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Things to Do in Chicago: Events & Tickets 2026 | NTL

Events · Chicago

What's on in Chicago: events & plans

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Chicago has 220 upcoming events on the NTL calendar. The busiest categories right now are music, sports and other.

Coming up next: CHASING SUN(SETS) II - Gene Farris, AUSTIN ASHTIN: LEGEND ON THE LAKE (Aug 22); MiddleClassFancy's The Ultimate Backyard Fest in Chicago (Aug 22); Summer Wine Down (Aug 22). Check dates and venues and get your tickets in seconds.

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CHASING SUN(SETS) II - Gene Farris, AUSTIN ASHTIN: LEGEND ON THE LAKE

Today · 11:00 AM

CHASING SUN(SETS) II - Gene Farris, AUSTIN ASHTIN: LEGEND ON THE LAKE

Castaways

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MiddleClassFancy's The Ultimate Backyard Fest in Chicago

Today · 12:00 PM

MiddleClassFancy's The Ultimate Backyard Fest in Chicago

Park & Field

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Summer Wine Down

Today · 12:00 PM

Summer Wine Down

Gallagher Way at Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL

Free

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Music Theater Works: West Side Story

Aug 22 · 2 dates

Music Theater Works: West Side Story

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

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Bridges We Build, Memories We Keep

Today · 1:00 PM

Bridges We Build, Memories We Keep

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

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Champions of Magic

Today · 2:00 PM

Champions of Magic

Studebaker Theater

Tickets on Ticketmaster

Vape! The Grease Parody

Aug 22 – Sep 10 · 4 dates

Vape! The Grease Parody

Apollo Theater

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Best Deal - Chicago - Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival - August 22 RA

Today · 1:30 PM

Best Deal - Chicago - Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival - August 22 RA

TBA - Kings Dining & Entertainment, 1500 N Clybourn Ave Ste C102, Chicago, IL 60610

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Al Jardine & The Pet Sounds Band: Performing The Music Of Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys

Today · 2:00 PM

Al Jardine & The Pet Sounds Band: Performing The Music Of Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys

Des Plaines Theatre

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A House Music is Love Day Party. Mike Dunn Extended DJ Set, Diz. Free

Today · 3:00 PM

A House Music is Love Day Party. Mike Dunn Extended DJ Set, Diz. Free

Le Nocturne

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A House Music is Love Day Party. Mike Dunn Extended DJ Set, Diz.

Today · 3:00 PM

A House Music is Love Day Party. Mike Dunn Extended DJ Set, Diz.

Le Nocturne Chicago

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Frontega / Killmoves / Hang Your Hate / The Forty-Twos

Today · 5:00 PM

Frontega / Killmoves / Hang Your Hate / The Forty-Twos

Cobra Lounge

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Raymond Watts (PÎG) in Conversation w/ Martin Atkins

Today · 5:00 PM

Raymond Watts (PÎG) in Conversation w/ Martin Atkins

The Museum of Post Punk & Industrial Music

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Otherwise | Janus | Beyond Legacy | Now Its Dark | Choice

Today · 5:00 PM

Otherwise | Janus | Beyond Legacy | Now Its Dark | Choice

The WC Social Club

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Chicago White Sox vs. New York Mets

Aug 22 – Aug 23 · 2 dates

Chicago White Sox vs. New York Mets

Rate Field

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The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold

Aug 22 – Sep 5 · 5 dates

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold

Second City-Chicago: Mainstage

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Galantis with TELYKAST

Today · 6:30 PM

Galantis with TELYKAST

The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)

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The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins: Mötley Crüe

Today · 5:30 PM

The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins: Mötley Crüe

Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

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Fretboard Summit 2026 - 3-day All Access

Today · 6:00 PM

Fretboard Summit 2026 - 3-day All Access

Old Town School of Folk Music

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Sgt. Kessler’S Lonely Hearts Club Band: a Celebration of 60 Years of Revolver

Today · 6:00 PM

Sgt. Kessler’S Lonely Hearts Club Band: a Celebration of 60 Years of Revolver

Gman Tavern

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Desi Banks

Today · 7:00 PM

Desi Banks

Vic Theatre

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Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Aug 22 – Aug 30 · 8 dates

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

The Fields Studios

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THE IMPOSSIBLES, BOY DETECTIVE, DJ CHUCK WREN (Jump Up Records)

Today · 6:00 PM

THE IMPOSSIBLES, BOY DETECTIVE, DJ CHUCK WREN (Jump Up Records)

Reggies

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Kicked By A Hand + Sell The Rest + Toney Honk + Universal Publick Fiend

Today · 6:00 PM

Kicked By A Hand + Sell The Rest + Toney Honk + Universal Publick Fiend

BOOKCLUB

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The R&B Tour - Starring Usher Raymond & Chris Brown

Today · 6:00 PM

The R&B Tour - Starring Usher Raymond & Chris Brown

Soldier Field

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Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Aboard First Lady

Aug 23 – Sep 8 · 17 dates

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Aboard First Lady

Chicago Architecture Center - First Lady

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Duke Tumatoe and The Power Trio/Rico Mcfarland Blues Band

Today · 6:00 PM

Duke Tumatoe and The Power Trio/Rico Mcfarland Blues Band

Kingston Mines

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Bonnie Raitt with special guest Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen

Today · 6:30 PM

Bonnie Raitt with special guest Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen

