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Sun, Oct 4 · 12:00 PM

Chicago Bears vs. New York Jets

Soldier Field · Chicago

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Sun, Oct 4 · 06:30 PM

The Revivalists with Robert Randolph presented by Jack Daniel's

The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds) · Chicago

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Sun, Oct 4 · 08:30 PM

THE CHICKS - TAKING THE LONG WAY

The Auditorium · Chicago

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Mon, Oct 5 · 07:30 PM

My Hero Academia in Concert

The Auditorium · Chicago

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Mon, Oct 5 · 07:30 PM

JOURNEY - Final Frontier Tour (An Evening With)

United Center · Chicago

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Tue, Oct 6

Chicago Blackhawks vs. St. Louis Blues

United Center · Chicago

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Chicago Fire FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC

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Chicago Fire FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Soldier Field · Chicago

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Tue, Oct 6 · 07:30 PM

Malcolm Todd: Do That Again Tour (MOVED TO THE SALT SHED OUTDOORS) · Oct 6

The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds) · Chicago

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Tue, Oct 6 · 08:00 PM

Kelela

Vic Theatre · Chicago

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Tue, Oct 6 · 08:00 PM

Giovannie & The Hired Guns

Joe's on Weed Street · Chicago

From $26

Tue, Oct 6 · 08:00 PM

Mind Enterprises

Thalia Hall · Chicago

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Wed, Oct 7 · 06:00 PM

EPIK HIGH 3.0 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

House of Blues Chicago · Chicago

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Wed, Oct 7 · 06:30 PM

The Jungle Giants

Outset · Chicago

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Wed, Oct 7

Starbomb: Probably The Only Tour Ever

Aragon Ballroom · Chicago

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Wed, Oct 7 · 07:30 PM

Malcolm Todd: Do That Again Tour (MOVED TO THE SALT SHED OUTDOORS) · Oct 7

The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds) · Chicago

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Wed, Oct 7 · 08:00 PM

Wayne Hancock, Tba

Reggies Music Joint · Chicago

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Open-air concert crowd on a lawn facing a stage in the afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Oct 7 · 08:00 PM

Elizabeth Nichols - I Don't Kiss & Tell, I Kiss & Tour

Carol's Pub · Chicago

From $71

Wed, Oct 7 · 08:00 PM

Sweet Pill with Heart to Gold and Emily How

Thalia Hall · Chicago

From $35

Thu, Oct 8 · 05:45 PM

Koe Wetzel: The Night Champion World Tour

The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds) · Chicago

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Speaker at a podium addressing a seated audience — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 8 · 06:00 PM

IWC Fall Harvest

Bottom Lounge · Chicago

From $32

Thu, Oct 8 · 06:30 PM

Kelsey Lu - So Help Me God Tour

Outset · Chicago

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Thu, Oct 8 · 07:30 PM

Gorillaz - The Mountain Tour

United Center · Chicago

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Thu, Oct 8 · 08:00 PM

UB40 - THE UNSTOPPABLE TOUR 2026

The Auditorium · Chicago

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Thu, Oct 8 · 08:00 PM

SYML - Solo in North America 2026 with Roger Weeks

Thalia Hall · Chicago

From $43

Thu, Oct 8 · 08:00 PM

Chasing Abbey

Bottom Lounge · Chicago

From $32

Thu, Oct 8 · 08:00 PM

Karina Rykman · Oct 8

Garcia's Chicago · Chicago

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Festival crowd with raised arms in front of bright stage lights — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 8 · 09:00 PM

Quintron and Miss Pussycat (with Michael Zerang on drums) / Aaron Dilloway

Empty Bottle · Chicago

From $23

Fri, Oct 9

Jerry Seinfeld · Oct 9

The Chicago Theatre · Chicago

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Fri, Oct 9

Scene Queen: METALICIOUS

House of Blues Chicago · Chicago

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Fri, Oct 9

MUNA: Gets So Hot Tour

The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds) · Chicago

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Fri, Oct 9 · 07:30 PM

Shaboozey - Outlaws Never Die Tour

Aragon Ballroom · Chicago

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Guitarist silhouetted against red stage lights with hands raised in the crowd — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 9 · 08:00 PM

