Performing-arts Events in Chicago

Check out happening performing-arts events all around Chicago, IL

The Phantom of the Opera at Cadillac Palace

 Thu, 11 Dec Cadillac Palace

Mavis Staples with Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

 Sun, 11 Jan at 01:30 am The Chicago Theatre

The Phantom Of The Opera

 Sat, 31 Jan at 06:00 pm Cadillac Palace

Chicago Symphony Orchestra - 2001 A Space Odyssey at Chicago Symphony Center

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:30 pm Chicago Symphony Center

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Salonen, Trifonov and Beethoven at Chicago Symphony Center

 Sun, 01 Feb at 03:00 pm Chicago Symphony Center

Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Salonen, Trifonov & Beethoven

 Fri, 30 Jan at 01:30 am Chicago Symphony Center

Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Joyce DiDonato in Emily – No Prisoner Be at Chicago Symphony Center

 Tue, 10 Feb at 07:30 pm Chicago Symphony Center

Loyle Carner at Thalia Hall

 Thu, 19 Feb at 11:59 pm Thalia Hall

Kevin Nealon at The Den Theatre

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

Robert Glasper in Chicago

 Fri, 09 Jan at 06:00 pm City Winery Chicago

Jim Gaffigan in Chicago

 Thu, 19 Feb at 07:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

Salonen, Trifonov & Beethoven

 Thu, 29 Jan at 07:30 pm 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604

Patti LuPone: Matters of the Heart

 Sat, 31 Jan at 07:30 pm 50 E Ida B Wells Dr, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605

Robert Glasper

 Sun, 04 Jan at 06:00 pm City Winery - Chicago

Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Makela Conducts Ein Heldenleben at Chicago Symphony Center

 Thu, 19 Feb at 07:30 pm Chicago Symphony Center

Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Salonen Conducts La mer

 Fri, 06 Feb at 01:30 am Chicago Symphony Center

Nora En Pure in Chicago

 Fri, 16 Jan at 10:00 pm Cermak Hall

Stephan Bodzin, Darco, RIIJA in Chicago

 Fri, 16 Jan at 08:00 pm Morgan MFG

Jonathan Richman in Chicago

 Fri, 27 Feb at 08:00 pm Thalia Hall

Cosi Fan Tutte at Lyric Opera House

 Sun, 01 Feb at 02:00 pm Lyric Opera House

Salome at Lyric Opera House

 Sun, 25 Jan at 02:00 pm Lyric Opera House

Lyric Opera of Chicago: Salome

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

Robert Glasper at City Winery - Chicago

 Mon, 05 Jan at 06:00 pm City Winery - Chicago

Parking Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Sinfonica de Mineria

 Sun, 18 Jan Chicago Symphony Center

The Outsiders at Cadillac Palace

 Tue, 10 Feb at 07:00 pm Cadillac Palace

Jaap van Zweden, Himari & Mozart Jupiter

 Thu, 12 Feb at 07:30 pm 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604

Hamlet at Jentes Family Courtyard Theater - Chicago Shakespeare Theater

 Sat, 21 Feb at 11:00 am Jentes Family Courtyard Theater - Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Marc-Andre Hamelin at Chicago Symphony Center

 Sun, 22 Feb Chicago Symphony Center

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

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

Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Tango After Dark at Chicago Symphony Center

 Sat, 28 Feb Chicago Symphony Center

Hannah Berner

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

Samay Raina "Still Alive" - Chicago - 27th Feb, 2026

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:30 pm Copernicus Center USD 55 to 110

Patti Austin in Chicago

 Sun, 08 Feb at 07:30 pm City Winery Chicago

Kanii in Chicago

 Thu, 12 Feb at 08:00 pm Subterranean

Martha Graham Dance Company at Auditorium Theatre Chicago

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:30 pm Auditorium Theatre Chicago

Patti Austin

 Fri, 06 Feb at 06:00 pm City Winery - Chicago

La Santa Cecilia

 Fri, 23 Jan at 06:00 pm House Of Blues - Chicago

Dean Lewis

 Thu, 29 Jan Riviera Theatre - IL

NOTHING MORE, Catch Your Breath, Archers, Doobie in Chicago

 Sat, 28 Feb at 06:30 pm Riviera Theatre

Hannah Berner

 Fri, 06 Feb at 06:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

Cate Le Bon at Thalia Hall

 Thu, 22 Jan at 08:00 pm Thalia Hall

La Santa Cecilia at House of Blues Chicago

 Sat, 24 Jan House of Blues Chicago

Martha Graham Dance Company

 Fri, 23 Jan at 06:00 pm Auditorium Theatre - IL

Avery Sunshine at City Winery - Chicago

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:30 pm City Winery - Chicago

Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers at Thalia Hall

 Fri, 09 Jan at 08:00 pm Thalia Hall

The Phantom of the Opera - Chicago

 Thu, 01 Jan at 01:00 am Cadillac Palace Theatre

Tango After Dark

 Sat, 28 Feb at 07:30 pm 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604

Afrofusion Friday : Afrobeats, Hiphop, Dancehall, Soca (Free Entry)

 Fri, 16 Jan at 09:00 pm BASSLINE USD 0 to 55

Howard Hewett at City Winery - Chicago

 Sat, 21 Feb at 06:00 pm City Winery - Chicago

Wicked Sing-Along Drag Brunch- Chicago

Sat, 17 Jan at 11:00 am The Walnut Room Chicago

Syleena Johnson in Chicago

 Sat, 28 Feb at 06:00 pm City Winery Chicago

"Dealbreaker" By Lauren Kee

 Sat, 14 Feb at 01:00 pm Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro

The Uncanny Attic: Chapters E-H

 Thu, 15 Jan at 07:30 pm Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Paul Chowdhry at Vic Theatre

