Contests Events in Chicago

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Foo Fighters with Queens of the Stone Age and Mannequin Pussy

 Sat, 08 Aug at 10:30 pm Soldier Field

BTS at Soldier Field

 Thu, 27 Aug at 08:00 pm Soldier Field

Olivia Rodrigo at United Center

 Sun, 11 Oct at 07:00 pm United Center

International Friendly: United States vs. Germany

 Fri, 05 Jun at 06:00 pm Soldier Field

Doja Cat

 Fri, 02 Oct at 06:00 pm United Center

Noah Kahan with Gigi Perez

 Tue, 14 Jul at 11:30 pm Wrigley Field

Foo Fighters at Soldier Field

 Sat, 08 Aug at 05:30 pm Soldier Field

Parking New York Yankees at Chicago Cubs

 Sat, 01 Aug Wrigley Field

ASAP Rocky at United Center

 Wed, 27 May at 07:30 pm United Center

Martin Garrix at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

 Thu, 25 Jun Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

Noah Kahan at Wrigley Field

 Tue, 14 Jul at 06:30 pm Wrigley Field

2026 Chicago Bears Season Tickets at Soldier Field

 Sat, 01 Aug Soldier Field

Gorillaz at United Center

 Thu, 08 Oct at 07:30 pm United Center

Mumford and Sons Caamp & Dylan Gossett

 Wed, 10 Jun at 06:00 pm Wrigley Field

Ribfest Chicago

 Fri, 05 Jun at 04:00 pm 4000 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-3010, United States

Bottomless Margaritas & Fireworks on the Riverwalk - Every Weds & Sun!

 Wed, 03 Jun at 06:30 pm Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk) USD 25 to 58

2026 Lollapalooza - Sunday at Hutchinson Field at Grant Park

 Sun, 02 Aug at 12:00 pm Hutchinson Field at Grant Park

The R&B Lovers Tour: Keith Sweat Joe Dru Hill & Ginuwine

 Thu, 18 Jun at 06:00 pm Credit Union 1 Arena

2026 Beyond Wonderland Chicago - 2 Day Pass at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

 Sat, 06 Jun at 11:59 pm Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

Bob Dylan

 Tue, 07 Jul at 06:00 pm Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

Windy City Smokeout Festival: Blake Shelton Warren Zeiders & George Birge - Sunday

 Sat, 11 Jul at 06:00 pm Windy City Smokeout

Chicago Cubs vs. Minnesota Twins

 Thu, 16 Jul at 06:00 pm Wrigley Field USD 36 to 5,250

Usher and Chris Brown

 Sat, 22 Aug at 12:00 am Soldier Field

Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies

 Sun, 14 Jun at 06:00 pm Wrigley Field USD 10 to 7,560

Lionel Richie with Earth, Wind & Fire

 Sat, 27 Jun at 12:30 am United Center

TBD at Chicago Bulls - NBA Finals (Home Game 1)

 Fri, 05 Jun United Center

Eric Clapton at United Center

 Fri, 11 Sep at 07:30 pm United Center

2026 Windy City Smokeout - 4 Day Pass at United Center

 Thu, 09 Jul at 10:59 am United Center

BTS

 Wed, 26 Aug Soldier Field

Robyn at United Center

 Sat, 12 Sep at 07:30 pm United Center

Chicago Got Sole

 Sat, 25 Jul at 12:00 pm Navy Pier USD 14 to 63

4th of July Late Afternoon Cruise on Lake Michigan

 Sat, 04 Jul at 04:30 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 20 to 42

Flyleaf & Lacey Sturm

 Thu, 16 Jul at 06:00 pm House Of Blues - Chicago

Meghan Trainor

 Tue, 14 Jul at 06:00 pm United Center

Lollapalooza - 2 Day Pass at Hutchinson Field at Grant Park

 Thu, 30 Jul Hutchinson Field at Grant Park

Kacey Musgraves Chicago Tickets

 Fri, 21 Aug United Center EUR 59

Detroit Tigers at Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field

 Mon, 20 Jul Wrigley Field

Modest Mouse at Salt Shed - Indoor Shed

 Wed, 12 Aug at 07:30 pm Salt Shed - Indoor Shed

Doja Cat Chicago Tickets

 Sat, 03 Oct at 07:30 pm United Center EUR 74

The Book Of Mormon

 Thu, 22 Oct at 06:00 pm Cadillac Palace USD 110 to 287

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Pekka Kuusisto - Time Shifting

 Wed, 20 May at 06:00 pm Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center

Toronto FC at Chicago Fire FC at Soldier Field

 Sat, 23 May at 07:30 pm Soldier Field

Big Thief

 Wed, 12 Aug at 06:00 pm The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago

2026 Windy City Smokeout - Saturday at United Center

 Sat, 11 Jul at 12:00 pm United Center

The Black Keys

 Fri, 17 Jul at 12:30 am The Salt Shed - Outdoors

4th of July Afternoon Cruise on Lake Michigan

 Sat, 04 Jul at 12:30 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 20 to 42

WNBA All Star Friday Night at Wintrust Arena

 Fri, 24 Jul at 11:59 pm Wintrust Arena

Haunted Hotel Halloween Ball 2026 at Congress Plaza Hotel

 Sat, 31 Oct at 09:00 pm Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago USD 30 to 1,166

Buju Banton & Stephen Marley

 Wed, 01 Jul at 06:00 pm Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

Courtney Barnett

 Sun, 24 May at 07:00 pm The Salt Shed - Outdoors

Lil Wayne with 2 Chainz Chicago Tickets

 Fri, 17 Jul at 07:00 pm Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island EUR 70

