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Best of Chicago Comedy – Chicago
Get ready to laugh your heart out at the “Best of Chicago Comedy – Chicago” show, happening at the vibrant Foundation Room at House Of…
Music & Comedy
Xavier Wulf – The Cool World Tour
Underground rap sensation Xavier Wulf is bringing his newly announced headlining run, “The Cool World Tour,” to Chicago, Illinois on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Sketch Playlist
Nominated “Best Comedy Show” by the Chicago Reader (2025), Sketch Playlist is a weekly sketch show that will feature all-new sketches every single week… the…
Music & Comedy
Blueprint
Blueprint is the kind of improv that keeps audiences AND players on their toes. Each week, a different cast member designs a bold new improv format…
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…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Mäkelä Conducts Sibelius & Shostakovich
Two exhilarating symphonies launch the fall residency of Zell Music Director Designate Klaus Mäkelä. Sibelius’ Seventh Symphony sweeps you along like a mighty river flowing…
Music & Comedy
Lucy Darling – Chicago, IL – Simply Darling Tour
The award-winning magician and comedian Lucy Darling (the glamorous, 1940s-style socialite character created by Carisa Hendrix) will perform a series of intimate live shows at…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
World Music Festival Chicago
Ragamala: A Celebration of Indian Classical Music Returning for its 14th year, the country’s largest all-night presentation kicks off with live Indian classical music for…
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
Teddy Swims – The Ugly Tour
Teddy Swims is bringing his The UGLY Tour to the United Center in Chicago on Friday, September 25, 2026. Support: Featuring special guest Freak Freely.
Music & Comedy
Sofi Tukker – Animal Talk Tour
Sofi Tukker is bringing their “Animal Talk” tour to the Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on Friday, September 25, 2026. Special Guest: Kungs.
Music & Comedy
Polyphia – MMXXVI Tour
Instrumental rock band Polyphia will perform live in Chicago on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Aragon Ballroom. The concert is a headline stop on…
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
Laura Ramoso – The Calm Down Tour
Laura Ramoso is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Friday, September 25, 2026, as part of her “The Calm Down Tour”.
Music & Comedy
Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy
Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy will perform live at Riviera Theatre on Sep. 25, 2026.
Music & Comedy
Whipped Cream – Home Was Always Me Tour
Whipped Cream is scheduled to perform live in Chicago, Illinois on Friday, September 25, 2026, as part of her Home Was Always Me Tour.
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, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions
The Cosmic Underground Show
Step aboard for a one-of-a-kind journey where mind-reading, magic, comedy, and sci-fi collide in ways you won’t find anywhere else in Chicago. Hosted by real-life…
Music & Comedy
Martin Lawrence – Y’all Still Know What It Is! Tour
Legendary comedian and actor Martin Lawrence will perform live in Chicago on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 8:00 PM.
Music & Comedy
Paula Cole – THIS FIRE: 30
Paula Cole is bringing her “THIS FIRE: 30” anniversary tour to Chicago in late 2026 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her breakthrough album.
Music & Comedy
Matute – Stereo Tour
Matute is bringing their Stereo Tour to the Rosemont Theatre on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 8:00 PM.
Music & Comedy
Saint Levant – Chicago – Afandi World Tour
Palestinian-Algerian-Serbian artist Saint Levant is bringing his Afandi World Tour to Chicago for a two-night run on Thursday, September 24 and Friday, September 25, 2026.
Music & Comedy
Reggaeton Y2K
The high-energy throwback party Reggaetón Y2K is coming to Chicago, Illinois on Friday, September 25, 2026. This dance party celebrates the golden era of old-school…
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