Things to do in Chicago, IL

589 events · Music · evening

Thursday, September 17

Thu · Sep 17 · 7:00 PM

THE B-52s * DEVO: COSMIC DE-EVOLUTION TOUR

Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre · Tinley Park

Thu · Sep 17 · 7:00 PM

POiSON GiRL FRiEND

House of Blues Chicago · Chicago

Thu · Sep 17 · 7:00 PM

Ziggy Marley w/ Thievery Corporation

Ravinia · Highland Park

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Thu · Sep 17 · 7:30 PM

Petr Popelka & Hilary Hahn

Symphony Center-IL · Chicago

Thu · Sep 17 · 7:30 PM

Gary Clark Jr.

The Chicago Theatre · Chicago

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Thu · Sep 17 · 8:00 PM

Carly Pearce – Honest Woman: Up Close – Presented by Conundrum Wines

Joe's on Weed Street · Chicago

Thu · Sep 17 · 8:00 PM

Bombargo

Garcia's Chicago · Chicago

Friday, September 18

Fri · Sep 18 · 6:00 PM

Breaking Benjamin

Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre · Tinley Park

Fri · Sep 18 · 6:30 PM

Chanel Beads

Outset · Chicago

Fri · Sep 18 · 7:00 PM

Jose Madero - USA Tour 2026

House of Blues Chicago · Chicago

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Fri · Sep 18 · 7:30 PM

Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour

United Center · Chicago

Fri · Sep 18 · 7:30 PM

Gary Clark Jr.

Vic Theatre · Chicago

Fri · Sep 18 · 7:30 PM

Thaddeus Tukes Quartet with special guest Henry Johnson

Winter's Jazz Club

Fri · Sep 18 · 8:00 PM

Sam Greenfield

Garcia's Chicago · Chicago

Fri · Sep 18 · 8:00 PM

LAUNDRY DAY

Chop Shop · Chicago

Fri · Sep 18 · 8:00 PM

Monkeys On A String

North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts · Skokie

Fri · Sep 18 · 8:00 PM

Tom Jones

Ravinia · Highland Park

Fri · Sep 18 · 8:00 PM

Calle 24 - Eterno Tour

Riviera Theatre- IL · Chicago

Fri · Sep 18 · 8:00 PM

10,000 Maniacs

George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center · Skokie

Fri · Sep 18 · 8:00 PM

Rock & Rye

Garcia's Chicago · Chicago

Fri · Sep 18 · 8:00 PM

LAUNDRY DAY Presents: The Larger Than LIFE Tour

Chop Shop · Chicago

15

Fri · Sep 18 · 9:00 PM

Earth Radio, Covington Groove, Arnica Montana

Martyrs'

$14-$20

Fri · Sep 18 · 9:00 PM

It's A 2000s Party: Rosemont

Joe's Live Rosemont · Rosemont

Fri · Sep 18 · 9:30 PM

Broadway Rave - The Musical Theatre Dance Party

Subterranean · Chicago

Saturday, September 19

Sat · Sep 19 · 6:00 PM

Hulvey - "Could Be Tonight" Tour

House of Blues Chicago · Chicago

Sat · Sep 19 · 7:00 PM

Alok (18 and Over)

Vic Theatre · Chicago

Sat · Sep 19 · 7:00 PM

Tim McGraw: Pawn Shop Guitar Tour 2026

Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre · Tinley Park

Sat · Sep 19 · 7:30 PM

Martina McBride

Ravinia · Highland Park

Sat · Sep 19 · 7:30 PM

The John Dokes Big Band

Winter's Jazz Club

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Sat · Sep 19 · 7:30 PM

Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour

United Center · Chicago

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Sat · Sep 19 · 7:30 PM

Petr Popelka & Hilary Hahn

Symphony Center-IL · Chicago

Sat · Sep 19 · 7:30 PM

The Petty Kings

North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts · Skokie

Sat · Sep 19 · 8:00 PM

Booker T. Jones

Garcia's Chicago · Chicago

Sat · Sep 19 · 8:00 PM

Beth Hart

Riviera Theatre- IL · Chicago

$8

Sat · Sep 19 · 9:00 PM

Riley Brothers Band

Joe's Live Rosemont · Rosemont

Sat · Sep 19 · 10:00 PM

LSR/CITY X by Gareth Emery (18 and Over with Valid Government ID)

Radius - Chicago · Chicago

Sat · Sep 19 · 11:00 PM

Alkaline Trio (18+)

Metro · Chicago

Sunday, September 20

Sun · Sep 20 · 5:30 PM

Kate Kortum - Debut!

