow Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Mon, Oct 6 |
| King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Pop / rock performance | Wed, Aug 6 |
| Maren Morris Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Performing country music live | Fri, Aug 22 |
| Wu-Tang Clan United Center, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Mon, Jul 7 |
| Haymarket Opera Company: Handel's Alcina Martin Theater at Ravinia, Highland Park. Operatic theatrical performance | Sun, Aug 24 |
| Ray LaMontagne Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Aug 30 |
| Halsey Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Tue, Jun 17 |
| BabyMonster Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Pop / rock performance | Tue, Sep 2 |
| BINI Rosemont Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Jun 6 |
| Matt Berninger Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, May 24 |
| Grace Jones & Janelle Monae Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Jun 7 |
| Orianthi The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Oct 10 |
| Totally 80s Tour The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Sat, Jun 14 |
| Nick Pontarelli The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Sun, Sep 14 |
| Free Fallin - Tom Petty Tribute The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Thu, Sep 11 |
| Lil Baby United Center, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Wed, Jun 25 |
| Hiatus Kaiyote Riviera Theatre, Chicago. R&B / soul music performance | Wed, Aug 20 |
| Surfin Safari The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Sun, Oct 5 |
| Celtic Thunder Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Celtic world music performance | Fri, Oct 3 |
| The Steeldrivers Thalia Hall, Chicago. Performing country music live | Thu, Sep 4 |
| I'm With Her Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Jun 13 |
| Subliminal Verses - Tribute To Slipknot The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Sat, Oct 11 |
| Casket Robbery The Hobart Art Theater. Alternative music performance | Sun, Jun 15 |
| American English - Beatles Tribute The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Fri, May 23 |
| Voices of Rock Radio Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Sat, May 31 |
| Whiskey Friends - Tribute to Morgan Wallen The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Fri, Jun 20 |
| The Church Park West, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Tue, Jul 29 |
| Melanie Fiona Park West, Chicago. R&B / soul music performance | Thu, May 15 |
| UB40 Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. World music performance | Wed, Aug 27 |
| Watchhouse Thalia Hall, Chicago. Performing country music live | Thu, Jun 19 |
| Mohan Sisters Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. World music performance | Sun, Jun 8 |
| Nas & Chicago Philharmonic Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Rap / hip hop music performance | Wed, Jul 2 |
| The Warning Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Tue, Jul 22 |
| Train & Edwin McCain Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Aug 2 |
| Beck & Chicago Symphony Orchestra Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Alternative music performance | Wed, Jul 23 |
| SiR - Artist Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sat, Jun 7 |
| David Bisbal Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Chicago. Latin music in concert | Thu, Jun 5 |
| Lindsey Stirling & Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Jun 26 |
| Weird Al Yankovic & Puddles Pity Party Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Comedic performance live | Sun, Jun 29 |
| The Hip Hop Recall The Hobart Art Theater. Rap / hip hop music performance | Sat, Aug 23 |
| Banks Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Jun 26 |
| Sixtiesmania Woodstock Opera House. Pop / rock performance | Sat, May 31 |
| Clued In - An Improvised Murder Mystery Donny's Skybox Theatre, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Mar 28- Sat, Apr 26 |
| Counting Crows & The Gaslight Anthem Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Alternative music performance | Fri, Jun 13 |
| A Night at the Fights Des Plaines Theatre. Boxing sporting event | Thu, May 15 |
| Vince Gill Chicago Theatre. Performing country music live | Fri, May 23 |
| Sturgill Simpson Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Performing country music live | Fri, May 9 |
| FERG Ramova Theatre, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Fri, May 2 |
| Taylorville - A Tribute to Taylor Swift Park West, Chicago. Live concert performance | Fri, Jul 25 |
| Matt Maltese Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sat, Oct 11 |
| Melvin Seals & JGB Park West, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, May 16- Sat, May 17 |
| Warrant & Firehouse The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Hammond. Live rock / metal music | Sat, Jun 21 |
| Laurel Canyon Folkies Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Fri, May 16 |
| Belly - The Band Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Mon, Nov 10 |
| Yelle Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Wed, Oct 8 |
| The Blues Inferno Tour Des Plaines Theatre. Jazz / blues concert performance | Sat, Jun 7 |
| Vinny Appice's Sabbath Knights Des Plaines Theatre. Live rock / metal music | Thu, Jun 12 |
| Journeyman - Tribute to Eric Clapton Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Fri, Nov 7 |
| Big Bam Boom - Hall and Oates Tribute Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Sat, May 17 |
| Patti Smith Chicago Theatre. Alternative music performance | Mon, Nov 17- Tue, Nov 18 |
| BadBadNotGood Thalia Hall, Chicago. Jazz / blues concert performance | Thu, May 15- Fri, May 16 |
| CoComelon Live! Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Childrens' / Familiy theater performance | Sun, May 4 |
| Taj Mahal & Keb Mo Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Jazz / blues concert performance | Sat, Jun 14 |
| Feels Like the First Time - Tribute to Foreigner Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Fri, May 9 |
| Hassan Phills Thalia Hall, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Sun, Apr 27 |
| Penelope Road Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Aug 10 |
| BAT - The Music of Meat Loaf Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Live concert performance | Sun, Oct 26 |
| Anjelah Johnson-Reyes The Vic Theater, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Oct 24 |
| Silversun Pickups Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sun, Jul 20 |
| Steve Hackett Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Nov 6 |
| The Cryan' Shames Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Apr 27 |
| Alix Page Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sat, May 10 |
| Theo Von Wintrust Arena, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Thu, Apr 24 |
| Sal Vulcano The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Hammond. Comedic performance live | Sat, Jul 12 |
| The Baseball Project Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Sep 18 |
| of Montreal Thalia Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Tue, Jul 29 |
| Men I Trust Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Wed, Aug 6 |
| Ramy Youssef The Vic Theater, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Jul 11 |
| Radhika Das Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Jun 22 |
| Simple Plan Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sun, Aug 24 |
| Raveena Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, May 10 |
| Alexander Nate Thalia Hall, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Sun, Aug 24 |
| Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Carousel Stage at Ravinia, Highland Park. Pop / rock performance | Tue, Jul 22 |
| Ali Sethi The Vic Theater, Chicago. Classical concert | Sat, Jun 14 |
| Juanes Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Latin music in concert | Tue, Jul 15 |
| Cap'n Jazz Thalia Hall, Chicago. Jazz / blues concert performance | Sat, Jul 5- Sun, Jul 6 |
| Classic Albums Live Tribute Show: The Eagles - Hotel California Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Live concert performance | Sat, Jul 19 |
| Blackberry Smoke Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Performing country music live | Thu, Jun 5 |
| Gallant Thalia Hall, Chicago. R&B / soul music performance | Sat, Jun 7 |
| Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sat, Jun 7 |
| Demola Park West, Chicago. Jazz / blues concert performance | Sat, Jul 26 |
| Classic Albums Live Tribute Show: Lynyrd Skynyrd Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Live concert performance | Sat, May 10 |
| Ronnie Baker Brooks Carousel Stage at Ravinia, Highland Park. Jazz / blues concert performance | Thu, Jul 17 |
| The RESET - An Immersive Sound Experience with Davin Youngs Carousel Stage at Ravinia, Highland Park. Enter a space where music becomes a pathway to relaxation, renewal, and connection. This modern sound bath… | Thu, Jul 10 |
| Dan Tyminski Band Carousel Stage at Ravinia, Highland Park. Live bluegrass performance | Tue, Jul 8 |
| Toby - A Tribute to Toby Keith The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Fri, Jun 6 |
| A Static Lullaby Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sat, Jun 28 |
| Scene Queen Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Jul 20 |
| The Evolution of Joni Mitchell Woodstock Opera House. Live concert performance | Sat, May 17 |
| Skinshape Thalia Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Mon, Sep 29 |
| Ballet 5:8: Of Light and Shadow Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago. Ballet theatrical performance | Sat, Apr 26 |