311 & Dirty Heads

 Sat, 11 Jul at 06:00 pm Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins

 Mon, 21 Sep at 06:00 pm Wrigley Field USD 16 to 5,250

El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico at Riviera Theatre - IL

 Sat, 27 Jun at 09:30 pm Riviera Theatre - IL

WNBA 3 Point Contest & Skills Challenge

 Fri, 24 Jul at 08:30 am Wintrust Arena

Ben Folds at Jay Pritzker Pavilion

 Wed, 29 Jul at 06:30 pm Jay Pritzker Pavilion

Beyond Wonderland - Chicago - Sunday (18+)

 Sun, 07 Jun at 06:00 pm Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

Tyler Childers

 Sun, 12 Jul at 11:30 pm Wrigley Field

Jack White at Radius Chicago

 Thu, 23 Jul at 06:00 pm Radius Chicago

The Kid Laroi at Salt Shed - Outdoor Fairgrounds

 Fri, 22 May at 06:30 pm Salt Shed - Outdoor Fairgrounds

Bleachers

 Thu, 04 Jun at 06:00 pm The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago USD 66 to 150

Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

 Thu, 09 Apr at 06:00 pm Wrigley Field USD 16 to 5,250

New York Mets at Chicago White Sox at Rate Field

 Fri, 21 Aug Rate Field

2026 Champions Classic at United Center

 Tue, 10 Nov at 06:00 pm United Center

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live - Glow-N-Fire at United Center

 Sat, 01 Aug at 06:30 pm United Center

Paul Oakenfold with The Crystal Method (18+)

 Sun, 12 Jul Park West

Ella Mai at Salt Shed - Outdoor Fairgrounds

 Fri, 10 Jul at 07:00 pm Salt Shed - Outdoor Fairgrounds

2026 Chicago Skechers Hot Chocolate Run

 Sun, 01 Nov at 07:00 am 301 S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60604, United States

Teddy Swims Chicago Tickets

 Fri, 25 Sep at 07:00 pm United Center EUR 63

Justin Willman

 Sat, 06 Jun at 06:00 pm Vic Theatre USD 39 to 83

July 3rd Premier Cruise Independence Celebration on Lake Michigan

 Fri, 03 Jul at 08:00 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 25 to 47

Las Vegas Aces at Chicago Sky

 Sun, 28 Jun at 08:00 pm United Center

Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins

 Sun, 24 May at 06:00 pm Rate Field

Wale with Smino

 Thu, 02 Jul at 12:00 am The Salt Shed - Outdoors

Award-Winning Game Experience THE CUBE to Open First U.S. Venue in Chicago in 2026

Mon, 01 Jun at 10:00 am THE CUBE Chicago

Chris Thile and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Chicago Symphony Center

 Mon, 08 Jun at 07:30 pm Chicago Symphony Center

The Book of Mormon at Cadillac Palace

 Fri, 23 Oct Cadillac Palace

Joe Jackson at Park West

 Tue, 19 May at 07:30 pm Park West

Second Hand Soul Band | Roscoe Village Burger Fest | Chicago | Fri Jul 17 | 6:00 pm

 Fri, 17 Jul at 06:00 pm 2000 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-6412, United States

Two Door Cinema Club at Salt Shed - Outdoor Fairgrounds

 Thu, 24 Sep at 07:00 pm Salt Shed - Outdoor Fairgrounds

Melanie C

 Tue, 15 Sep at 06:00 pm Concord Music Hall

Two Door Cinema Club

 Wed, 23 Sep at 06:00 pm The Salt Shed Outdoors - Chicago

WingOut Chicago 2026

 Sat, 26 Sep at 11:30 am Gallagher Way USD 25 to 161

Dying Fetus with Sanguisugabogg

 Sun, 27 Sep at 10:30 pm House of Blues Chicago

New Event - 2026 Chicago Halloween Bar Crawl All Access

 Sat, 31 Oct at 08:00 pm Lakeview, Lincoln Park, River North, Wicker Park Venues USD 0 to 12

Belle and Sebastian - 2 Day Pass

 Wed, 27 May at 06:00 pm The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago

Horse Meat Disco at Metro Chicago - Smartbar

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 pm Metro Chicago - Smartbar

Kandi Burruss at City Winery - Chicago

 Sat, 06 Jun at 07:30 pm City Winery - Chicago

Sarah McLachlan & Allison Russell

 Fri, 17 Jul at 06:00 pm Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

Archspire with Undeath

 Fri, 22 May at 11:00 pm House of Blues Chicago

Holly Humberstone at Vic Theatre

 Tue, 16 Jun at 11:59 pm Vic Theatre

Foster The People with Goth Babe

 Sun, 27 Sep at 01:00 am Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

Switchfoot with Anberlin (17+)

 Sun, 11 Oct at 01:00 am House of Blues Chicago

Lakeview Taco Fest

 Fri, 21 Aug at 04:00 pm 3500 N Southport Ave,, Chicago, Illinois 60657, United States

WNBA All Star Game at United Center

 Sat, 25 Jul at 11:59 pm United Center

Andrew Bird at Chicago Symphony Center

 Fri, 13 Nov at 07:30 pm Chicago Symphony Center

Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals

 Mon, 11 May at 06:00 pm Rate Field

Charlotte FC at Chicago Fire FC at Soldier Field

 Sat, 01 Aug at 07:30 pm Soldier Field

Alex Isley at House of Blues Chicago

 Sun, 07 Jun House of Blues Chicago

Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals at Garcias Chicago

 Tue, 29 Sep at 08:00 pm Garcias Chicago