Live music in Chicago
200 upcoming live music events · 106 venues · 37 free
Visiting? Every show below has its start time and street address, so you can pick one near where you are staying.
Venues in Chicago
- Lincoln Hall10
- ChiTown Movies8
- Second City-Chicago: Mainstage6
- The Lion Theatre5
- The Hideout5
- Schubas5
- House of Blues Chicago4
- CIBC Theatre4
- Chicago Shakespeare Theater4
- Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place4
- Apollo Theater4
- The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)4
- Reggies Music Joint4
- Symphony Center-IL4
- Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago4
- Beat Kitchen3
- Garcia's Chicago3
- Reggies Rock Club3
- Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center3
- Bottom Lounge3
- Vic Theatre3
- Aragon Ballroom3
- The Auditorium3
- Outset3
- Carol's Pub3
- Thalia Hall3
- Schubas (Upstairs)3
- Black Ensemble Theater2
- United Center2
- Joe's on Weed Street2
- Subterranean2
- Metro2
- Copernicus Center2
- Reggies Bananna's Shack 2
- BAR222
- Symphony Center2
- 7512 S Cottage Grove Ave2
- Martyrs'1
- Sound Bar1
- Salt Shed (fairgrounds)1
- Smart Bar1
- Concord Music Hall1
- Old Town School of Folk Music, Maurer Hall1
- The Chicago Theatre1
- Cubby Bear1
- Athenaeum Theatre1
- Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island1
- Radius - Chicago1
- Anita Dee Yacht Charters1
- Masada1
- Visions Odeum and Events1
- ROOF on theWit1
- 4245 N Knox Ave1
- Le Nocturne Chicago1
- 1806 W 103rd St1
- Elastic Arts1
- Juliana Restaurant1
- Lore Chicago1
- studioSHAPES1
- Hydrate Nightclub1
- Lore Nighclub1
- La Colonia Restaurante1
- Y Bar1
- Era Social Club1
- Chalet1
- Hubbard Inn1
- SHATTAZ JERK BAR & GRILL1
- Kiosk1
- Dorothy1
- Washington Park Fieldhouse1
- Simone's1
- Fathom1
- Punch Bowl Social Chicago1
- 2010 W Armitage Ave1
- Level Sporting Club1
- Hue Chicago1
- Chop Shop - IL1
- ĒLA Nightclub1
- Wild Hare1
- 1608 N Wells St1
- The Newport Theater1
- ROCBAR1
- Kit Kat Club1
- 3414 W Foster Ave1
- BASSLINE || 2239 - CHICAGO1
- Chopin Theatre1
- Above Average Candle Studio1
- The Playground Theater1
- 3109 W Irving Park Rd1
- 1579 N Milwaukee Ave #3441
- Hotel Zachary, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel1
- Le Piano1
- Charlie's Chicago1
- the Vic1
- The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage1
- Bar Tabu1
- The Insect Asylum1
- Fulton Street Collective1
- Narwhal Studios Chicago1
- Stars and Garters Theater1
- The 606 - Milwaukee and Leavitt Access Point, Chicago, IL, USA1
- Epiphany Center for the Arts1
- 4416 N Clark St1
- South Merrill Community Garden1
- Riviera Theatre1
- The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)1
What's on
Saturday, October 3, 2026
- 7:00 PMEl Ten Eleven @ Martyrs'Martyrs'
- 10:00 PMJaden Bojsen - Chicago - Sound Bar - Oct 3, 2026Sound Bar
- 10:00 PMStuck In The Scene presents: Saqib & BawabHouse of Blues Chicago
- 6:30 PMMinistry, Acid Bath, WindhandSalt Shed (fairgrounds)
- 10:00 PMColleen "Cosmo" Murphy, Tony HumphriesSmart Bar
- 8:00 PMJuiceLincoln Hall
- 5:30 PMCryogeyser, StarlingBeat Kitchen
- 10:00 PMSeth David, Jaenga, Superave., SchmuxConcord Music Hall
- 8:00 PMThe Dream SyndicateOld Town School of Folk Music, Maurer Hall
