Contests Events in Chicago

Check out happening contests events all around Chicago, IL

Andrea Bocelli

 Tue, 24 Feb United Center

Boston Bruins at Chicago Blackhawks at United Center

 Sat, 17 Jan at 07:00 pm United Center

Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls Tickets

 Sat, 24 Jan United Center EUR 202

Cirque Du Soleil Twas The Night Before at Chicago Theatre

 Thu, 11 Dec Chicago Theatre

Chicago Bulls vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

 Sun, 28 Dec at 06:00 pm United Center

Tampa Bay Lightning at Chicago Blackhawks Tickets

 Fri, 23 Jan at 06:00 pm United Center EUR 43

NFC Wild Card Home Game: Chicago Bears vs. TBD (Date: TBD - If Necessary)

 Sat, 10 Jan at 06:00 pm Soldier Field

Parking NFC Divisional: TBD at Chicago Bears

 Sat, 17 Jan at 09:30 am Soldier Field

Rascal Flatts Lauren Alaina & Chris Lane

 Thu, 05 Feb at 06:00 pm United Center

New Edition at United Center

 Wed, 04 Feb at 08:00 pm United Center

Renee Fleming at Lyric Opera House

 Thu, 05 Feb Lyric Opera House

Chicago Bulls vs. Charlotte Hornets

 Fri, 02 Jan at 06:00 pm United Center

Utah Jazz at Chicago Bulls at United Center

 Wed, 14 Jan at 07:00 pm United Center

Day One - Adam Beyer, Chasewest, Derrick Carter, Kevin de Vries at PRYSM Nightclub

 Thu, 01 Jan at 07:00 am PRYSM Nightclub

Miami Heat at Chicago Bulls

 Fri, 09 Jan at 01:00 am United Center

Four Tet at Radius Chicago

 Mon, 29 Dec at 10:00 pm Radius Chicago

Mike Birbiglia at Nederlander Theatre Chicago

 Tue, 13 Jan Nederlander Theatre Chicago

Loyle Carner

 Sun, 15 Feb at 06:00 pm Thalia Hall

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

Patti LuPone

 Fri, 30 Jan at 06:00 pm Auditorium Theatre - IL

Opeth with Katatonia (18+)

 Thu, 12 Feb at 01:30 am Riviera Theatre - Chicago

Miguel at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

 Sat, 28 Feb Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

James Acaster

 Thu, 05 Feb at 06:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

New Year's Eve Party 2026 @ City Hall | Fulton Market's Hottest NYE Party

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm City Hall Events USD 16 to 113

Patti LuPone performing 'MATTERS OF THE HEART' theatrical concert at Auditorium Theatre Chicago at Auditorium Theatre Chicago

 Sat, 31 Jan at 07:30 pm Auditorium Theatre Chicago

Four Tet

 Sun, 28 Dec at 06:00 pm Radius - IL

Ghostface Killah at Ramova Theatre

 Sat, 07 Feb at 08:00 pm Ramova Theatre

PARKING: Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions (Date: TBD)

 Sat, 03 Jan at 06:00 pm Soldier Field Parking Lot

Sound Tribe Sector 9 - STS9 at Ramova Theatre

 Mon, 29 Dec at 09:30 pm Ramova Theatre

Parking Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls

 Sun, 25 Jan at 01:00 am United Center

Dru Hill at City Winery - Chicago

 Wed, 31 Dec City Winery - Chicago

DeRay Davis at Arie Crown Theater

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm Arie Crown Theater

Ramy Youssef

 Wed, 07 Jan at 06:00 pm Hideout - Chicago

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

Lyric Opera of Chicago: Salome

 Sat, 24 Jan at 06:00 pm Lyric Opera House - IL

Kirill Gerstein at Chicago Symphony Center

 Sun, 25 Jan at 03:00 pm Chicago Symphony Center

Umphrey's McGee

 Thu, 01 Jan at 06:00 pm The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago

PARKING: NFC Championship Game: Chicago Bears vs. TBD (If Necessary)

 Sat, 24 Jan at 06:00 pm Soldier Field Parking Lot

Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Jose James with Lizz Wright and Marvin Gayes I Want You at Chicago Symphony Center

 Fri, 06 Feb at 08:00 pm Chicago Symphony Center

Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Salonen Conducts La mer at Chicago Symphony Center

 Thu, 05 Feb at 07:30 pm Chicago Symphony Center

Joffrey Ballet: American Icons

 Thu, 19 Feb at 06:00 pm Lyric Opera House - IL

Justin Furstenfeld at House of Blues Chicago

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm House of Blues Chicago

Baddie Baddie New Year's Eve

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:30 pm Replay Lakeview USD 82 to 109

Chicago, IL: David Nihill at The Den Theatre

Fri, 13 Feb at 07:15 pm The Den Theatre

Parking Marquette Golden Eagles at DePaul Blue Demons Mens Basketball

 Fri, 16 Jan at 09:30 am Wintrust Arena

Raheem DeVaughn

 Thu, 25 Dec at 06:00 pm City Winery - Chicago

ARMNHMR

 Thu, 15 Jan The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago

Layton Giordani

 Fri, 27 Feb at 06:00 pm Radius - IL

Chicago Margarita Crawl: Celebrating National Margarita Day!

