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Chicago concerts & events, night by night.
Upcoming concerts, theatre, comedy and family events in and around Chicago, laid out on a calendar so you can plan your nights out.
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Chicago concerts in October 2026
Chicago's biggest shows usually land at United Center, Soldier Field, Chicago Theatre, Aragon Ballroom, Wrigley Field and Metro. This calendar covers ticketed events within about 30 miles of downtown Chicago, so suburban amphitheatres and stadiums are included too.
395 concerts are listed for October 2026. Times are local to Chicago; open the calendar above for venue details, lineups and ticket links.
- Omar Coleman Blues Band/Funky Mojo Daddy Blues BandThu, Oct 8 · 6:00 PM · Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center
- M??kel??, Petrushka & Belshazzar???s FeastThu, Oct 8 · 7:30 PM · Symphony Center-IL
- Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine Presented by the Prine FamilyThu, Oct 8 · 7:30 PM · The Chicago Theatre
- Ripcord, Wynton Existing, Sgt. Starling, Danimal FarmThu, Oct 8 · 7:30 PM · Reggies Music Joint
- Gorillaz - The Mountain TourThu, Oct 8 · 7:30 PM · United Center
- Audrey HobertThu, Oct 8 · 7:30 PM · Riviera Theatre- IL
- Luke Tyler Shelton w. Max SubarThu, Oct 8 · 7:30 PM · SPACE
- UB40 - THE UNSTOPPABLE TOUR 2026Thu, Oct 8 · 8:00 PM · The Auditorium
- Karina RykmanThu, Oct 8 · 8:00 PM · Garcia's Chicago
- Chasing Abbey, BloodThu, Oct 8 · 8:00 PM · Bottom Lounge
- SYML - Solo in North America 2026 with Roger WeeksThu, Oct 8 · 8:00 PM · Thalia Hall
- Pinhead Gunpowder (18 and Over)Thu, Oct 8 · 8:00 PM · Metro
- Wicked Drawl - Album Release PartyThu, Oct 8 · 8:00 PM · Carol's Pub
- Don Omar "The Last King World Tour"Thu, Oct 8 · 8:00 PM · Allstate Arena
- Pachanka Music Culture Presents: PANCHITA!Thu, Oct 8 · 9:00 PM · FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR
- Punchis Banda RaveFri, Oct 9 · 5:00 PM · Navy Pier
- Punchis Punchis: Banda Rave ExperienceFri, Oct 9 · 5:00 PM · Navy Pier
- Happy Hour on the PATIO w/ The Mountainaires!Fri, Oct 9 · 5:00 PM · FITZGERALDS PATIO
- Scene Queen: METALICIOUSFri, Oct 9 · 7:00 PM · House of Blues Chicago
- MUNA: Gets So Hot TourFri, Oct 9 · 7:00 PM · The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)
- Toronzo Cannon Blues Band/Nora Jean Wallace Blues BandFri, Oct 9 · 7:00 PM · Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center
- M??kel??, Petrushka & Belshazzar???s FeastFri, Oct 9 · 7:30 PM · Symphony Center-IL
- BECK: RIDE LONESOME TOURFri, Oct 9 · 7:30 PM · The Auditorium
- Shaboozey - Outlaws Never Die TourFri, Oct 9 · 7:30 PM · Aragon Ballroom
- Karina RykmanFri, Oct 9 · 8:00 PM · Garcia's Chicago
- Eyehategod, BL'ast!, Luicidal, Cavity, Evil ArmyFri, Oct 9 · 8:00 PM · Reggies Rock Club
- Sawyer Hill - Everybody’s Home, Nobody’s Happy World TourFri, Oct 9 · 8:00 PM · Bottom Lounge
- The Dead Bolts with Cab EllisFri, Oct 9 · 8:00 PM · Thalia Hall
- Hank RuffFri, Oct 9 · 8:00 PM · Joe's on Weed Street
- Tito Nieves - 50 Años La Historia ContinuaFri, Oct 9 · 8:00 PM · Copernicus Center
- Davy KnowlesFri, Oct 9 · 8:00 PM · SPACE
- Jahnavi HarrisonFri, Oct 9 · 8:00 PM · SPACE
- CODICIADO - Así Es La Vida TourFri, Oct 9 · 8:00 PM · Rosemont Theatre
- Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench PressFri, Oct 9 · 8:00 PM · Joe's Live Rosemont
- Zach Top: Cold Beer & Country Music Tour 2026Fri, Oct 9 · 8:00 PM · Allstate Arena
- Fighting for Scraps, Hunting Lions, Squared OffFri, Oct 9 · 8:30 PM · Reggies Bananna's Shack
- ROBERT ELLIS Band at FITZGERALDS w/ special guest Philip BowenFri, Oct 9 · 8:30 PM · FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB
- TERRAPIN FLYER: A Grateful Dead Tribute @ FITZGERALDS!Fri, Oct 9 · 8:30 PM · FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB
- THE WOOLLY RHINOS Rock The SIDEBAR!Fri, Oct 9 · 8:30 PM · FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR
- Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy, the Fabulous Cowboys, 6'10, the BanshFri, Oct 9 · 9:00 PM · Reggies Music Joint