| Honey Revenge The Vic Theater, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sun, Jun 8 |
| Broncho Thalia Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sat, Aug 9 |
| W. Kamau Bell The Den Theatre, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Apr 25- Sat, Apr 26 |
| Billy Woods Thalia Hall, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Thu, Nov 13 |
| Echoes of Pompeii - Pink Floyd Tribute The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Thu, May 15 |
| Marcin - Marcin Patrzalek Park West, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Sep 11 |
| Late Night Radio Park West, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Fri, May 9 |
| Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Carousel Stage at Ravinia, Highland Park. Jazz / blues concert performance | Tue, Aug 12 |
| Steve Hofstetter The Den Theatre, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Sun, Jun 15 |
| Rival Sons Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Pop / rock performance | Thu, May 1 |
| Mo Lowda and The Humble Park West, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Fri, Sep 26 |
| The Phil Collins Experience - Tribute The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Sat, Nov 15 |
| Fiesta Ravinia: La Orginial Banda El Limon & Como La Flor Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Latin music in concert | Sun, Aug 31 |
| Elvis Night With Jimmy Holmes The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Sat, May 10 |
| Cherry Poppin' Daddies Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Sep 12 |
| The Best Of Second City Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Comedic performance live | Sun, Jun 22 |
| Space Oddity Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Fri, Jun 20 |
| Malcolm Todd Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, May 30 |
| Alonzo Bodden The Den Theatre, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Sun, Sep 7 |
| Brass From The Past Carousel Stage at Ravinia, Highland Park. Live concert performance | Tue, Jul 1 |
| Absolute Queen The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Fri, Aug 29 |
| The Mayhem Poets Woodstock Opera House. Live theatrical performance | Sun, Apr 27 |
| Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra: Marvel Studios' Infinity Saga Concert Experience Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Classical concert | Fri, Aug 29 |
| The Sound of Music Sing-Along Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Childrens' / Familiy theater performance | Thu, Aug 28 |
| Mike Marino Des Plaines Theatre. Comedic performance live | Thu, Oct 16 |
| Fleatwood Mac - A Tribute To Fleetwood Mac & Meet Loaf - Meat Loaf Tribute Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Sat, Oct 4 |
| Stayin' Alive - One Night of the Bee Gees Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Live concert performance | Thu, Oct 23 |
| Uncle Louie Des Plaines Theatre. Performing country music live | Sun, Jun 8- Sun, Dec 7 |
| Caleb Gordon Thalia Hall, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Sun, May 4 |
| Sutton Foster & Kelli O'Hara Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Live concert performance | Sun, Jul 13 |
| Beth Stelling The Den Theatre, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Jun 6 |
| The Thalia Sunday Skate Thalia Hall, Chicago. Live concert performance | Sun, Apr 20 |
| The Crane Wives The Vic Theater, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Jul 26 |
| Mississippi Heat Woodstock Opera House. Jazz / blues concert performance | Sat, May 24 |
| Jazz Ensembles: Spring Concert James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, Grayslake. Jazz / blues concert performance | Fri, May 2 |
| Wind Ensemble: Spring Concert James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, Grayslake. Classical concert | Sun, May 4 |
| Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire United Center, Chicago. Truck automotive racing event | Sat, Jun 28- Sun, Jun 29 |
| Cristoph Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Fri, May 9 |
| Bust Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Sat, Apr 19- Sun, May 18 |
| Electric Avenue Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Live concert performance | Thu, May 15 |
| Choral Ensembles Spring Concert James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, Grayslake. Classical concert | Sat, May 10 |
| Jeff Goldblum and The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra Chicago Theatre. Jazz / blues concert performance | Wed, Jul 2 |
| Elena Moon Park Carousel Stage at Ravinia, Highland Park. Family friendly concert | Sat, Jun 14 |
| Laura Doherty and The Heartbeats Carousel Stage at Ravinia, Highland Park. Family friendly concert | Sat, Jul 19 |
| Treemonisha Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Sat, May 3 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Lidiya Yankovskaya & Ray Chen - Debussy & Bruch Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Classical concert | Sat, Aug 9 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Laura Jackson & Zlatomir Fung - Tchaikovsky Spectacular Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Classical concert | Sun, Aug 3 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Martin Gellner - Morgan Freeman's Symphonic Blues Experience Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Classical concert | Fri, Aug 1 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Marin Alsop & Stephen Williamson - Mendelssohn & Elgar Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Classical concert | Sun, Jul 27 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Marin Alsop & Molly Yeh - Chef Sheherazade Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Classical concert | Fri, Jul 25 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Marin Alsop & Himari - Beethoven's Seventh Symphony Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Classical concert | Sun, Jul 20 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Marin Alsop & Jean-Yves Thibaudet - Gershwin's Concerto in F Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Classical concert | Sat, Jul 12 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Marin Alsop & Bruce Liu - Opening Night Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Classical concert | Fri, Jul 11 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Edwin Outwater & Lang Lang - The Disney Book Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Classical concert | Thu, Jul 31 |
| Cyndi Lauper Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park. Pop / rock performance | Tue, Aug 5 |
| Pelican Thalia Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sat, Jul 26 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: David Robertson & Sheku Kanneh-Mason - Saint-Saens' Cello Concerto No. 1 Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Classical concert | Sun, Aug 17 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Peter Oundjian & Nobuyuki Tsujii - Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Classical concert | Sat, Aug 16 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Louis Langree & Garrick Ohlsson - All-Mozart Evening Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Classical concert | Sun, Aug 10 |
| The Rematch: Ireland vs. New Zealand All Blacks Soldier Field, Chicago. Rugby sporting event. | Sat, Nov 1 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Marin Alsop & Janai Brugger - Mahler's Second Symphony Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Classical concert | Fri, Jul 18 |
| Big Time Rush & Katelyn Tarver Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Aug 10 |
| Pantera Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park. Live rock / metal music | Sat, Jul 19 |
| Reggaeton Rave Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Reggae / reggaeton concert performance | Sat, Jun 21 |
| The Doobie Brothers Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park. Pop / rock performance | Wed, Sep 10 |
| Tedward Swift The Hobart Art Theater. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Jun 7 |
| L.A. Guns The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Alternative music performance | Fri, Jul 25 |
| The Best Of The Second City Copley Theatre, Aurora. Comedic performance live | Sat, Jun 28 |
| Indo Warehouse Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Fri, May 2 |
| Woodstock Community Choir Woodstock Opera House. Classical concert | Sun, May 4 |
| Fear No Art Festival James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, Grayslake. A vibrant arts festival highlighting student and community talent across dance, music... | Fri, Apr 25- Sat, Apr 26 |
| Three Dog Night The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Nov 14 |
| Acapella on the Square Woodstock Opera House. Live concert performance | Fri, May 16 |
| 2026 Big Ten Mens Basketball Tournament - Session 7 United Center, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Sun, Mar 15 |
| 2026 Big Ten Mens Basketball Tournament - Session 6 United Center, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Sat, Mar 14 |
| Sleep Token Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Sep 28 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago: Safronia Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Operatic theatrical performance | Fri, Apr 17- Sat, Apr 18 |
| 2026 Big Ten Mens Basketball Tournament - Session 4 United Center, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Fri, Mar 13 |
| Chubby Checker & Brian Hyland Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Jul 27 |
| Kate Berlant Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Wed, May 14 |