- 8:00 PMBen Harper & The Innocent CriminalsGarcia's Chicago
- 2:00 PMOperation Mincemeat (Chicago)CIBC Theatre
- 2:00 PMPlay On!Chicago Shakespeare Theater
- 2:00 PMKokandy Productions Jekyll & Hyde (Chicago)Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
- 2:30 PMVape! The Grease ParodyApollo Theater
- 3:00 PMDrunk Shakespeare: Drunk Dracula (21+ Event)The Lion Theatre
- 3:00 PMThe Best of The Second CitySecond City-Chicago: Mainstage
- 3:00 PMYou Cant Fake the Funk: A Journey Through FunkBlack Ensemble Theater
- 6:00 PMUnderground MadnessReggies Rock Club
- 6:30 PMMinistry and Acid Bath with WindhandThe Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)
- 6:30 PMThe Second City's: Pandemonium, Please HoldSecond City-Chicago: Mainstage
- 7:00 PMHeads In Motion (A Talking Heads Tribute) W/ FluffyReggies Music Joint
- 7:00 PMBill Burr LiveThe Chicago Theatre
- 7:00 PMJoanna Connor Blues Band/Sheryl Youngblood Blues BandKingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center$23+
- 7:00 PMMouse House w/ The Expanding Men, VRTUECubby Bear$14+
- 7:30 PMOlivia O’Brien Presents: The PIXIE TourBottom Lounge$29+
- 7:30 PMM??kel?? Conducts Mahler 9Symphony Center-IL
- 7:30 PMDoja Cat - Tour Ma Vie World TourUnited Center
- 7:30 PMGrief Sucks: A One Man Show By KevOnStageAthenaeum Theatre
- 7:30 PMBand-MaidVic Theatre
- 8:00 PMMt. Joy 2026: Celebrating 10 Years Of Mt. JoyHuntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
- 8:00 PMAlana Springsteen's I Hope This Helps Tour with Erin KinseyJoe's on Weed Street$16+
- 8:00 PMKyle GordonSubterranean
- 8:00 PMBoy Harsher w/ Choir BoyMetro
- 8:00 PMBrand NewAragon Ballroom
- 8:00 PMEdith MarquezCopernicus Center
- 8:30 PMAtta Guns, Rachel Is Kozi, JfkhealthworldReggies Bananna's Shack
- 8:30 PMTHE CHICKS - TAKING THE LONG WAYThe Auditorium
- 9:00 PM2000s RaveOutset
- 9:15 PMAli MacofskyZanies Comedy Club - Chicago
- 9:30 PMDavid Graham & The Eskimo BrothersCarol's Pub$14+
- 10:00 PMRupaul (18 and Over with Valid Government ID)Radius - Chicago
- 9:00 PMMusic for the Masses: Dark 80's New Wave Nite [Chicago]Beat Kitchen$13+
- 12:45 PMRnB Vs Hip Hop Black Attire Yacht Party FT: DJ Nehpets Power 92.3 (Chicago)Anita Dee Yacht Charters$55+
- 10:00 PMAFROBEATS SATURDAYZ: The Official Nigeria Independence Celebration @ MasadaMasadaFree
- 11:00 AMThe Day Session | House Music Takeover Part 1: ChicagoVisions Odeum and Events$13+
- 3:00 PMKO’s Playlist: Afrobeats, R&B & Amapiano Day Party @ ROOF on theWIT 10/3ROOF on theWit$34+
- 12:00 PMLatinos In The Mix Dance/Music Conference4245 N Knox AveFree
- 11:00 PMPassport to Nigeria – Nigerian Independence CelebrationLe Nocturne Chicago$18+
- 7:00 PMThe Hilltop Open Mic1806 W 103rd StFree
- 5:00 PMAFW 2026: Mike Monford J Dilla Tribute; Rap Panel & J Bambii FilmElastic Arts
- 10:30 PMBig Breeze 3.0Juliana Restaurant$34+
- 9:00 PMChicago Bollywood Saturday @Lore ClubLore Chicago$14+
- 10:00 PMALL THE FEELS: "BACK OUTSIDE" (R&B • Breakup Anthems • Twerk Vibes)BAR22Free
- 8:00 PMWDYWFM Release PARTYstudioSHAPES$18+
- 11:00 PMDeanne Live at Hydrate!Hydrate Nightclub$29+
- 10:00 PMChicago Bollywood Saturday @Lore NightclubLore Nighclub$15+
- 8:00 PMCanelazo latin Music GroupLa Colonia Restaurante$10+
- 10:00 PMSaturday Night Live Chicago!Y BarFree
