Chicago event guide

Live Events in Chicago

3,490 events are currently scheduled in Chicago. FindTick lists NOTD as the next event on October 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM at Concord Music Hall, with tickets starting from $5. The selected schedule covers 115 venues.

3,490active events
115venues
October 16, 2026next date
$5starting price
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Upcoming Events in Chicago

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Date & TimeEventVenueCityFrom
Oct 16, 202610:00 PMNOTDConcord Music HallChicagofrom $31View Tickets
Oct 16, 202610:00 PMRising Stars Burlesque RevueStars and Garters TheaterChicagofrom $52View Tickets
Oct 17, 202611:00 AMSugar Plum Fairy, P.I.Lifeline TheatreChicagofrom $31View Tickets
Oct 17, 202612:00 PMBright Star CircusStars and Garters TheaterChicagofrom $45View Tickets
Oct 17, 202612:30 PMLenny PearceAon Grand Ballroom Navy PierChicagofrom $65View Tickets
Oct 17, 20261:00 PMSugar Plum Fairy, P.I.Lifeline TheatreChicagofrom $31View Tickets
Oct 17, 20262:00 PMWaitressNederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing ArtsChicagofrom $98View Tickets
Oct 17, 20262:00 PMJekyll & HydeBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower PlaceChicagofrom $38View Tickets
Oct 17, 20262:00 PMYou Can't Fake the FunkBlack Ensemble TheaterChicagofrom $105View Tickets
Oct 17, 20262:00 PMDead Girl's QuinceaneraOwen Bruner Goodman TheatreChicagofrom $81View Tickets
Oct 17, 20262:30 PMVape! The Grease ParodyApollo Theater Main Stage - ChicagoChicagofrom $59View Tickets
Oct 17, 20263:00 PMTopdog/UnderdogDownstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre - ChicagoChicagofrom $151View Tickets
Oct 17, 20264:00 PMDeadmau5East End Plaza at Navy PierChicagofrom $109View Tickets
Oct 17, 20264:00 PMBallet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling ShowHistoric Main Stage at Athenaeum Center - ILChicagofrom $100View Tickets
Oct 17, 20264:00 PMA Wrinkle in TimeLifeline TheatreChicagofrom $47View Tickets
Oct 17, 20265:00 PMChris BottiCity Winery - ChicagoChicagofrom $163View Tickets
Oct 17, 20266:00 PMChicago Blackhawks vs. Dallas StarsUnited CenterChicagofrom $36View Tickets
Oct 17, 20266:30 PMThe Second City Mainstage 114th RevueMainstage at Second City - ChicagoChicagofrom $129View Tickets

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Event Types Available in Chicago

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CConcerts1,809 active events · next Aug 31, 2026TTheatre1,173 active events · next Sep 3, 2026SSports367 active events · next Aug 31, 2026OOther138 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 - Chicago147 events · next Sep 1, 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 3,490 events across the upcoming schedule. The active selection includes 1,673 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 NOTD on October 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM at Concord Music Hall.

How many upcoming events are available in Chicago?

FindTick currently features 3,490 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.