| Hell's Kitchen - The Musical James M. Nederlander Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Wed, Nov 26- Sun, Nov 30 |
| Duke Blue Devils vs. Arkansas Razorbacks United Center, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Thu, Nov 27 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago: El Ultimo Sueno De Frida Y Diego Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Operatic theatrical performance | Sat, Mar 21- Sat, Apr 4 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago: Madama Butterfly Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Operatic theatrical performance | Sat, Mar 14- Sun, Apr 12 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago: Cosi Fan Tutte Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Operatic theatrical performance | Sun, Feb 1- Sun, Feb 15 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago: Salome Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Operatic theatrical performance | Sun, Jan 25- Sat, Feb 14 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago: Carmina Burana Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Operatic theatrical performance | Fri, Nov 14- Tue, Nov 18 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago: Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Operatic theatrical performance | Sat, Nov 1- Thu, Nov 20 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago: Medea Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Operatic theatrical performance | Sat, Oct 11- Sun, Oct 26 |
| I'm Not A Comedian... I'm Lenny Bruce Des Plaines Theatre. Comedic performance live | Sun, Aug 24 |
| Paul Simon Symphony Center, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Wed, May 21- Sat, May 24 |
| Yordano Studebaker Theater, Chicago. Latin music in concert | Sat, May 17 |
| Dru Hill Country Club Hills Amphitheater. R&B / soul music performance | Fri, Aug 29 |
| Neil Young Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Wed, Aug 27 |
| Kem Country Club Hills Amphitheater. R&B / soul music performance | Fri, Jun 13- Sat, Jun 14 |
| Loverboy Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Sep 20 |
| Everclear Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Nov 2 |
| Bonnie Koloc Gary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall, Chicago. Performing country music live | Fri, May 2 |
| Kygo Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Techno / electronic concert performance | Sun, Jul 6 |
| Death Cab for Cutie Chicago Theatre. Alternative music performance | Tue, Aug 5- Wed, Aug 6 |
| Jerry Seinfeld The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Hammond. Comedic performance live | Fri, Jun 6 |
| Gregory Porter Country Club Hills Amphitheater. Jazz / blues concert performance | Sat, Aug 16 |
| Boney James Country Club Hills Amphitheater. Jazz / blues concert performance | Sat, Jun 21 |
| 112 Country Club Hills Amphitheater. R&B / soul music performance | Sat, Aug 23 |
| 2026 Big Ten Mens Basketball Tournament - Session 2 United Center, Chicago. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game | Thu, Mar 12 |
| Robert Glasper Country Club Hills Amphitheater. Jazz / blues concert performance | Sat, Jun 28 |
| Morris Day and The Time Country Club Hills Amphitheater. R&B / soul music performance | Sat, Aug 2 |
| The Dramatics Country Club Hills Amphitheater. R&B / soul music performance | Fri, Jun 27 |
| Lalah Hathaway Country Club Hills Amphitheater. R&B / soul music performance | Fri, Aug 22 |
| King George Country Club Hills Amphitheater. Jazz / blues concert performance | Fri, Jul 18 |
| Jeffrey Osborne Country Club Hills Amphitheater. R&B / soul music performance | Sat, Jul 19 |
| The Whispers Country Club Hills Amphitheater. R&B / soul music performance | Sat, Aug 30 |
| Kurt Elling Martin Theater at Ravinia, Highland Park. Jazz / blues concert performance | Sun, Jun 15 |
| Chelo Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Latin music in concert | Sat, May 10 |
| Lover - Taylor Swift Tribute Experience Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Chicago. Live concert performance | Wed, Sep 24 |
| Kenny and Dolly Tribute Show Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Sun, Jul 20 |
| Geoff Tate's Operation: Mindcrime Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Sep 6 |
| UCA Orchestra: Brian Eads - Death Stranding: Strands of Harmony Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Chicago. Classical concert | Sat, Feb 7 |
| Jorge Medina & Josi Cuen Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Latin music in concert | Sat, Aug 2 |
| Premier League Summer Soccer Series Soldier Field, Chicago. West Ham United FC vs. Everton FC & Manchester United FC vs.AFC Bournemouth | Wed, Jul 30 |
| Pastor Mike Jr. Country Club Hills Amphitheater. Religious concert performance | Sun, Aug 24 |
| Dru Hill Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. R&B / soul music performance | Sun, May 11 |
| horsegiirL Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Fri, May 23 |
| Louis C.K. Chicago Theatre. Comedic performance live | Thu, Sep 25- Sat, Sep 27 |
| Aimee Mann Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Fri, Jun 27 |
| Sincerely Sinatra Big Band Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Sun, May 18 |
| Industria del Amor Rosemont Theatre. Latin music in concert | Fri, May 16 |
| Lenny Kravitz Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Aug 21 |
| Robyn Hitchcock Gary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Jun 7 |
| Itzhak Perlman Chicago Theatre. Classical concert | Mon, Apr 21 |
| Ralph Barbosa & Rene Vaca Rosemont Theatre. Comedic performance live | Sat, Jun 28 |
| Little River Band Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Aug 29 |
| The Fray Chicago Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Aug 15 |
| Mick Foley The Hobart Art Theater. Comedic performance live | Thu, Jun 26 |
| Jeff Baxter Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Nov 22 |
| Infinity - The Ultimate Rock Experience Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Sat, Apr 26 |
| Esha Tewari Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Performing country music live | Fri, Jul 25 |
| Nick Shoulders Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Performing country music live | Sat, May 24 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago: A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness with Billy Corgan Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Operatic theatrical performance | Fri, Nov 21- Sun, Nov 30 |
| Hurray For The Riff Raff Gary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall, Chicago. Performing country music live | Fri, Jul 18 |
| Plinio Fernandes Bennett Gordon Hall, Highland Park. Latin music in concert | Tue, Aug 26 |
| Tribute to Barbara Cook and Tony Bennett Bennett Gordon Hall, Highland Park. Live concert performance | Sat, Aug 23 |
| Lincoln Trio Bennett Gordon Hall, Highland Park. Classical concert | Tue, Aug 19 |
| Schubert on the Road Bennett Gordon Hall, Highland Park. Classical concert | Sat, Aug 16 |
| Lucy Kalantari and the Jazz Cats Martin Theater at Ravinia, Highland Park. Jazz / blues concert performance | Sat, Aug 16 |
| Voces8 Martin Theater at Ravinia, Highland Park. Classical concert | Thu, Aug 14 |
| Apollo's Fire Martin Theater at Ravinia, Highland Park. Classical concert | Wed, Aug 13 |
| Liberated Voices Bennett Gordon Hall, Highland Park. Live concert performance | Sat, Aug 9 |
| Ana Maria Martinez & Kevin Murphy Martin Theater at Ravinia, Highland Park. Classical concert | Wed, Jul 30 |
| Ettore Causa Bennett Gordon Hall, Highland Park. Classical concert | Wed, Jul 23 |
| David Grimal Bennett Gordon Hall, Highland Park. Classical concert | Fri, Jul 18 |
| The Bohemian Spirit of Piano & Strings Bennett Gordon Hall, Highland Park. Classical concert | Sat, Jul 12 |
| Opera for the Young: The Magic Flute Martin Theater at Ravinia, Highland Park. Operatic theatrical performance | Sat, Jun 28 |
| Juilliard Quartet & Isidore Quartet Martin Theater at Ravinia, Highland Park. Classical concert | Wed, Jun 25 |
| Isidore Quartet Bennett Gordon Hall, Highland Park. Classical concert | Sun, Jun 22 |
| Tony Siqi Yun Bennett Gordon Hall, Highland Park. Classical concert | Sat, Jun 21 |
| Angela Hewitt Martin Theater at Ravinia, Highland Park. Classical concert | Wed, Jun 11 |
| Bridges Composition Competition: Jazz & Classical Fusion Bennett Gordon Hall, Highland Park. Classical concert | Tue, Jun 10 |
| Night of the SuperWrestlers Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Wrestling sport match | Sun, Jun 15 |
| Oracle Sisters Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sat, Sep 27 |
| Alex Edelman The Den Theatre, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Thu, Jun 26 |
| Games We Play Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Live concert performance | Thu, Jun 19 |
| Mirador Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sun, May 18 |
| Saya Gray Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Tue, Apr 29 |
| Spite Marriage - Film Des Plaines Theatre. Film oriented event | Wed, Apr 23 |
| Justin Hayward The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Thu, May 1 |
| Jensen McRae Lincoln Hall, Chicago. R&B / soul music performance | Thu, May 15 |
| Assisted Living The Musical Woodstock Opera House. Musical theatrical performance | Fri, Apr 25- Sat, Apr 26 |
| Loving & Ora Cogan Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Thu, Jun 26 |
| Florist Gary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sun, May 25 |
| Rachel Chinouriri Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Tue, May 20 |
| The Music of Julie Andrews The Blizzard Theatre, Elgin. Live concert performance | Tue, Apr 29 |
| Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra: Image The Blizzard Theatre, Elgin. Classical concert | Sun, May 11 |
| War of the Worlds - Play Lifeline Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Sat, May 24- Sun, Jul 13 |
| Leaf - Play Lifeline Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Sat, Mar 15- Sun, Apr 20 |
| Gene Simmons Band The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Hammond. Pop / rock performance | Sat, May 17 |
| Stokley, Raheem DeVaughn & Lyfe Jennings The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Hammond. R&B / soul music performance | Fri, May 16 |
| Travis Tritt Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Performing country music live | Sat, Aug 16 |
| Sting Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Nov 23 |
| Marilyn Manson Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Live rock / metal music | Sat, May 3 |
| Hollywood Undead & Tech N9Ne Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Alternative music performance | Thu, May 1 |
| Voyage - A Journey Tribute Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Live concert performance | Thu, May 1 |
| Rod Stewart Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Aug 8 |
| Papa Roach & Rise Against Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park. Alternative music performance | Sat, Sep 27 |
| Hozier Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park. Jazz / blues concert performance | Thu, Jul 24- Fri, Jul 25 |
| Chris Stapleton Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park. Performing country music live | Fri, Jun 27- Sat, Jun 28 |
| Billy Idol & Joan Jett and The Blackhearts Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park. Pop / rock performance | Tue, May 20 |
| Toto, Christopher Cross, & Men at Work Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Aug 9 |
| Styx, Kevin Cronin & Don Felder Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Aug 23 |
| Pierce The Veil, Sleeping with Sirens & Beach Weather Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park. Alternative music performance | Sat, Jun 7 |
| Nelly, Ja Rule & Eve Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park. Rap / hip hop music performance | Wed, Aug 13 |
| Jason Aldean, Nate Smith & RaeLynn Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park. Performing country music live | Sat, Sep 13 |
| Where is Zola Moon? The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Film oriented event | Wed, Jun 11 |
| Voices Of Rock Radio The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Fri, May 30 |
| Toast - The Ultimate Bread Experience The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Sat, Jul 12 |
| The Vampire Circus The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. A journey of mystery, terror, and exhilaration with breathtaking acrobatics | Sun, Oct 19 |
| The Fixx - The Band The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Apr 25 |
| Steve Augeri The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Jul 11 |
| Ron Onesti's Rockabilly Rhapsody The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Jun 22 |
| Roll On - Tribute to Alabama The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Sun, Jul 13 |
| Journeyman - Tribute to Eric Clapton The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Thu, Nov 6 |
| Heart to Heartbreaker The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Sat, May 10 |
| George Michael Reborn - A Tribute to George Michael The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Sun, Nov 23 |
| Fleetwood Mac - A Tribute To Fleetwood Mac & Meat Loaf The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Sat, Aug 30 |
| Doro The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live rock / metal music | Sat, Sep 6 |
| Dirty Dozen Brass Band The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Jazz / blues concert performance | Thu, Jul 17 |
| Diamond Rio The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Performing country music live | Fri, May 16 |
| Country Royalty Show The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Performing country music live | Sun, Sep 21 |
| Ace Frehley The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Sat, May 24 |
| Aaron Tippin The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Performing country music live | Fri, Jun 27 |
| Our House - The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Sun, May 4 |
| Miguel Bose Rosemont Theatre. Latin music in concert | Sat, Oct 11 |
| Camila Rosemont Theatre. Latin music in concert | Thu, May 29 |
| Theo Von Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Comedic performance live | Fri, Apr 25 |
| Disney's Descendants & Zombies: Worlds Collide Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Live concert performance | Wed, Aug 6 |
| Charli XCX Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Pop / rock performance | Mon, Apr 28 |
| Viva El Jaripeo: Los Inquietos Del Norte, Gerardo Ortiz, Banda Los Recoditos & Banda Roja Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Latin music in concert | Sat, Apr 26 |
| Shinedown, Bush & Morgan Wade Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Aug 16 |
| Lainey Wilson, Muscadine Bloodline & Maddox Batson Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Performing country music live | Fri, Oct 17 |
| Titanic - The Musical Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire. Musical theatrical performance | Wed, Apr 9- Sun, Jun 1 |
| The Lovettes: Boogie Woogie Santa Claus Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire. Pop / rock performance | Mon, Dec 15- Tue, Dec 16 |
| Sean Allan Krill Sings Tony Bennett Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire. Live concert performance | Mon, Sep 22- Tue, Sep 23 |
| Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire. Live concert performance | Mon, Jun 2- Tue, Jun 3 |
| Million Dollar Quartet Christmas Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire. Musical theatrical performance | Wed, Nov 5- Wed, Dec 31 |
| Finding Nemo Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire. Musical theatrical performance | Thu, Oct 23- Sun, Jan 4 |
| Catch Me If You Can Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire. Musical theatrical performance | Wed, Aug 27- Sun, Oct 19 |
| Always Something There... Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire. Musical theatrical performance | Wed, Jun 18- Sun, Aug 10 |
| IMomSoHard Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. TV / radio taped program | Thu, May 8 |
| Couture on Tour: An Emily In Paris Experience Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Event with tickets available | Sat, Jun 14 |
| Chante Moore Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. R&B / soul music performance | Fri, May 23 |
| The Allman Betts Band & The Record Company Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Jun 12 |
| Haymarket Opera Company: Handel's Alcina Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Operatic theatrical performance | Sun, Aug 24 |
| Dispatch, John Butler Trio & Donavon Frankenreiter Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Alternative music performance | Sat, Jun 21 |
| Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Jul 26 |
| Defile Concerts: Blue James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, Grayslake. Live concert performance | Sun, Jun 1 |
| Tacos and Tequila Festival: Ludacris, Timbaland, Trina, Trick Daddy & David Banner Northwestern Medicine Field, Geneva. Visitors can come and enjoy the fair / festival | Sat, Sep 20 |
| The Temptations Review Des Plaines Theatre. R&B / soul music performance | Sun, Jul 13 |
| RTP - The Rush Tribute Project Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Sat, Jun 14 |
| Jon Anderson Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Apr 25 |
| Stray Kids Wrigley Field, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Jun 26 |
| Post Malone, Jelly Roll & Sierra Ferrell Wrigley Field, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Thu, May 22 |
| TommyInnit The Vic Theater, Chicago. Event with tickets available | Fri, May 9 |
| The Blue Stones The Vic Theater, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Fri, Jun 27 |
| Pigeons Playing Ping Pong The Vic Theater, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Apr 25 |
| Perfume Genius The Vic Theater, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Tue, Jun 17 |
| Jim Jefferies The Vic Theater, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Mar 21- Fri, May 16 |
| Jeremy Piven The Vic Theater, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Jun 6 |
| Bruce Bruce The Vic Theater, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Sat, May 3 |
| Bear McCreary The Vic Theater, Chicago. Live concert performance | Sat, May 31 |
| Arch Enemy The Vic Theater, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Tue, Apr 29 |
| Tate McRae United Center, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Aug 15- Tue, Oct 21 |
| Rauw Alejandro United Center, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Fri, May 9- Sat, May 10 |
| Nine Inch Nails United Center, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Tue, Aug 19- Wed, Aug 20 |
| Nate Bargatze United Center, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Thu, Oct 23- Fri, Oct 24 |
| Mt. Joy United Center, Chicago. Performing country music live | Sat, Sep 13 |
| Linkin Park United Center, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Mon, Aug 11 |
| Ivan Cornejo United Center, Chicago. Latin music in concert | Sat, Apr 26- Sun, Apr 27 |
| Keith Urban, Chase Matthew & Alana Springsteen United Center, Chicago. Performing country music live | Thu, Sep 25 |
| Zakir Khan Chicago Theatre. Comedic performance live | Sun, Aug 31 |