- 10:00 PMSocial Club Saturday’sEra Social ClubFree
- 10:00 PMSoiree Saturdays @ Chalet: Vibes and MusicChaletFree
- 10:00 PMThe Inn Crowd at HubbardHubbard InnFree
- 10:00 PMLibra MegafestSHATTAZ JERK BAR & GRILLFree
- 7:00 PMA DIY History of Chicago DIYKioskFree
- 10:00 PMDorothy Debuts ft. DJs Indica & Naughty GDorothyFree
- 12:30 PMFREE Asase Yaa Djembe and Dun Dun Orchestra Workshop in Chicago!Washington Park FieldhouseFree
- 9:00 PMBad Pluma: Reggaeton, Banda and Corridos Dance PartySimone'sFree
- 10:00 PMVinyl Night with DJ Modern GirlFathomFree
- 1:00 PMChicago, IL - Music Bingo at Punch Bowl SocialPunch Bowl Social ChicagoFree
- 9:00 PMSATURDAY NIGHT LIVE AT THE ORIGIN RESTAURANT/LOUNGE2010 W Armitage AveFree
- 8:00 PMFOR THE GIRLSLevel Sporting ClubFree
- 10:00 PMHueNique Saturdays - Chicago's #1 Sold Out Hip Hop & R&BHue ChicagoFree
Sunday, October 4, 2026
- 7:30 PMHalf Gringa, Matt GoldThe Hideout
- 8:00 PMStephen DayLincoln Hall
- 8:00 PMKrillSchubas
- 7:30 PMBoston Manor, SpacedBottom Lounge
- 8:00 PMLudovico EinaudiSymphony Center
- 8:00 PMHo99o9, N8 NoFace, Slay SquadReggies Rock Club
- 7:30 PMBright EyesMetro
- 8:00 PMKrillLincoln Hall
- 7:00 PMBen Harper & The Innocent CriminalsGarcia's Chicago
- 1:00 PMOperation Mincemeat (Chicago)CIBC Theatre
- 1:00 PMKokandy Productions Jekyll & Hyde (Chicago)Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
- 2:00 PMPlay On!Chicago Shakespeare Theater
- 2:30 PMVape! The Grease ParodyApollo Theater
- 3:00 PMM??kel?? Conducts Mahler 9Symphony Center-IL
- 3:00 PMYou Cant Fake the Funk: A Journey Through FunkBlack Ensemble Theater
- 5:00 PMDrunk Shakespeare: Drunk Dracula (21+ Event)The Lion Theatre
- 5:30 PMMike Wheeler Blues Band/Sheryl Youngblood Blues BandKingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center$18+
- 6:30 PMThe Revivalists with Robert Randolph presented by Jack Daniel'sThe Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)
- 7:00 PMChiTown Drive-In Presents - ShrekChiTown Movies
- 7:00 PMAJJ, Greet DeathBottom Lounge$34+
- 7:00 PMEmil WakimZanies Comedy Club - Chicago
- 7:00 PMThe Second City's: Pandemonium, Please HoldSecond City-Chicago: Mainstage
- 7:00 PMJenna RaineChop Shop - IL
- 8:00 PMSinclair Noire, [Melter], Crash Davidian, Voltaic Planes, DJ VeganinblReggies Music Joint
- 8:00 PMLudovico EinaudiSymphony Center-IL
- 8:00 PMIan McConnellBeat Kitchen
- 8:00 PMChris Housman - The Hell Out Of Dodge Tour with Michelle BillingsleyCarol's Pub$12+
- 8:00 PMBrand NewAragon Ballroom
- 8:30 PMTHE CHICKS - TAKING THE LONG WAYThe Auditorium
- 3:00 PMBNXN FKA BUJU @ ELA Nigerian Independence Day Weekend 3PM-9PMĒLA Nightclub$50+
- 4:00 PMBLISS The Ultimate Afro Caribbean Rooftop Party 10-4-26Wild HareFree
- 3:00 PMRNB Rooftop Party @ Utopian Tailgate (Chicago) Indoor/Outdoor1608 N Wells St$15+
- 7:00 PMThe Ultimate Beyoncé ExperienceThe Newport Theater$13+
- 4:00 PMR&B Sunday’sBAR22Free
- 9:00 PMSunday Funday: The Finale | Oct. 4 at RocBar 9pm-4amROCBAR$26+
- 5:00 PMThe Sunday marTEAni Dance (Day Party)Kit Kat Club$34+
- 4:00 PM90'S R&B Sing-Along +Plus Candle Making!3414 W Foster Ave$55+
- 9:55 PMREGGAE SUNDAY: The #1 Caribbean Party In The CityBASSLINE || 2239 - CHICAGOFree
- 3:00 PMChopin In Winter - Limited EngagementChopin Theatre$34+
