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October 3, 2026: Oct3
Music & Comedy
Mt. Joy – Hope We Have Fun 2026 Tour: Part 2
Philadelphia‑based indie rock band Mt. Joy will perform live at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on Oct. 3, 2026.
South Loop
Event details
Saturday, October 3rd
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
1300 S. Linn White Dr.
Oct3
Music & Comedy
Banda MS – SOMOS MS 2026 Tour
Banda MS is scheduled to perform in Rosemont on Saturday, October 3, 2026, as part of their “SOMOS MS 2026 Tour”.
Event details
Saturday, October 3rd
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
Oct3
Music & Comedy
Cristian Castro – Nada Solo Exitos Tour
Cristian Castro is bringing his Nada Solo Exitos Tour 2026 to the Rosemont Theatre on Saturday, October 3, 2026. This highly anticipated performance will feature…
Event details
Saturday, October 3rd
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Rosemont Theatre
Oct3
Music & Comedy
Brand New – The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me Tour
Brand New is scheduled to perform live in Chicago, Illinois on Saturday, October 3, 2026, as part of their 7 Years + 13 of “The…
Uptown
Event details
Saturday, October 3rd
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Aragon Ballroom
1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60640
Oct3
Music & Comedy
Banda El Recodo – Rosemont
The legendary regional Mexican group Banda El Recodo will perform live in Rosemont on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 8:00 PM. This performance is a…
Event details
Saturday, October 3rd
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
Oct3
Music & Comedy
The Chicks – Taking The Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour
The Chicks are performing live in Chicago for a special two-night stand on Saturday, October 3, 2026, and Sunday, October 4, 2026, as part of…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, October 3rd
8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
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Auditorium
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Oct3
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, October 3rd
9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Oct3
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, October 3rd
9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Oct3
Music & Comedy
The Improvised Movie: Summer Blockbusters
Are you ready for a cinematic showdown where your favorite song lyrics inspire completely improvised, never-seen-before, and never-seen-again summer movies? Join us Saturdays in July…
Event details
Saturday, October 3rd
9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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de Maat Theatre at Second City
230 W North Ave
Oct3
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
Saturday, October 3rd
9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Oct3
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
Saturday, October 3rd
9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Oct3
Music & Comedy
Top Shelf Comedy
Top Shelf Comedy is all in the name! Join us every first Saturday of the month for an incredible night of laughs! Our production team’s…
Event details
Saturday, October 3rd
10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
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The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
Oct3
Music & Comedy
Top Shelf Comedy
Top Shelf Comedy is all in the name! Join us every first Saturday of the month for an incredible night of laughs! Our production team’s…
Event details
Saturday, October 3rd
10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
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The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
October 4, 2026: Oct4
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
Sunday, October 4th
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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220 S. Michigan Ave.
Oct4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
HighQ
Is it a cannabis-themed game show or an uproarious, electively interactive live theatrical experience? Why can’t it be both? HighQ is an uplifting blend of…
Event details
Sunday, October 4th
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
Oct4
Music & Comedy
The Revivalists – Get It Honest Tour
The Revivalists are headlining The Salt Shed Outdoors on Sunday, October 4, 2026, as part of their “Get It Honest Tour”. Special Guest: Robert Randolph.
Event details
Sunday, October 4th
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston
Oct4
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
Sunday, October 4th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Oct4
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
Sunday, October 4th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Oct4
Music & Comedy
Bill Burr Live Tour 2026
Bill Burr will perform live in Chicago on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at The Chicago Theatre.
Loop
Event details
Sunday, October 4th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Oct4
Music & Comedy
Demola – The Violinist
Demola (The Violinist) is performing at Park West in Chicago on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Event details
Sunday, October 4th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Park West
1901 W. Madison Street, Chicago
Oct4
Music & Comedy
Hazlett – 2026 Tour
Australian indie-folk singer-songwriter Hazlett will perform live in Chicago on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
River North
Event details
Sunday, October 4th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
House of Blues
Oct4
Music & Comedy
Brand New – The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me Tour
Brand New will perform live at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois, on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Uptown
Event details
Sunday, October 4th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Aragon Ballroom
1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60640
Oct4
Music & Comedy
The Chicks – Taking The Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour
The Chicks are performing live in Chicago for a special two-night stand on Saturday, October 3, 2026, and Sunday, October 4, 2026, as part of…
Loop
Event details
Sunday, October 4th
8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
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Auditorium
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
October 5, 2026: Oct5
Music & Comedy
My Hero Academia In Concert
Join the ultimate celebration of heroism as My Hero Academia In Concert brings a decade of unforgettable moments to life! From Deku’s first steps to…
Loop
Event details
Monday, October 5th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Auditorium
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive

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