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Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: Christkindlmarket
Start: 2025-12-22T11:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-12-22T21:00:00-06:00
Location: Daley Plaza

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December 18, 2025: Dec18
Theatre & Performing Arts
‘Twas The Night Before… By Cirque du Soleil
Due to overwhelming success, the celebrated holiday theatrical ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is returning to The Chicago Theatre for a limited…
Loop
Event details
Thursday, December 18th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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Chicago Theatre
December 19, 2025: Dec19
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Experience magic this holiday season with two-time Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon’s ‘The Nutcracker’. On a magical Christmas Eve, mere months before the opening of Chicago’s…
Loop
Event details
Friday, December 19th
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Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 860
Dec19
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Phantom of the Opera
THE BRILLIANT ORIGINAL RETURNS “MORE SPECTACULAR THAN EVER” – Sunday Express The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized…
Loop
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Friday, December 19th
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Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Dec19
Tours & Attractions
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…
Loop
Event details
Friday, December 19th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Chicago Riverwalk
Dec19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Christkindlmarket
What can you expect at the market? The German-style Christmas Market provides a safe outdoor experience for the whole family. All Christkindlmarkets are always free admission. The smell of roasted nuts,…
Loop
Event details
Friday, December 19th
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Dec19
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Teatro Zinzanni
Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…
Loop
Event details
Friday, December 19th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Dec19
Theatre & Performing Arts
‘Twas The Night Before… By Cirque du Soleil
Due to overwhelming success, the celebrated holiday theatrical ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is returning to The Chicago Theatre for a limited…
Loop
Event details
Friday, December 19th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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Chicago Theatre
December 20, 2025: Dec20
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Experience magic this holiday season with two-time Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon’s ‘The Nutcracker’. On a magical Christmas Eve, mere months before the opening of Chicago’s…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, December 20th
See all events in series
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 860
Dec20
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Phantom of the Opera
THE BRILLIANT ORIGINAL RETURNS “MORE SPECTACULAR THAN EVER” – Sunday Express The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, December 20th
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Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Dec20
Tours & Attractions
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, December 20th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Chicago Riverwalk
Dec20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Christkindlmarket
What can you expect at the market? The German-style Christmas Market provides a safe outdoor experience for the whole family. All Christkindlmarkets are always free admission. The smell of roasted nuts,…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, December 20th
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Dec20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Teatro Zinzanni
Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, December 20th
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Dec20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Teatro Zinzanni
Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, December 20th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Dec20
Theatre & Performing Arts
‘Twas The Night Before… By Cirque du Soleil
Due to overwhelming success, the celebrated holiday theatrical ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is returning to The Chicago Theatre for a limited…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, December 20th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
See all events in series
Chicago Theatre
December 21, 2025: Dec21
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Experience magic this holiday season with two-time Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon’s ‘The Nutcracker’. On a magical Christmas Eve, mere months before the opening of Chicago’s…
Loop
Event details
Sunday, December 21st
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Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 860
Dec21
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Phantom of the Opera
THE BRILLIANT ORIGINAL RETURNS “MORE SPECTACULAR THAN EVER” – Sunday Express The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized…
Loop
Event details
Sunday, December 21st
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Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Dec21
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Teatro Zinzanni
Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…
Loop
Event details
Sunday, December 21st
5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Dec21
Tours & Attractions
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…
Loop
Event details
Sunday, December 21st
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Chicago Riverwalk
Dec21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Christkindlmarket
What can you expect at the market? The German-style Christmas Market provides a safe outdoor experience for the whole family. All Christkindlmarkets are always free admission. The smell of roasted nuts,…
Loop
Event details
Sunday, December 21st
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Dec21
Theatre & Performing Arts
‘Twas The Night Before… By Cirque du Soleil
Due to overwhelming success, the celebrated holiday theatrical ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is returning to The Chicago Theatre for a limited…
Loop
Event details
Sunday, December 21st
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
See all events in series
Chicago Theatre
December 22, 2025: Dec22
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Experience magic this holiday season with two-time Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon’s ‘The Nutcracker’. On a magical Christmas Eve, mere months before the opening of Chicago’s…
Loop
Event details
Monday, December 22nd
See all events in series
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 860
Dec22
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Phantom of the Opera
THE BRILLIANT ORIGINAL RETURNS “MORE SPECTACULAR THAN EVER” – Sunday Express The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized…
Loop
Event details
Monday, December 22nd
See all events in series
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Dec22
Tours & Attractions
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…
Loop
Event details
Monday, December 22nd
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Chicago Riverwalk
Dec22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Christkindlmarket
What can you expect at the market? The German-style Christmas Market provides a safe outdoor experience for the whole family. All Christkindlmarkets are always free admission. The smell of roasted nuts,…
Loop
Event details
Monday, December 22nd
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.