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Lollapalooza Aftershow: Suki Waterhouse
Suki Waterhouse is performing live in Chicago on Thursday, July 30, 2026, headlining an Official Lollapalooza Aftershow. Supporting Act: Indie pop artist Love Spells.
Music & Comedy
Lollapalooza Aftershow: Kettama
Kettama is performing live in Chicago on Thursday, July 30, 2026, headlining an Official Lollapalooza Aftershow. Special Guest: The high-energy electronic lineup features a massive…
Music & Comedy
Lollapalooza Aftershow: Yungblud
The official Lollapalooza aftershow featuring Yungblud will take place on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the Riviera Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. Supporting Act: Alternative rock…
Music & Comedy
Lollapalooza Aftershow: Mother Mother
Mother Mother is performing live in Chicago on Thursday, July 30, 2026, headlining an Official Lollapalooza Aftershow.
Music & Comedy
Lollapalooza Aftershow: Zara Larsson
Zara Larsson is performing live in Chicago on Thursday, July 30, 2026, headlining an Official Lollapalooza Aftershow. Supporting Act: Direct opening support from Skye Newman.
Music & Comedy
Lollapalooza Aftershow: CORTIS
South Korean boy band CORTIS is performing their Official Lollapalooza Aftershow in Chicago on Friday, July 31, 2026.
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
People’s Palooza 2026
We’re bringing you crafts, caffeine, and community! We’re hosting a People’s Palooza, a free, three-day music and arts festival, Friday, July 31, through Sunday, Aug.…
Music & Comedy
Lollapalooza 2026
Lollapalooza 2026 is returning to Chicago’s historic Grant Park from Thursday, July 30 through Sunday, August 2, 2026, featuring over 170 incredible musical acts across…
Music & Comedy
Boleros de Noche Chicago September 25 at the Harris Theater
Boleros De Noche returns to the Windy City following a successful Chicago debut in 2025. Already a beloved tradition in Los Angeles, where the concert…
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Gershwin An American in Paris
Kedrick Armstrong conducts the Grant Park Orchestra in Gershwin’s jaunty An American In Paris. Experience the propulsive energy of Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson’s Sinfonietta No. 1 and Duke Ellington’s The…
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…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Broken Planet Show
A wild, uplifting interactive live performance. A cosmic riot of comedy, indie music, and glorious ridiculousness! Ever wanted to save the world by shooting God…
Music & Comedy
D. Brown at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Darrin Brown is an up-and-coming stand-up…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience
Reality Detox: The Improv Experience is a high-energy night of improvisation from The Second City, with a few sketch surprises mixed in along the way. Built…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Last Word
The Last Word is the first 4 course craft cocktail progression paired with a screenplay. 6 actors come on stage and read through a high…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Rockin’ in the Park 2026 Free Summer Concert Series
Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District (5501 Park Place, Rosemont) will set the stage for another summer of live music with the return of its “Rockin’ in the…
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.…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Best Musical Ever!
Producers and creators of musical theater are consistently attempting to reinvent or discover the “new era” of musical theater… or whatever generates the most profit.…
Music & Comedy
Rudder Bullshit
Tagline: Lesbians. Lederhosen. Lead Guitar. All hands on deck! Synopsis: Hundreds of miles offshore, a luxury cruise liner cuts through the Atlantic at double speed.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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