Contests Events in Chicago

Check out happening contests events all around Chicago, IL

Chicago Auto Show

 Fri, 06 Feb at 06:00 pm South Building at McCormick Place

All Inclusive New Year's Eve 2026 Fireworks Cruise aboard Anita Dee II

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:45 pm Anita Dee II TEMPORARILY LOCATED at BURNHAM HARBOR (See directions below) USD 113 to 217

Chicago Beefsteak 2026 [Two Nights]

 Fri, 23 Jan at 07:00 pm DANK Haus German Cultural Center USD 258

Cumbia Catedral 3 - Cumbia Festival

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:30 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts

Momentum+/ Let's solve the digital divide in the AI age

 Fri, 21 Nov at 07:00 pm Chicago USD 78 to 100

Chicago Muslim Singles Event

 Sat, 27 Dec at 04:00 pm 515 N State St USD 33 to 54

Baby Wants Candy at Second City Chicago - Donnys Skybox Theatre

 Sat, 15 Nov at 08:30 pm Second City Chicago - Donnys Skybox Theatre

Bryce Crawford

 Sat, 15 Nov at 06:00 pm Park West

The Art and Science of Business by Book Signing

 Sat, 22 Nov at 04:00 pm The Silver Room Free

Chicago Margarita Crawl: Celebrating National Margarita Day!

 Sat, 21 Feb at 04:00 pm River North's BEST Bars TBA USD 16 to 28

Trivia Night! Stammtisch

 Fri, 21 Nov at 07:30 pm DANK Haus German American Cultural Center Free

Ugly Sweater Disco Bingo

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:00 pm Edison Park Inn Free

Highball Boys- Strictly Selecting Japanese Hip Hop

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm Elston Electric Free

Indiana Pacers at Chicago Bulls at United Center

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm United Center

Lilly Palmer at Cermak Hall - Radius Chicago

 Sat, 29 Nov at 10:00 pm Cermak Hall - Radius Chicago

CHRISTMAS MINI-GOLF

 Fri, 05 Dec at 05:30 pm Awaken Chicago Church Free

Rebirth Brass Band at Thalia Hall

 Sat, 17 Jan Thalia Hall

Boyce Avenue at Park West

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:30 pm Park West

New Year's Eve Sunset Cocktail Cruise on Wednesday, December 31st

 Wed, 31 Dec at 04:30 pm Anita Dee II TEMPORARILY LOCATED at BURNHAM HARBOR (See directions below) USD 27 to 42

Tape B at Salt Shed - Indoor Shed

 Fri, 21 Nov at 08:00 pm Salt Shed - Indoor Shed

12 Days of Christmas Dance Competition

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm 2156 W Ogden Ave USD 0 to 34

Kappa Phi Presents: Shimmy Like A Nupe

 Fri, 21 Nov at 07:00 pm Roosevelt University USD 7

At the Museum - Greek Mythology Family Trivia Event

 Sat, 22 Nov at 02:00 pm National Hellenic Museum Free

CPC - USAJPA Sanctioned Solo & Pairs Speed Puzzle Competitions & Puzzle Swap - November 15, 2025

 Sat, 15 Nov at 10:00 am Clarendon Park

Author Story Time with Clothilde Ewing

 Sat, 15 Nov at 10:30 am Three Avenues Bookshop USD 0 to 24

King 810 at Bottom Lounge

 Sun, 16 Nov at 07:00 pm Bottom Lounge

Level Up In Business

 Tue, 25 Nov at 05:30 pm Aon Center USD 0 to 55

I Am That Woman Movement Wellness Weekend

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm 300 South Riverside Plaza Building USD 0 to 135

Andrew Bird

 Sun, 07 Dec Fourth Presbyterian Church

Justin Roberts - Which Instrument Should I Play?

