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Events in Chicago

Chicago's event calendar punches above its weight. The United Center draws major concerts and Blackhawks and Bulls games through the winter; Wrigley Field and Soldier Field anchor the summers. The comedy scene that launched Second City keeps producing names worth seeing before they're famous.

Updated 2026-10-13 · 500 upcoming events tracked

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Music

Music in Chicago

Slift
October 13, 2026 · 18:30
Slift
Outset
$19-$49
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Holywatr
October 13, 2026 · 19:00
Holywatr
Metro Chicago
From $29
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Tiana Major9
October 13, 2026 · 19:30
Tiana Major9
Beat Kitchen
From $42
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In The Key Of 3
October 13, 2026 · 19:30
In The Key Of 3
City Winery - Chicago
$96-$165
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Jessie Ware
October 13, 2026 · 20:00
Jessie Ware
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
From $41
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Will Varley
October 13, 2026 · 20:00
Will Varley
Reggie's Bananna's Shack
From $95
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Monsta X
October 13, 2026 · 20:00
Monsta X
Rosemont Theatre
$37-$1562
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White Denim
October 13, 2026 · 19:30
White Denim
Evanston Space
From $114
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Rakim
October 14, 2026 · 18:00
Rakim
City Winery - Chicago
From $183
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PeelingFlesh
October 14, 2026 · 18:30
PeelingFlesh
Metro Chicago
From $48
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Avery Cochrane
October 14, 2026 · 19:30
Avery Cochrane
Subterranean
From $39
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Michael Franti Trio
October 14, 2026 · 19:30
Michael Franti Trio
Park West
$67-$69
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Sports

Sports in Chicago

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
October 13, 2026 · 19:00
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
United Center
$51-$1787
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Chicago Fire FC vs. Philadelphia Union
October 14, 2026 · 19:30
Chicago Fire FC vs. Philadelphia Union
Soldier Field
$21-$2763
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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Winnipeg Jets
October 15, 2026 · 19:00
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Winnipeg Jets
United Center
$32-$1992
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Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers
October 15, 2026 · 19:00
Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers
Welsh Ryan Arena
$26-$239
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PFL - Professional Fighters League: Liz Carmouche vs. Jena Bishop
October 16, 2026 · 18:00
PFL - Professional Fighters League: Liz Carmouche vs. Jena Bishop
Wintrust Arena
$49-$1873
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NBA Preseason: Chicago Bulls vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
October 16, 2026 · 19:00
NBA Preseason: Chicago Bulls vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
United Center
$46-$7994
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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Dallas Stars
October 17, 2026 · 18:00
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Dallas Stars
United Center
$56-$2610
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Chicago Wolves vs. Iowa Wild
October 17, 2026 · 19:00
Chicago Wolves vs. Iowa Wild
Allstate Arena
$22-$435
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Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Michigan State Spartans
October 17, 2026 · 19:00
Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Michigan State Spartans
Welsh Ryan Arena
$10-$43
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Exhibition: Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. DePaul Blue Demons
October 18, 2026 · 13:00
Exhibition: Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. DePaul Blue Demons
Gentile Center
$16-$64
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Chicago Stars FC vs. Seattle Reign FC
October 18, 2026 · 18:00
Chicago Stars FC vs. Seattle Reign FC
Northwestern Medicine Field At Martin Stadium
$31-$37
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Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots
October 22, 2026 · 19:15
Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots
Soldier Field
$372-$16321
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Arts & Theatre

Arts & Theatre in Chicago

The Winter's Tale
October 13, 2026 · 19:00
The Winter's Tale
Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
From $89
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Jekyll & Hyde
October 13, 2026 · 19:00
Jekyll & Hyde
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
$128-$363
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Waitress
October 13, 2026 · 19:00
Waitress
Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
$77-$523
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Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Giovanni
October 13, 2026 · 19:00
Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Giovanni
Lyric Opera House - IL
From $61
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Play On!
October 14, 2026 · 13:00
Play On!
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
$14-$170
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Grand Kyiv Ballet: Swan Lake
October 14, 2026 · 19:00
Grand Kyiv Ballet: Swan Lake
Harris Theater
$91-$228
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Vape! The Grease Parody
October 14, 2026 · 19:30
Vape! The Grease Parody
Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
$59-$176
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A Wrinkle in Time
October 16, 2026 · 19:30
A Wrinkle in Time
Lifeline Theatre
From $70
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Rising Stars Burlesque Revue
October 16, 2026 · 22:00
Rising Stars Burlesque Revue
Stars and Garters Theater
$60-$92
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Sugar Plum Fairy, P.I.
October 17, 2026 · 11:00
Sugar Plum Fairy, P.I.
Lifeline Theatre
From $37
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Bright Star Circus
October 17, 2026 · 12:00
Bright Star Circus
Stars and Garters Theater
$51-$60
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Topdog/Underdog
October 17, 2026 · 15:00
Topdog/Underdog
Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
$151-$327
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Comedy

