Performances in Chicago

Check out happening performances events all around Chicago, IL

Chicago's BYOB Party Bus Holiday Light's Tour 'Tis The Season

 Sat, 29 Nov Headquarters Beercade USD 60 to 85

AfroSocaLove : Chicago One Love Festival (Feat Maga Stories )

 Sat, 06 Dec at 05:00 pm The Venue Chicago USD 0 to 534

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

A Christmas Carol

 Thu, 27 Nov at 06:00 pm Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre

SMOKUS POCUS: Chicago, IL

 Fri, 12 Dec at 08:00 pm The Edge Theater USD 42 to 67

Christmas in Chicago Concert

 Sat, 13 Dec at 02:30 pm The Moody Church Free

Billie Marten, Núria Graham in Chicago

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm Thalia Hall

Country Legends Tour comes to Chicago

Fri, 16 Jan at 06:00 pm Chicago

Belmont in Chicago

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm Bottom Lounge

Lizz Wright in Chicago

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

PEEP SHOW: Chicago's Finest Burlesque Show!

 Sat, 15 Apr at 10:00 pm Stars and Garters Theater USD 34 to 215

Chicago Artopia Presents: Chris White, A Charlie Brown Christmas Trio

 Sat, 13 Dec at 03:00 pm West Lawn Branch, Chicago Public Library Free

Peace Concert

 Thu, 11 Dec at 07:00 pm Fourth Presbyterian Church Free

Wrigleyville Holiday Cavalcade!

 Wed, 24 Dec at 07:00 pm The Newport Theater USD 15 to 215

Pinchas Zukerman, Amanda Forsyth in Chicago

 Sat, 07 Mar at 07:30 pm Chicago Symphony Center

MGZAVREBI - folk Georgian band is coming to Chicago

 Thu, 11 Dec at 07:00 pm Logan Square Auditorium

Matroda 360º

 Sat, 27 Dec at 10:00 pm 2047 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60647

The CBASO & CBA Chorus in Concert at St James Cathedral at 7:30pm

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:30 pm 65 E Huron St USD 18 to 23

REGGAE SUNDAY: The #1 Caribbean Party In The City

 Sun, 30 Nov at 09:55 pm BASSLINE || 2239 - CHICAGO USD 0 to 500

Conscious Selling: Chicago Book Launch

 Wed, 10 Dec at 05:30 pm 100 S Wacker Dr #600 Free

All Them Witches, King Buffalo in Chicago

 Fri, 05 Dec at 08:00 pm Thalia Hall

December Story Luck Show

 Sun, 14 Dec at 06:30 pm Theater Wit USD 5 to 23

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm Stan Mansion

Chicago Artopia Presents: Grisha Goryachev

 Sun, 22 Feb at 03:00 pm West Lawn Branch, Chicago Public Library Free

Chicago Cabaret Professionals Merry Measures Night 1

 Mon, 01 Dec at 07:00 pm The CheckOut

Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift

 Thu, 18 Dec at 06:00 pm Stan Mansion

Kevin Nealon at The Den Theatre

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:15 pm 1331 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60622

Lavern, VisionV in Chicago

 Fri, 05 Dec at 10:00 pm Outset

Marina Satti in Chicago

 Thu, 11 Dec at 08:00 pm Schubas Tavern

Klaus Mäkelä & Yunchan Lim

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

Jay Bragg Presents: Christmas in New Vaudeville

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm UncommonGround - Lakeview USD 18 to 23

Allie Kessel with Maddie Fawcett-Dubow and Grace Brady

 Fri, 05 Dec at 08:00 pm UncommonGround - Lakeview USD 18

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

Morning Coffee Session w/ Steven Banks

 Sat, 06 Dec at 05:00 pm Truth Restaurant USD 0 to 7

Robin Watson and Will Washington

 Sun, 07 Dec at 07:00 pm 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

PBR - Unleash the Beast at United Center

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:45 pm United Center

Feedback Open Mic

 Fri, 19 Jul at 07:00 pm 1579 N Milwaukee Ave #344 Free

Lakeside Pride Sax Ensemble's Holiday Concert at Dorothy!

 Thu, 11 Dec at 07:00 pm Dorothy Free

Billie Marten at Thalia Hall

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm Thalia Hall

Samantha Fish at House of Blues Chicago

 Sun, 07 Dec at 07:00 pm House of Blues Chicago

Assembly Required

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:30 pm Surge Billiards USD 19

Gospel Brunch at House of Blues Chicago

 Sun, 21 Dec at 10:00 am House of Blues Chicago

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

Outcast Jazz Band

Sun, 07 Dec at 06:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts

Avatar at Riviera Theatre - IL

 Tue, 02 Dec Riviera Theatre - IL

"ALL THE FEELS" (R&B • Trap Soul • Slow Jams)

 Fri, 26 Dec at 10:00 pm Row 24 Chicago USD 0 to 120

ICE Watch and Rapid Response Appreciation Holiday Party

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:00 pm Haymarket House Free

Lucas Zelnick at Vic Theatre

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:30 pm Vic Theatre

NYE 2026 House Party @ Lark Chicago

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm Lark USD 106 to 147

Wave Magnetik , ProblemChild, LiZ! in Chicago | Burlington Bar

 Fri, 19 Dec at 09:00 pm Burlington Bar

Enjambre in Chicago

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

The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House

 Fri, 19 Dec at 02:00 pm Lyric Opera House

House of Beats Vol. 9

 Sat, 06 Dec at 08:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

The Phantom Of The Opera Tickets Chicago IL Cadillac Palace Theatre

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm 151 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601-3108, United States