| Trisha Paytas Chicago Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Apr 26 |
| Trevor Wallace Chicago Theatre. Comedic performance live | Fri, Jun 13 |
| Stardew Valley: Symphony Of Seasons Chicago Theatre. Classical concert | Sat, Oct 11 |
| October London & Tamar Braxton Chicago Theatre. R&B / soul music performance | Sun, May 4 |
| Natalia Lafourcade Chicago Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Jun 14- Sun, Jun 15 |
| Mo Amer Chicago Theatre. Comedic performance live | Sat, Feb 22- Sun, Apr 27 |
| Mel Robbins Chicago Theatre. Live theatrical performance | Sun, May 11 |
| Lucy Dacus Chicago Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Thu, May 1- Fri, May 2 |
| Jay Shetty Chicago Theatre. Lecture event | Tue, May 13 |
| Daniel Tosh Chicago Theatre. Comedic performance live | Wed, Jun 25- Thu, Jun 26 |
| Bonnie Raitt & Jimmie Vaughan and The Tilt-A-Whirl Band Chicago Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Tue, Sep 9 |
| Alison Krauss and Union Station, Jerry Douglas & Willie Watson Chicago Theatre. Live bluegrass performance | Sat, Jun 7 |
| Ziggy Alberts Thalia Hall, Chicago. Performing country music live | Sat, May 31 |
| Yukimi Thalia Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Thu, Apr 24 |
| Trousdale Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Thu, May 8 |
| The Wonder Years Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Thu, May 29 |
| The Mission UK Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Wed, Jun 25 |
| The Cat Empire Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Jun 27 |
| Rhiannon Giddens Thalia Hall, Chicago. Jazz / blues concert performance | Fri, May 9 |
| Peter Bjorn And John Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, May 17 |
| Momma & Wishy Thalia Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Tue, May 20 |
| Khanate Thalia Hall, Chicago. Live rock / metal music | Fri, May 30 |
| Ichiko Aoba Thalia Hall, Chicago. Performing country music live | Tue, May 6- Wed, May 7 |
| Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, May 3 |
| Cheekface Thalia Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Tue, May 13 |
| Bear vs. Shark Thalia Hall, Chicago. Live concert performance | Sat, Nov 8 |
| Bad Nerves Thalia Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Fri, May 2 |
| Annie DiRusso Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Jun 6 |
| She Who Dared - Audio Described Studebaker Theater, Chicago. Operatic theatrical performance | Sun, Jun 8 |
| She Who Dared Studebaker Theater, Chicago. Operatic theatrical performance | Tue, Jun 3- Fri, Jun 6 |
| My Chemical Romance Soldier Field, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Fri, Aug 29 |
| Kendrick Lamar & SZA Soldier Field, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Fri, Jun 6 |
| Chicago Fire FC vs. St. Louis City SC Soldier Field, Chicago. Major League Soccer professional soccer game | Sat, Aug 16 |
| Chicago Fire FC vs. San Diego FC Soldier Field, Chicago. Major League Soccer professional soccer game | Sat, Jul 12 |
| Chicago Fire FC vs. Los Angeles FC Soldier Field, Chicago. Major League Soccer professional soccer game | Sat, Aug 9 |
| AC/DC & The Pretty Reckless Soldier Field, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, May 24 |
| The Weeknd, Playboi Carti & Mike Dean Soldier Field, Chicago. R&B / soul music performance | Fri, May 30- Sat, May 31 |
| System of a Down, Avenged Sevenfold & Polyphia Soldier Field, Chicago. Live rock / metal music | Sun, Aug 31- Mon, Sep 1 |
| Small Town Murder Podcast Riviera Theatre, Chicago. TV / radio taped program | Sat, May 17 |
| Ok Go Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Apr 25 |
| Ice Nine Kills Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sun, May 18- Mon, May 19 |
| Hippie Sabotage Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Fri, May 16 |
| Eddie Griffin Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Sat, May 3 |
| Damiano David Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Sat, Nov 29 |
| Blue Oyster Cult Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Aug 15 |
| Beth Hart Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Thu, May 1 |
| Lettuce & GZA Ramova Theatre, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Fri, May 16 |
| Rio Da Yung OG Patio Theater, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Sat, Aug 23 |
| Todd Barry Park West, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Jun 6 |
| Sandra Bernhard Park West, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Sat, Jun 14 |
| North Star Boys Park West, Chicago. World music performance | Sat, May 10 |
| NAO Park West, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Tue, Apr 29 |
| Lee Asher Park West, Chicago. Lecture event | Sun, May 18 |
| Evolution of a Snake Park West, Chicago. TV / radio taped program | Sat, Jun 7 |
| Cosmo Sheldrake Park West, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Sat, Jul 12 |
| Celebrity Memoir Book Club Park West, Chicago. TV / radio taped program | Thu, May 1 |
| Alyssa Edwards Park West, Chicago. Event with tickets available | Fri, Apr 25 |
| Joffrey Ballet: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Ballet theatrical performance | Thu, Jun 5- Sun, Jun 22 |
| Surprise Chef Lincoln Hall, Chicago. R&B / soul music performance | Wed, Jul 16 |
| Shigeto Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Wed, Apr 23 |
| Sasami Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Mon, May 12 |
| Mei Semones Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Jun 7 |
| Jane Remover Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Fri, Apr 25 |
| Husbands Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Apr 24 |
| Amble Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Wed, May 14 |
| Simple Minds Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Jun 20 |
| Peach Pit & Briston Maroney Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Thu, May 29 |
| Goo Goo Dolls & Dashboard Confessional Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Wed, Aug 13 |
| Coheed and Cambria & Taking Back Sunday Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Tue, Aug 19 |
| Tchaikovsky's Souvenir De Florence Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago. Classical concert | Wed, Apr 23 |
| A Musical Reimagining Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Fri, May 2- Sun, May 4 |
| Arooj Aftab - Artist Gary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall, Chicago. New Age music in concert | Sun, Jun 22 |
| Noizu Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Fri, Apr 25 |
| Magnolia Park Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Tue, May 6 |
| Levity - Band Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Nov 7 |
| Avalon Emerson Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Fri, May 16 |
| Heather Headley With The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Symphony Center, Chicago. R&B / soul music performance | Tue, Jun 3 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Fri, May 16- Sat, May 17 |
| Ben Folds & Chicago Symphony Orchestra Symphony Center, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Mon, Jun 16 |
| Parade CIBC Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Tue, Aug 5- Sun, Aug 17 |
| The Swell Season Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Fri, Jul 18 |
| Steven Wilson Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Wed, Sep 17 |
| Ludovico Einaudi Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Chicago. Classical concert | Tue, Sep 30 |
| Kruder and Dorfmeister Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Sat, Sep 6 |
| Jake Shane Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Jul 11 |
| Hiplet Ballerinas Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Chicago. Ballet theatrical performance | Sat, May 17 |
| Attack On Titan: Beyond The Walls World Tour Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Chicago. Live concert performance | Thu, May 8 |
| & Juliet Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Wed, Jul 22- Sun, Aug 2 |
| The Tallis Scholars Athenaeum Theatre, Chicago. Classical concert | Sat, Apr 26 |
| Grand Kyiv Ballet: Swan Lake Athenaeum Theatre, Chicago. Ballet theatrical performance | Tue, Apr 22 |
| Je'Caryous Johnson's Games Women Play Arie Crown Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Sat, May 10 |
| Chicago Kids Company: Chicken Little Apollo Theater Chicago. Childrens' / Familiy theater performance | Sat, Apr 26 |
| Chicago Stars FC vs. Washington Spirit SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview. National Womens Soccer League (NWSL) game | Sat, May 10 |
| Chicago Stars FC vs. Utah Royals SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview. National Womens Soccer League (NWSL) game | Sun, Oct 5 |
| Chicago Stars FC vs. Seattle Reign FC SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview. National Womens Soccer League (NWSL) game | Sat, Jun 14 |
| Chicago Stars FC vs. San Diego Wave FC SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview. National Womens Soccer League (NWSL) game | Sat, Apr 26 |
| Chicago Stars FC vs. Portland Thorns FC SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview. National Womens Soccer League (NWSL) game | Sun, Sep 14 |
| Chicago Stars FC vs. Orlando Pride SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview. National Womens Soccer League (NWSL) game | Sun, Sep 7 |
| Chicago Stars FC vs. North Carolina Courage SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview. National Womens Soccer League (NWSL) game | Fri, Aug 22 |
| Chicago Stars FC vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview. National Womens Soccer League (NWSL) game | Fri, Aug 1 |
