Live music in Chicago
63 upcoming live music events · 54 venues · 16 free
Venues in Chicago
- Le Nocturne Chicago3
- Anita Dee Yacht Charters2
- Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center2
- The Chicago Theatre2
- Garcia's Chicago2
- Reggies Music Joint2
- Three Top Lounge2
- BAR222
- Old Crow, Tin Roof, Stolen Saddle, and Country Club!1
- Whispers at Oak Street Beach1
- 111 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr1
- The Land School1
- Chicago1
- 3243 W 16th St1
- Reggies Rock Club1
- Haven Entertainment Center1
- Azul1
- The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)1
- Vic Theatre1
- Soldier Field1
- Ramova Theatre1
- Aragon Ballroom1
- House of Blues Chicago1
- Foundation Room at House of Blues Chicago1
- The Atlantic Bar & Grill1
- Blazed Bakery1
- Carol's Pub1
- Masada1
- Sal’s on Tap1
- Lore Chicago1
- The Sinclair Chicago Event Venue1
- Chalet1
- Era Social Club1
- Hubbard Inn1
- Hydrate Nightclub1
- Rythm Stage at Navy Pier Beer Garden1
- Jazz Showcase1
- The Hideout1
- Hungry Brain1
- Stolen Saddle1
- Tetto1
- 1608 N Wells St1
- LiqrBox1
- Castaways1
- Expat1
- 3414 W Foster Ave1
- Kit Kat Club1
- Bottom Lounge1
- Thalia Hall1
- Cole's Bar1
- Kingston Mines1
- Schubas Tavern1
- The Gman Tavern1
- Monday Blues Lounge1
What's on
Saturday, August 22, 2026
- 11:00 AMWrigleyville Country Fest - Live Music All Day @ Chicago's Top Country BarsOld Crow, Tin Roof, Stolen Saddle, and Country Club!$10+
- 1:00 PMBOLLYWOOD on the BEACH - Aug 22nd - Oak St BeachWhispers at Oak Street Beach$18+
- 1:30 PMCharisma Cruise111 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr$55+
- 2:00 PMListening Hours with Duane Powell: "1976: In Retrospect"The Land School
- 3:00 PMLIL SHORTY'S SHINDIG: AUGUST 2026Chicago$17+
- 4:00 PMA House Music is Love Day Party. Mike Dunn Extended DJ Set, Diz. Free.Le Nocturne ChicagoFree
- 4:00 PMCrazy Bars Fest: Chicago3243 W 16th St$10+
- 4:30 PMThe Impossibles, Space Monkey Mafia, DJ Chuck WrenReggies Rock Club
- 6:00 PMAnita Baker & Chaka Khan TributeHaven Entertainment Center$39+
- 6:00 PMTengo Funk Aug 22 (Gio’s bday)AzulFree
- 6:30 PMGalantis with TELYKASTThe Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)
- 6:45 PMWhite Attire Fireworks Yacht Party (3 Levels) ChicagoAnita Dee Yacht Charters$82+
- 7:00 PMDesi BanksVic Theatre
- 7:00 PMDuke Tumatoe and The Power Trio/Rico McFarland Blues BandKingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center$23+
- 7:00 PMThe R&B Tour - Starring Usher Raymond & Chris BrownSoldier Field
- 7:30 PMJill Scott - To Whom This May Concern TourThe Chicago Theatre
- 7:30 PMBabyChiefDoitRamova Theatre
- 8:00 PMGaraj MahalGarcia's Chicago
- 8:00 PMPolo & Pan - Americas Tour 2026Aragon Ballroom
- 8:00 PMR&B ONLY LIVE - Chicago, ILHouse of Blues Chicago
- 8:00 PMHouse of BurlesqueFoundation Room at House of Blues Chicago
