Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: Rockin’ in the Park 2026 Free Summer Concert Series
Start: 2026-07-16T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-07-16T22:00:00-05:00
Location: Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District

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Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Windy City Smokeout

United Center Parking Lot

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July 11, 2026: Jul11
Music & Comedy
John Mellencamp – Dancing Words Tour 2026
Legendary rock artist John Mellencamp is scheduled to perform in Tinley Park, IL, at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre on Saturday, July 11, 2026, as…
Event details
Saturday, July 11th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
19100 Ridgeland Ave
Jul11
Music & Comedy
El Coyote & Chuy Lizarraga – Capibaras Tour 2026
El Coyote and Chuy Lizarraga are bringing their Capibaras Tour 2026 to Rosemont on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Allstate Arena.
Event details
Saturday, July 11th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
Jul11
Music & Comedy
Paul Oakenfold & The Crystal Method – United Champions Tour
Legendary electronic artists Paul Oakenfold and The Crystal Method are scheduled to bring their United Champions Tour to Chicago on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Event details
Saturday, July 11th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Park West
322 W Armitage Ave
Jul11
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…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Saturday, July 11th
9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Jul11
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…
Lakeview
Event details
Saturday, July 11th
9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
July 12, 2026: Jul12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Windy City Smokeout
The two-time ACM award-winning Windy City Smokeout BBQ & Country Music Festival returns to Chicago in 2026 for its 13th year. Hosted by acclaimed BBQ…
Event details
Sunday, July 12th
1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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United Center Parking Lot
1901 W. Madison Street
Jul12
Music & Comedy
XVII Lithuanian Folk Dance Festival of North America
Experience one of the largest and most powerful celebrations of Lithuanian culture in the world. Returning to Chicago after more than two decades, the XVII…
South Loop
Event details
Sunday, July 12th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wintrust Arena
Jul12
Music & Comedy
311 & Dirty Heads – So Glad You Made It Tour
311 & Dirty Heads are co-headlining at the Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Special Guests: The tour features support…
South Loop
Event details
Sunday, July 12th
5:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
1300 S. Linn White Dr.
Jul12
Music & Comedy
Tyler Childers – Snipe Hunt 2026 Tour
7x Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Tyler Childers will perform in Chicago on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Wrigley Field as part of his “Snipe Hunt Tour”.
Wrigleyville
Event details
Sunday, July 12th
6:45 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Wrigley Field
1060 West Addison Street
Jul12
Music & Comedy
Billy Idol Live In Concert
Billy Idol is scheduled to perform in Highland Park on Sunday, July 12, 2026, as part of the Ravinia Festival lineup.
Event details
Sunday, July 12th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Hunter Pavilion At Ravinia
200-201 Ravinia Park Road
Jul12
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!)…
Old Town
Event details
Sunday, July 12th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
July 13, 2026: Jul13
Music & Comedy
Michael Charles and Band on The Tall Ship Windy Music Concert Series
We’ll help you chase your “Monday blues”, aboard the 148-foot Tall Ship Windy as you enjoy the breathtaking views of Chicago from the waters of…
Event details
Monday, July 13th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
July 14, 2026: Jul14
Music & Comedy
Noah Kahan – The Great Divide Tour
Noah Kahan will perform at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, as part of his stadium-sized “The Great Divide Tour”. Special Guest:…
Wrigleyville
Event details
Tuesday, July 14th
6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Wrigley Field
1060 West Addison Street
Jul14
Music & Comedy
Tuesday Good Show
Showcasing some of the best performers in the city, Tuesday Good Show is a free weekly variety show hosted by Nick Bonsignore and Keller Paulson.…
Event details
Tuesday, July 14th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Jul14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Comic Court: Chicago’s #1 Comedy Court Show
Order in the court!Comic Court is back at The Lincoln Lodge every 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 9PM. Comedians argue ridiculous cases like actual lawyers,…
Event details
Tuesday, July 14th
9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
July 15, 2026: Jul15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy
Jazzin’ at the Shedd
Live jazz revels at Shedd Aquarium! Join us for the popular midweek  Jazzin’ at the Shedd series with unforgettable evenings of music, mingling and marine life.…
South Loop
Event details
Wednesday, July 15th
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Jul15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Ravel Piano Concerto
Conductor Jeri Lynne Johnson makes her Festival debut with William Grant Still’s celebratory Festive Overture, followed by Ravel’s jazz-inflected Piano Concerto featuring star pianist Michelle Cann.…
Loop
Event details
Wednesday, July 15th
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
Jul15
Music & Comedy
Meghan Trainor Live In Chicago – The Get In Girl 2026 Tour
Meghan Trainor is bringing her The Get In Girl Tour to the United Center in Chicago on July 15, 2026, for a night of bold…
West Loop
Event details
Wednesday, July 15th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St,
Jul15
Music & Comedy
Harry Connick Jr. Live In Concert
Harry Connick Jr. is scheduled to perform at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Event details
Wednesday, July 15th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Hunter Pavilion At Ravinia
200-201 Ravinia Park Road
Jul15
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Every Wednesday The Best Speakeasy In Chicago Hosts The Hottest Comedians The City Has To Offer! Indulge In Our Amazing Craft Cocktails And Enjoy An…
Event details
Wednesday, July 15th
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Jul15
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Fizz Show
Join iO house team Fizz for Chicago’s most carbonated improv show. Wednesdays at 10 p.m., Fizz cracks open a high-octane, full-sugar set of one-night-only scenes,…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Wednesday, July 15th
10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
July 16, 2026: Jul16
Music & Comedy
idobi Radio Summer School: Honey Revenge, Games We Play & Winona Fighter
idobi Radio Summer School brings its 2026 tour to Chicago on Thursday, July 16, 2026. This traveling alternative festival is designed to showcase emerging artists…
River North
Event details
Thursday, July 16th
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
House of Blues
Jul16
Music & Comedy
Morgan’s Laugh Lounge
Laugh your way into your new favorite Thursday tradition at Morgan’s Laugh Lounge, Chicago’s newest comedy hotspot. Every Thursday night from 6:00–9:30 PM, the lounge…
Event details
Thursday, July 16th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Morgan’s On Fulton
950 W Fulton Market
Jul16
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…
Event details
Thursday, July 16th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District
5501 Park Place