Comedy in Chicago

Rob Stant
October 14, 2026 · 19:00
Rob Stant
Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
From $60
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Dale Elliott Jr.
October 14, 2026 · 19:00
Dale Elliott Jr.
Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
$92-$143
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Luke Null
October 15, 2026 · 19:00
Luke Null
Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
$56-$75
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Brian Posehn
October 15, 2026 · 20:00
Brian Posehn
Beat Kitchen
$42-$51
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Roast Battle Chicago
October 15, 2026 · 21:30
Roast Battle Chicago
Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
From $60
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Joey Bragg
October 16, 2026 · 19:00
Joey Bragg
The Comedy Bar - Chicago
$52-$72
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Brad Williams
October 16, 2026 · 19:30
Brad Williams
The Chicago Theatre
$14-$1396
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Yang Meng'en
October 16, 2026 · 20:00
Yang Meng'en
Studebaker Theater
From $230
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Bad Momz of Comedy
October 17, 2026 · 12:00
Bad Momz of Comedy
The Comedy Bar - Chicago
$52-$72
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Ben Schwartz
October 17, 2026 · 19:00
Ben Schwartz
The Chicago Theatre
From $110
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Sweetest Day Comedy Jam
October 17, 2026 · 20:00
Sweetest Day Comedy Jam
Wintrust Arena
$112-$728
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Calvin Evans
October 17, 2026 · 23:15
Calvin Evans
Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
$71-$142
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Family

Family in Chicago

Little Miss Ann
October 18, 2026 · 11:00
Little Miss Ann
Evanston Space
$33-$37
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Wild Kratts - Live
November 14, 2026 · 13:00
Wild Kratts - Live
Auditorium Theatre - IL
From $69
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Bluey's Big Play
December 18, 2026 · 18:00
Bluey's Big Play
Cadillac Palace
From $48
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Film

Film in Chicago

Home Alone 2: Lost In New York - Film With Live Orchestra
December 19, 2026 · 19:00
Home Alone 2: Lost In New York - Film With Live Orchestra
Auditorium Theatre - IL
From $85
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Cheapest tickets

Cheapest tickets in Chicago right now

The lowest listed starting prices across the 500 upcoming events on our Chicago calendar. Prices come from the ticket feed and move by the hour, so the Tickets button opens the live listing.

DePaul Blue Demons vs. Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks
November 17, 2026
DePaul Blue Demons vs. Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks
Wintrust Arena
$6-$74
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Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Michigan Wolverines
October 22, 2026 · 19:00
Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Michigan Wolverines
Welsh Ryan Arena
$7-$51
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DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. Bradley Braves
November 18, 2026 · 18:00
DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. Bradley Braves
Wintrust Arena
$7-$43
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DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers
December 17, 2026 · 11:00
DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers
Wintrust Arena
$7-$42
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DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. Creighton Bluejays
December 20, 2026 · 14:00
DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. Creighton Bluejays
Wintrust Arena
$7-$16
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DePaul Blue Demons vs. Canisius Golden Griffins
December 22, 2026
DePaul Blue Demons vs. Canisius Golden Griffins
Wintrust Arena
$7-$42
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Knox - Artist
October 17, 2026 · 18:30
Knox - Artist
House Of Blues - Chicago
From $8
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Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Michigan State Spartans
October 17, 2026 · 19:00
Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Michigan State Spartans
Welsh Ryan Arena
$10-$43
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Venues

Where Chicago plays

United Center
27 upcoming events →
Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
23 upcoming events →
Garcias Chicago
20 upcoming events →
Evanston Space
18 upcoming events →
House Of Blues - Chicago
18 upcoming events →
City Winery - Chicago
17 upcoming events →
Vic Theatre
15 upcoming events →
Bottom Lounge
15 upcoming events →
The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago
14 upcoming events →
Thalia Hall
13 upcoming events →
Wintrust Arena
12 upcoming events →
Outset
10 upcoming events →
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