Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: Mäkelä Conducts Mahler 9
Start: 2026-10-02T13:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-10-02T15:30:00-05:00
Location: Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center

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September 29, 2026: Sep29
Music & Comedy
MICO – Running From A Feeling Tour
The pop-punk and alternative artist MICO is scheduled to perform live in Chicago, Illinois on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The performance is part of his…
River North
Event details
Tuesday, September 29th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
House of Blues
Sep29
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, September 29th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Sep29
Music & Comedy
Laurie Anderson & Sexmob – Republic of Love
Laurie Anderson is scheduled to perform live in Chicago, Illinois on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, showcasing her newly announced multimedia production, Republic of Love. The…
Uptown
Event details
Tuesday, September 29th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
The Riveria Theater
4746 N Racine Ave
Sep29
Music & Comedy
DOMi & JD Beck – Chicago – WHO ASKED? US TOUR
Grammy-nominated avant-garde jazz duo DOMi & JD Beck are bringing their headlining “WHO ASKED? US TOUR” to Chicago, Illinois on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The…
Event details
Tuesday, September 29th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Park West
1901 W. Madison Street, Chicago
Sep29
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…
Old Town
Event details
Tuesday, September 29th
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Sep29
Music & Comedy
Arlo Parks – Desire Tour
Arlo Parks is bringing her Desire Tour to Chicago on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the historic Thalia Hall. The tour follows the release of…
Pilsen
Event details
Tuesday, September 29th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Thalia Hall
1807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608
Sep29
Music & Comedy
Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds – Mutiny for the Masses 2026 Tour
Johnny Blue Skies (the pseudonym for Sturgill Simpson) and his band The Dark Clouds are scheduled to perform at the United Center in Chicago on…
West Loop
Event details
Tuesday, September 29th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St,
Sep29
Music & Comedy
Lambrini Girls – 2026 World Tour
Lambrini Girls are scheduled to perform at the Vic Theatre in Chicago on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. with special guests Big Special and Big Girl.
Event details
Tuesday, September 29th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield
September 30, 2026: Sep30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
HACK JOB, A Comedy Show
HACK JOB COMEDY A biweekly showcase of Chicago’s best comedians at Blind Barber in Fulton Market! SHOW DETAILS: Doors @ 6 pm Show @ 7…
Event details
Wednesday, September 30th
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Blind Barber
948 W Fulton Market
Sep30
Music & Comedy
Knocked Loose & Denzel Curry – Hive Mind Tour
Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry are performing a co-headlining concert in Chicago on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, as part of their massive “Hive Mind Tour”…
Event details
Wednesday, September 30th
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston
Sep30
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…
Old Town
Event details
Wednesday, September 30th
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Sep30
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Orbit
The Orbit is Chicago’s only improv show performed in the round. This 45-minute avant-garde experience takes the audience on a full-circle journey, showcasing a bold…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Wednesday, September 30th
9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Sep30
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, September 30th
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Sep30
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, September 30th
10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
October 1, 2026: Oct1
Music & Comedy
DuSummer Live Music Series
DuSummer Music Series 2026 Get ready for an unforgettable summer of music at the DuSable Museum Outdoor Courtyard! Join us every other Thursday for some…
Event details
Thursday, October 1st
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Dusable Black History Museum and Cultural Centwe
740 East 57th Place
Oct1
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, October 1st
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Morgan’s On Fulton
950 W Fulton Market
Oct1
Music & Comedy
Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights
“Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights” is the landmark new production of the upcoming season. Tchaikovsky’s iconic score opens the door to an entirely reimagined world:…
Event details
Thursday, October 1st
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center
2936 N. Southport Ave
Oct1
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Mäkelä Conducts Mahler 9
Mahler’s last completed work, the Ninth Symphony, opens with a sighing farewell, but that’s just the start. The composer takes you on a journey through…
Loop
Event details
Thursday, October 1st
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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220 S. Michigan Ave.
Oct1
Music & Comedy
Naomi Sharon – No Sleep In Paradise Tour
Naomi Sharon is performing live in Chicago on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Park West. The Dutch alternative R&B singer-songwriter—and the first female artist signed…
Event details
Thursday, October 1st
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Park West
1901 W. Madison Street, Chicago
Oct1
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…
Old Town
Event details
Thursday, October 1st
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Oct1
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…
Old Town
Event details
Thursday, October 1st
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Oct1
Music & Comedy
Dan & Phil – Hard Launch World Tour
British internet and comedy duo Dan and Phil are performing live at the Rosemont Theatre on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 8:00 PM as part…
Event details
Thursday, October 1st
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Rosemont Theatre
Oct1
Music & Comedy
Roast Battle at Zanies
Roast Battle Is @ Zanies Chicago! From the hit Comedy Central series, Roast Battle, brought to you by the team with over 200,000 online followers, Roast Battle…
Uptown
Event details
Thursday, October 1st
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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Zanies Comedy Club
5437 Park Place
October 2, 2026: Oct2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Mäkelä Conducts Mahler 9
Mahler’s last completed work, the Ninth Symphony, opens with a sighing farewell, but that’s just the start. The composer takes you on a journey through…
Loop
Event details
Friday, October 2nd
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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220 S. Michigan Ave.