The Dead Bolts with Cab Ellis

Thalia Hall · Chicago

From $34

Outdoor concert crowd facing a glowing stage at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 9 · 08:00 PM

Sawyer Hill - Everybody’s Home, Nobody’s Happy World Tour

Bottom Lounge · Chicago

From $29

Fri, Oct 9 · 08:00 PM

Karina Rykman · Oct 9

Garcia's Chicago · Chicago

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Fri, Oct 9 · 08:00 PM

Tito Nieves - 50 Años La Historia Continua

Copernicus Center · Chicago

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Fri, Oct 9 · 08:00 PM

BECK: RIDE LONESOME TOUR · Oct 9

The Auditorium · Chicago

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Band playing to a crowd in a brick-walled club — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 9 · 10:00 PM

Iron Lung / Yambag / Consensus Madness / Flowering

Empty Bottle · Chicago

From $27

Sat, Oct 10 · 01:30 PM

Chicago Fire FC vs. New York City FC (Naruto Shirt to 1st 5K)

Soldier Field · Chicago

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Sat, Oct 10 · 06:00 PM

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Carolina Hurricanes

United Center · Chicago

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Sat, Oct 10

Switchfoot with special guest Anberlin - Forever Now Tour

House of Blues Chicago · Chicago

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People sitting on a grassy hill watching an open-air concert — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 10 · 07:30 PM

Wind Walkers - The "I Don't Belong Here" Tour w/ If Not For Me & True North

Bottom Lounge · Chicago

From $28

Sat, Oct 10 · 07:30 PM

JPEGMAFIA: the Experimental Rap Tour

Aragon Ballroom · Chicago

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Sat, Oct 10 · 08:00 PM

Armand Hammer with Quelle Chris and Open Mike Eagle

Thalia Hall · Chicago

From $34

Sat, Oct 10 · 08:00 PM

Jerry Seinfeld · Oct 10

The Chicago Theatre · Chicago

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Sat, Oct 10 · 08:00 PM

BECK: RIDE LONESOME TOUR · Oct 10

The Auditorium · Chicago

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Rooftop concert at sunset with a city skyline behind — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 8 · 07:30 PM

Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine Presented by the Prine Family

The Chicago Theatre · Chicago

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Sun, Oct 11 · 06:00 PM

TASTE OF CHAOS

Aragon Ballroom · Chicago

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Sun, Oct 11

Interpol - North America Tour 2026 with DIIV

The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds) · Chicago

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Sun, Oct 11

Olivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour · Oct 11

United Center · Chicago

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Sun, Oct 11 · 07:30 PM

EMEI - Night at the Opera Tour

Thalia Hall · Chicago

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Sun, Oct 11 · 08:00 PM

Metaphor: ReFantazio Orchestra Concert

The Auditorium · Chicago

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Mon, Oct 12

Olivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour · Oct 12

United Center · Chicago

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Tue, Oct 13 · 06:30 PM

SLIFT

Outset · Chicago

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Tue, Oct 13

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

United Center · Chicago

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Tue, Oct 13 · 08:00 PM

Jessie Ware: The Superbloom Tour

Aragon Ballroom · Chicago

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Tue, Oct 13 · 08:00 PM

Will Varley, Beans On Toast

Reggies Bananna's Shack · Chicago

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Wed, Oct 14 · 07:30 PM

Chicago Fire FC vs. Philadelphia Union (Beer Stein to 1st 5K)

Soldier Field · Chicago

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Wed, Oct 14 · 08:00 PM

The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour

United Center · Chicago

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Wed, Oct 14 · 08:00 PM

ALVARO DIAZ - OMAKASE TOUR

Riviera Theatre · Chicago

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Thu, Oct 15

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Winnipeg Jets

United Center · Chicago

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