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IL · Tuesday, October 13 to Thursday, October 15

Tonight in Chicago

What is on in Chicago today and over the next two days, cut from every event we track: concerts, games, comedy, theater, family. Earliest start first, and every time is local to the venue.

Updated 2026-10-13 · 59 events in the next three days

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October 13

Tuesday in Chicago

Slift
Tuesday · 18:30 · Music
Slift
Outset
$19-$49
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Holywatr
Tuesday · 19:00 · Music
Holywatr
Metro Chicago
From $29
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The Winter's Tale
Tuesday · 19:00 · Arts & Theatre
The Winter's Tale
Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
From $89
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Jekyll & Hyde
Tuesday · 19:00 · Arts & Theatre
Jekyll & Hyde
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
$128-$363
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Waitress
Tuesday · 19:00 · Arts & Theatre
Waitress
Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
$77-$523
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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Tuesday · 19:00 · Sports
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
United Center
$51-$1787
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Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Giovanni
Tuesday · 19:00 · Arts & Theatre
Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Giovanni
Lyric Opera House - IL
From $61
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Tiana Major9
Tuesday · 19:30 · Music
Tiana Major9
Beat Kitchen
From $42
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In The Key Of 3
Tuesday · 19:30 · Music
In The Key Of 3
City Winery - Chicago
$96-$165
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White Denim
Tuesday · 19:30 · Music
White Denim
Evanston Space
From $114
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Jessie Ware
Tuesday · 20:00 · Music
Jessie Ware
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
From $41
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Will Varley
Tuesday · 20:00 · Music
Will Varley
Reggie's Bananna's Shack
From $95
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Monsta X
Tuesday · 20:00 · Music
Monsta X
Rosemont Theatre
$37-$1562
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October 14

Wednesday in Chicago

Play On!
Wednesday · 13:00 · Arts & Theatre
Play On!
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
$14-$170
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Rakim
Wednesday · 18:00 · Music
Rakim
City Winery - Chicago
From $183
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PeelingFlesh
Wednesday · 18:30 · Music
PeelingFlesh
Metro Chicago
From $48
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Rob Stant
Wednesday · 19:00 · Comedy
Rob Stant
Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
From $60
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Grand Kyiv Ballet: Swan Lake
Wednesday · 19:00 · Arts & Theatre
Grand Kyiv Ballet: Swan Lake
Harris Theater
$91-$228
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Dale Elliott Jr.
Wednesday · 19:00 · Comedy
Dale Elliott Jr.
Zanies Comedy Club - Rosemont
$92-$143
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Avery Cochrane
Wednesday · 19:30 · Music
Avery Cochrane
Subterranean
From $39
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Michael Franti Trio
Wednesday · 19:30 · Music
Michael Franti Trio
Park West
$67-$69
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Vape! The Grease Parody
Wednesday · 19:30 · Arts & Theatre
Vape! The Grease Parody
Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
$59-$176
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Chicago Fire FC vs. Philadelphia Union
Wednesday · 19:30 · Sports
Chicago Fire FC vs. Philadelphia Union
Soldier Field
$21-$2763
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Deraps
Wednesday · 20:00 · Music
Deraps
Reggie's Music Joint
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Acid Mothers Temple
Wednesday · 20:00 · Music
Acid Mothers Temple
Reggie's Rock Club
From $84
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Alvaro Diaz
Wednesday · 20:00 · Music
Alvaro Diaz
Riviera Theatre - IL
$130-$173
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Magenta Wave
Wednesday · 20:00 · Music
Magenta Wave
Beat Kitchen
$36-$51
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Chrono Trigger Orchestra Concert: Melodies Across Time
Wednesday · 20:00 · Music
Chrono Trigger Orchestra Concert: Melodies Across Time
Auditorium Theatre - IL
$57-$1336
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Smashing Pumpkins
Wednesday · 20:00 · Music
Smashing Pumpkins
United Center
$65-$1607
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October 15

