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Updated Sep 25, 2026

Chicago events in September 2026

137 dates: 89 concerts, 30 theater & shows, 9 comedy, 9 sports.

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September 2026 in Chicago, date by date

EventDateVenueLowest listingBuy
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Klaus Makela - Sibelius & ShostakovichClassicalFri Sep 251:30 PMSymphony Center (Orchestra Hall)from $75Tickets
Lucy DarlingMagic ShowsFri Sep 255:30 PM · 8:30 PMStudebaker Theaterfrom $40Tickets
Chicago White Sox vs. Colorado RockiesMLBFri Sep 256:40 PMRate Fieldfrom $34Tickets
Arrows In ActionPop / RockFri Sep 257:00 PMBottom Loungefrom $32Tickets
Jekyll & HydeMusical / PlayFri Sep 257:00 PMBroadway Playhousefrom $117Tickets
Melissa VillasenorComedyFri Sep 257:00 PM · 9:15 PMThe Den Theatre (Heath Mainstage)from $59Tickets
Sofi TukkerTechno / ElectronicFri Sep 257:00 PMHuntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Islandfrom $48Tickets
Sun Ra ArkestraJazz / BluesFri Sep 257:00 PMConstellation - Chicagofrom $105Tickets
Teddy SwimsR&B / SoulFri Sep 257:00 PMUnited Centerfrom $49Tickets
Theo KatzmanR&B / SoulFri Sep 257:00 PM · 9:30 PMGarcia's Chicagofrom $41Tickets
Laura RamosoComedyFri Sep 257:30 PMThe Chicago Theatrefrom $13Tickets
Michael Shannon & Jason NarducyAlternativeFri Sep 257:30 PMRiviera Theatrefrom $33Tickets
Vape! The Grease ParodyMusical / PlayFri Sep 257:30 PMApollo Theater Chicagofrom $12Tickets
Whipped CreamTechno / ElectronicFri Sep 257:30 PMPark Westfrom $39Tickets
Boleros de NocheFestival / TourFri Sep 258:00 PMHarris Theaterfrom $105Tickets
Devon GilfillianJazz / BluesFri Sep 258:00 PMSPACE (Evanston)from $90Tickets
Drake WhiteCountry / FolkFri Sep 258:00 PMJoe's Bar On Weed St.from $28Tickets
Franklin Jonas and The ByzantinesCountry / FolkFri Sep 258:00 PMJoe's Livefrom $90Tickets
Martin LawrenceComedyFri Sep 258:00 PMArie Crown Theaterfrom $90Tickets
MatutePop / RockFri Sep 258:00 PMRosemont Theatrefrom $44Tickets
Nick HakimR&B / SoulFri Sep 258:00 PMLincoln Hallfrom $105Tickets
Paula ColePop / RockFri Sep 258:00 PMThalia Hallfrom $168Tickets
Satin JacketsTechno / ElectronicFri Sep 258:00 PMOutsetfrom $65Tickets
Echoes of Pompeii - Pink Floyd TributeFri Sep 259:00 PMReggie's Rock Clubfrom $111Tickets
Lauren WatkinsCountry / FolkFri Sep 259:00 PMCarol's Pubfrom $111Tickets
Pat Egan and The Heavy HeartsPop / RockFri Sep 259:00 PMReggie's Music Jointfrom $111Tickets
Reggaeton Y2KReggae / ReggaetonFri Sep 259:00 PMHouse of Blues Chicagofrom $72Tickets
Rising Stars Burlesque RevueAdultFri Sep 2510:00 PMStars and Garters Theaterfrom $56Tickets
San HoloTechno / ElectronicFri Sep 2510:00 PMRadius - ILfrom $44Tickets
Virtual Riot & BlankeTechno / ElectronicFri Sep 2510:00 PMConcord Music Hallfrom $54Tickets
Bright Star CircusSat Sep 2612:00 PMStars and Garters Theaterfrom $51Tickets
