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Harold Night
See the show that started it all, and experience the iO Theater’s groundbreaking, signature improv form: The Harold! This long-running, weekly improv tradition is double-headlined…
Music & Comedy
Deep Schwa
Chicago’s longest-running Harold team returns to iO to bring their unique blend of chaos and creativity to iO’s signature form The Harold melding games, songs, and scenes…
Music & Comedy
Kany Garcia – Puerta Abierta Tour
Kany García is bringing her Puerta Abierta Tour to Chicago on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The performance will take place at the historic Auditorium Theatre.
Music & Comedy
Kany Garcia
Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Kany García is a 7-time Latin GRAMMY® winner known for her powerful storytelling and emotional lyrics. She’s behind Latin pop hits like…
Music & Comedy
The 11pm Show
Continuing the rich tradition of late night improv, join the veteran cast of THE 11PM SHOW every Friday at 11PM as they perform late night, artistic improv…
Music & Comedy
The Armando Diaz
It’s the best comedy show in the city. Created in 1995 by iO alum Armando Diaz, Armando is a historic improvisational form where actors improvise a series…
Music & Comedy
Best of the Second City
Find out for yourself why The Second City has been the first name in laughter for over sixty years! From the stages that launched the…
Music & Comedy
Late Nite Mic with Vik Pandya at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Vik Pandya is a nationally touring…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
NICE SHIRT: The Second City Grad Revue
Original sketch comedy and improv from The Second City Conservatory’s graduating class, live at the Chicago e.t.c. Theater in Old Town. NICE SHIRT is the…
Music & Comedy
$10 Improv Night
All the cool kids stay out late on a school night! Join new teams as they deliver a short and sweet show filled with laughter…
Music & Comedy
The 11pm Show
Continuing the rich tradition of late night improv, join the veteran cast of THE 11PM SHOW every Friday at 11PM as they perform late night, artistic improv…
Music & Comedy
Ilana Glazer Live!
Comedian, actress, and Broad City co-creator Ilana Glazer is performing live in Chicago on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, as part of the newly announced expansion…
Music & Comedy
Weezer – The Gathering Tour
Weezer is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, as part of their “The Gathering” Tour. Special Guests: The show will feature…
Music & Comedy
Logic & G-Eazy – Endless Summer Tour Part II
Logic and G-Eazy will perform at the Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island in Chicago on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The co-headlining show is…
Music & Comedy
Ryan Beatty – Arms Over Armor
Singer-songwriter Ryan Beatty will perform live in Chicago on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, as part of his Arms Over Armor North American Tour ’26.
Music & Comedy
Iron Maiden Live In Chicago – Run For Your Lives Tour 2026
English heavy metal legends Iron Maiden brings the Run For Your Lives 2026 World Tour to Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, IL, on…
Music & Comedy
Igorrr – North American Tour 2026
The genre-defying French electronic/breakcore project Igorrr is scheduled to perform live in Chicago, Illinois on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 as part of the “North American…
Music & Comedy
What’s Funny Comedy Festival at The Comedy Bar
Welcome to The WFCF 2026 Comedy Showcase presented by LaSante Rejuventation Bar, one of the featured performances of the 2026 Whats Funny Comedy Festival hosted…
Music & Comedy
Wave To Earth – The Pieces Tour
South Korean indie-surf rock band Wave to Earth is scheduled to perform live in Chicago, Illinois on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 as part of “The…
Music & Comedy
The 11pm Show
Continuing the rich tradition of late night improv, join the veteran cast of THE 11PM SHOW every Friday at 11PM as they perform late night, artistic improv…
Music & Comedy
Respawn Improv with Blue.0
A weekly improv show hosted by Blue.0 and featuring a rotating cast of indie teams formed right here at The iO Theater! Each Wednesday at…
Music & Comedy
Staind, Seether, & Hinder – Break The Cycle Anniversary Tour 2026
Staind will perform in the Chicago area on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, as part of their Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour. The show features…
Music & Comedy
Play Time
A showcase of 3 short plays by select writing teams and featuring a cast of iO Theater performers. It’s experimental, it’s follow-the-fun, it’s Play Time. Plays…
Music & Comedy
Lucy Darling – Chicago, IL – Simply Darling Tour
The award-winning magician and comedian Lucy Darling (the glamorous, 1940s-style socialite character created by Carisa Hendrix) will perform a series of intimate live shows at…
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