Thursday in Chicago

Mix at Six
Thursday · 18:00 · Music
Mix at Six
Harris Theater
From $69
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Castle Rat
Thursday · 18:30 · Music
Castle Rat
Concord Music Hall
$43-$156
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Rio Amor
Thursday · 18:30 · Music
Rio Amor
Outset
$34-$46
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Mar Solis
Thursday · 19:00 · Music
Mar Solis
House Of Blues - Chicago
From $78
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Luke Null
Thursday · 19:00 · Comedy
Luke Null
Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
$56-$75
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Blake Whiten
Thursday · 19:00 · Music
Blake Whiten
Joe's Bar On Weed St.
$34-$52
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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Winnipeg Jets
Thursday · 19:00 · Sports
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Winnipeg Jets
United Center
$32-$1992
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Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers
Thursday · 19:00 · Sports
Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers
Welsh Ryan Arena
$26-$239
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Stanley Simmons
Thursday · 19:30 · Music
Stanley Simmons
Chop Shop Chicago
$25-$61
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Dadi Freyr
Thursday · 19:30 · Music
Dadi Freyr
Vic Theatre
From $64
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David Byrne
Thursday · 19:30 · Music
David Byrne
Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - IL
$189-$316
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Osees
Thursday · 19:30 · Music
Osees
Thalia Hall
From $71
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Robert Plant
Thursday · 19:30 · Music
Robert Plant
The Chicago Theatre
$243-$1998
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Giancarlo Guerrero - Fandangos & Enigma Variations
Thursday · 19:30 · Music
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Giancarlo Guerrero - Fandangos & Enigma Variations
Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
From $29
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Laura Veirs
Thursday · 19:30 · Music
Laura Veirs
Evanston Space
From $40
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Silly Goose
Thursday · 20:00 · Music
Silly Goose
Subterranean
$38-$41
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Holy Joke
Thursday · 20:00 · Music
Holy Joke
GMan Tavern
From $37
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Jeff Bernat
Thursday · 20:00 · Music
Jeff Bernat
Lincoln Hall
From $68
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Brian Posehn
Thursday · 20:00 · Comedy
Brian Posehn
Beat Kitchen
$42-$51
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Insomniac - Band
Thursday · 20:00 · Music
Insomniac - Band
Reggie's Music Joint
$47-$90
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Mike Dawes
Thursday · 20:00 · Music
Mike Dawes
Paradiso at Athenaeum Theatre - IL
$37-$66
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Aria Vega
Thursday · 20:00 · Music
Aria Vega
Avondale Music Hall
$56-$196
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Carbon Leaf
Thursday · 20:00 · Music
Carbon Leaf
Garcias Chicago
$51-$121
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Will Dempsey
Thursday · 20:00 · Music
Will Dempsey
Carol's Pub
$53-$128
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ROA
Thursday · 20:00 · Music
ROA
Riviera Theatre - IL
$108-$346
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Camilo - Artist
Thursday · 20:00 · Music
Camilo - Artist
Rosemont Theatre
$55-$776
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Hug - Band
Thursday · 20:30 · Music
Hug - Band
Constellation - Chicago
From $85
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Faux Real
Thursday · 21:00 · Music
Faux Real
The Empty Bottle
$79-$142
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Subtronics
Thursday · 21:00 ·
Subtronics
Radius - IL
$80-$101
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Roast Battle Chicago
Thursday · 21:30 · Comedy
Roast Battle Chicago
Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
From $60
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Cheapest tickets

Cheapest tickets tonight and the next two days in Chicago

The lowest listed starting prices among the 59 events on this page. Prices come from the ticket feed and move by the hour, so the Tickets button opens the live listing.

Play On!
October 14, 2026 · 13:00
Play On!
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
$14-$170
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Slift
October 13, 2026 · 18:30
Slift
Outset
$19-$49
Tickets →
Chicago Fire FC vs. Philadelphia Union
October 14, 2026 · 19:30
Chicago Fire FC vs. Philadelphia Union
Soldier Field
$21-$2763
Tickets →
Stanley Simmons
October 15, 2026 · 19:30
Stanley Simmons
Chop Shop Chicago
$25-$61
Tickets →
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
Tickets →
Holywatr
October 13, 2026 · 19:00
Holywatr
Metro Chicago
From $29
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Giancarlo Guerrero - Fandangos & Enigma Variations
October 15, 2026 · 19:30
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Giancarlo Guerrero - Fandangos & Enigma Variations
Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
From $29
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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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