 Sat, 15 Nov at 05:00 pm Chicago Symphony Center

Chicago Artopia Presents: Mateus Furtado

 Sun, 16 Nov at 03:00 pm Balzekas Museum Of Lithuanian Culture, South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, USA Free

Moxy Open Decks Competition

 Sat, 15 Nov at 08:00 pm Moxy Chicago Downtown Free

A Story Told

 Sat, 15 Nov at 06:00 pm Beat Kitchen

Home Alone - Chicago

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:30 pm Chicago Symphony Center

Ax and the Hatchetmen at Metro Chicago

 Fri, 21 Nov at 09:00 pm Metro Chicago

How to Walk In Heels Chicago, IL

 Sat, 29 Nov at 02:00 pm 1415 N Dayton St USD 95

Safety Meeting

 Sun, 23 Nov at 03:00 pm To Be Announced USD 17 to 22

Dizgo and Space Bacon at Garcia's | 12/5

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm 1001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

Latin Rhythm at Athenaeum Center

 Sat, 22 Nov at 04:00 pm Athenaeum Center

Memphis May Fire

 Sat, 29 Nov at 06:00 pm House Of Blues - Chicago

Portage Park Bite Club at Chicago Billiard Cafe

 Tue, 18 Nov at 06:00 pm Chicago Billiard Cafe (and pinball lounge) USD 29

New Edition at United Center

 Wed, 04 Feb United Center

Minnesota Wild at Chicago Blackhawks at United Center

 Wed, 26 Nov at 07:30 pm United Center

Cumbia Cathedral III

 Sat, 06 Dec at 08:00 pm 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

Dirty Soda Fest - Unlimited Dirty Sodas, Cookies & Pretzel Bites

 Sat, 31 Jan at 01:00 pm Chicago's BEST Bars TBA USD 31 to 42

Samantha Fish Cedric Burnside & Jon Spencer

 Sat, 06 Dec at 06:00 pm House Of Blues - Chicago

Pee Wee’s Big Adventure in 35MM!

 Wed, 26 Nov at 06:00 pm Music Box Theatre

Chicago Bears vs. Cleveland Browns

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm Soldier Field

Remix Rumble Presents: Chicago Wrestling Nightclub ( 21+)

 Fri, 14 Nov at 09:00 pm Emporium Wicker Park USD 18 to 40

Kahil El'Zabar's Ethnic Heritage Ensemble

 Mon, 01 Dec at 06:00 pm The Promontory

Miguel at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

 Sat, 28 Feb Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

Young Dubliners at Reggies Chicago

 Sat, 28 Mar at 08:00 pm Reggies Chicago

Hanukkah Happy Hour (Ages 21-29)

 Wed, 10 Dec at 06:00 pm The Graystone Tavern USD 7 to 23

World's Best Espresso Martini Cocktail Competition

 Sun, 16 Nov at 06:00 pm TRUCE USD 37

Pocket Con 2025

 Sat, 29 Nov at 12:00 pm Chicago History Museum Free

Ryan Kinder

 Wed, 03 Dec at 06:00 pm Carol's Pub

Klaus Mäkelä & Yunchan Lim

 Thu, 18 Dec at 07:30 pm Chicago Symphony Orchestra

PlayStation Gaming Party

 Fri, 21 Nov at 05:00 pm Chrome Corner USD 23

Hanukkah Happy Hour (Ages 30-39) at Graystone Tavern

 Wed, 17 Dec at 06:00 pm The Graystone Tavern USD 7 to 23

Nacho Redondo

 Fri, 23 Jan at 06:00 pm Park West

LR Social & 3rd Salsa & Bachata Preliminary

Fri, 14 Nov at 09:00 pm 210 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

Midnight Sun

 Sun, 18 Jan City Winery - Chicago

LR Social & Salsa Competition Finals

 Sat, 15 Nov at 09:00 pm 210 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

Andre Power

 Thu, 25 Dec Concord Music Hall

Meet IRL | Friday Night Pickleball: Singles Night at SPF

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:15 pm SPF Pickleball USD 34 to 55