Emily St. John MandelLectureSat Sep 262:00 PMThalia Hallfrom $27Tickets
Jekyll & HydeMusical / PlaySat Sep 262:00 PM · 7:30 PMBroadway Playhousefrom $49Tickets
The AtticMusical / PlaySat Sep 262:00 PM · 7:30 PMGoodman Theatre (Albert)from $84Tickets
Vape! The Grease ParodyMusical / PlaySat Sep 262:30 PM · 7:30 PMApollo Theater Chicagofrom $65Tickets
Lucy DarlingMagic ShowsSat Sep 265:30 PM · 8:30 PMStudebaker Theaterfrom $57Tickets
Melissa VillasenorComedySat Sep 266:00 PM · 8:30 PMThe Den Theatre (Heath Mainstage)from $59Tickets
NHL Preseason: Chicago Blackhawks vs. St. Louis BluesSat Sep 266:00 PMUnited Centerfrom $82Tickets
Thee Sacred SoulsR&B / SoulSat Sep 266:00 PMThe Salt Shed (Outdoors)from $72Tickets
Chicago White Sox vs. Colorado RockiesMLBSat Sep 266:10 PMRate Fieldfrom $24Tickets
Candlelight: Tribute to Phil CollinsSat Sep 266:30 PMWicker Park Lutheran Churchfrom $117Tickets
Dusty - ArtistPop / RockSat Sep 266:30 PMSubterranean - Downstairsfrom $28Tickets
WWE: World's CollideSat Sep 266:30 PMAllstate Arenafrom $67Tickets
YGRap / Hip-HopSat Sep 266:30 PMHouse of Blues Chicagofrom $34Tickets
BK DhaliwalRap / Hip-HopSat Sep 267:00 PMOutsetfrom $115Tickets
Bassem YoussefComedySat Sep 267:00 PMThe Chicago Theatrefrom $29Tickets
Cold Waves XIV Chicago: TR/ST, Haunt Me & Nghtcrwlr - SaturdayAlternativeSat Sep 267:00 PMMetrofrom $109Tickets
Northwestern Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. UCLA BruinsCollege volleyballSat Sep 267:00 PMWelsh-Ryan Arena (Northwestern)from $7Tickets
Alicia WittPop / RockSat Sep 267:30 PMSPACE (Evanston)from $67Tickets
Charlie BurgR&B / SoulSat Sep 267:30 PMBeat Kitchenfrom $40Tickets
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Klaus Makela - Sibelius & ShostakovichClassicalSat Sep 267:30 PMSymphony Center (Orchestra Hall)from $67Tickets
CortexJazz / BluesSat Sep 267:30 PMVic Theatrefrom $83Tickets
EsDeeKidRap / Hip-HopSat Sep 267:30 PMAragon Ballroomfrom $58Tickets
The Garden - The BandPop / RockSat Sep 267:30 PMRiviera Theatrefrom $67Tickets
Top Gun: Maverick in ConcertClassicalSat Sep 267:30 PMAuditorium Theatrefrom $81Tickets
CheekfaceAlternativeSat Sep 268:00 PMBottom Loungefrom $56Tickets
Eres EmoSat Sep 268:00 PMRamova Theatrefrom $37Tickets
Foster The PeoplePop / RockSat Sep 268:00 PMHuntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Islandfrom $31Tickets
JuanesLatinSat Sep 268:00 PMRosemont Theatrefrom $46Tickets
The Polish AmbassadorAlternativeSat Sep 268:00 PMGarcia's Chicagofrom $104Tickets
Candlelight: Neo-Soul FavoritesSat Sep 268:30 PMWicker Park Lutheran Churchfrom $87Tickets
GordiCountry / FolkSat Sep 269:00 PMSleeping Villagefrom $38Tickets
JoytripSat Sep 269:00 PMBookclubfrom $25Tickets
Ian AsherTechno / ElectronicSat Sep 2610:00 PMRadius - ILfrom $97Tickets
CanablissTechno / ElectronicSat Sep 2610:30 PMSound-Barfrom $19Tickets
Jekyll & HydeMusical / PlaySun Sep 271:00 PM · 6:30 PMBroadway Playhousefrom $50Tickets
