Chicago
From legendary music venues and championship sports teams to groundbreaking theater and the next generation of comedians, events in Chicago are always buzzing. Whether it’s a ballgame at Wrigley Field or a world-class festival, explore all the best things to do in Chicago, including concerts, games, performances and events across its many vibrant neighborhoods.
Happening This Week
- TodayWednesday, June 24, 2026 at 1:10 PMChicago White Sox vs. Cleveland GuardiansRate Field
- TodayWednesday, June 24, 2026 at 7:00 PMChicago Sky vs. Portland FireWintrust Arena
- TodayWednesday, June 24, 2026 at 7:00 PMWater for Elephants (Chicago)James M. Nederlander Theatre
- TodayWednesday, June 24, 2026 at 8:00 PMJohnny MullenaxGarcia's Chicago
- TomorrowThursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:30 PMMARTIN GARRIX AMERICAS TOURHuntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
- TomorrowThursday, June 25, 2026 at 8:00 PMThe Dead South with Amigo The DevilThe Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)
- TomorrowThursday, June 25, 2026 at 8:00 PMMichael Glabicki of Rusted Root with Dirk MillerGarcia's Chicago
- Friday, June 26, 2026 at 7:00 PMPepper and The MovementVic Theatre
- Friday, June 26, 2026 at 7:30 PMLionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing a Song All Night LongUnited Center
- Friday, June 26, 2026 at 7:30 PMMariachi Sol De MexicoPark West
- Friday, June 26, 2026 at 8:00 PMKurt Vile and the ViolatorsThe Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)
- Friday, June 26, 2026 at 8:00 PMAnders Osborne BandGarcia's Chicago
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 5:30 PMEd Sheeran: LOOP TourSoldier Field
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 7:00 PMAmerica: The Happy Trails Tour 2026The Chicago Theatre
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 TourUnited Center
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 9:00 PMCumbiatron - The Cumbia RaveHouse of Blues Chicago
- Saturday, June 27, 2026The Chicago Theatre Tour ExperienceThe Chicago Theatre Tour Experience
- Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 6:30 PMMike ShermHouse of Blues Chicago
- Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 7:00 PMFALCO & BOOK PLAY JERRY GARCIAGarcia's Chicago
Popular Concerts in Chicago
- Friday, July 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
KAROL G - VIAJANDO POR EL MUNDO TROPITOUR
Soldier Field - Thursday, February 11, 2027 at 8:00 PM
Gracie Abrams: The Look at My Life Tour presented by Capital One
United Center - Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Daniel Caesar - Son Of Spergy Tour
United Center - Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
KATSEYE: THE WILDWORLD TOUR
United Center - Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM
JOURNEY - Final Frontier Tour (An Evening With)
United Center - Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
THE KEHLANI WORLD TOUR: North America
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island 
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 7:00 PMSOMBR - You Are The Reason Tour
United Center- Friday, September 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Teddy Swims: The UGLY Tour
United Center - Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Kacey Musgraves - Middle of Nowhere Tour
United Center
Popular Sports in Chicago
- Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians
Rate Field - Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire
United Center - Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals: Clark the Cub Building Block Set
Wrigley Field - Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Chicago Sky vs. Portland Fire
Wintrust Arena - Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Preseason Game: Chicago Bears vs Cleveland Browns
Soldier Field - Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM
TNA Wrestling presents Lockdown PPV
Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC - Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Big3: 9th Wonder In The Summer
Wintrust Arena - Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
LIVERPOOL v LEEDS UNITED
Soldier Field - Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Chicago Fire FC v Van Whitecaps FC (Post-Match Concert ft Two Friends)
Soldier Field
Popular Arts, Theater & Comedy in Chicago
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour
United Center - Thursday, January 7, 2027 at 8:00 PM
Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour
United Center - Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Ali Siddiq: The Custom Fit Tour
Wintrust Arena - Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Bill Burr Live
The Chicago Theatre - Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
BERT KREISCHER: PERMISSION TO PARTY
The Chicago Theatre - Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour
The Chicago Theatre - Friday, November 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour
The Chicago Theatre - Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour
The Chicago Theatre - Friday, September 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl Tour
The Chicago Theatre
Venues in Chicago
Chicago’s beloved venues are woven into the very fabric of the Windy City. Full of character and charm, the historic spaces for events in Chicago have welcomed A-list talent, hosted unforgettable sporting events and set the stage for generations of performers. From iconic theaters and stadiums to clubs and theaters, each concert in Chicago brings something essential to the city’s electric live events landscape.
