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October 5, 2026: Oct5
Music & Comedy
Journey – Final Frontier Tour
Journey is performing at the United Center in Chicago on Monday, October 5, 2026, as part of their massive farewell “Final Frontier Tour”.
West Loop
Event details
Monday, October 5th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St,
October 6, 2026: Oct6
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, October 6th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Oct6
Music & Comedy
Malcolm Todd – Do That Again Tour
Rising alt-R&B and indie-pop singer Malcolm Todd will bring his headlining Do That Again Tour to Chicago on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:30 PM…
Event details
Tuesday, October 6th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston
Oct6
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, October 6th
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Oct6
Music & Comedy
Kelela – The New Avatar Live Tour
Kelela is performing live in Chicago on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, as a major stop on her newly announced global headline trek, “The New Avatar…
Event details
Tuesday, October 6th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield
October 7, 2026: Oct7
Music & Comedy
Starbomb – Probably The Only Tour Ever
The comedy synthpop trio Starbomb is scheduled to perform live in Chicago, Illinois on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 as part of “Probably The Only Tour…
Uptown
Event details
Wednesday, October 7th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Aragon Ballroom
1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60640
Oct7
Music & Comedy
Epik High – The Epik High 3.0 North American Tour
South Korean alternative hip-hop pioneers Epik High will perform live in Chicago on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the House of Blues…
River North
Event details
Wednesday, October 7th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
House of Blues
Oct7
Music & Comedy
The Residents – Chicago – Eskimo Live! Tour
The legendary anonymous avant-garde collective The Residents will kick off their rescheduled North American tour in Chicago on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. This highly anticipated…
Event details
Wednesday, October 7th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Park West
1901 W. Madison Street, Chicago
Oct7
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, October 7th
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Oct7
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, October 7th
9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Oct7
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, October 7th
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Oct7
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, October 7th
10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
October 8, 2026: Oct8
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 8th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Morgan’s On Fulton
950 W Fulton Market
Oct8
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Mäkelä, Petrushka & Belshazzar’s Feast
Step into the opulent Babylon of Belshazzar’s Feast, Walton’s dramatic cantata depicting a king’s blasphemous revelry and divine reckoning. Captivated by the sheer theatricality of the…
Loop
Event details
Thursday, October 8th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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220 S. Michigan Ave.
Oct8
Music & Comedy
Gorillaz – The Mountain Tour
Gorillaz will perform at the United Center in Chicago on Thursday, October 8, 2026, as part of their newly announced “The Mountain Tour”. Special Guests:…
West Loop
Event details
Thursday, October 8th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St,
Oct8
Music & Comedy
Souvenirs: A Celebration of John Prine
If our beloved John Prine were still with us in 2026, he would turn 80 years old this fall, and would be doing exactly what…
Loop
Event details
Thursday, October 8th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Oct8
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 8th
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Oct8
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 8th
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Oct8
Music & Comedy
UB40 – The Unstoppable Tour 2026
UB40 is bringing “The Unstoppable Tour 2026” to Chicago for a performance at the Auditorium Theatre on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Loop
Event details
Thursday, October 8th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Auditorium
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Oct8
Music & Comedy
Don Omar – The Last King World Tour
The “King of Reggaeton” Don Omar is scheduled to perform live in Rosemont, Illinois on Thursday, October 8, 2026, as part of his massive 21-date…
Event details
Thursday, October 8th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
October 9, 2026: Oct9
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
Friday, October 9th
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Oct9
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
Friday, October 9th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Oct9
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
Friday, October 9th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Oct9
Music & Comedy
Robby Hoffman – Live on Tour
Robby Hoffman is performing live in Chicago on Friday, October 9, 2026, as part of her “Live on Tour” headlining comedy run.
Event details
Friday, October 9th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield

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