Play On!Musical / PlaySun Sep 272:00 PMChicago Shakespeare (The Yard)from $14Tickets
The AtticMusical / PlaySun Sep 272:00 PMGoodman Theatre (Albert)from $92Tickets
Chicago White Sox vs. Colorado RockiesMLBSun Sep 272:10 PMRate Fieldfrom $17Tickets
Vape! The Grease ParodyMusical / PlaySun Sep 272:30 PMApollo Theater Chicagofrom $58Tickets
Lucy DarlingMagic ShowsSun Sep 274:00 PMStudebaker Theaterfrom $123Tickets
Dying Fetus & SanguisugaboggHard Rock / MetalSun Sep 275:30 PMHouse of Blues Chicagofrom $178Tickets
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall Of Fame Induction CeremonySun Sep 276:00 PMHarris Theaterfrom $157Tickets
VaderHard Rock / MetalSun Sep 276:30 PMReggie's Rock Clubfrom $57Tickets
Cold Waves XIV Chicago: King Woman, Youth Code & Lead Into Gold - SundayPop / RockSun Sep 277:00 PMMetrofrom $118Tickets
Mama Dea's Jukebox - A Musical Tribute to Tyler PerrySun Sep 277:00 PMCity Winery Chicagofrom $63Tickets
The Polish AmbassadorAlternativeSun Sep 277:00 PMGarcia's Chicagofrom $60Tickets
Dead Girl's QuinceaneraMusical / PlaySun Sep 277:30 PMGoodman Theatre (Owen)from $59Tickets
Jay B - ArtistPop / RockSun Sep 277:30 PMCopernicus Centerfrom $35Tickets
Kylie CantrallPop / RockSun Sep 277:30 PMVic Theatrefrom $41Tickets
Mari FroesSun Sep 277:30 PMThalia Hallfrom $34Tickets
BriscoeCountry / FolkSun Sep 278:00 PMLincoln Hallfrom $51Tickets
CavetownAlternativeSun Sep 278:00 PMThe Salt Shed (Indoors)from $32Tickets
Inspector CluzoAlternativeSun Sep 278:00 PMReggie's Music Jointfrom $34Tickets
Laci Kaye BoothCountry / FolkSun Sep 278:00 PMCarol's Pubfrom $59Tickets
Sara BareillesPop / RockSun Sep 278:00 PMThe Chicago Theatrefrom $139Tickets
UnsaneAlternativeSun Sep 278:00 PMBeat Kitchenfrom $41Tickets
Roast BattleComedySun Sep 278:30 PMZanies Rosemontfrom $68Tickets
Jervis CampbellPop / RockMon Sep 287:00 PMLincoln Hallfrom $61Tickets
Chicago Bears vs. Philadelphia EaglesNflMon Sep 287:15 PMSoldier Fieldfrom $250Tickets
Chelsea WolfeMon Sep 287:30 PMRiviera Theatrefrom $56Tickets
J. Grant Experience - A Tribute to A Tribe Called QuestMon Sep 287:30 PMCity Winery Chicagofrom $48Tickets
ElderHard Rock / MetalMon Sep 288:00 PMAvondale Music Hallfrom $60Tickets
Fernando JonesJazz / BluesMon Sep 288:00 PMSPACE (Evanston)from $37Tickets
KOTA The FriendRap / Hip-HopMon Sep 288:00 PMGarcia's Chicagofrom $71Tickets
Sara BareillesPop / RockMon Sep 288:00 PMThe Chicago Theatrefrom $203Tickets
Zee MachinePop / RockMon Sep 288:00 PMBookclubfrom $44Tickets
Horse LordsAlternativeMon Sep 289:00 PMThe Empty Bottlefrom $95Tickets
NL Wild Card: Chicago Cubs vs. TBD - Game 1 (If Necessary)MLBTue Sep 29TBAWrigley Fieldfrom $113Tickets
MicoAlternativeTue Sep 296:00 PMHouse of Blues Chicagofrom $10Tickets
Jekyll & HydeMusical / PlayTue Sep 297:00 PMBroadway Playhousefrom $81Tickets
Operation MincemeatMusical / PlayTue Sep 297:00 PMCIBC Theatrefrom $62Tickets
