Performing-arts Events in Chicago

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

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

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

THE DOSE: A Psychedelic Comedy Show

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 24

The Holiday in Concert at Auditorium Theatre Chicago

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:30 pm Auditorium Theatre Chicago

Bridgerton Ball

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

Lizz Wright in Chicago

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

Pinchas Zukerman, Amanda Forsyth in Chicago

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

DeffJam - Celebrating the Life of Ryan Deffet @ Thalia Hall

 Sat, 03 Jan at 05:00 pm Thalia Hall

Chicago Artopia Presents: Grisha Goryachev

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

WINTERFEST: Chicago Roots Music 2026

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

Broadway In Chicago - Chicago

 Fri, 12 Dec at 08:00 pm Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place USD 826

The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House

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

Kevin Nealon at The Den Theatre

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

Lyric Opera of Chicago: Salome

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

Klaus Mäkelä & Yunchan Lim

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

Gold Coast Gatsby: New Year's Eve at The Ambassador Gold Coast

 Wed, 31 Dec at 06:00 pm Ambassador Gold Coast, The Chicago Hotel Collection

The Nasty Show: Tiny Thickemz

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm The Laugh Factory - Chicago

Disco Biscuits at Thalia Hall

 Sat, 20 Dec Thalia Hall

A Christmas Carol at Studebaker Theater

 Sat, 20 Dec Studebaker Theater

Enjambre in Chicago

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

Ayse – Chicago Screening

 Thu, 15 Jan at 07:30 pm Facets USD 12

C2E2: Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo - Friday

 Thu, 26 Mar at 06:00 pm McCormick Place

Cristela Alonzo: The Midlife Mixtape Tour

 Sat, 31 Jan at 07:30 pm The Vic Theatre

UrbanityxVRose Zouk Weekender (📍Chicago)

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm Urbanity Dance Chicago

Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press - A Very Tuffcurls Christmas

 Sat, 20 Dec at 09:00 pm Joe's on Weed St.

Home Alone in Concert

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

La Santa Cecilia in Chicago

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

Rene Izquierdo - Classical Guitar

 Fri, 16 Jan at 07:30 pm 3701 W Bryn Mawr Ave USD 31

Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:00 pm Lyric Opera House - IL USD 132 to 159

A-Trak, Eats Everything, Will Clarke in Chicago

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm Radius

a sketch and comedy show

 Tue, 16 Dec at 07:30 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 18

La Santa Cecilia at House of Blues Chicago

 Sat, 24 Jan House of Blues Chicago

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

Views Dance Company presents Season III Winter Showcase

 Sat, 20 Dec at 03:00 pm The Newport Theater USD 29 to 45

Rascal Flatts, Lauren Alaina, Chris Lane in Chicago

 Fri, 06 Feb at 07:00 pm United Center

Calum Scott in Chicago

 Sat, 02 May at 08:00 pm Riviera Theatre

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

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

Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia and Mambo night!

 Sat, 27 Dec at 09:00 pm Simone's Free

DePaul University Cheer College Prep Clinic

 Sat, 20 Dec at 09:00 am McGrath-Phillips Arena USD 39

Dean Lewis in Chicago

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:30 pm Riviera Theatre

Maysa

 Sat, 10 Jan City Winery - Chicago

The Veil Between

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm The Newport Theater USD 15 to 55

TUESDAY JANUARY 13: TOMATO THROW SHOW

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

Michael McDermott

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:00 pm City Winery - Chicago USD 64 to 165

Golden Hour Featuring Superfrye

 Fri, 19 Dec at 05:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

Martha Graham Dance Company at Auditorium Theatre Chicago

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

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

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

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

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

Ship Wrek at Ramova Theatre

 Sat, 14 Feb Ramova Theatre

Yuja Wang, Mahler Chamber Orchestra in Chicago

 Wed, 29 Apr at 07:30 pm Chicago Symphony Center

Hilary Hahn in Recital

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

Butoh Dance Workshop

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:30 pm Japanese Culture Center USD 28 to 50

TBOYSKR1PCLUB presents BEEFCAKES & BEARS & BOYS! OH MY!

 Tue, 23 Dec at 08:00 pm The Newport Theater USD 13 to 39

CQL Social: Chicago Queer Latine End-of-Year Social & Celebration!

