Events in Chicago — December 2026

December 2026: events in Chicago.

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Top picks for December 2026

28 events are listed in Chicago. These are the ones we'd start with.

Tue, Dec 29

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vegas Golden Knights

United Center · Chicago

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Sun, Dec 27

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Philadelphia Flyers

United Center · Chicago

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Sun, Dec 6

Chicago Bears vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Soldier Field · Chicago

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Sun, Dec 6

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show

The Auditorium · Chicago

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Tue, Dec 8

Senses Fail Presents Still Searching

House of Blues Chicago · Chicago

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Thu, Dec 10

Brett Eldredge: Glow 10 Year Anniversary Tour

The Chicago Theatre · Chicago

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Fri, Dec 4

King Buffalo

Thalia Hall · Chicago

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Tue, Dec 1

Suicide Silence: REMINDERS OF HELL TOUR

House of Blues Chicago · Chicago

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

Wed, Dec 2

Shintaro Sakamoto

Thalia Hall · Chicago

From $40

Thu, Dec 3

10 Years of 6LACK Tour

Aragon Ballroom · Chicago

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Fri, Dec 4

Nate Jackson: BIG DOG

The Auditorium · Chicago

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Fri, Dec 4

DragonForce: Inhuman Rampage 20th Anniversary

Riviera Theatre- IL · Chicago

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Fri, Dec 4

King Buffalo

Thalia Hall · Chicago

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Sat, Dec 5

Rhye

Vic Theatre · Chicago

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Sun, Dec 6

Chicago Bears vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Soldier Field · Chicago

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

Sun, Dec 6

TBD/TBD

Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center · Chicago

From $18

Sun, Dec 6

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Edmonton Oilers

United Center · Chicago

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Sun, Dec 6

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show

The Auditorium · Chicago

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Tue, Dec 8

Senses Fail Presents Still Searching

House of Blues Chicago · Chicago

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Thu, Dec 10

Imminence: North America 2026

Riviera Theatre- IL · Chicago

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Thu, Dec 10

Brett Eldredge: Glow 10 Year Anniversary Tour · Dec 10

The Chicago Theatre · Chicago

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Acoustic guitarist playing to a small audience in a cafe — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Dec 11

Brett Eldredge: Glow 10 Year Anniversary Tour · Dec 11

The Chicago Theatre · Chicago

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Hands on a DJ deck with spinning vinyl and coloured light — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Dec 11

HEATHEN AXE / Prime Angel Weather / Mild Violence / DJ Bill Roe

Empty Bottle · Chicago

From $33

Sat, Dec 12

Straight No Chaser: Making Spirits Bright Tour

The Chicago Theatre · Chicago

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Sat, Dec 12

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Utah Mammoth

United Center · Chicago

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Sat, Dec 12

Supertaste

Garcia's Chicago · Chicago

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Sat, Dec 12

Temples: The BLISS Tour with GIFT

Thalia Hall · Chicago

From $40

Wed, Dec 16

Michael Smoak - The Purpose Progression: Understanding Your “Why”

Bottom Lounge · Chicago

From $40

Thu, Dec 17

Choir! Choir! Choir!

Vic Theatre · Chicago

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Sat, Dec 19

93XRT Winter Jam Presents - Ratboys w/ special guests Friko and Florry

The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed) · Chicago

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Fri, Dec 25

Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers

Soldier Field · Chicago

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Sun, Dec 27

World Famous Gospel Brunch at House of Blues (CHI)

House of Blues Chicago · Chicago

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Sun, Dec 27

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Philadelphia Flyers

United Center · Chicago

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Tue, Dec 29

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vegas Golden Knights

United Center · Chicago

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Wed, Dec 30

Greensky Bluegrass

The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed) · Chicago

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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