EventGuide currently has 297 event listings for Chicago area theaters.
| Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer Credit Union 1 Arena, Chicago. The festival features 350+ beers in 13 styles, with a focus on wood- and barrel-aged brews like bold stouts, barleywines… | Fri, Nov 7- Sat, Nov 8 |
| Andy Grammer New Lenox Performing Arts Pavilion. Alternative music performance | Sat, Aug 16 |
| Macy Gray Ramova Theatre, Chicago. 25th Anniversary Tour - performing live on stage | Tue, Jul 29 |
| Randolph Street Holiday Market Stephen M. Bailey Auditorium, Chicago. Discover 125 vendors offering a curated selection of stylish gifts, clothing, decor, and more! Celebrate the… | Sat, Nov 15- Sun, Dec 14 |
| George Janko Athenaeum Theatre, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Sep 19 |
| Strict Scrutiny Athenaeum Theatre, Chicago. TV / radio taped program | Sat, Oct 4 |
| 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 |
| Straight No Chaser The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Hammond. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Jul 26 |
| Robert Jon and The Wreck The Hobart Art Theater. Religious concert performance | Sun, Aug 3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Cynthia Erivo & Chicago Symphony Orchestra Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Classical concert | Fri, Aug 15 |
| Supergrass Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Tue, Sep 9 |
| Parcels - Band Credit Union 1 Arena, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Oct 19 |
| 311 Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Alternative music performance | Fri, Aug 22 |
| Bruce Dickinson Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Live rock / metal music | Sat, Sep 27 |
| Wynonna Judd Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana, Gary. Performing country music live | Sat, Jul 26 |
| Feels Like the First Time - Tribute to Foreigner The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Fri, Oct 10 |
| 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 |
| Yeah Yeah Yeahs Chicago Theatre. Alternative music performance | Tue, Jul 22- Wed, Jul 23 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| BabyMonster Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Pop / rock performance | Tue, Sep 2 |
| Orianthi The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Oct 10 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Subliminal Verses - Tribute To Slipknot The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Sat, Oct 11 |
| The Church Park West, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Tue, Jul 29 |
| UB40 Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. World music performance | Wed, Aug 27 |
| 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 |
| The Hip Hop Recall The Hobart Art Theater. Rap / hip hop music performance | Sat, Aug 23 |
| 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 |
| Belly - The Band Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Mon, Nov 10 |
| Yelle Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Wed, Oct 8 |
| Journeyman - Tribute to Eric Clapton Des Plaines Theatre. Live concert performance | Fri, Nov 7 |
| Patti Smith Chicago Theatre. Alternative music performance | Mon, Nov 17- Tue, Nov 18 |
| 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 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 |
| Simple Plan Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sun, Aug 24 |
| 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 |
| Demola Park West, Chicago. Jazz / blues concert performance | Sat, Jul 26 |
| Scene Queen Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Jul 20 |
| Skinshape Thalia Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Mon, Sep 29 |
| Broncho Thalia Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sat, Aug 9 |
| Billy Woods Thalia Hall, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Thu, Nov 13 |
| Marcin - Marcin Patrzalek Park West, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Sep 11 |
| Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Carousel Stage at Ravinia, Highland Park. Jazz / blues concert performance | Tue, Aug 12 |
| 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 |
| Cherry Poppin' Daddies Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Sep 12 |
| Alonzo Bodden The Den Theatre, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Sun, Sep 7 |
| Absolute Queen The Hobart Art Theater. Live concert performance | Fri, Aug 29 |
| 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 |
| The Crane Wives The Vic Theater, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Jul 26 |
| 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: 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 |
| Big Time Rush & Katelyn Tarver Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Aug 10 |
| The Doobie Brothers Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park. Pop / rock performance | Wed, Sep 10 |
| L.A. Guns The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Alternative music performance | Fri, Jul 25 |
| Three Dog Night The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Nov 14 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Loverboy Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Sep 20 |
| Everclear Thalia Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sun, Nov 2 |
| Death Cab for Cutie Chicago Theatre. Alternative music performance | Tue, Aug 5- Wed, Aug 6 |
| Gregory Porter Country Club Hills Amphitheater. Jazz / blues concert performance | Sat, Aug 16 |
| 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 |
| Morris Day and The Time Country Club Hills Amphitheater. R&B / soul music performance | Sat, Aug 2 |
| Lalah Hathaway Country Club Hills Amphitheater. R&B / soul music performance | Fri, Aug 22 |
| The Whispers Country Club Hills Amphitheater. R&B / soul music performance | Sat, Aug 30 |
| Lover - Taylor Swift Tribute Experience Auditorium Theatre, 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, 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 |
| Louis C.K. Chicago Theatre. Comedic performance live | Thu, Sep 25- Sat, Sep 27 |
| Lenny Kravitz Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Pop / rock performance | Thu, Aug 21 |
| Little River Band Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Aug 29 |
| The Fray Chicago Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Aug 15 |
| Jeff Baxter Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Nov 22 |
| Esha Tewari Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Performing country music live | Fri, Jul 25 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Oracle Sisters Lincoln Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sat, Sep 27 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| The Vampire Circus The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. A journey of mystery, terror, and exhilaration with breathtaking acrobatics | Sun, Oct 19 |
| Journeyman - Tribute to Eric Clapton The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Thu, Nov 6 |