- 7:00 PMNeo Soul Sundays: Convo & Candles @Above Average Candle StudiosAbove Average Candle Studio$55+
- 10:00 PMLate Night Karaoke Sundays With Trae Tunes7512 S Cottage Grove AveFree
- 2:00 PMLUNCH-TIMEThe Playground TheaterFree
- 2:00 PMRHAS SUNDAYZ3109 W Irving Park RdFree
Monday, October 5, 2026
- 6:30 PMFreak Show - hosted by Sierra KenyonThe Hideout
- 8:00 PMHaley ReinhartSchubas
- 7:30 PMLudovico EinaudiSymphony Center
- 8:00 PMHaley ReinhartLincoln Hall
- 7:00 PMChiTown Drive-In Presents - MichaelChiTown Movies
- 7:00 PMDrunk Shakespeare: Drunk Dracula (21+ Event)The Lion Theatre
- 7:00 PMEmil WakimZanies Comedy Club - Chicago
- 7:00 PMThe Best of The Second CitySecond City-Chicago: Mainstage
- 7:30 PMbunii - BUNIIVERSITY TOUR with Crayon presented by Thalia Hall and Kickstand ProductionsThalia Hall$47+
- 7:30 PMMy Hero Academia in ConcertThe Auditorium
- 7:30 PMLudovico Einaudi: Solo PianoSymphony Center-IL
- 7:30 PMJOURNEY - Final Frontier Tour (An Evening With)United Center
- 9:15 PMChiTown Drive-In Presents - Nightmare on Elm StreetChiTown Movies
- 7:00 PMFoundational Guitar 4-week Group Class (Oct. 5th-Oct. 26th)1579 N Milwaukee Ave #344$194+
- 6:30 PMCovering Chicago Music + Culture | FREE PANELHotel Zachary, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio HotelFree
- 5:30 PMThe Green Room: Music Industry Happy HourLe PianoFree
- 11:00 PMCharlie's LIVE! (Open Mic/Open Stage Show)Charlie's ChicagoFree
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- 7:30 PMChayse Porter & his Palace Doors, Captain Kudzu, Free Times, SunglowThe Hideout
- 7:00 PMAnywho Whooptie WooSchubas (Upstairs)
- 8:00 PMJoonSchubas
- 8:00 PMKelela, Keiyaathe Vic
- 7:00 PMAnywho Whooptie WooLincoln Hall
- 8:00 PMJoonLincoln Hall
- 7:00 PMChiTown Drive-In Presents - Hocus PocusChiTown Movies
- 7:00 PMOperation Mincemeat (Chicago)CIBC Theatre
- 7:00 PMDrunk Shakespeare: Drunk Dracula (21+ Event)The Lion Theatre
- 7:00 PMPlay On!Chicago Shakespeare Theater
- 7:00 PMEmil WakimZanies Comedy Club - Chicago
- 7:00 PMKokandy Productions Jekyll & Hyde (Chicago)Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
- 7:30 PMMalcolm Todd: Do That Again Tour (MOVED TO THE SALT SHED OUTDOORS)The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)
- 7:30 PMMoony - Ages 17+Subterranean
- 7:30 PMJO1Copernicus Center
- 8:00 PMMind Enterprises with Fred FancyThalia Hall$34+
- 8:00 PMGiovannie & The Hired GunsJoe's on Weed Street$14+
- 8:00 PMThe Second City's: Pandemonium, Please HoldSecond City-Chicago: Mainstage
- 8:00 PMKelelaVic Theatre
- 9:00 PMChiTown Drive-In Presents - Halloween (the 1978 Original!)ChiTown Movies
- 7:00 PMTUESDAY OCTOBER 6: TOMATO THROW SHOWThe Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage$30+
- 10:00 PMDND - Tuesdays Are For DrakeBar TabuFree
- 7:00 PMCat Jam Chicago at The Insect Asylum!The Insect Asylum
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- 6:00 PMEPIK HIGH 3.0 NORTH AMERICAN TOURHouse of Blues Chicago
- 7:30 PMBuenas NochesThe Hideout
- 7:30 PMBOTH SIDES NOW: A CHIRP VINYL LISTENING BARSchubas (Upstairs)Free
- 8:00 PMWesley JosephSchubas
- 7:30 PMBOTH SIDES NOW: A CHIRP VINYL LISTENING BARLincoln HallFree
- 8:00 PMWesley JosephLincoln Hall
- Eddie Jobson's U.K. RevisitedReggies Music Joint
