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Events in Chicago

Chicago's event calendar punches above its weight. The United Center draws major concerts and Blackhawks and Bulls games through the winter; Wrigley Field and Soldier Field anchor the summers. The comedy scene that launched Second City keeps producing names worth seeing before they're famous.

Updated 2026-11-04 · 500 upcoming events tracked

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Music

Music in Chicago

George Clanton
November 4, 2026 · 6:30 PM
George Clanton
Concord Music Hall
From $86
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Sombr
November 4, 2026 · 7 PM
Sombr
United Center
$76-$1788
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Boston Manor
November 4, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Boston Manor
Bottom Lounge
$63-$121
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Dolly Forever - A Tribute to Dolly Parton
November 4, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Dolly Forever - A Tribute to Dolly Parton
City Winery - Chicago
$63-$91
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Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
November 4, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
Vic Theatre
From $45
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BoyNextDoor
November 4, 2026 · 7:30 PM
BoyNextDoor
The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago
From $107
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Eivor
November 4, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Eivor
Park West
$53-$121
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Ho99o9
November 4, 2026 · 8 PM
Ho99o9
Reggie's Rock Club
From $86
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Lime Garden
November 4, 2026 · 8 PM
Lime Garden
Subterranean
From $20
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Satsang
November 4, 2026 · 8 PM
Satsang
Garcias Chicago
$55-$136
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Jessica Lea Mayfield
November 4, 2026 · 9 PM
Jessica Lea Mayfield
The Empty Bottle
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Reed Turchi
November 4, 2026 · 11 PM
Reed Turchi
Rosa's Lounge
From $27
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Sports

Sports in Chicago

Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. West Georgia Wolves
November 5, 2026 · 7 PM
Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. West Georgia Wolves
Gentile Center
$4-$8
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DePaul Blue Demons vs. South Florida Bulls
November 5, 2026 · 7:30 PM
DePaul Blue Demons vs. South Florida Bulls
Wintrust Arena
$3-$115
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Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Xavier Musketeers
November 5, 2026 · 7 PM
Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Xavier Musketeers
Welsh Ryan Arena
$6-$24
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DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
November 6, 2026 · 11 AM
DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
Wintrust Arena
$4-$6
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Illinois-Chicago Flames vs. Robert Morris College Eagles
November 6, 2026 · 7 PM
Illinois-Chicago Flames vs. Robert Morris College Eagles
Credit Union 1 Arena
$14-$88
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Chicago Steel vs. Des Moines Buccaneers
November 6, 2026 · 7 PM
Chicago Steel vs. Des Moines Buccaneers
USG Arena
$16-$62
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Northwestern Wildcats vs. Stony Brook Seawolves
November 6, 2026 · 7 PM
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Stony Brook Seawolves
Welsh Ryan Arena
$3-$192
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Npc Midwest Gladiator
November 7, 2026 · 10 AM
Npc Midwest Gladiator
Copernicus Center
$67-$72
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Chicago State Cougars Women's Basketball vs. Texas State Bobcats
November 7, 2026 · 4:30 PM
Chicago State Cougars Women's Basketball vs. Texas State Bobcats
Jones Convocation Center
From $7
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Sumo Championship League
November 7, 2026 · 8 PM
Sumo Championship League
Credit Union 1 Arena
$37-$768
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Northwestern Wildcats vs. Iowa Hawkeyes
November 7, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Iowa Hawkeyes
Ryan Field
$153-$6627
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Illinois-Chicago Flames Women's Basketball vs. Northwestern Wildcats
November 8, 2026 · 1 PM
Illinois-Chicago Flames Women's Basketball vs. Northwestern Wildcats
Credit Union 1 Arena
$19-$58
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Arts & Theatre