| Chicago Stars FC vs. Kansas City Current SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview. National Womens Soccer League (NWSL) game | Sat, May 24 |
| Chicago Stars FC vs. Bay FC SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview. National Womens Soccer League (NWSL) game | Sun, Aug 10 |
| Hunks The Show The Hobart Art Theater. Adult themed event | Fri, May 2 |
| Sesame Street Live! Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Childrens' / Familiy theater performance | Fri, May 16 |
| Leprous The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live rock / metal music | Fri, May 2 |
| Dweezil Zappa The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Sat, May 3 |
| Ghost - The Band Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Live rock / metal music | Fri, Aug 1 |
| The Da Vinci Code Drury Lane Theater, Oakbrook Terrace. Musical theatrical performance | Sat, Apr 12- Sun, Jun 1 |
| Sister Act Drury Lane Theater, Oakbrook Terrace. Musical theatrical performance | Sat, Nov 15- Sun, Jan 4 |
| On Your Feet Drury Lane Theater, Oakbrook Terrace. Musical theatrical performance | Sat, Feb 7- Sun, Mar 22 |
| Dial M For Murder Drury Lane Theater, Oakbrook Terrace. Musical theatrical performance | Sat, Sep 13- Sun, Oct 26 |
| Always, Patsy Cline Drury Lane Theater, Oakbrook Terrace. Musical theatrical performance | Sat, Jun 21- Sun, Aug 3 |
| Jim Henson's Labyrinth - In Concert Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Film oriented event | Tue, Apr 22 |
| The Dance Connection: Elemental James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, Grayslake. Dance theatrical performance | Sat, May 17- Sun, May 18 |
| Jazz/Pop Combos McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. Jazz / blues concert performance | Tue, Nov 26- Fri, May 16 |
| Dweezil Zappa Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Fri, May 2 |
| Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Sun, Jan 5- Mon, Apr 21 |
| Windy City Smokeout Festival United Center, Chicago. BBQ & Country Music Festival with Old Dominion & Dylan Gossett | Fri, Jul 11 |
| Windy City Smokeout Festival United Center, Chicago. BBQ & Country Music Festival with Kane Brown & Megan Moroney | Sat, Jul 12 |
| Windy City Smokeout Festival United Center, Chicago. BBQ & Country Music Festival with Jon Pardi & Riley Green | Sun, Jul 13 |
| Windy City Smokeout Festival United Center, Chicago. BBQ & Country Music Festival with Bailey Zimmerman & Koe Wetzel | Thu, Jul 10 |
| Larkin Poe The Vic Theater, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sat, May 17 |
| James Bay The Vic Theater, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Tue, Apr 22 |
| Harry Mack The Vic Theater, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Sun, May 11 |
| Alison Moyet The Vic Theater, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Wed, May 7 |
| Alejandro Fernandez United Center, Chicago. Latin music in concert | Fri, Jun 6 |
| Ado - Artist United Center, Chicago. World music performance | Thu, Jul 31 |
| Hauser Chicago Theatre. Classical concert | Tue, Jun 10 |
| Reggie Watts Thalia Hall, Chicago. Jazz / blues concert performance | Thu, May 1 |
| MIKE. (Michael Jordan Bonema) Thalia Hall, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Fri, May 23 |
| Oasis & Cage The Elephant Soldier Field, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Thu, Aug 28 |
| Saint Motel Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sat, May 10 |
| Jim Henson's Labyrinth - In Concert Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Film oriented event | Wed, Apr 23 |
| Triple Charm Park West, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Apr 26 |
| Spellling Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Tue, May 13 |
| Papooz Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sat, May 3 |
| Teddy Swims Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago. R&B / soul music performance | Fri, Jun 13 |
| Bunbury Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Wed, Jul 9 |
| A Mother's Day Celebration: Fred Hammond House of Hope, Chicago. Religious concert performance | Fri, May 9 |
| The Wrecks Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sun, May 4 |
| Maribou State Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Wed, Apr 30 |
| Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas In Concert Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Chicago. Classical concert | Sat, Oct 25 |
| Sarah Millican Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Oct 17- Sat, Oct 18 |
| Chicago Philharmonic: Toy Story In Concert - Film With Live Orchestra Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Chicago. Classical concert | Sat, Jun 14 |
| Chicago Philharmonic: The Holiday in Concert Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Chicago. Classical concert | Sat, Dec 20 |
| Chicago Philharmonic: Goonies In Concert - Film With Live Orchestra Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Chicago. Classical concert | Sat, Apr 26 |
| R&B Invitation Tour: Joe, Musiq Soulchild & Eric Benet Arie Crown Theatre, Chicago. R&B / soul music performance | Fri, May 2 |
| The Prom Woodstock Opera House. Musical theatrical performance | Fri, Jun 20- Sun, Jun 29 |
| Kings X The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live rock / metal music | Sat, Oct 12- Sat, Jul 5 |
| Always Loretta The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Sun, Nov 10- Sun, Jul 6 |
| Adrenalize - The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Sat, Aug 24- Thu, Oct 9 |
| Chicago Sinfonietta: Mei-Ann Chen - Tonal Transformation Wentz Concert Hall, Naperville. Classical concert | Fri, May 9 |
| The Vampire Circus Des Plaines Theatre. A mesmerizing theatrical experience that fuses artistry, technology, and twisted acrobatics | Tue, Oct 15- Sat, Oct 18 |
| The Phil Collins Experience - Tribute Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Fri, Nov 1- Fri, Nov 14 |
| Sunny Afternoon The Yard / Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Fri, Mar 21- Sun, Apr 27 |
| Paleface Swiss Thalia Hall, Chicago. Live rock / metal music | Sat, Apr 26 |
| Dean Lewis Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Tue, Apr 22 |
| Jesse Cook Park West, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, May 2 |
| Ali - The Musical James M. Nederlander Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Tue, Apr 22- Sun, May 18 |
| Hymn Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Musical theatrical performance | Tue, Apr 29- Sun, May 25 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Riccardo Muti - Verdi's Requiem Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, Jun 19- Tue, Jun 24 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Riccardo Muti & Esteban Batallan Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, Jun 12- Sat, Jun 14 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Nicholas Buo - Field of Dreams In Concert Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Fri, May 30- Sun, Jun 1 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Klaus Makela - Mahler's Symphony No. 3 Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, Apr 24- Sat, Apr 26 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Klaus Makela & Daniil Trifonov Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, May 1- Sun, May 4 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: James Gaffigan - An American Suite Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Sat, May 31 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Jaap Van Zweden - Mahler's Symphony No. 6 Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Fri, May 9 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Jaap Van Zweden - Mahler's Symphony No. 6 Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, May 8 |
| Back To The Future In Concert Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, Jun 26- Sat, Jun 28 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Sir Mark Elder - Elder, Goosby & Price Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Thu, Jun 5- Sat, Jun 7 |
| Anne-Sophie Mutter, Pablo Ferrandez & Yefim Bronfman Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Wed, May 7 |
| TINA - The Tina Turner Musical Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Tue, Jun 3- Sun, Jun 8 |
| Moulin Rouge - The Musical Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Wed, Apr 2- Sun, Apr 20 |
| Beauty and The Beast Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Wed, Jul 9- Sat, Aug 2 |
| Kimberly Akimbo CIBC Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Tue, Jun 10- Sun, Jun 22 |
| Titanique - Musical Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Wed, Mar 26- Sun, May 18 |
| Eden Munoz Rosemont Theatre. Latin music in concert | Fri, Sep 6- Fri, Sep 12 |
| Dean Z - The Ultimate Elvis Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Live concert performance | Sat, Dec 14- Sat, Dec 20 |
| Katt Williams United Center, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Apr 25 |
| Max Richter Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Tue, May 6 |
| Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview. Festival tour performance features top-tier Hip-Hop artists Don Toliver, Yeat, Future, Young Thug and many more performers… | Fri, Jun 20- Sun, Jun 22 |
| Heartache Tonight Woodstock Opera House. Live concert performance | Sat, May 4- Sat, May 3 |
| April Wine The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Sep 6- Fri, Dec 5 |
| Ramon Ayala Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Latin music in concert | Sat, Oct 19- Sat, Sep 20 |
| Toast - The Ultimate Bread Experience Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Live concert performance | Wed, May 1- Fri, May 2 |
| Boulet Brothers' Dragula The Vic Theater, Chicago. Adult themed event | Wed, May 22- Thu, Aug 21 |
