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Rick Ross – Port of Miami Anniversary Tour

Rick Ross is scheduled to perform a special orchestral concert in Chicago on Friday, July 17, 2026, as part of his “Port of Miami” 20th…

Windy City Smokeout

The two-time ACM award-winning Windy City Smokeout BBQ & Country Music Festival returns to Chicago in 2026 for its 13th year. Hosted by acclaimed BBQ…

El Coyote & Chuy Lizarraga – Capibaras Tour 2026

El Coyote and Chuy Lizarraga are bringing their Capibaras Tour 2026 to Rosemont on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Allstate Arena.

Tash Sultana: North American Tour 2026

Australian multi-instrumentalist Tash Sultana is bringing their North American Tour 2026 to Chicago on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

The Guess Who – Takin’ It Back Tour

The Guess Who, now featuring reunited original members Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman, will perform in Chicago on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Don Felder is…

Connor Price & Nic D – ICONIC Tour

Connor Price is performing in Chicago on Friday, June 19, 2026, as part of his ICONIC Tour alongside Nic D.

The Kevin Langue Show Live

The Kevin Langue Show: Live! is coming to Chicago on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Known as the “Home of the World’s Best Guesser,” the live…

Joji – Solaris Tour

Joji is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, as part of his newly announced SOLARIS global arena tour. Special Guests: The…

Chicago Stars FC vs Utah Royals FC

Come see the Chicago Stars take on the Utah Royals July 5 at 4 p.m. CST at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium! If you’re…

Enter Shikari: North America 2026 Tour

Enter Shikari is bringing their “North America 2026” tour to Chicago for a headline performance in June 2026.

Mumford & Sons – Prizefighter Tour 2026

Mumford & Sons are bringing their “Prizefighter Tour” to Chicago for a headlining performance at Wrigley Field in June 2026. Special Guests: The show features…