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Riot Fest 2026
Daily Lineup Headliners: Friday, September 18: Headlined by Twenty One Pilots, Iggy Pop, Rise Against, and Pixies, with support from Alkaline Trio and The All-American…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Petr Popelka & Hilary Hahn
Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto is packed with magical melodies and sparkling action, and there’s no more stylish interpreter than Hilary Hahn, one of the top violinists…
Music & Comedy
The 27th Anniversary Englewood Jazz Festival
The 27th Anniversary Englewood Jazz Festival free events to be held September 17-19, 2026 at Hamilton Park, Chicago CELEBRATING YOUNG MUSICIANS OF THE NEXT GENERATION, …
Music & Comedy
Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle & Starset
Breaking Benjamin is bringing their massive Fall 2026 North American Tour to the Chicago area on Friday, September 18, 2026. Supporting Acts: The tour features…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Pandemonium, Please Hold
The Second City’s 114th Mainstage Revue Pandemonium, Please Hold is a loud, fast, and gloriously unhinged night of comedic mayhem. The Second City’s six-person cast…
Music & Comedy
Corey O’Brien at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Corey O’Brien is an American comedian,…
Music & Comedy
Buena Onda Comedy
A stand-up show focused on highlighting Latin comedic talent and good vibes! Risas, comunidad and good vibes Come celebrate local Latin comedy talent and laugh…
Music & Comedy
Atsuko Okatsuka – The Big Bowl Tour
Atsuko Okatsuka is performing her stand-up show at The Chicago Theatre on Friday, September 18, 2026, as part of “The Big Bowl Tour”.
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
This Just In Comedy
A cozy evening with Chicago’s best comedians sharing their takes on every headline that makes you say, “”Is this really happening?” BREAKING! In our frantic…
Music & Comedy
José Madero – USA Tour 2026
José Madero will bring his USA Tour 2026 to the House of Blues Chicago on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Chicago Story Fest 2026
The oldest human art form is coming to the big stage. After selling out in SF, Detroit, and Philadelphia, Chicago Story Fest makes its long-awaited…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Vape! The Grease Parody
Vape! lovingly pokes fun at all of the wonderful moments, sexual innuendos, outrageous characters, rivalries and secret romances from the original musical. The hair products may…
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…
Music & Comedy
Phoebe Bridgers – The Lost Tour
Phoebe Bridgers will bring her newly announced headline arena run, The Lost Tour, to Chicago on September 18-19, 2026, at the United Center.
Music & Comedy
Gary Clark Jr. – Chicago, IL – 2026 Tour
Gary Clark Jr. will perform live at The Chicago Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, on September 18, 2026. The multi-Grammy Award-winning blues-rock titan is stopping in…
Music & Comedy
Best of the Second City
Find out for yourself why The Second City has been the first name in laughter for over sixty years! From the stages that launched the…
Music & Comedy
Tom Jones Live In Concert
Tom Jones is scheduled to perform at the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, IL, on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Music & Comedy
Tom Jones Live In Concert
Sir Tom Jones is performing live in Highland Park, Illinois on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Music & Comedy
Calle 24 – Eterno Tour
Calle 24 is performing live in Chicago on Friday, September 18, 2026, serving as the grand finale of his first-ever solo U.S. headlining trek, the…
Music & Comedy
Corey O’Brien at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Corey O’Brien is an American comedian,…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Pandemonium, Please Hold
The Second City’s 114th Mainstage Revue Pandemonium, Please Hold is a loud, fast, and gloriously unhinged night of comedic mayhem. The Second City’s six-person cast…
Music & Comedy
Kohl’s Cash: TGIF (That’s Good Improv Friday)
Start your weekend off laughing at one of the hottest improv shows in Chicago! Every Friday at 9:30pm, iO house team Kohl’s Cash presents a…
Music & Comedy
Laughter Hours: Late Night Jazzy-Themed Comedy Show
A late-night comedy showcase with a jazzy, lounge vibe featuring a live jazz musician and Chicago’s best comedians This is a showcase featuring some of…
Music & Comedy
The 11pm Show
Continuing the rich tradition of late night improv, join the veteran cast of THE 11PM SHOW every Friday at 11PM as they perform late night, artistic improv…
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