Comfort and Joy: A WCPA Holiday Concert (3pm and 7pm)

 Sat, 06 Dec at 03:00 pm Holtschneider Performance Center

K&G Global Institute Presents: Sacred Songs Concert

 Sat, 06 Dec at 04:00 pm South Shore United Methodist Church USD 39

Sugar Box w/ 4th Point

 Fri, 05 Dec at 09:30 pm Duffy's Tavern and Grille

Six The Musical

 Mon, 01 Dec at 06:00 pm CIBC Theatre

The Vocal Shed Live

 Thu, 04 Dec at 07:00 pm 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

Hilary Hahn in Recital

 Sun, 24 May at 03:00 pm 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604

Bess & Marley's Holiday Spectacular

 Sat, 06 Dec at 08:30 pm 4001 N Ravenswood Ave Unit 303-B Free

Its Murph at Radius Chicago

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 pm Radius Chicago

ELENA ROSE in Chicago

 Sun, 14 Dec at 06:00 pm House of Blues Chicago

Key - Keyland Uncanny Valley at Riviera Theatre - IL

 Sat, 13 Dec Riviera Theatre - IL

The Dinner Detective True Crime M**der Mystery Dinner Show - Chicago, IL

 Sat, 22 Jun at 06:00 pm Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile USD 91

TRSH, Thoughts On Bowling, Kerosene Heights, Arcadia Grey

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:30 pm Bottom Lounge

A Live Presentation of 2001: A Space Odyssey

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:30 pm 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604

Sunday, Dec 7th, Silhouettes by Cassidy Alexander, Lakeview

 Sun, 07 Dec at 10:00 am Building Blocks Toy Store, Lake View Free

Cardi B - Little Miss Drama Tour

 Sat, 21 Mar at 07:30 pm United Center

WINTER WALK ON WILSON

Fri, 05 Dec at 05:00 pm 4618 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640-5012, United States

Parking - Home Alone in Concert

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

Dorothy's First Annual NUTCRACKER BALL

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm Dorothy Free

Love Songs and Alka Seltzer!

 Thu, 11 Dec at 07:00 pm Chicago Theater Works

Calum Scott in Chicago

 Sat, 02 May at 08:00 pm Riviera Theatre

Steph Tolev at Zanies Chicago

 Thu, 11 Dec at 07:00 pm 1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60610

Once Upon a Symphony: The Ugly Duckling

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 am 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604

Josh Meloy at Joes on W**d Street

 Fri, 05 Dec at 08:00 pm Joes on Weed Street

SML and SML at Thalia Hall

 Sun, 14 Dec Thalia Hall

Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me Tickets Chicago IL Studebaker Theater

 Thu, 04 Dec at 07:30 pm Studebaker Theater

Leon Thomas, Ambré in Chicago

 Wed, 03 Dec at 07:00 pm House of Blues Chicago

Royal March of the Lion - Essi Kausalainen + Every House

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:00 pm 3111 N Western Ave Chicago IL 60618

Home Alone - Chicago

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

Chicago Spirit Brigade Open Gym & Recruitment Event

 Sun, 14 Dec at 01:00 pm Sokol Community Hall Free

Live Concert Event: Christmas with The Petersens at the Athenaeum Theatre

 Thu, 04 Dec at 07:30 pm Athenaeum Theatre

La Santa Cecilia in Chicago

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:00 pm House of Blues Chicago

The CBASO & the CBA Chorus in Concert at St James Cathedral

 Sat, 09 May at 07:30 pm 65 E Huron St USD 18 to 23

Standup On The Spot

 Mon, 01 Dec at 06:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 159

Chicago Cuatro Orchestra - Concierto Jíbaro Navideño 2025

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm Mather High School USD 29 to 109

Jeff Libman with Max Morton

 Thu, 18 Dec at 07:00 pm UncommonGround - Lakeview USD 13

Jim Gaffigan in Chicago

 Sat, 21 Feb at 08:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

Rempis/Abrams/Ra + Baker

 Sun, 28 Dec at 09:00 pm 2319 W Belmont Ave Chicago IL 60618

La Vie Afrobeats Day party at theWit ROOF: 2025 Finale

 Sat, 20 Dec at 02:00 pm ROOF on theWit USD 34 to 269

Aterciopelados: Genes Rebeldes Tour @ Thalia Hall

 Tue, 09 Dec at 07:00 pm Thalia Hall

Loyle Carner in Chicago

 Thu, 19 Feb at 07:30 pm Thalia Hall

Parlor Greens at Garcias Chicago

 Sat, 13 Dec Garcias Chicago

WE OUTSIDE: a poetry writing workshop with jamila woods & D-Composed

 Sat, 13 Dec at 02:00 pm The Land School Free

Kompany at Concord Music Hall

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 pm Concord Music Hall

Newport Peek-Easy: Burlesque, Drag, and Variety Show

 Fri, 11 Jun at 08:00 pm The Newport Theater USD 23 to 33

Noseda Conducts Debussy & Prokofiev 4

 Thu, 11 Dec at 07:30 pm 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604

Colvin Concerts: Kevin Wood's BeDazzled (Extended Holiday Extravaganza)

 Fri, 05 Dec at 08:00 pm Colvin House USD 34