Ashnikko – Smoochies 2026 Tour
Apr3
Music & Comedy

Ashnikko – Smoochies 2026 Tour

Singer, rapper, and songwriter Ashnikko/w special guest Amelia Moore will perform live at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on Apr. 3, 2026.

Friday, April 3rd
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Lily Allen – West End Girl 2026 Tour
Apr3
Music & Comedy

Lily Allen – West End Girl 2026 Tour

English singer-songwriter Lily Allen will perform live at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre on Apr. 3-4, 2026.

Friday, April 3rd
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical
Apr3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Trapped in a Musical – an improvised musical

Trapped in a Musical is a completely improvised Broadway-style show created before your very eyes. It’s the opening and closing night of a brand new…

Friday, April 3rd
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Apr3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Voila: The Improvised Musical

iO Chicago presents: a fully made-up, off-off-off Broadway style musical every Friday at 10pm in the Fremont Theater. Spend your Friday night with us. See…

Friday, April 3rd
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
Hitch*Cocktails
Apr3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hitch*Cocktails

A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Based on an audience suggestion, the cast weave together…

Friday, April 3rd
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Tikka Masala
Apr4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Tikka Masala

Tikka Masala is an Indian Improv Comedy Game Show. Get ready for a laugh-out-loud night of unscripted chaos, cultural flavor, and spicy twists! Tikka Masala…

Saturday, April 4th
6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
ComedySportz Chicago
Apr4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

ComedySportz Chicago

Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…

Saturday, April 4th
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
The Infinite Wrench
Apr4
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…

Saturday, April 4th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Apr4
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…

Saturday, April 4th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Apr4
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…

Saturday, April 4th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Evan Plus One: Party Animals
Apr4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Evan Plus One: Party Animals

Get ready for a night of improv worthy of a celebration! Evan + 1, winners of our 38th season of Improv Gladiators, take to the…

Saturday, April 4th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Cornservatory
4210 N Lincoln Ave
ComedySportz Chicago
Apr4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

ComedySportz Chicago

Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…

Saturday, April 4th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Earthquake
Apr4
Music & Comedy

Earthquake

Welcome to the electrifying E Rock live performance at TAO Nightclub in the bustling city of Chicago, Illinois! Get ready to be blown away by…

Saturday, April 4th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
TAO Nightclub
632 N Dearborn St
Legends of Laughter
Apr4
Music & Comedy

Legends of Laughter

Welcome to Arie Crown Theater in Chicago, Illinois, where the Legends of Laughter will be taking the stage on April 4, 2026, at 8:00 PM.…

Saturday, April 4th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Arie Crown Theater
2301 S. Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, S Lake Shore Dr
Lavell Crawford
Apr4
Music & Comedy

Lavell Crawford

Welcome to the Arie Crown Theater in Chicago, Illinois! Get ready for a night of side-splitting laughter with the one and only Lavell Crawford on…

Saturday, April 4th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Arie Crown Theater
2301 S. Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, S Lake Shore Dr
Sommore
Apr4
Music & Comedy

Sommore

About Ground Name: Welcome to Ground Name, a premier sports stadium located in the heart of [City], [State]. Our venue is a favorite among locals…

Saturday, April 4th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Arie Crown Theater
2301 S. Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, S Lake Shore Dr
Shane Gillis Live In Chicago
Apr4
Music & Comedy

Shane Gillis Live In Chicago

Comedian Shane Gillis has officially added a Chicago stop to his record-breaking “Shane Gillis Live” tour for spring 2026.

Saturday, April 4th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St,
Lily Allen – West End Girl 2026 Tour
Apr4
Music & Comedy

Lily Allen – West End Girl 2026 Tour

English singer-songwriter Lily Allen will perform live at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre on Apr. 3-4, 2026.

Saturday, April 4th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Secret Sketch Show
Apr4
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…

Saturday, April 4th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Apr4
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…

Saturday, April 4th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
HighQ
Apr5
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…

Sunday, April 5th
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
Wheel of Improv
Apr5
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!)…

Sunday, April 5th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Madama Butterfly
Apr6
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Madama Butterfly

Meet Cio-Cio-San — known as Madama Butterfly — a faithful but doomed geisha in love with B.F. Pinkerton. Everyone but Butterfly knows the Navy lieutenant…

Monday, April 6th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
TWICE – This Is For 2026 World Tour
Apr6
Music & Comedy

TWICE – This Is For 2026 World Tour

TWICE is scheduled to perform two shows in Chicago at the United Center as part of their World Tour.

Monday, April 6th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St,