Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 3
Jul3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 3

Conductor Laureate Carlos Kalmar returns to the Festival with the technically brilliant pianist Olga Kern for Rachmaninov’s highly virtuosic Piano Concerto No. 3. The program…

Friday, July 3rd
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
The Infinite Wrench
Jul3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Infinite Wrench

Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…

Friday, July 3rd
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago’s Best Comedy Show
Jul3
Music & Comedy

Chicago’s Best Comedy Show

Join Chicago’s best comedians for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy, pizza, and nonstop laughs!

Friday, July 3rd
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Louis Tomlinson – How Did We Get Here? World Tour
Jul3
Music & Comedy

Louis Tomlinson – How Did We Get Here? World Tour

Louis Tomlinson is scheduled to perform in Rosemont, IL, on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the Allstate Arena. The show is part of his “How…

Friday, July 3rd
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
Devil’s Daughter
Jul3
Music & Comedy

Devil’s Daughter

The hottest show in town, Devil’s Daughter, features a cast of seasoned comedians who have performed together in Chicago and around the country for over a decade.…

Friday, July 3rd
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Women Off-Colour Goes To The Club
Jul3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Women Off-Colour Goes To The Club

Enjoy a BRAND NEW ethnic sketch comedy show at Steppenwolf Theatre! DESCRIPTION: On the eve of transformation, Mantra, Anelga, and Alondra are about to have…

Lincoln Park

Event details
Friday, July 3rd
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Devil’s Daughter
Jul3
Music & Comedy

Devil’s Daughter

The hottest show in town Devil’s Daughter features a cast of seasoned comedians who have performed together in Chicago and around the country for over a decade.…

Friday, July 3rd
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Best of The Second City: Chicago-Style
Jul3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Best of The Second City: Chicago-Style

The Best of The Second City: Chicago-Style is a fast-paced sketch and improv comedy revue from The Second City featuring classic scenes from its legendary…

Friday, July 3rd
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Honk! A Short Form Improv Show
Jul3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Honk! A Short Form Improv Show

Honk! is a short form, game-based improv show that asks: what good is comedy if you can’t get a little silly? Comprised of some of…

Friday, July 3rd
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Chicago’s Best Comedy Show
Jul3
Music & Comedy

Chicago’s Best Comedy Show

Join Chicago’s best comedians for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy, pizza, and nonstop laughs!

Friday, July 3rd
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Jul3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Voila: The Improvised Musical

iO Chicago presents: a fully made-up, off-off-off Broadway style musical every Friday at 10pm in the Fremont Theater. Spend your Friday night with us. See…

Friday, July 3rd
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
Hitch*Cocktails
Jul3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hitch*Cocktails

A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Based on an audience suggestion, the cast weave together…

Friday, July 3rd
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Camp Chicago 2026
Jul4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Sports & Recreation

Camp Chicago 2026

Camp Chicago | 4th of July | East Riverwalk Welcome to Camp Chicago, a one-day All-American festival on the banks of the Chicago River. Live music…

Saturday, July 4th
1:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
island party hut
355 East Riverwalk
The Infinite Wrench
Jul4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Infinite Wrench

Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…

Saturday, July 4th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Jul4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical

“CRITICS’ PICK. TRULY AMAZING!” – New York Times “BEST VISITING IMPROV COMEDY!”– TimeOut NY “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!” – The Onion “★★★★★” THEY ARE AN ENTERTAINMENT PHENOMENON AND I…

Saturday, July 4th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Jul4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Clued In

After getting a single suggestion, the cast of six professional comedians asks the audience to choose a detective. Enjoy as they invent a tale of…

Saturday, July 4th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Independence Day Salute
Jul4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Independence Day Salute

Christopher Bell conducts the Grant Park Orchestra in this annual Chicago tradition. The family-friendly celebration includes patriotic favorites alongside Gershwin’s Three Preludes with principal clarinetist Dario Brignoli…

Saturday, July 4th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
Best of The Second City: Chicago-Style
Jul4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Best of The Second City: Chicago-Style

The Best of The Second City: Chicago-Style is a fast-paced sketch and improv comedy revue from The Second City featuring classic scenes from its legendary…

Saturday, July 4th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Secret Sketch Show
Jul4
Music & Comedy

Secret Sketch Show

Shhhhh! It’s a secret! Don’t tell anyone but your favorite iO performers are hosting a wild night of variety and sketch. Secret sketch show is…

Saturday, July 4th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Jul4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Best Of Annoyance Sketch

Enjoy the best sketch comedy Chicago has to offer! The Annoyance Theatre has been at the crux of the comedy scene in Chicago for over…

Saturday, July 4th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Top Shelf Comedy
Jul4
Music & Comedy

Top Shelf Comedy

Top Shelf Comedy is all in the name! Join us every first Saturday of the month for an incredible night of laughs! Our production team’s…

Saturday, July 4th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
Top Shelf Comedy
Jul4
Music & Comedy

Top Shelf Comedy

Top Shelf Comedy is all in the name! Join us every first Saturday of the month for an incredible night of laughs! Our production team’s…

Saturday, July 4th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
HighQ
Jul5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

HighQ

Is it a cannabis-themed game show or an uproarious, electively interactive live theatrical experience? Why can’t it be both? HighQ is an uplifting blend of…

Sunday, July 5th
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
Wheel of Improv
Jul5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Wheel of Improv

Chicago’s top comedians battle it out for laughs, glory, and sweet sweet points in an interactive game show, featuring a live studio audience (that’s you!)…

Sunday, July 5th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.