Boney James at City Winery - Chicago

 Sat, 15 Nov at 06:00 pm City Winery - Chicago

Bird and Byron

 Sat, 22 Nov at 06:00 pm Beat Kitchen

Avalon 30

 Fri, 21 Nov at 07:30 pm Pianoforte Studios, 1335 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605

Eric Reprid at Reggies Chicago

 Sat, 10 Jan Reggies Chicago

Nic Fanciulli

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm PRYSM Nightclub

The Great Singles Scavenger Hunt! | Meet IRL x Boppn

 Sat, 15 Nov at 03:00 pm The Dawson USD 39 to 45

Raekwon with Mobb Deep at Riviera Theatre - IL

 Fri, 28 Nov at 07:30 pm Riviera Theatre - IL

CHICAGO IL SOCCER BOYS / GIRLS MEGA COLLEGE PROSPECT CAMP JAN 3RD

 Sat, 03 Jan at 02:30 pm Pullman Community Center USD 82

Joseph at The Outset

 Sat, 11 Apr at 06:30 pm The Outset

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts

Heyz

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:00 pm Sound-Bar

Damien Escobar at City Winery - Chicago

 Sun, 07 Dec at 05:00 pm City Winery - Chicago

WGCI Big Jam: GloRilla Sexyy Red Tink BossMan Dlow & Big Boogie

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm United Center

Avery Sunshine at City Winery - Chicago

 Fri, 30 Jan City Winery - Chicago

Colorado Avalanche at Chicago Blackhawks at United Center

 Sun, 23 Nov United Center

Ariana and the Rose

 Sun, 07 Dec at 06:00 pm Beat Kitchen

DePaul Blue Demons Women's Basketball vs. Northwestern Wildcats

 Sun, 16 Nov at 06:00 pm Wintrust Arena

Boston Bruins at Chicago Blackhawks at United Center

 Sat, 17 Jan at 07:00 pm United Center

Gwen's Winter Curl & Chill

 Sat, 22 Nov at 10:00 am 521 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60611

Mariachi Herencia de México: Herederos at Thalia Hall

 Sun, 07 Dec Thalia Hall

The Castellows at Joes on W**d Street

 Sat, 22 Nov at 07:00 pm Joes on Weed Street

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at Nederlander Theatre Chicago

 Sat, 20 Dec at 03:00 pm Nederlander Theatre Chicago

Austin Peay Governors at UIC Flames Womens Basketball

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:00 pm Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC

Go Ape Treetop Challenge (from Chicago)

 Thu, 13 Nov at 06:45 pm Chicago O'Hare International Airport USD 3,717

Nils Hoffmann

 Thu, 20 Nov Outset

Pups on The Patio with Anti-Cruelty Society

 Sun, 07 Dec at 10:00 am Bodega Bar River North Free

Chicago, IL - After Dark @ Punch Bowl Social

 Fri, 28 Feb at 09:00 pm Punch Bowl Social Free

Anaheim Ducks at Chicago Blackhawks

 Sun, 30 Nov at 08:30 pm United Center

9th Annual Windy City Turkey Bowl Dance Competition

 Sat, 15 Nov at 01:00 pm DuSable High School Campus USD 23

Wye Valley Autumn Weekend Tour (from Chicago)

 Thu, 13 Nov at 06:45 pm Chicago O'Hare International Airport USD 4,050

Liber- arte : Visual Storytelling for Social Change with Farha Khan

 Sat, 15 Nov at 01:00 pm Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange USD 23

Parking Straight No Chaser

 Sat, 29 Nov at 09:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

Tiffany Yu in Conversation with Jessica Jordan Ping

 Wed, 19 Nov at 06:30 pm Three Avenues Bookshop USD 0 to 36

The Road Ahead: A Benefit Concert for the Female Brass Future

 Sun, 16 Nov at 04:00 pm Elastic Arts

Parking Indiana Pacers at Chicago Bulls

 Sat, 06 Dec at 01:00 am United Center