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Things to do in Chicago, December 2026
Browse 28 upcoming events and things to do in Chicago during December 2026. Venues include House of Blues Chicago, Thalia Hall, Aragon Ballroom. Highlights include Suicide Silence: REMINDERS OF HELL TOUR, Shintaro Sakamoto, 10 Years of 6LACK Tour and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.
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Shintaro Sakamoto
🎟️ From $40
10 Years of 6LACK Tour
DragonForce: Inhuman Rampage 20th Anniversary
Nate Jackson: BIG DOG
King Buffalo
🎟️ Free entry
Rhye
Chicago Bears vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
TBD/TBD
🎟️ From $18
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Edmonton Oilers
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show
Senses Fail Presents Still Searching
Imminence: North America 2026
Brett Eldredge: Glow 10 Year Anniversary Tour · Dec 11
Brett Eldredge: Glow 10 Year Anniversary Tour · Dec 12
HEATHEN AXE / Prime Angel Weather / Mild Violence / DJ Bill Roe
🎟️ From $33
Straight No Chaser: Making Spirits Bright Tour
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Utah Mammoth
Temples: The BLISS Tour with GIFT
🎟️ From $40
Supertaste
Michael Smoak - The Purpose Progression: Understanding Your “Why”
🎟️ From $40
Choir! Choir! Choir!
93XRT Winter Jam Presents - Ratboys w/ special guests Friko and Florry
Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers
World Famous Gospel Brunch at House of Blues (CHI)
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Greensky Bluegrass
Festive season
December is typically dominated by festive markets, holiday concerts and New Year’s Eve programming, with many cities running special end-of-year events.
- Browse Christmas markets, festive concerts and holiday shows
- Look for New Year's Eve parties and countdown events
- Book early — festive-season tickets and popular markets fill up fast