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Gimme Gimme Disco
Calling all Dancing Queens! Here we go again! If you can’t get enough ABBA then do we have the dance party for you. We are…
Wednesday, December 31st
9:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.The Salt Shed Indoors
1357 N Elston AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
New Year On The Pier at Bar Sol
Ring in 2026 with an unmatched lakefront celebration at one of Chicago’s most captivating hidden gems. Bar Sol delivers a multi-floor reveling paradise this New…
Wednesday December 31, 2025
9:00 p.m. – Thursday January 1, 2026
1:30 a.m.Bar Sol
700 East Grand AvenueFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
New Year’s Eve Chicago at The J. Parker
Welcome to Midnight City – New Year’s Eve at J. Parker. Step through the elevator doors into a world caught between neo noir and luminous…
Wednesday December 31, 2025
9:00 p.m. – Thursday January 1, 2026
1:30 a.m.The J. Parker
1816 North Clark StreetFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
New Year’s Eve Chicago at Woodie’s Flat
Nothing but fun to be had this New Year’s Eve at Woodie’s Flat in Old Town. Positioned on arguably one of the finest party blocks…
Wednesday December 31, 2025
9:00 p.m. – Thursday January 1, 2026
2:00 a.m.Woodie’s Flat
1535 North Wells StreetFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
New Year’s Eve Chicago at Paradise Park
One of the city’s finest party destinations will erupt this New Year’s Eve Chicago at Paradise Park. The perfect mix of fun & class awaits…
Wednesday December 31, 2025
9:00 p.m. – Thursday January 1, 2026
2:00 a.m.Paradise Park
1913 W North AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
New Year’s Eve Chicago at Fatpour Tap Works
New Year’s Eve will be rocking at Wicker Park’s largest attraction, Fatpour Tap Works. Where over-the-top drinks, music, and more will be sprawling in full…
Wednesday December 31, 2025
9:00 p.m. – Thursday January 1, 2026
2:00 a.m.Fatpour Wicker Park
2005 W. Division StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
New Year’s Eve Chicago at Homeslice
Get some FUN this New Year’s Eve Chicago at Homeslice. Decorative, polished and proven food & beverage excellence are all on tap this NYE at…
Wednesday December 31, 2025
9:00 p.m. – Thursday January 1, 2026
2:00 a.m.Homeslice
938 W WebsterFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
New Year’s Eve Chicago at Utopian Tailgate
Utopian Tailgate is Chicago’s greatest rooftop partyscape located in the heart of Old Town. Let a whimsical celebration rock your New Year’s Eve experience; equipped…
Wednesday December 31, 2025
9:00 p.m. – Thursday January 1, 2026
2:00 a.m.Utopian Tailgate
1608 North Wells StreetFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
New Year’s Eve Chicago at Happy Camper Wrigleyville
The most opulent party space in Wrigleyville is certain to dish out a countdown in style this New Year’s Eve in Chicago! Let Happy Camper…
Wednesday December 31, 2025
9:00 p.m. – Thursday January 1, 2026
2:00 a.m.Happy Camper Wrigleyville
3458 N Clark StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
New Year’s Eve Chicago at Happy Camper Old Town
Don’t worry, be happy… that you chose Happy Camper (Old Town) as your premier party location to ring in the New Year! Guests should expect…
Wednesday December 31, 2025
9:00 p.m. – Thursday January 1, 2026
2:00 a.m.Happy Camper Old Town
1209 N Wells StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
New Year’s Eve Chicago at Hopsmith
Ring in the new year at the premier attraction in the heart of Rush & Division! Hopsmith elevates every aspect of a tavern experience, with…
Wednesday December 31, 2025
9:00 p.m. – Thursday January 1, 2026
4:00 a.m.Hopsmith Tavern
15 W. Division StMusic & Comedy
Dru Hill: Tell Me it’s New Years Eve!
Get ready, Chicago — the smooth‑and‑soulful harmony of Dru Hill is hitting the Windy City! Known for their R&B anthems like In My Bed and How Deep Is Your Love, Dru Hill…
Thursday January 1, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.City Winery
1200 West Randolph StreetMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Teatro Zinzanni
Tickets are on sale now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/tickets/ “Best Night Out” – CS Magazine | “You must see to believe!” – Forbes Teatro ZinZanni, Chicago’s most…
Thursday January 1, 2026
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Teatro ZinZanni – Cambria Hotel
32 W Randolph StMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Improvsed DCOM
Dive into the nostalgia of Disney Channel Original Movies with the cast of Improvised DCOM! This All Star cast is bringing screen to stage every…
Thursday January 1, 2026
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury StMusic & 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 January 2, 2026
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
ComedySportz Chicago
Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…
Friday January 2, 2026
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Malarkey Comedy
1501 N. Kingsbury St.Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
ComedySportz Chicago
Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…
Friday January 2, 2026
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury StMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Teatro Zinzanni
Tickets are on sale now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/tickets/ “Best Night Out” – CS Magazine | “You must see to believe!” – Forbes Teatro ZinZanni, Chicago’s most…
Friday January 2, 2026
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Teatro ZinZanni – Cambria Hotel
32 W Randolph StMusic & 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 January 2, 2026
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Missed Call Sketch Comedy Show
Missed Call is a premier Chicago comedy group that writes and performs an entirely new sketch show every Friday — inspired by the audience’s suggestion!
Friday January 2, 2026
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical
Trapped in a Musical is a completely improvised Broadway-style show created before your very eyes. It’s the opening and closing night of a brand new…
Friday January 2, 2026
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Malarkey Comedy, Home of ComedySportz Chicago
929 W. Belmont Ave.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 January 2, 2026
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,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 January 2, 2026
10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
ComedySportz Chicago
Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…
Saturday January 3, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St

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