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.
Popular Concerts in Chicago
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Bruno Mars - The Romantic Tour
Soldier Field 
Friday, April 10, 2026 at 7:30 PMRAYE - THIS TOUR MAY CONTAIN NEW MUSIC
The Auditorium
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 8:00 PMJ. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour
United Center- Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Dinastia Tour by Peso Pluma, Tito Double P & Friends
United Center - Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM
SPRINGSTEEN & E STREET Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour
United Center - Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Cardi B - Little Miss Drama Tour
United Center - Monday, April 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
TWICE [THIS IS FOR] WORLD TOUR IN CHICAGO
United Center - Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Don Toliver: Octane Tour
United Center - Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Gorillaz - The Mountain Tour
United Center
Popular Sports in Chicago
- Monday, March 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Chicago Bulls vs. Memphis Grizzlies
United Center - Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Minnesota Wild
United Center - Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Chicago White Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Rate Field - Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM
U.S. Men's National Team v Germany Coca-Cola Send-Off Match
Soldier Field - Friday, March 27, 2026
2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship - Midwest Regional
United Center - Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Mexico v Belgium
Soldier Field - Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM
PFL Chicago
Wintrust Arena - Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Chicago Fire FC vs. D.C. United
Soldier Field 
Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM2026 TIAA Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament Session 4
United Center
Popular Arts, Theater & Comedy in Chicago
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour
United Center - Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM
We Them One's Comedy Tour
Wintrust Arena - Friday, April 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Shane Gillis Live
United Center - Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Katt Williams: The Golden Age Tour
United Center - Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour
United Center - Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour
The Chicago Theatre - Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Hamilton (Chicago)
CIBC Theatre - Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour
The Chicago Theatre - Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Legends Of Laughter
Arie Crown Theater
Popular Family in Chicago
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
- March 12, 2026Thursday 11:00 AM2026 TIAA Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament Session 4Chicago, ILUnited Center
- March 12, 2026Thursday 05:30 PM2026 TIAA Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament Session 5Chicago, ILUnited Center
- March 12, 2026Until 3/12/26Jazz Happy Hour ft. Anacleto TrioChicago, ILThree Top LoungeOn partner site
Venue
- March 12, 2026Thursday 06:00 PMAmber Mark Presents: The Pretty Idea TourChicago, ILHouse of Blues Chicago
Add-Ons
Lineup
- March 12, 2026Thursday 06:00 PMChicago Comedy ClubChicago, ILFoundation Room at House of Blues Chicago
- March 12, 2026Until 3/13/26Joanna Connor Band/Studebaker John and The HawksChicago, ILKingston Mines - Chicago Blues CenterOn partner site
- March 12, 2026Thursday 07:00 PMBernadette: The MusicalChicago, ILAthenaeum Theatre
Lineup
- Bernadette: The Musical
Venue
Athenaeum Theatre
- March 12, 2026Thursday 07:00 PMFia "The Love Me Tour"Chicago, ILBottom LoungeOn partner site
Venue
- March 12, 2026Thursday 07:00 PMHamilton (Chicago)Chicago, ILCIBC Theatre
- March 12, 2026Thursday 07:30 PMBilly Idol Should Be Dead (Film)Chicago, ILVic Theater
Lineup
- Billy Idol Should Be Dead (Film)
Venue
Vic Theater
- March 12, 2026Thursday 07:30 PMJakub Hrusa & Leif Ove AndsnesChicago, ILOrchestra Hall - IL
Venue
Orchestra Hall - IL
- March 12, 2026Thursday 07:30 PMNepChicago, ILBeat Kitchen
Lineup
- Nep
Venue
Beat Kitchen
- March 12, 2026Thursday 07:30 PMThe Play That Goes WrongArlington Heights, ILMetropolis Performing Arts Centre
Venue
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
- March 12, 2026Thursday 07:30 PMThe Teddy Campbell Band presents a Night of SoulEvanston, ILSPACEOn partner site
Venue
- March 12, 2026Thursday 08:00 PMAngry Samoans, Pure Intention, Snake Wine, Tractor BoyChicago, ILReggies Rock ClubOn partner site
Venue
- March 12, 2026Thursday 08:00 PMJulianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore with Nicole MiglisChicago, ILThalia HallOn partner site
- March 12, 2026Thursday 08:00 PMMichael Shannon & Jason Narducy and Friends play R.E.M.???s Lifes Rich Pageant (NIGHT 1) Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy and Friends play R.E.M.???s Lifes Rich PageantChicago, ILMetro
Lineup
- Michael Shannon
- Jason Narducy
Venue
Metro
- March 12, 2026Thursday 08:00 PMSeven Teller, CasaChicago, ILReggies Music JointOn partner site
Venue
- March 12, 2026Thursday 08:00 PMTerrapin FlyerChicago, ILGarcia's Chicago
Lineup
Venue
- March 12, 2026Thursday 09:00 PMThe Thing / Uniflora / The CourtsChicago, ILEmpty BottleOn partner site
Venue
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.