Winter's Jazz Club

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Sun · Sep 20 · 6:30 PM

No Bother

Martyrs'

Sun · Sep 20 · 7:00 PM

She & Him

Riviera Theatre- IL · Chicago

Sun · Sep 20 · 7:00 PM

Xscape: Symphony of Love with Live Orchestra

The Chicago Theatre · Chicago

Sun · Sep 20 · 8:00 PM

Gable Price And Friends

Beat Kitchen · Chicago

Sun · Sep 20 · 8:00 PM

Kany Garcia: Puerta Abierta Tour

Cahn Auditorium · Evanston

Monday, September 21

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Mon · Sep 21 · 6:30 PM

Trivia Night

City Winery Chicago

Tuesday, September 22

Tue · Sep 22 · 6:00 PM

Ryan Beatty - Arms Over Armor North American Tour '26

House of Blues Chicago · Chicago

Tue · Sep 22 · 7:00 PM

WEEZER: The Gathering

United Center · Chicago

Tue · Sep 22 · 7:00 PM

Logic & G-Eazy: The Endless Summer Tour Part II

Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island · Chicago

Tue · Sep 22 · 7:15 PM

Iron Maiden: Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026

Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre · Tinley Park

Tue · Sep 22 · 7:30 PM

Igorrr - Ages 18+

Vic Theatre · Chicago

Tue · Sep 22 · 8:00 PM

Thundersmack

Garcia's Chicago · Chicago

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Tue · Sep 22 · 9:00 PM

Open Mic Night

Cubby Bear · Chicago

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Tue · Sep 22 · 10:00 PM

Open Mic Night

Subterranean · Chicago

Wednesday, September 23

Wed · Sep 23 · 5:30 PM

Bobby Lewis Quintet - 90th Birthday Tour!

Winter's Jazz Club

Wed · Sep 23 · 6:00 PM

Staind: Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour

Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre · Tinley Park

Wed · Sep 23 · 6:30 PM

STRFKR

Outset · Chicago

Wed · Sep 23 · 7:00 PM

Buffalo Traffic Jam - Pictures of You Tour

House of Blues Chicago · Chicago

Wed · Sep 23 · 7:30 PM

A Winged Victory for the Sullen

Vic Theatre · Chicago

Wed · Sep 23 · 7:30 PM

Jacob Collier

Martin Theatre · Highland Park

Wed · Sep 23 · 7:30 PM

Knorrwood

North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts · Skokie

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Wed · Sep 23 · 8:00 PM

Trivia Night

Carol's Pub · Chicago

20

Wed · Sep 23 · 8:00 PM

John Coltrane's 100th Birthday with, Pat Mallinger Quartet

Martyrs'

Wed · Sep 23 · 8:00 PM

Charlie Hunter Trio

Garcia's Chicago · Chicago

Thursday, September 24

Thu · Sep 24 · 6:30 PM

Monsieur Perine - Instrucciones Para Ser Feliz Tour

Outset · Chicago

Thu · Sep 24 · 6:30 PM

Zachary Finnegan’s Timeless Quintet

Winter's Jazz Club

Thu · Sep 24 · 7:00 PM

Sub Urban

Subterranean · Chicago

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Thu · Sep 24 · 7:00 PM

SAINT LEVANT - AFANDI WORLD TOUR

House of Blues Chicago · Chicago

Thu · Sep 24 · 7:00 PM

Brown Eyed Women

Garcia's Chicago · Chicago

Thu · Sep 24 · 7:00 PM

"The Hayley Williams "

Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre · Tinley Park

Thu · Sep 24 · 7:30 PM

Head East

George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center · Skokie

Thu · Sep 24 · 7:30 PM

Xavier Wulf

Vic Theatre · Chicago

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Thu · Sep 24 · 7:30 PM

M??kel?? Conducts Sibelius & Shostakovich

Symphony Center-IL · Chicago

Thu · Sep 24 · 7:30 PM

Nefesh Mountain

North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts · Skokie

$20

Thu · Sep 24 · 8:00 PM

Fox N' Vead - Playing The Game Tour with Rob Langdon

Joe's on Weed Street · Chicago

Thu · Sep 24 · 8:00 PM

Yeat: The LOVE/LYFE Tour

Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island · Chicago

Thu · Sep 24 · 8:00 PM

Phoebe Ryan

Beat Kitchen · Chicago

Friday, September 25

Fri · Sep 25 · 7:00 PM

Cold Waves XIV featuring STABBING WESTWARD (18 and Over)

Metro · Chicago

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Fri · Sep 25 · 7:00 PM

SAINT LEVANT - AFANDI WORLD TOUR

House of Blues Chicago · Chicago

Fri · Sep 25 · 7:00 PM

Teddy Swims: The UGLY Tour

United Center · Chicago

Fri · Sep 25 · 7:00 PM

SOFI TUKKER Presents: ANIMAL TALK

Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island · Chicago

Fri · Sep 25 · 7:30 PM

The Wellermen

North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts · Skokie

Fri · Sep 25 · 7:30 PM

Don McLean

George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center · Skokie

Fri · Sep 25 · 7:30 PM

Bosman Twins Quintet

Winter's Jazz Club

Fri · Sep 25 · 8:00 PM

Satin Jackets

Outset · Chicago

$33

Fri · Sep 25 · 8:00 PM

Franklin Jonas & The Byzantines - First of Many Tour with Polyglam

Joe's Live Rosemont · Rosemont

Fri · Sep 25 · 8:00 PM

Drake White

Joe's on Weed Street · Chicago

Fri · Sep 25 · 8:00 PM

Matute - Stereo Tour

Rosemont Theatre · Rosemont

Fri · Sep 25 · 8:00 PM

Ravyn Lenae Presents: Blue Island

The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed) · Chicago

20

Fri · Sep 25 · 9:00 PM

Hyryder - Grateful Dead Tribute

Martyrs'

Fri · Sep 25 · 9:00 PM

Reggaetón Y2K

House of Blues Chicago · Chicago

20

Fri · Sep 25 · 9:00 PM

Hyryder - Grateful Dead Tribute, Featuring Joe Marcinek

Martyrs'

Fri · Sep 25 · 9:30 PM

Theo Katzman

Garcia's Chicago · Chicago

Fri · Sep 25 · 10:00 PM

San Holo (18+ Event)

Radius - Chicago · Chicago

Saturday, September 26

Sat · Sep 26 · 6:30 PM

YG: THE GENTLEMEN'S CLUB TOUR

House of Blues Chicago · Chicago

Sat · Sep 26 · 7:00 PM

BK Dhaliwal

Outset · Chicago

Sat · Sep 26 · 7:30 PM

Jimmie Allen

North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts · Skokie

$15-$82

Sat · Sep 26 · 7:30 PM

The Generations

Nellie's Gastropub & ConcertHub · Palatine

Sat · Sep 26 · 7:30 PM

Jazz Is Dead Presents - Cortex (18+)

Vic Theatre · Chicago

Sat · Sep 26 · 7:30 PM

Chicago Soul Jazz Collective with LaShera Ellis

Winter's Jazz Club

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Sat · Sep 26 · 7:30 PM

M??kel?? Conducts Sibelius & Shostakovich

Symphony Center-IL · Chicago

Sat · Sep 26 · 8:00 PM

Foster The People: Good Mourning Sunshine Tour

Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island · Chicago