- 1:00 PMOperation Mincemeat (Chicago)CIBC Theatre
- 1:00 PMPlay On!Chicago Shakespeare Theater
- 6:30 PMThe Jungle GiantsOutset
- 7:00 PMChiTown Drive-In Presents - ShrekChiTown Movies
- 7:00 PMDrunk Shakespeare: Drunk Dracula (21+ Event)The Lion Theatre
- 7:00 PMKokandy Productions Jekyll & Hyde (Chicago)Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
- 7:00 PMStarbomb featuring DJ Commander Meouch - Probably The Only Tour EverAragon Ballroom
- 7:30 PMMalcolm Todd: Do That Again Tour (MOVED TO THE SALT SHED OUTDOORS)The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)
- 7:30 PMVape! The Grease ParodyApollo Theater
- 8:00 PMSweet Pill with Heart to Gold and Emily HowThalia Hall$35+
- 8:00 PMWayne Hancock, Three Blue TeardropsReggies Music Joint
- 8:00 PMEddie JobsonS U.K. RevisitedReggies Rock Club
- 8:00 PMThe Second City's: Pandemonium, Please HoldSecond City-Chicago: Mainstage
- 8:00 PMROBBY HOFFMAN - Ages 18+Vic Theatre
- 8:00 PMElizabeth Nichols - I Don't Kiss & Tell, I Kiss & Tour with Soren AndersonCarol's PubFree
- 9:00 PMChiTown Drive-In Presents - Scream (The Original!)ChiTown Movies
- 7:30 PMJOHN HAVRILLA SEXTET and LIZZI TRUMBORE Live at FSCFulton Street Collective
- 6:00 PMThe Making of Get bent, my loveNarwhal Studios Chicago$30+
- 8:00 PMBurly-oke!Stars and Garters Theater$20+
- 6:00 PMALBUM RUN #39 - V.V. LIGHTBODY - PERIOD PIECEThe 606 - Milwaukee and Leavitt Access Point, Chicago, IL, USAFree
- 5:00 PMGolden Hour featuring Jade Maze & Brother John KattkeEpiphany Center for the ArtsFree
- 8:00 PMMidwest Mixtape4416 N Clark StFree
- 8:00 PMRock The Mic Wednesdays With Trae Tunes7512 S Cottage Grove AveFree
- 6:00 PMKARAOKE IN THE GARDENSouth Merrill Community GardenFree
Thursday, October 8, 2026
- 6:00 PMLive Music w/ Windy City Rev Ups DuoHouse of Blues Chicago
- 6:30 PMChicago Comedy ClubHouse of Blues Chicago
- 7:30 PMMegasound, Billy Joel JrThe Hideout
- 8:00 PMSchubas Open MicSchubas (Upstairs)Free
- 8:00 PMBebe StockwellSchubas
- 8:00 PMHarrison GordonLincoln Hall
- 7:30 PMAudrey HobertRiviera Theatre
- 8:00 PMBebe StockwellLincoln Hall
- 8:00 PMKarina RykmanGarcia's Chicago
- 2:30 PMVape! The Grease ParodyApollo Theater
- 5:00 PMTina YoukhanaReggies Bananna's Shack
- 5:45 PMKoe Wetzel: The Night Champion World TourThe Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)
- 6:00 PMOmar Coleman Blues Band/Funky Mojo Daddy Blues BandKingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center$18+
- 6:30 PMKelsey Lu - So Help Me God TourOutset
- 7:00 PMChiTown Drive-In Presents - GreaseChiTown Movies
Rooms in Chicago that put on music
Ravinia Brewing Co. - Chicago Taproom
2601 West Diversey Avenue
Gompers Park - Auditorium & Clubroom
4222 West Foster Avenue
Alarmist Brewing & Taproom
4055 West Peterson Avenue
A.J. Hudson’s Public House
3801 North Ashland Avenue
Toons Bar & Grill
3857 North Southport Avenue
Cody’s Public House
1658 West Barry Avenue
Stretch Bar & Grill
3485 North Clark Street
Michelle’s Ballroom
2800 West Belmont Avenue
Roscoe's Tavern & Cafe
3356 North Halsted Street
Angie’s Bar & Grill
3700 North Kedzie Avenue
The Annoyance Theatre and Bar
851 West Belmont Avenue
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
1106 W. Lawrence Ave.
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