- 8:00 PMBook of Wyrms, Dead Feathers, Groovy Love Vibes, Black SunriseReggies Music Joint
- 8:00 PMNew Chi Vs Everybody End Of Summer TakeoverThe Atlantic Bar & Grill$13+
- 8:00 PMBAKED MASSACREBlazed Bakery$5+
- 9:30 PMThe Simple RemedyCarol's Pub$12+
- 10:00 PMNosike & FriendsThree Top LoungeFree
- 10:00 PMSATURDAYZ @ MASADA: Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall, R&BMasadaFree
- 10:00 PMDJ Fresh’s R&B Afterparty Experience ChicagoSal’s on Tap$37+
- 10:00 PMCHICAGO BACK TO 90S BOLLYWOOD NIGHT @LORE NIGHTCLUBLore Chicago$14+
- 10:00 PMALL THE FEELS: "OVERLY LOADED" (R&B • Breakup • Twerk)BAR22Free
- 10:00 PMSILENT "LOVERS & FRIENDS" CHICAGO (R&B, Twerk & Slow Jams)The Sinclair Chicago Event VenueFree
- 10:00 PMSoiree Saturdays @ Chalet: Vibes and MusicChaletFree
- 10:00 PMSocial Club Saturday’sEra Social ClubFree
- 10:00 PMThe Inn Crowd at HubbardHubbard InnFree
- 11:00 PMAfro Fusion Saturday : Afrobeats, Hiphop, Dancehall, SocaLe Nocturne ChicagoFree
- 11:00 PMAlexander Rendo Live at HydrateHydrate Nightclub$29+
- 2:00 PMLive on the Lake Concert SeriesRythm Stage at Navy Pier Beer GardenFree
- 8:00 PMTim Warfield QuartetJazz Showcase
- 9:00 PMHeart of Chicago Soul Club Dance PartyThe Hideout
- 9:00 PMRaven WrightHungry BrainFree
Sunday, August 23, 2026
- 12:00 PMBluegrass Brunch with MudflappsGarcia's Chicago
- 12:00 PMAFRO FUSION ALL WHITE YACHT CRUISE - 95% SOLD OUTAnita Dee Yacht Charters$55+
- 2:00 PMBachata On The Rooftop Day PartyStolen SaddleFree
- 2:00 PMAZURE DAY PARTY CHICAGO 8/30Tetto$23+
- 3:00 PMRNB Rooftop Party @ Utopian Tailgate (Chicago)1608 N Wells St$13+
- 3:00 PMEric Bellinger Host Sunday Funday Day Party @ LiqrBox Day Party 3-9pmLiqrBox$34+
- 3:30 PMRooftop Sessions ft. Shigeto, Nanoos, Blesstonio, CTRLZORAThree Top Lounge$21+
- 4:00 PMSasha (21+ Event)Castaways
- 4:00 PMSundays Are For Lovers: R&B ALL DAY!ExpatFree
- 4:00 PMR&B Sunday/ REGGAE VS HOUSE MUSICBAR22Free
- 4:00 PMSpeakeasy House Radio: WOLFBRAND, IAMBRANDON and wOLFY!Le Nocturne Chicago$15+
- 4:00 PM90'S R&B Sing-Along +Plus Candle Making!3414 W Foster Ave$55+
- 5:00 PMThe Sunday marTEAni Dance (Day Party)Kit Kat Club$34+
- 5:30 PMMike Wheeler Blues Band/Rico McFarland Blues BandKingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center$18+
- 6:00 PMDead/Awake, Chaosphere, Orbital Gate, Errors Of Humanity, Carrion ThroneBottom Lounge$20+
- 7:30 PMJill Scott - To Whom This May Concern TourThe Chicago Theatre
- 8:00 PMBrooklyn Vegan Presents: Swervedriver raise at 35 with The Life And Times and Slow FictionThalia Hall$34+
- 9:00 PMTongan Death Grip, SVNTN, BellendsReggies Music Joint
- 3:00 PMJeremy Weber, Halo, and Tennis WeatherCole's Bar
- 6:00 PMTraditional Chicago Blues NightKingston Mines
- 7:30 PMSocial Cig, Toss!, Scorched Waves, and Void TheorySchubas Tavern
- 8:00 PMGlory Days, No Better Today, Exit 122, MooseThe Gman Tavern
- 8:00 PMJimijon AmericaMonday Blues LoungeFree