Chicago, IL event guide

Live Events in Chicago, IL

3,315 events are currently scheduled in Chicago, IL. FindTick lists Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical as the next event on December 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts, with tickets starting from $6. The selected schedule covers 111 venues.

3,315active events
111venues
December 16, 2026next date
$6starting price
Live events in Chicago, IL
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Date & TimeEventVenueCityFrom
Dec 16, 20267:00 PMDr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The MusicalNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing ArtsChicagofrom $137View Tickets
Dec 16, 20267:00 PMA Christmas CarolAlbert Ivar Goodman TheatreChicagofrom $148View Tickets
Dec 16, 20267:00 PMJoffrey Ballet: The NutcrackerLyric Opera House - ILChicagofrom $62View Tickets
Dec 16, 20267:00 PMA Midsummer Night's DreamCourtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare TheatreChicagofrom $141View Tickets
Dec 16, 20267:00 PMBilly Wayne DavisZanies Comedy Club - ChicagoChicagofrom $59View Tickets
Dec 16, 20267:00 PMChicago Bulls vs. Utah JazzUnited CenterChicagofrom $42View Tickets
Dec 16, 20267:00 PMMichael SmoakBottom LoungeChicagofrom $63View Tickets
Dec 16, 20267:00 PMPotted PotterBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower PlaceChicagofrom $78View Tickets
Dec 16, 20267:30 PMVape! The Grease ParodyApollo Theater Main Stage - ChicagoChicagofrom $58View Tickets
Dec 16, 20267:30 PMLos Lobos & Backyard Tire FireCity Winery - ChicagoChicagofrom $199View Tickets
Dec 16, 20268:00 PMThe Second City Mainstage 114th RevueMainstage at Second City - ChicagoChicagofrom $167View Tickets
Dec 16, 20268:00 PMEmma Ruth RundleLincoln HallChicagofrom $61View Tickets
Dec 17, 20262:30 PMVape! The Grease ParodyApollo Theater Main Stage - ChicagoChicagofrom $61View Tickets
Dec 17, 20263:00 PMIt's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio PlayParadiso at Athenaeum Theatre - ILChicagofrom $318View Tickets
Dec 17, 20267:00 PMIt's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio PlayParadiso at Athenaeum Theatre - ILChicagofrom $318View Tickets
Dec 17, 20267:00 PMPeyton RuddyZanies Comedy Club - ChicagoChicagofrom $58View Tickets
Dec 17, 20267:00 PMDr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The MusicalNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing ArtsChicagofrom $137View Tickets
Dec 17, 20267:00 PMA Christmas CarolAlbert Ivar Goodman TheatreChicagofrom $107View Tickets

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CConcerts1,806 active events · next Sep 4, 2026TTheatre1,013 active events · next Sep 4, 2026SSports363 active events · next Sep 4, 2026OOther130 active events · next Sep 4, 2026

Performers, Teams and Shows in Chicago

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SCMSecond City Mainstage Revue186 events · next Sep 15, 2026CSOChicago Symphony Orchestra126 events · next Sep 17, 2026VTGVape! The Grease Parody120 events · next Sep 4, 2026CCChicago Cubs107 events · next Sep 11, 2026CWSChicago White Sox101 events · next Sep 4, 2026JHJekyll & Hyde71 events · next Sep 8, 2026TLKThe Lion King71 events · next Jun 3, 2027ACCA Christmas Carol49 events · next Nov 13, 2026CBChicago Blackhawks43 events · next Sep 21, 2026CBChicago Bulls43 events · next Oct 7, 2026LOOLyric Opera of Chicago41 events · next Oct 10, 2026JBJoffrey Ballet39 events · next Dec 4, 2026

Venues Hosting Events in Chicago

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MASMainstage at Second City - Chicago186 events · next Sep 15, 2026ZCCZanies Comedy Club - Chicago177 events · next Sep 4, 2026OHAOrchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center155 events · next Sep 6, 2026UCUnited Center123 events · next Sep 5, 2026ATMApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago120 events · next Sep 4, 2026LOHLyric Opera House - IL111 events · next Oct 10, 2026WFWrigley Field105 events · next Sep 6, 2026BPABroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place103 events · next Sep 8, 2026CTCIBC Theatre99 events · next Sep 29, 2026CPCadillac Palace98 events · next Oct 23, 2026RFRate Field98 events · next Sep 4, 2026CWCCity Winery - Chicago97 events · next Sep 4, 2026

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Local Event Schedule in Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL currently has 3,315 events across the upcoming schedule. The active selection includes 1,683 performers appearing at 111 venues.

Current ticket prices range from $6 to $19,735, with an average near $245. FindTick applies the city, category and date-period filters directly to active event records before calculating these totals.

Chicago Event FAQs

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When is the next event in Chicago, IL?

The next event is Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical on December 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts.

How many upcoming events are available in Chicago, IL?

FindTick currently features 3,315 upcoming events in Chicago, IL.

Which venues have upcoming events in Chicago, IL?

Current venues include Mainstage at Second City - Chicago, Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago and Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center.

What is the average ticket price in Chicago, IL?

The current average is approximately $245, with available prices ranging from $6 to $19,735.

Can event dates in Chicago, IL change?

Yes. New events may be announced and existing dates or start times may change, so confirm the latest details before attending.