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm Healthy Hood Chicago Free

Sudan Remember Us

 Sun, 14 Dec at 01:00 pm Uprising Theater and Cafe USD 18

Saturday Night Standup Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago

 Sat, 08 Jun at 07:00 pm Laugh Factory Free

The Phantom Of The Opera at Cadillac Palace

 Sat, 13 Dec Cadillac Palace

Bertha - Grateful Drag at Thalia Hall

 Fri, 06 Feb at 08:00 pm Thalia Hall

Golden Hour Featuring MiNi Covers

 Thu, 29 Jan at 05:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

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

 Sat, 28 Feb at 06:30 pm Riviera Theatre

Jean-Yves Thibaudet in Chicago

 Thu, 11 Jun at 07:30 pm Chicago Symphony Center

Viennese Ball

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

Cate Le Bon @ Thalia Hall

 Thu, 22 Jan at 07:00 pm Thalia Hall

Poppy Seed presents: Popping Up - Shakes and Cakes!

 Fri, 09 Jan at 08:00 pm The Newport Theater USD 23 to 34

World Famous Gospel Brunch

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:00 pm House Of Blues - Chicago

Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Home Alone in Concert at Chicago Symphony Center

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:30 pm Chicago Symphony Center

GHENGAR at Ramova Theatre

 Sat, 24 Jan Ramova Theatre

Chicago Artopia Presents: Tango 21 Dance Theater

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

AG Family Engagement Event: Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker (5th-6th)

 Sun, 21 Dec at 06:00 pm Lyric Opera of Chicago Free

Big Boogie at Ramova Theatre

 Sun, 22 Feb at 08:00 pm Ramova Theatre

Chicago Artopia Presents: Duo Chinoiserie

 Sun, 29 Mar at 03:00 pm West Lawn Branch, Chicago Public Library Free

Приглашаем на детский новогодний утренник!

 Sun, 21 Dec at 02:00 pm 650 S Clark St Free

Casting Call: Act VI

 Sat, 27 Dec at 09:00 pm My Buddy's USD 13

Eric Benet

 Sun, 14 Dec at 06:00 pm City Winery - Chicago USD 139 to 140

A Wicked Pole Show (presented by Violette Vixen and Ember Ann)

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:00 pm The Newport Theater USD 18 to 39

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

 Fri, 19 Dec at 09:00 pm BASSLINE USD 0 to 55

Dentata by Julia VanderVeen

 Thu, 05 Feb at 07:00 pm The Newport Theater USD 18

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at Nederlander Theatre Chicago

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

Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol

 Fri, 12 Dec at 06:00 pm Lifeline Theatre

Cate Le Bon at Thalia Hall

 Thu, 22 Jan at 08:00 pm Thalia Hall

The Dollz Spectra (presented by Showdoll Heaux-ductions): Winter Show

 Sat, 27 Dec at 09:30 pm The Newport Theater USD 23 to 29

Family Day: In with the Old

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

Terrapin Flyer at Garcias Chicago

 Fri, 23 Jan Garcias Chicago

Beatles Concert in the Dark w Award Winning Violinist WAITLIST EVENT

 Tue, 06 Jan at 08:00 pm Secret Location in Chicago Free

The Phantom Of The Opera

 Sat, 31 Jan at 06:00 pm Cadillac Palace

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, In Concert

 Fri, 13 Mar at 07:30 pm Auditorium Theatre

Trio Globo - Jazz

 Fri, 15 May at 07:30 pm 3701 W Bryn Mawr Ave USD 31

Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers at Thalia Hall

 Fri, 09 Jan at 08:00 pm Thalia Hall

Howard Hewett at City Winery - Chicago

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

Gaelic Storm at House of Blues Chicago

 Fri, 13 Mar House of Blues Chicago

Martha Graham Dance Company

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

Strollin' Down MLK

 Sat, 17 Jan at 12:00 pm Timothy Center Free

December Open Sing!

 Sun, 14 Dec at 04:00 pm 410 S Michigan Ave, Suite 819, Chicago, IL 60605-1300, United States

Nothing More - Carnal Nature World Tour

 Sat, 28 Feb at 06:30 pm The Riviera Theatre

Robert Glasper

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

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

 Sat, 28 Feb at 07:30 pm 65 E Huron St USD 18 to 23

Wicked Sing-Along Drag Brunch- Chicago

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

El Ultimo Sueno de Frida y Diego at Lyric Opera House

 Sat, 21 Mar at 07:30 pm Lyric Opera House

Show & Tell for Grown-Ups!: Women In Historical Medicine

 Fri, 27 Mar at 06:30 pm International Museum of Surgical Science USD 18 to 29

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

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