Chicago event guide

Live Events in Chicago

3,437 events are currently scheduled in Chicago. FindTick lists Shane - The Play as the next event on September 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM at City Lit Theater Company, with tickets starting from $6. The selected schedule covers 116 venues.

3,437active events
116venues
September 18, 2026next date
$6starting price
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Upcoming Events in Chicago

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Date & TimeEventVenueCityFrom
Sep 18, 20267:30 PMShane - The PlayCity Lit Theater CompanyChicagofrom $97View Tickets
Sep 18, 20267:30 PMTopdog/UnderdogDownstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre - ChicagoChicagofrom $110View Tickets
Sep 18, 20267:30 PMA Wrinkle in TimeLifeline TheatreChicagofrom $47View Tickets
Sep 18, 20267:30 PMVape! The Grease ParodyApollo Theater Main Stage - ChicagoChicagofrom $62View Tickets
Sep 18, 20267:30 PMGary Clark Jr.Vic TheatreChicagofrom $66View Tickets
Sep 18, 20267:30 PMThe AtticAlbert Ivar Goodman TheatreChicagofrom $89View Tickets
Sep 18, 20268:00 PMAldous HardingThalia HallChicagofrom $105View Tickets
Sep 18, 20268:00 PMLaundry DayChop Shop ChicagoChicagofrom $46View Tickets
Sep 18, 20268:00 PMCastle & Vanishing KidsReggie's Music JointChicagofrom $36View Tickets
Sep 18, 20268:00 PMChicago Story FestHistoric Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - ILChicagofrom $90View Tickets
Sep 18, 20269:00 PMCorey O'BrienThe Comedy Bar - ChicagoChicagofrom $52View Tickets
Sep 18, 20269:00 PMNot That Innocent: 2000s Dance PartyBeat KitchenChicagofrom $29View Tickets
Sep 18, 20269:15 PMKevin BozemanZanies Comedy Club - ChicagoChicagofrom $58View Tickets
Sep 18, 20269:30 PMThe Second City Mainstage 114th RevueMainstage at Second City - ChicagoChicagofrom $108View Tickets
Sep 18, 202610:00 PMDean TurnleySpyBarChicagofrom $48View Tickets
Sep 18, 202610:00 PMFedde Le GrandSound-BarChicagofrom $29View Tickets
Sep 18, 202610:00 PMRising Stars Burlesque RevueStars and Garters TheaterChicagofrom $52View Tickets
Sep 18, 202610:00 PMRiot Fest Late Night: Yard ActCobra LoungeChicagofrom $66View Tickets

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Event Types Available in Chicago

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CConcerts1,852 active events · next Aug 26, 2026TTheatre1,073 active events · next Aug 27, 2026SSports364 active events · next Aug 26, 2026OOther145 active events · next Aug 28, 2026

Performers, Teams and Shows in Chicago

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SCMSecond City Mainstage Revue209 events · next Aug 26, 2026VTGVape! The Grease Parody126 events · next Aug 27, 2026CSOChicago Symphony Orchestra126 events · next Sep 17, 2026CCChicago Cubs114 events · next Aug 28, 2026CWSChicago White Sox102 events · next Aug 26, 2026TLKThe Lion King71 events · next Jun 3, 2027JHJekyll & Hyde55 events · next Sep 8, 2026ACCA Christmas Carol50 events · next Nov 13, 2026CBChicago Blackhawks43 events · next Sep 21, 2026CBChicago Bulls43 events · next Oct 7, 2026LOOLyric Opera of Chicago41 events · next Oct 10, 2026AMNA Midsummer Night's Dream39 events · next Nov 11, 2026

Venues Hosting Events in Chicago

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MASMainstage at Second City - Chicago209 events · next Aug 26, 2026OHAOrchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center156 events · next Sep 5, 2026ZCCZanies Comedy Club - Chicago156 events · next Aug 28, 2026ATMApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago126 events · next Aug 27, 2026UCUnited Center123 events · next Sep 5, 2026WFWrigley Field112 events · next Aug 28, 2026LOHLyric Opera House - IL111 events · next Oct 10, 2026LTLifeline Theatre106 events · next Sep 11, 2026CWCCity Winery - Chicago105 events · next Aug 26, 2026CTCIBC Theatre99 events · next Sep 29, 2026RFRate Field99 events · next Aug 26, 2026CPCadillac Palace98 events · next Oct 23, 2026

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Local Event Schedule in Chicago

Chicago currently has 3,437 events across the upcoming schedule. The active selection includes 1,671 performers appearing at 116 venues.

Current ticket prices range from $6 to $19,735, with an average near $248. FindTick applies the city, category and date-period filters directly to active event records before calculating these totals.

Chicago Event FAQs

Schedule answers reflect the current FindTick listings for this city.

When is the next event in Chicago?

The next event is Shane - The Play on September 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM at City Lit Theater Company.

How many upcoming events are available in Chicago?

FindTick currently features 3,437 upcoming events in Chicago.

Which venues have upcoming events in Chicago?

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

What is the average ticket price in Chicago?

The current average is approximately $248, with available prices ranging from $6 to $19,735.

Can event dates in Chicago change?

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