| Two Dykes and a Mic Thalia Hall, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Sat, Jun 8- Sun, May 18 |
| Chicago Bears Draft Party Soldier Field, Chicago. Watch the Bears select their 1st round draft pick | Thu, Apr 25- Thu, Apr 24 |
| Tedeschi Trucks Band Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago. Jazz / blues concert performance | Wed, Jul 31- Tue, Sep 9 |
| A Beautiful Noise - The Neil Diamond Musical Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Tue, Nov 12- Sun, Nov 30 |
| Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me Studebaker Theater, Chicago. Event with tickets available | Thu, Jan 25- Thu, Dec 18 |
| Concert Band Spring Concert James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, Grayslake. Classical concert | Wed, May 8- Wed, May 14 |
| The Four Horsemen - Tribute to Metallica The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Fri, May 17- Sat, May 3 |
| Heartache Tonight The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Fri, Mar 8- Fri, May 9 |
| Chippendales Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Adult themed event | Fri, Apr 5- Sat, May 17 |
| Get The Led Out - Tribute Band Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Live concert performance | Thu, May 9- Thu, Aug 14 |
| Billy Strings Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Live bluegrass performance | Fri, May 24- Sat, Jun 7 |
| Brad Williams Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Comedic performance live | Sun, May 19- Thu, Nov 20 |
| iLuminate McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. Live theatrical performance | Sat, Apr 6- Sun, May 4 |
| DuPage Community Concert Band McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. Classical concert | Mon, Mar 11- Mon, May 12 |
| Ali Siddiq Chicago Theatre. Comedic performance live | Fri, Jan 26- Sat, May 10 |
| Pub Choir Thalia Hall, Chicago. Live concert performance | Sun, Mar 3- Sat, Jun 14 |
| Chicago Fire FC vs. Philadelphia Union Soldier Field, Chicago. Major League Soccer professional soccer game | Wed, Jul 3- Wed, Jun 25 |
| Chicago Fire FC vs. New York Red Bulls Soldier Field, Chicago. Major League Soccer professional soccer game | Sat, Sep 14- Sat, Jul 26 |
| Chicago Fire FC vs. New York City FC Soldier Field, Chicago. Major League Soccer professional soccer game | Sat, Jul 13- Sat, Sep 13 |
| Paul F. Tompkins' Varietopia Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Sat, Jun 8- Sat, Apr 26 |
| Our Last Night Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, May 4- Sat, Aug 9 |
| Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Feb 22- Wed, Jun 25 |
| Beyond Wonderland Chicago Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago. An electronic dance music festival with an Alice and Wonderland theme features pyrotechnics… | Sat, Jun 7- Sun, Jun 8 |
| South Chicago Dance Theatre Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Chicago. Dance theatrical performance | Sat, Apr 27- Sat, May 3 |
| Stephen Pearcy The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Oct 6- Sat, Jul 26 |
| Palomazo Norteno Rosemont Theatre. Latin music in concert | Fri, Aug 25- Sat, Jun 14 |
| Phish United Center, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Fri, Oct 13- Sun, Jul 20 |
| Nikki Glaser Chicago Theatre. Comedic performance live | Fri, Sep 15- Sun, Jun 1 |
| Ben Kweller Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Nov 11- Sat, Apr 26 |
| Bruce Cockburn Gary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Nov 3- Sat, May 10 |
| Kevin Hart Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Comedic performance live | Sat, Jun 10- Sun, Jun 15 |
| Gino Vannelli The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Sep 21- Sat, Oct 11 |
| Frankie Avalon The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Jul 23- Sun, Oct 12 |
| Don McLean The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Sep 1- Sun, Oct 26 |
| Rupaul's Drag Race Rosemont Theatre. Event with tickets available | Fri, Aug 4- Sat, Sep 27 |
| Australian Pink Floyd Show Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Pop / rock performance | Tue, Sep 12- Thu, May 15 |
| The High Kings Des Plaines Theatre. World music performance | Sun, Jul 9- Thu, Jul 17 |
| Herman's Hermits & Peter Noone Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Jun 10- Sun, Aug 3 |
| Jonas Brothers Wrigley Field, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Aug 25- Tue, Aug 26 |
| Chicago Cubs vs. Cleveland Guardians Wrigley Field, Chicago. Major League Baseball professional baseball game | Fri, Jun 30- Thu, Jul 3 |
| The Wombats The Vic Theater, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Wed, Sep 27- Sat, Nov 1 |
| Mana United Center, Chicago. Latin music in concert | Sun, Oct 1- Sat, Sep 27 |
| Jimmy Carr Chicago Theatre. Comedic performance live | Fri, Oct 13- Fri, Jun 20 |
| Squid Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Feb 18- Sun, May 11 |
| Chicago Fire FC vs. Toronto FC Soldier Field, Chicago. Major League Soccer professional soccer game | Sat, Jul 15- Sat, Oct 4 |
| Chicago Fire FC vs. Orlando City SC Soldier Field, Chicago. Major League Soccer professional soccer game | Sun, Aug 20- Sat, May 3 |
| Chicago Fire FC vs. New England Revolution Soldier Field, Chicago. Major League Soccer professional soccer game | Sat, Sep 23- Sat, Sep 6 |
| Chicago Fire FC vs. Nashville SC Soldier Field, Chicago. Major League Soccer professional soccer game | Sat, Jul 8- Sat, Jun 14 |
| Chicago Fire FC vs. Columbus Crew Soldier Field, Chicago. Major League Soccer professional soccer game | Sat, Jun 10- Sat, Sep 27 |
| Chicago Fire FC vs. Charlotte FC Soldier Field, Chicago. Major League Soccer professional soccer game | Sat, Oct 7- Sat, Jun 28 |
| Chicago Fire FC vs. Atlanta United FC Soldier Field, Chicago. Major League Soccer professional soccer game | Sat, May 20- Sat, May 10 |
| Beyonce Soldier Field, Chicago. R&B / soul music performance | Sat, Jul 22- Sun, May 18 |
| The Ocean Blue Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Sep 2- Sun, Apr 27 |
| Los Tigres del Norte Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Latin music in concert | Fri, Nov 18- Fri, Nov 14 |
| Spyro Gyra Des Plaines Theatre. Jazz / blues concert performance | Sat, Oct 15- Sun, May 4 |
| Ryan Adams Chicago Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Oct 20- Sat, Jun 21 |
| Bartees Strange Thalia Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Tue, Nov 8- Wed, May 21 |
| Mallrat Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Tue, Oct 4- Fri, May 16 |
| George Lopez Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Comedic performance live | Thu, Sep 29- Fri, May 16 |
| Michael Schenker The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Oct 8- Sat, Sep 27 |
| Marisela Rosemont Theatre. R&B / soul music performance | Fri, Feb 3- Fri, Nov 7 |
| Glenn Miller Orchestra Des Plaines Theatre. Classical concert | Sun, Oct 2- Sun, Oct 19 |
| Ty Segall Thalia Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Fri, Nov 11- Wed, Apr 23 |
| Vikingur Olafsson Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Sun, May 7- Sun, Jun 8 |
| Maria Joao Pires Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical concert | Sun, May 28- Sun, May 25 |
| Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians Rate Field, Chicago. Major League Baseball professional baseball game | Mon, May 9- Sun, Aug 10 |
| Henhouse Prowlers Carousel Stage at Ravinia, Highland Park. Alternative music performance | Thu, Jul 21- Wed, Aug 20 |
| Wanda Sykes Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Comedic performance live | Fri, Jun 17- Sat, Sep 6 |
| Eslabon Armado Rosemont Theatre. Latin music in concert | Fri, May 13- Sat, May 10 |
| Alicia Villarreal Rosemont Theatre. Latin music in concert | Sat, Nov 5- Fri, Oct 31 |
| The Black Crowes Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Pop / rock performance | Tue, Jul 12- Wed, Jun 18 |
| Jazz Grandstand Bennett Gordon Hall, Highland Park. Jazz / blues concert performance | Fri, Jun 10- Tue, Jun 17 |
| Michael Schenker Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Oct 7- Fri, Sep 26 |
| Ezra Furman Thalia Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Wed, Jun 1- Tue, Jul 8 |
| Santeria - Sublime Tribute The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Fri, Jan 28- Sat, Apr 26 |
| Chris Distefano Chicago Theatre. Comedic performance live | Sat, Mar 12- Fri, Sep 5 |
| Dua Lipa United Center, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Wed, Mar 9- Sat, Sep 6 |
| Heather McMahan Chicago Theatre. Comedic performance live | Fri, Apr 29- Sat, May 3 |
| Samia Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Jan 30- Tue, Jun 3 |
| Hadestown CIBC Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Wed, Mar 2- Sun, May 18 |
| Monster Jam Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Truck automotive racing event | Fri, Sep 17- Sun, Sep 14 |
| Tyler The Creator United Center, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Tue, Feb 22- Tue, Jul 1 |
| Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Event with tickets available | Tue, Aug 31- Sun, Sep 14 |
| The Roots Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Rap / hip hop music performance | Sat, Sep 4- Fri, Jun 27 |
| AJR Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Jun 3- Sun, Jul 27 |
| North Coast Music Festival SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview. Showcasing over a 100 mix of electronic, hip-hop and other performers, the festival also features art installations, roaming... | Fri, Aug 29- Sun, Aug 31 |
| Osees Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Sep 17- Thu, Oct 30 |