Arts & Theatre in Chicago

Jekyll & Hyde
November 4, 2026 · 1 PM
Jekyll & Hyde
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
$83-$222
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Since Forever Jeff Ament & Barry Ament in Conversation
November 4, 2026 · 7 PM
Since Forever Jeff Ament & Barry Ament in Conversation
Metro Chicago
From $32
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Vape! The Grease Parody
November 4, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Vape! The Grease Parody
Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago
$58-$176
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Chicago Architecture Foundation - River Cruise (Multiple Dates and Times)
November 5, 2026
Chicago Architecture Foundation - River Cruise (Multiple Dates and Times)
Chicago Architecture Center
From $100
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Theater of The Mind (Multiple Dates and Times)
November 5, 2026
Theater of The Mind (Multiple Dates and Times)
Theater of the Mind
From $153
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El David Aguilar
November 5, 2026 · 8 PM
El David Aguilar
Reggie's Rock Club
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Mexodus
November 6, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Mexodus
Studebaker Theater
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Rising Stars Burlesque Revue
November 6, 2026 · 10 PM
Rising Stars Burlesque Revue
Stars and Garters Theater
$45-$81
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
November 6, 2026 · 10:30 AM
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Allstate Arena
$34-$178
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Sugar Plum Fairy, P.I.
November 7, 2026 · 11 AM
Sugar Plum Fairy, P.I.
Lifeline Theatre
From $35
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Bright Star Circus
November 7, 2026 · 12 PM
Bright Star Circus
Stars and Garters Theater
$39-$57
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Puerto Rican Arts Alliance
November 7, 2026 · 7 PM
Puerto Rican Arts Alliance
Harris Theater
$136-$178
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Comedy

Comedy in Chicago

Hush Hush Comedy Hour
November 4, 2026 · 8 PM
Hush Hush Comedy Hour
Theater 3 Mainstage At The Lincoln Lodge
From $27
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Joey Diaz
November 5, 2026 · 8 PM
Joey Diaz
The Chicago Theatre
From $94
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Roast Battle Chicago
November 5, 2026 · 9:30 PM
Roast Battle Chicago
Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
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Pat Regan
November 6, 2026 · 7 PM
Pat Regan
Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
$90-$153
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Rachel Scanlon
November 6, 2026 · 7 PM
Rachel Scanlon
Park West
From $317
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Bert Kreischer
November 6, 2026 · 7 PM
Bert Kreischer
The Chicago Theatre
From $19
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Michael Yo
November 6, 2026 · 7:15 PM
Michael Yo
Heath Mainstage At The Den Theatre
$69-$84
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Phoebe Robinson
November 6, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Phoebe Robinson
Thalia Hall
From $56
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Justin Silva
November 6, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Justin Silva
Vic Theatre
From $60
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Kev Herrera
November 6, 2026 · 9:30 PM
Kev Herrera
Heath Mainstage At The Den Theatre
$84-$140
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Rickey Smiley
November 7, 2026 · 7 PM
Rickey Smiley
Park West
$71-$75
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Ari Matti
November 7, 2026 · 7 PM
Ari Matti
Vic Theatre
$45-$1339
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Family

Family in Chicago

Wild Kratts - Live
November 14, 2026 · 1 PM
Wild Kratts - Live
Auditorium Theatre - IL
From $81
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Laurie Berkner
December 5, 2026 · 11 AM
Laurie Berkner
Cahn Auditorium
$31-$158
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Disney On Ice: Spotlight Magic!
January 21, 2027 · 7 PM
Disney On Ice: Spotlight Magic!
Allstate Arena
$39-$584
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Cheapest tickets

Cheapest tickets in Chicago right now

The lowest listed starting prices across the 500 upcoming events on our Chicago calendar. Prices come from the ticket feed and move by the hour, so the Tickets button opens the live listing.

DePaul Blue Demons vs. South Florida Bulls
November 5, 2026 · 7:30 PM
DePaul Blue Demons vs. South Florida Bulls
Wintrust Arena
$3-$115
Tickets →
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Stony Brook Seawolves
November 6, 2026 · 7 PM
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Stony Brook Seawolves
Welsh Ryan Arena
$3-$192
Tickets →
DePaul Blue Demons vs. Alabama A&M Bulldogs
November 9, 2026 · 8 PM
DePaul Blue Demons vs. Alabama A&M Bulldogs
Wintrust Arena
$3-$1525
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Northwestern Wildcats vs. Boston University Terriers
November 9, 2026 · 7 PM
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Boston University Terriers
Welsh Ryan Arena
$3-$125
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Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. West Georgia Wolves
November 5, 2026 · 7 PM
Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. West Georgia Wolves
Gentile Center
$4-$8
Tickets →
DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
November 6, 2026 · 11 AM
DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
Wintrust Arena
$4-$6
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DePaul Blue Demons vs. Maine Black Bears
December 8, 2026 · 8 PM
DePaul Blue Demons vs. Maine Black Bears
Wintrust Arena
$5-$346
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Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Xavier Musketeers
November 5, 2026 · 7 PM
Northwestern Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Xavier Musketeers
Welsh Ryan Arena
$6-$24
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