- Concerts, Football
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics Dr, Chicago, IL 60605 - Basketball, Hockey, Concerts
United Center
1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612 - Baseball, Concerts
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613 - Baseball, Concerts
Rate Field
333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616 - Concerts, Comedy
House of Blues Chicago
329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654 - Theater, Musicals
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
Chicago Sports
Sports are critical to the fabric of Chicago. From games at historic venues like Wrigley Field to year-round fan energy, Chicago offers one of the most passionate sports cultures in the United States.
- April 8, 2026Until 9/7/26Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - FLEX TICKET - ChicagoChicago, ILThe Fields StudiosOn partner site
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- May 8, 2026Until 9/7/26Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - ChicagoChicago, ILThe Fields StudiosOn partner site
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- June 23, 2026Tuesday 06:30 PMJESSICA BAIO - The Other Side TourChicago, ILOutset
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- June 23, 2026Tuesday 12:00 AMChicago Architecture Center River Cruise Aboard First LadyChicago, ILChicago Architecture Center - First Lady
- June 24, 2026Until 6/24/26Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - ChicagoChicago, ILThe Fields StudiosOn partner site
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- June 24, 2026Until 6/24/26Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - ChicagoChicago, ILThe Fields StudiosOn partner site
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- June 24, 2026Until 6/24/26Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - ChicagoChicago, ILThe Fields StudiosOn partner site
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- June 24, 2026Until 6/24/26Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - ChicagoChicago, ILThe Fields StudiosOn partner site
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- June 24, 2026Until 6/24/26Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - ChicagoChicago, ILThe Fields StudiosOn partner site
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- June 24, 2026Until 6/24/26Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - ChicagoChicago, ILThe Fields StudiosOn partner site
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- June 24, 2026Until 6/24/26Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - ChicagoChicago, ILThe Fields StudiosOn partner site
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- June 24, 2026Until 6/24/26Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - ChicagoChicago, ILThe Fields StudiosOn partner site
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- June 24, 2026Wednesday 01:00 PMBrokeback MountainChicago, ILChicago Shakespeare Theater
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- June 24, 2026Wednesday 01:10 PMChicago White Sox vs. Cleveland GuardiansChicago, ILRate Field
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- June 24, 2026Wednesday 02:30 PMGoing Bacharach: The Songs of An IconChicago, ILApollo TheaterCancelled
- June 24, 2026Until 6/24/26Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - ChicagoChicago, ILThe Fields StudiosOn partner site
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- June 24, 2026Until 6/24/26Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - ChicagoChicago, ILThe Fields StudiosOn partner site
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- June 24, 2026Until 6/24/26Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - ChicagoChicago, ILThe Fields StudiosOn partner site
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- June 24, 2026Until 6/24/26Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - ChicagoChicago, ILThe Fields StudiosOn partner site
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- June 24, 2026Until 6/24/26Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - ChicagoChicago, ILThe Fields StudiosOn partner site
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Discover More
Discover the best things to do in Chicago with these guides. Plan a dream weekend in the Windy City with concerts at Soldier Field, must-see shows in the Theater District, and huge wins with the Chicago Bears, Bulls, Cubs, or Blackhawks.
Step Inside: Soldier Field, Home of the Bears & Chicago Fire FC
Learn all about this iconic lakefront stadium, which hosts concerts, soccer matches and home games for the NFL's Chicago Bears.
Broadway in the Windy City: The Best of Chicago’s Theater District
Here’s what to know about the neighborhood offering the best live entertainment and cultural enrichment for theatergoers in the Midwest.
Windy City Winners: Celebrating Chicago’s Professional Sports Teams
From Da Bears and the Cubbies to the ’Hawks and the Sox, going to a Chicago sporting event is always a win.
Step Inside: Rate Field – Home of the Chicago White Sox
Explore the home of the Chicago White Sox, where baseball history meets modern amenities.
Step Inside Wrigley Field – Home of the Chicago Cubs
Take a closer look at one of baseball’s most beloved ballparks, where over a century of history makes every Cubs game a classic Chicago experience.
Step Inside United Center – Home of the Bulls & Blackhawks
Here’s everything to know about the legendary arena the Bulls and Blackhawks call home.