Ravinia Festival

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BabyChiefDoit

Today · 7:30 PM

BabyChiefDoit

Ramova Theatre

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Jill Scott - To Whom This May Concern Tour

Aug 22 – Aug 23 · 2 dates

Jill Scott - To Whom This May Concern Tour

The Chicago Theatre

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R&B ONLY LIVE - Chicago, IL

Today · 8:00 PM

R&B ONLY LIVE - Chicago, IL

House of Blues Chicago

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House of Burlesque

Today · 8:00 PM

House of Burlesque

Foundation Room at House of Blues Chicago

Tickets on Ticketmaster

Polo & Pan - Americas Tour 2026

Today · 8:00 PM

Polo & Pan - Americas Tour 2026

Aragon Ballroom

Tickets on Ticketmaster

ChiTown Drive-In Presents - Michael

Aug 22 – Aug 28 · 2 dates

ChiTown Drive-In Presents - Michael

ChiTown Movies

Tickets on Universe

relikx Events & Groove Motive: Ardalan, Luke Andy, & MAYYA (open air)

Today · 7:30 PM

relikx Events & Groove Motive: Ardalan, Luke Andy, & MAYYA (open air)

TBA - 1438 W. Cortland

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Nightshade Chicago's Premier Queer Goth Dance Party

Today · 8:00 PM

Nightshade Chicago's Premier Queer Goth Dance Party

Liar's Club

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Kumbiaholics: Cumbia, Boogaloo, and Latin Beats Dance Party!

Today · 8:00 PM

Kumbiaholics: Cumbia, Boogaloo, and Latin Beats Dance Party!

Simone's

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Crimewave: A Goth, Post Punk & Darkwave Party

Today · 8:00 PM

Crimewave: A Goth, Post Punk & Darkwave Party

Bourbon on Division

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Bass Adventures w/ DJ Intel

Today · 8:30 PM

Bass Adventures w/ DJ Intel

Emporium Arcade Bar - Wicker Park

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Chicago Stars FC vs. Racing Louisville FC

Tomorrow · 1:00 PM

Chicago Stars FC vs. Racing Louisville FC

Martin Stadium

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TNA Wrestling presents Lockdown PPV

Tomorrow · 4:00 PM

TNA Wrestling presents Lockdown PPV

Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC

Tickets on Ticketmaster

Speakeasy House Radio: WOLFBRAND, iamBrandon, and wOLFY

Tomorrow · 3:00 PM

Speakeasy House Radio: WOLFBRAND, iamBrandon, and wOLFY

Le Nocturne

Tickets on Resident Advisor

Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever

Tomorrow · 6:00 PM

Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever

Wintrust Arena

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ChiTown Drive-In Presents - Sinners

Aug 23 – Aug 30 · 2 dates

ChiTown Drive-In Presents - Sinners

ChiTown Movies

Tickets on Universe

ChiTown Drive-In Presents - Night of the Living Dead

Aug 23 – Aug 30 · 2 dates

ChiTown Drive-In Presents - Night of the Living Dead

ChiTown Movies

Tickets on Universe

Chicago White Sox vs. Texas Rangers

Aug 24 – Aug 26 · 3 dates

Chicago White Sox vs. Texas Rangers

Rate Field

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ChiTown Drive-In Presents - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Aug 24 – Aug 29 · 2 dates

ChiTown Drive-In Presents - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

ChiTown Movies

Tickets on Universe

ChiTown Drive-In Presents - Grease

Aug 24 – Aug 29 · 2 dates

ChiTown Drive-In Presents - Grease

ChiTown Movies

Tickets on Universe

Outlaw Festival: Willie Nelson, Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson & More!

Tue Aug 25, 15:20

Outlaw Festival: Willie Nelson, Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson & More!

Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

Tickets on Ticketmaster

ChiTown Drive-In Presents - Jurassic Park

Tue Aug 25, 20:00

ChiTown Drive-In Presents - Jurassic Park

ChiTown Movies

Tickets on Universe

Los Parceritos

Tue Aug 25, 20:00

Los Parceritos

Vic Theatre

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Quicksand w/ Bane

Wed Aug 26, 18:30

Quicksand w/ Bane

Bottom Lounge

Tickets on Ticketmaster

Ken Carson - xperimenting tour

Wed Aug 26, 19:30

Ken Carson - xperimenting tour

Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

Tickets on Ticketmaster

ChiTown Drive-In Presents - Mean Girls (the orginal!)

Wed Aug 26, 20:00

ChiTown Drive-In Presents - Mean Girls (the orginal!)

ChiTown Movies

Tickets on Universe

ChiTown Drive-In Presents - Obsession (2026)

Wed Aug 26, 22:00

ChiTown Drive-In Presents - Obsession (2026)

ChiTown Movies

Tickets on Universe

NEEDTOBREATHE: The Long Surrender Tour

Thu Aug 27, 18:30

NEEDTOBREATHE: The Long Surrender Tour

The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)

Tickets on Ticketmaster

The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience

Aug 28 – Sep 4 · 2 dates

The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience

The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience

Tickets on Ticketmaster

"Comedy Tragedy Parody" Dominic Fike in North America

Thu Aug 27, 19:30

"Comedy Tragedy Parody" Dominic Fike in North America

Aragon Ballroom

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Pi'erre Bourne

Thu Aug 27, 20:00

Pi'erre Bourne

Avondale Music Hall

Tickets on Ticketmaster

BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN CHICAGO

Aug 27 – Aug 28 · 2 dates

BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN CHICAGO

Soldier Field

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