| Chicago White Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals Rate Field, Chicago. Major League Baseball professional baseball game | Mon, May 24- Thu, Jun 19 |
| Molly Hatchet The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Aug 2- Sat, Jun 21 |
| Loverboy The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Tue, Nov 17- Fri, Sep 19 |
| Jeff Dunham The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Hammond. Comedic performance live | Sat, Jul 25- Fri, Jul 25 |
| Andrew Dice Clay The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Comedic performance live | Wed, Oct 28- Fri, May 23 |
| Dave Matthews Band Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Fri, Jul 2- Sat, Jun 28 |
| Wardruna Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Chicago. Celtic world music performance | Fri, Oct 2- Sat, Sep 20 |
| Shen Yun Performing Arts Rosemont Theatre. Live theatrical performance | Wed, Feb 12- Sun, Apr 27 |
| Buddy Guy Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Jazz / blues concert performance | Sat, Feb 29- Sat, Jun 28 |
| Widespread Panic Chicago Theatre. Alternative music performance | Thu, Apr 2- Fri, Jun 6 |
| Yola Thalia Hall, Chicago. Performing country music live | Tue, Jan 14- Sun, May 25 |
| Murder By Death Thalia Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sat, Mar 14- Thu, Jul 17 |
| Destroyer Thalia Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sun, Mar 1- Thu, Oct 2 |
| Penny and Sparrow Thalia Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Fri, Sep 27- Fri, Apr 25 |
| Stan's Donut Run Soldier Field, Chicago. Featuring three exciting race options for all ages and abilities. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a family-friendly… | Sat, Jul 26 |
| Brit Floyd Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Live concert performance | Thu, Apr 18- Fri, May 30 |
| Kidz Bop Live Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park. Family friendly concert | Sun, Aug 25- Fri, Aug 15 |
| Winger The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Nov 9- Fri, Aug 29 |
| Glenn Miller Orchestra The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Classical concert | Sun, Oct 6- Sun, May 25 |
| Firehouse The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Oct 11- Sat, Oct 4 |
| Professor Brian Cox Athenaeum Theatre, Chicago. Lecture event | Thu, May 9- Sun, May 4 |
| Iliza Shlesinger Chicago Theatre. Comedic performance live | Fri, Apr 19- Fri, Oct 10 |
| Tusk - Tribute to Fleetwood Mac Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Apr 4- Fri, May 16 |
| Valerie June Park West, Chicago. R&B / soul music performance | Mon, Apr 22- Wed, May 28 |
| Jon Anderson The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Apr 11- Sun, Apr 27 |
| Katy Perry United Center, Chicago. Performing live in concert | Tue, Oct 24- Mon, May 12 |
| Black Violin McAninch Arts Center, Glen Ellyn. Black Violin is a duo who has blended classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B and bluegrass music, breaking music stereotypes… | Sat, Mar 11- Mon, Apr 28 |
| Riverdance Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago. Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present… | Tue, Apr 5- Sun, Apr 27 |
| Chicago Cubs vs. Seattle Mariners Wrigley Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Fri, Jul 29- Sun, Jun 22 |
| Chicago White Sox vs. Philadelphia Phillies Rate Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Tue, Aug 23- Wed, Jul 30 |
| Chicago Cubs vs. Kansas City Royals Wrigley Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Fri, May 29- Wed, Jul 23 |
| Chicago Cubs vs. Tampa Bay Rays Wrigley Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Tue, Jul 4- Sun, Sep 14 |
| Chicago White Sox vs. San Francisco Giants Rate Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Fri, Sep 8- Sun, Jun 29 |
| Chicago White Sox vs. San Diego Padres Rate Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Fri, May 12- Sun, Sep 21 |
| Chicago White Sox vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Rate Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Fri, May 9- Wed, Jun 25 |
| Chicago Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Performing live | Sat, Aug 24- Sat, Jul 5 |
| Heart Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Performing live | Mon, Jul 29- Fri, Jun 6 |
| Willow Chicago Weekend Service Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Chicago. Willow Creek Community Church - Chicago holds their weekly Sunday service | Ongoing |
| James Taylor Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. James Taylor performing live in concert | Fri, Jul 27- Thu, Jun 19 |
| Diana Krall Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Diana Krall performing live with Denzal Sinclaire | Tue, Jul 17- Sun, Jun 22 |
| Al Green Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Al Green performing live with Chicago Children's Choir | Fri, Jun 15- Sat, Jun 28 |
| Evgeny Kissin Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical Concert. The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please contact the venue directly for verification… | Sun, Apr 22- Sun, May 11 |
| Chicago White Sox vs. Milwaukee Brewers Rate Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Fri, Jun 1- Thu, May 1 |
| The Wiggles: Taking Off Rosemont Theatre. After 21 years of entertaining children around the globe, The Wiggles will introduce three new cast members including the first-ever... | Sat, Sep 21- Sat, Jun 21 |
| John Legend Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Performing Live | Mon, Jul 20- Sat, Aug 23 |
| Emanuel Ax Symphony Center, Chicago. Classical Performance | Thu, Apr 8- Sun, Apr 27 |
| Cats Paramount Theatre, Aurora. The 25th Anniversary tour of the longest running show in North America and the winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical… | Fri, Feb 2- Sun, Jun 15 |
| Chicago Cubs vs. Boston Red Sox Wrigley Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Fri, Jun 15- Sun, Jul 20 |
| Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals Wrigley Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Fri, Aug 10- Sun, Sep 7 |
| Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets Wrigley Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Mon, Aug 27- Thu, Sep 25 |
| Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins Wrigley Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Mon, May 7- Wed, May 14 |
| Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros Rate Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Fri, Apr 20- Sun, May 4 |
| Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves Wrigley Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Mon, Jun 24- Wed, Sep 3 |
| Blue Man Group Briar Street Theatre, Chicago. Performances feature three enigmatic bald and blue characters who take the audience through a multi-sensory experience... | Ongoing |
| Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers Rate Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game. Times to be announced | Wed, May 6- Wed, Aug 13 |
| Chicago White Sox vs. Texas Rangers Rate Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Thu, May 17- Sun, May 25 |
| Chicago White Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles Rate Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Mon, May 21- Wed, Sep 17 |
| Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle Mariners Rate Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Mon, Apr 23- Wed, May 21 |
| Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals Rate Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Fri, Jul 13- Wed, Aug 27 |
| Chicago Cubs vs. Baltimore Orioles Wrigley Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Fri, Aug 22- Sun, Aug 3 |
| Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Wrigley Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Mon, Jul 23- Sun, Apr 20 |
| Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Wrigley Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Mon, Jun 18- Wed, Apr 23 |
| Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals Wrigley Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Mon, Apr 16- Sun, Sep 28 |
| Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds Wrigley Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Fri, May 24- Wed, Aug 6 |
| Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies Wrigley Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Mon, Apr 30- Wed, May 28 |
| Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants Wrigley Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Fri, May 25- Wed, May 7 |
| Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers Wrigley Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Thu, Apr 26- Thu, Aug 21 |
| Chicago Cubs vs. Phildelphia Phillies Wrigley Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Tue, Jun 5- Sun, Apr 27 |
| Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox Wrigley Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Tue, Jun 18- Sun, May 18 |
| Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Wrigley Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Mon, Apr 9- Sun, Aug 17 |
| Chicago White Sox vs. Miami Marlins Rate Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Fri, May 24- Sun, May 11 |
| Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs Rate Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Fri, Sep 21- Sun, Jul 27 |
| Chicago White Sox vs. New York Yankees Rate Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Mon, Aug 6- Sun, Aug 31 |
| Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins Rate Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Thu, May 3- Sun, Aug 24 |
| Chicago White Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays Rate Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Fri, Jul 27- Wed, Jul 9 |