Play On!Musical / PlayTue Sep 297:00 PMChicago Shakespeare (The Yard)from $75Tickets
Red RichardsonComedyTue Sep 297:00 PMZanies Chicago (Old Town)from $67Tickets
DOMi & JD BeckTechno / ElectronicTue Sep 297:30 PMPark Westfrom $45Tickets
Laurie Anderson & SexmobClassicalTue Sep 297:30 PMRiviera Theatrefrom $80Tickets
Mon RoviaTue Sep 297:30 PMThe Salt Shed (Indoors)from $35Tickets
Sunny WarJazz / BluesTue Sep 297:30 PMSPACE (Evanston)from $44Tickets
The AtticMusical / PlayTue Sep 297:30 PMGoodman Theatre (Albert)from $53Tickets
Vape! The Grease ParodyMusical / PlayTue Sep 297:30 PMApollo Theater Chicagofrom $58Tickets
Vinto Van GoAlternativeTue Sep 297:30 PMReggie's Music Jointfrom $47Tickets
Zo! & Tall Black GuyR&B / SoulTue Sep 297:30 PMCity Winery Chicagofrom $52Tickets
Arlo ParksPop / RockTue Sep 298:00 PMThalia Hallfrom $33Tickets
BahamasPop / RockTue Sep 298:00 PMLincoln Hallfrom $78Tickets
Ben Harper & The Innocent CriminalsAlternativeTue Sep 298:00 PMGarcia's Chicagofrom $45Tickets
Everything EverythingAlternativeTue Sep 298:00 PMMetrofrom $70Tickets
Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark CloudsPop / RockTue Sep 298:00 PMUnited Centerfrom $41Tickets
King MalaAlternativeTue Sep 298:00 PMSubterraneanfrom $49Tickets
Lambrini Girls RescheduledPop / RockTue Sep 298:00 PMVic Theatrefrom $28Tickets
Rachel BochnerPop / RockTue Sep 298:00 PMSchubasfrom $57Tickets
NL Wild Card: Chicago Cubs vs. TBD - Game 2 (If Necessary)MLBWed Sep 30TBAWrigley Fieldfrom $102Tickets
Jekyll & HydeMusical / PlayWed Sep 301:00 PM · 7:00 PMBroadway Playhousefrom $50Tickets
Knocked Loose & Denzel CurryHard Rock / MetalWed Sep 306:00 PMThe Salt Shed (Outdoors)from $98Tickets
The Linda LindasPop / RockWed Sep 306:00 PMHouse of Blues Chicagofrom $37Tickets
Bill Burr RescheduledComedyWed Sep 307:00 PMThe Chicago Theatrefrom $45Tickets
Operation MincemeatMusical / PlayWed Sep 307:00 PMCIBC Theatrefrom $76Tickets
Red RichardsonComedyWed Sep 307:00 PMZanies Chicago (Old Town)from $67Tickets
Steve LacyRap / Hip-HopWed Sep 307:00 PMAragon Ballroomfrom $222Tickets
Dead Girl's QuinceaneraMusical / PlayWed Sep 307:30 PMGoodman Theatre (Owen)from $50Tickets
Dolly Parton Drag DinnerWed Sep 307:30 PMCity Winery Chicagofrom $56Tickets
Ella BohAlternativeWed Sep 307:30 PMSPACE (Evanston)from $43Tickets
Kyle MacLachlanLectureWed Sep 307:30 PMHistoric Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - ILfrom $103Tickets
The AtticMusical / PlayWed Sep 307:30 PMGoodman Theatre (Albert)from $66Tickets
Vape! The Grease ParodyMusical / PlayWed Sep 307:30 PMApollo Theater Chicagofrom $58Tickets
BayonneAlternativeWed Sep 308:00 PMLincoln Hallfrom $52Tickets
Ben Harper & The Innocent CriminalsAlternativeWed Sep 308:00 PMGarcia's Chicagofrom $50Tickets
Jay BuchananPop / RockWed Sep 308:00 PMSubterraneanfrom $43Tickets

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