Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: idobi Radio Summer School: Honey Revenge, Games We Play & Winona Fighter
Start: 2026-07-16T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-07-16T22:00:00-05:00
Location: House of Blues

Check out what's happening all around Chicago.

July 11, 2026: Jul11
Music & Comedy
Stargazers Adventure Club
Blast off with Stargazers Adventure Club in Planetary Games, an interactive space spectacular where imagination fuels the fun! You’ll learn planetary facts from out-of-this-world host,…
Event details
Saturday, July 11th
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Stars & Garters Theater
3914 N. Clark St.
Jul11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Windy City Smokeout
The two time ACM award-winning Windy City Smokeout BBQ & Country Music Festival will return to Chicago in 2026 for its 13th year. Hosted by…
Event details
Saturday, July 11th
1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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United Center Parking Lot
1901 W. Madison Street
Jul11
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…
Andersonville
Event details
Saturday, July 11th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Jul11
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
“CRITICS’ PICK. TRULY AMAZING!” – New York Times “BEST VISITING IMPROV COMEDY!”– TimeOut NY “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!” – The Onion “★★★★★” THEY ARE AN ENTERTAINMENT PHENOMENON AND I…
Old Town
Event details
Saturday, July 11th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Jul11
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Clued In
After getting a single suggestion, the cast of six professional comedians asks the audience to choose a detective. Enjoy as they invent a tale of…
Old Town
Event details
Saturday, July 11th
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Jul11
Music & Comedy
Jack Johnson – SURFILMUSIC 2026 Tour
The legendary singer‑songwriter Jack Johnson is bringing his unique blend of surf‑folk and laid‑back acoustic vibes to the heart of Chicago soon — get ready…
South Loop
Event details
Saturday, July 11th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
1300 S. Linn White Dr.
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
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 will return to Chicago in 2026 for its 13th year. Hosted by…
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
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 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 North Milwaukee Avenue
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
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