Chicago event guide

Live Events in Chicago

3,496 events are currently scheduled in Chicago. FindTick lists King Hedley II as the next event on October 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM at City Lit Theater Company, with tickets starting from $5. The selected schedule covers 115 venues.

3,496active events
115venues
October 16, 2026next date
$5starting price
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Upcoming Events in Chicago

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Date & TimeEventVenueCityFrom
Oct 16, 20267:30 PMKing Hedley IICity Lit Theater CompanyChicagofrom $80View Tickets
Oct 16, 20267:30 PMMike D - ArtistRiviera Theatre - ILChicagofrom $65View Tickets
Oct 16, 20267:30 PMA Wrinkle in TimeLifeline TheatreChicagofrom $47View Tickets
Oct 16, 20267:30 PMVape! The Grease ParodyApollo Theater Main Stage - ChicagoChicagofrom $60View Tickets
Oct 16, 20267:30 PMRed Line Jazz FestivalHarris TheaterChicagofrom $45View Tickets
Oct 16, 20267:30 PMTopdog/UnderdogSteppenwolf TheatreChicagofrom $179View Tickets
Oct 16, 20267:30 PMHayward by Netta WalkerThe Gift TheatreChicagofrom $70View Tickets
Oct 16, 20267:30 PMDead Girl's QuinceaneraOwen Bruner Goodman TheatreChicagofrom $91View Tickets
Oct 16, 20268:00 PMHey, NothingBottom LoungeChicagofrom $50View Tickets
Oct 16, 20268:00 PMScathing TormentReggie's Music JointChicagofrom $43View Tickets
Oct 16, 20268:00 PMTinasheThe Salt Shed Indoors - ChicagoChicagofrom $59View Tickets
Oct 16, 20268:00 PMThe Grateful String BandGarcias ChicagoChicagofrom $51View Tickets
Oct 16, 20268:00 PMJulia MinkinGMan TavernChicagofrom $31View Tickets
Oct 16, 20268:00 PMYang Meng'enStudebaker TheaterChicagofrom $119View Tickets
Oct 16, 20269:00 PMThe SidepiecesHungry BrainChicagofrom $32View Tickets
Oct 16, 20269:00 PMSubtronicsRadius - ILChicagofrom $137View Tickets
Oct 16, 20269:00 PMDJ MandyChop Shop ChicagoChicagofrom $61View Tickets
Oct 16, 20269:15 PMLuke NullZanies Comedy Club - ChicagoChicagofrom $58View Tickets

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Event Types Available in Chicago

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CConcerts1,807 active events · next Aug 31, 2026TTheatre1,182 active events · next Sep 3, 2026SSports367 active events · next Aug 31, 2026OOther137 active events · next Sep 5, 2026

Performers, Teams and Shows in Chicago

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SCMSecond City Mainstage Revue202 events · next Sep 1, 2026CSOChicago Symphony Orchestra126 events · next Sep 17, 2026VTGVape! The Grease Parody121 events · next Sep 3, 2026CCChicago Cubs111 events · next Aug 31, 2026CWSChicago White Sox101 events · next Sep 4, 2026JHJekyll & Hyde71 events · next Sep 8, 2026TLKThe Lion King71 events · next Jun 3, 2027ACCA 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 Dream40 events · next Nov 11, 2026

Venues Hosting Events in Chicago

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MASMainstage at Second City - Chicago202 events · next Sep 1, 2026OHAOrchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center156 events · next Sep 5, 2026ZCCZanies Comedy Club - Chicago149 events · next Aug 31, 2026UCUnited Center123 events · next Sep 5, 2026ATMApollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago121 events · next Sep 3, 2026LOHLyric Opera House - IL111 events · next Oct 10, 2026WFWrigley Field109 events · next Aug 31, 2026LTLifeline Theatre106 events · next Sep 11, 2026BPABroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place103 events · next Sep 8, 2026CTCIBC Theatre99 events · next Sep 29, 2026CPCadillac Palace98 events · next Oct 23, 2026CWCCity Winery - Chicago98 events · next Aug 31, 2026

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Local Event Schedule in Chicago

Chicago currently has 3,496 events across the upcoming schedule. The active selection includes 1,669 performers appearing at 115 venues.

Current ticket prices range from $5 to $19,735, with an average near $240. 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 King Hedley II on October 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM at City Lit Theater Company.

How many upcoming events are available in Chicago?

FindTick currently features 3,496 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 $240, with available prices ranging from $5 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.