| 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 |
| Country Royalty Show The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Performing country music live | Sun, Sep 21 |
| Miguel Bose Rosemont Theatre. Latin music in concert | Sat, Oct 11 |
| Disney's Descendants & Zombies: Worlds Collide Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Live concert performance | Wed, Aug 6 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Haymarket Opera Company: Handel's Alcina Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Operatic theatrical performance | Sun, Aug 24 |
| Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Pop / rock performance | Sat, Jul 26 |
| 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 |
| Tate McRae United Center, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Aug 15- Tue, Oct 21 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Stardew Valley: Symphony Of Seasons Chicago Theatre. Classical concert | Sat, Oct 11 |
| Bonnie Raitt & Jimmie Vaughan and The Tilt-A-Whirl Band Chicago Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Tue, Sep 9 |
| Bear vs. Shark Thalia Hall, Chicago. Live concert performance | Sat, Nov 8 |
| My Chemical Romance Soldier Field, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Fri, Aug 29 |
| Chicago Fire FC vs. St. Louis City SC Soldier Field, Chicago. Major League Soccer professional soccer game | Sat, Aug 16 |
| Chicago Fire FC vs. Los Angeles FC Soldier Field, Chicago. Major League Soccer professional soccer game | Sat, Aug 9 |
| System of a Down, Avenged Sevenfold & Polyphia Soldier Field, Chicago. Live rock / metal music | Sun, Aug 31- Mon, Sep 1 |
| Damiano David Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Sat, Nov 29 |
| Blue Oyster Cult Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Aug 15 |
| Rio Da Yung OG Patio Theater, Chicago. Rap / hip hop music performance | Sat, Aug 23 |
| 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 |
| Levity - Band Concord Music Hall, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Nov 7 |
| Parade CIBC Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Tue, Aug 5- Sun, Aug 17 |
| Steven Wilson Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Wed, Sep 17 |
| Ludovico Einaudi Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Classical concert | Tue, Sep 30 |
| Kruder and Dorfmeister Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Techno / electronic concert performance | Sat, Sep 6 |
| & Juliet Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Wed, Jul 22- Sun, Aug 2 |
| Chicago Stars FC vs. Utah Royals SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview. National Womens Soccer League (NWSL) game | Sun, Oct 5 |
| 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. Bay FC SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview. National Womens Soccer League (NWSL) game | Sun, Aug 10 |
| Ghost - The Band Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Live rock / metal music | Fri, Aug 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 |
| Ado - Artist United Center, Chicago. World music performance | Thu, Jul 31 |
| Oasis & Cage The Elephant Soldier Field, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Thu, Aug 28 |
| Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas In Concert Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Classical concert | Sat, Oct 25 |
| Sarah Millican Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Comedic performance live | Fri, Oct 17- Sat, Oct 18 |
| Chicago Philharmonic: The Holiday in Concert Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Classical concert | Sat, Dec 20 |
| Adrenalize - The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Live concert performance | Sat, Aug 24- Thu, Oct 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 |
| Beauty and The Beast Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago. Musical theatrical performance | Wed, Jul 9- Sat, Aug 2 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Boulet Brothers' Dragula The Vic Theater, Chicago. Adult themed event | Wed, May 22- Thu, Aug 21 |
| 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 |
| Get The Led Out - Tribute Band Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Live concert performance | Thu, May 9- Thu, Aug 14 |
| Brad Williams Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Comedic performance live | Sun, May 19- Thu, Nov 20 |
| 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 |
| Our Last Night Riviera Theatre, Chicago. Pop / rock performance | Sat, May 4- Sat, Aug 9 |
| Stephen Pearcy The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Oct 6- Sat, Jul 26 |
| Phish United Center, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Fri, Oct 13- Sun, Jul 20 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. New England Revolution Soldier Field, Chicago. Major League Soccer professional soccer game | Sat, Sep 23- Sat, Sep 6 |
| Chicago Fire FC vs. Columbus Crew Soldier Field, Chicago. Major League Soccer professional soccer game | Sat, Jun 10- Sat, Sep 27 |
| Los Tigres del Norte Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Latin music in concert | Fri, Nov 18- Fri, Nov 14 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Alicia Villarreal Rosemont Theatre. Latin music in concert | Sat, Nov 5- Fri, Oct 31 |
| Michael Schenker Des Plaines Theatre. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Oct 7- Fri, Sep 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 |
| Monster Jam Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Truck automotive racing event | Fri, Sep 17- Sun, Sep 14 |
| Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Event with tickets available | Tue, Aug 31- Sun, Sep 14 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Wardruna Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Celtic world music performance | Fri, Oct 2- Sat, Sep 20 |
| Destroyer Thalia Hall, Chicago. Alternative music performance | Sun, Mar 1- Thu, Oct 2 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Firehouse The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Pop / rock performance | Fri, Oct 11- Sat, Oct 4 |
| Iliza Shlesinger Chicago Theatre. Comedic performance live | Fri, Apr 19- Fri, Oct 10 |
| 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 Diego Padres Rate Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Fri, May 12- Sun, Sep 21 |
| John Legend Ravinia Pavilion, Highland Park. Performing Live | Mon, Jul 20- Sat, Aug 23 |
| 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. 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. Baltimore Orioles Rate Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Mon, May 21- Wed, Sep 17 |
| 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. 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. Milwaukee Brewers Wrigley Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Thu, Apr 26- Thu, Aug 21 |
| Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Wrigley Field, Chicago. MLB Baseball Game | Mon, Apr 9- Sun, Aug 17 |
| 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 |