 Tue, 13 Jan Vic Theatre

Hamnet at Jentes Family Courtyard Theater - Chicago Shakespeare Theater

 Sat, 21 Feb at 07:00 pm Jentes Family Courtyard Theater - Chicago Shakespeare Theater

The Poetry Brothel Chicago: DEVOTION

 Sat, 14 Feb at 07:00 pm Aloft Circus Arts USD 7 to 173

Monetochka at Park West

 Tue, 10 Feb at 08:00 pm Park West

The Bernie Mac Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony

 Sun, 18 Jan at 06:00 pm Alhambra Palace Restaurant USD 29 to 72

Giselle | Chicago | February 17, 2026

Tue, 17 Feb at 07:00 pm Harris Theater for Music and Dance

La Santa Cecilia

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

Short Shakespeare - Hamlet at Jentes Family Courtyard Theater - Chicago Shakespeare Theater

 Sat, 31 Jan at 11:00 am Jentes Family Courtyard Theater - Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Chanel Ali

 Wed, 07 Jan at 06:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago

Bridgerton Ball

 Sat, 10 Jan at 08:00 pm Ballroom Dance Chicago USD 100

Trinity Irish Dance Company at Auditorium Theatre Chicago

 Sat, 28 Feb at 07:30 pm Auditorium Theatre Chicago

Trinity Irish Dance Company

 Fri, 27 Feb at 06:00 pm Auditorium Theatre - IL

Wednesday 13 in Chicago

 Sat, 31 Jan at 07:00 pm Concord Music Hall

WINTERFEST: Chicago Roots Music 2026

 Sat, 24 Jan at 06:00 pm Artifact Events USD 23

Josh Johnson

 Fri, 13 Feb at 06:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene at Lyric Opera House

 Thu, 05 Feb at 07:00 pm Lyric Opera House

Martha Graham Dance Company - Chicago

 Sun, 25 Jan at 01:30 am Auditorium Theatre Chicago

Family Day: In with the Old

 Sat, 10 Jan at 10:00 am Smart Museum of Art Free

Bertha: Grateful Drag

 Thu, 05 Feb at 06:00 pm Thalia Hall

Ship Wrek at Ramova Theatre

 Sat, 14 Feb Ramova Theatre

Newport Theater Camp - Winter/Spring Classes 2026

 Sat, 17 Jan at 10:00 am The Newport Theater USD 173

TUESDAY JANUARY 13: TOMATO THROW SHOW

 Tue, 13 Jan at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

Mike Dawes in Chicago

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture

Geoffrey Baer: Emmy-Winning Host, Producer & Writer - PBS, Chicago’s WTTW

 Fri, 09 Jan at 12:00 pm Union League Club USD 0 to 695

Opiuo, rSUN in Chicago

 Fri, 13 Feb at 10:00 pm Outset

Big Boogie at Ramova Theatre

 Sun, 22 Feb at 08:00 pm Ramova Theatre

Golden Hour Featuring Vivian Garcia

 Thu, 26 Feb at 05:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

2026 Chicago Theatre Week Kick-Off Celebration

 Mon, 02 Feb at 05:30 pm 1331 N Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60622

George Porter Jr and Runnin Pardners at Garcias Chicago

 Wed, 18 Feb at 08:00 pm Garcias Chicago

Adam Doleac

 Thu, 12 Feb Joe's Bar On Weed St.

Black History Month Celebration: Rooted in Resilience

 Wed, 04 Feb at 06:00 pm Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts Free

SPOTLIGHT Drag Brunch - An Angelique Munro Production

 Sun, 18 Jan at 01:00 pm Juliana Restaurant USD 55

Viennese Ball

 Sat, 31 Jan at 08:00 pm Ballroom Dance Chicago USD 109

Book Launch: A Danger to the Minds of Young Girls by Adam Morgan

 Thu, 15 Jan at 07:00 pm Women & Children First Free

Hatis Noit

 Sat, 17 Jan at 08:00 pm Empty Bottle

Nick Mullen: Live at The Lincoln Lodge

 Thu, 29 Jan at 07:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 33

TimeLine Theatre’s EUREKA DAY

 Wed, 14 Jan Broadway Playhouse

Golden Hour Featuring Luciano Antonio

 Thu, 22 Jan at 05:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

PEEP SHOW: Chicago's Finest Burlesque Show!

 Fri, 09 Jan Stars and Garters Theater USD 30 to 40

Pinchas Zukerman, Amanda Forsyth in Chicago

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

Salsa Crash Course

 Sat, 21 Feb at 11:00 am Ballroom Dance Chicago USD 66

Takuya Nakamura at The Outset

 Sat, 21 Feb at 09:00 pm The Outset

Stereophonic - Chicago

 Wed, 28 Jan CIBC Theatre

Eureka Day at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place

 Tue, 13 Jan Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place

Terrapin Flyer at Garcias Chicago

 Fri, 23 Jan at 08:00 pm Garcias Chicago

A Wicked Pole Show at The Newport Theater

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:00 pm The Newport Theater

Mardi Gras Ball

 Tue, 17 Feb at 07:00 pm Ballroom Dance Chicago USD 87