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

NYD One One Onesie Party

 Thu, 01 Jan at 01:00 pm 3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60657

Old Crow's Anti-Valentine's Day Party

 Sat, 14 Feb at 09:00 pm Old Crow Smokehouse USD 5 to 22

Eve of the Eve Lake Cocktail Cruise on Tuesday, December 30th

 Tue, 30 Dec at 08:00 pm Anita Dee II TEMPORARILY LOCATED at BURNHAM HARBOR (See directions below) USD 27 to 42

Automate 2026 Pitch Month : IoT and Automation Startups, Meet Investors!

 Fri, 30 Jan at 09:00 am McCormick Place USD 0 to 350

The Official Mardi Gras Bar Crawl - Chicago ( Wicker Park )

 Sat, 14 Feb at 04:00 pm Black Hole Bar USD 16 to 32

CosMeetUp New Years At Midlane Esports Bar!

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm Midlane Esports USD 29

Parking Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks

 Fri, 02 Jan at 01:30 am United Center

Parking Charlotte Hornets at Chicago Bulls

 Sun, 04 Jan at 01:00 am United Center

Parking Pittsburgh Penguins at Chicago Blackhawks

 Mon, 29 Dec at 12:00 am United Center

Parking Dallas Mavericks at Chicago Bulls

 Sun, 11 Jan at 01:00 am United Center

DRAMA Duo at Salt Shed - Indoor Shed

 Sat, 24 Jan at 08:00 pm Salt Shed - Indoor Shed

Parking Davidson Wildcats at Loyola Chicago Ramblers Mens Basketball

 Wed, 07 Jan at 09:30 am Gentile Arena

Led Zeppelin 2

 Sat, 10 Jan at 12:30 am House of Blues Chicago

Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers at Thalia Hall

 Fri, 09 Jan at 08:00 pm Thalia Hall

Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers

 Thu, 08 Jan at 06:00 pm Thalia Hall

Enjambre at House of Blues Chicago

 Sun, 08 Feb at 06:30 pm House of Blues Chicago

Parking Tampa Bay Lightning at Chicago Blackhawks

 Sat, 24 Jan at 12:00 am United Center

Parking Denver Nuggets at Chicago Bulls

 Sun, 08 Feb at 01:00 am United Center

Chicago Beefsteak 2026 [Two Nights]

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

Parking Hannah Berner

 Sun, 08 Feb at 01:00 am The Chicago Theatre

Banana Bar Crawl -Tix Include Admission & 3 Welcome Shots

 Sat, 07 Feb at 01:00 pm Wrigleyville's Best Bars TBA USD 16 to 28

Cloonee

 Sat, 27 Dec at 06:00 pm Radius - IL

The Lone Bellow at Thalia Hall

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:30 pm Thalia Hall

Trippin Billies at House of Blues Chicago

 Sat, 07 Feb at 07:30 pm House of Blues Chicago

West Loop Margarita Fest | Margarita Tastings & Pizza Included

 Sat, 28 Feb at 12:00 pm PB&J: Pizza Beer and Jukebox USD 29 to 58

CF Montreal at Chicago Fire FC at Soldier Field

 Sat, 28 Feb at 01:30 pm Soldier Field

Bart Skils

 Sun, 28 Dec at 04:00 am PRYSM Nightclub

No I.D. Alcohol-Free Cocktail Competition & Tasting Event 2026

 Sun, 18 Jan at 06:30 pm Artifact Events USD 20

Paul Chowdhry at Vic Theatre

 Tue, 13 Jan Vic Theatre

Electric Feels: Indie Rock & Electronic Dance Party

 Thu, 22 Jan at 06:00 pm Concord Music Hall

State Champs at Salt Shed - Indoor Shed

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:00 pm Salt Shed - Indoor Shed

Stylin’ Out Network Presents: VERSUS VOL. 4 – THE JAM MASTERS

 Sat, 21 Feb at 03:00 pm Emporium Wicker Park USD 13 to 24

Yonder Mountain String Band

 Fri, 27 Feb at 06:00 pm Thalia Hall

La Santa Cecilia

 Sun, 25 Jan at 01:00 am House of Blues Chicago

Paul Chowdhry

 Wed, 14 Jan at 01:30 am Vic Theatre - Chicago

Tailgreeter Tailgate: Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears

 Sun, 04 Jan at 09:30 am Tailgreeter Chicago Lot

House of Blues Gospel Brunch

 Sun, 28 Dec House of Blues Chicago

Karl Densons Tiny Universe at Garcias Chicago

 Tue, 30 Dec at 08:00 pm Garcias Chicago

Karl Denson's Tiny Universe

 Mon, 29 Dec Garcias Chicago

DEHD & Wombo

 Mon, 29 Dec at 06:00 pm Thalia Hall

MO - Karen Marie Orsted at The Outset

 Tue, 20 Jan at 06:30 pm The Outset

George Mason Patriots at Loyola Chicago Ramblers Mens Basketball

 Tue, 13 Jan at 09:30 am Gentile Arena

State Champs

 Thu, 08 Jan at 06:00 pm The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago

Local H

 Tue, 30 Dec at 06:00 pm Bottom Lounge

Mike Sherm

 Mon, 19 Jan at 12:00 am House of Blues Chicago

Save Ferris at Park West

 Sun, 18 Jan Park West

Cassadee Pope

 Fri, 23 Jan at 06:00 pm City Winery - Chicago

A Christmas Carol at Studebaker Theater

 Wed, 24 Dec at 03:00 pm Studebaker Theater

La Salle Explorers at Loyola Chicago Ramblers Mens Basketball

 Tue, 03 Feb at 09:30 am Gentile Arena

Angel Bat Dawid: The Souls of Black Folk Suite

 Wed, 11 Feb at 12:00 am Harris Theater

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