Rock & Indie Gigs in Chicago
26 this week · 137 upcoming · USA. Updated daily.
Coming up 137
TODAY
Thu, Oct 22
5
TonightBuena Vista Orchestra
The Vic Theatre
TonightWhitney at Metro
Cabaret Metro Chicago (historic)
TonightOvven with Samuel Aaron & Glass-Beagle
Beat Kitchen Patio
Tonight@sexmexsux returns to McAllen, Texas!
Circuit Nightclub
TonightWhitney Hometown Show
Metro Chicago
TOMORROW
Fri, Oct 23
3
21:00
Friday October 23rd Live at Reed's Local
Reed's Local
Yousuke Yukimatsu is coming to Aragon Ballroom
Aragon Ballroom Chicago Main
Cosmic Country Showcase
The Empty Bottle
Sat, Oct 24
7
20:00
Steel String Singers, Sundew, Collective Fictions, Flip Phone
Underground
Finally Outside Tour
House of Blues Cambridge Room Chicago
Blondshell at the Vic Theatre
The Vic Theatre
Paige Fish at Subterranean
Subterranean Chicago
Halloween Party
Metro Chicago
Strokes tribute @thebrokes.band are back in the Rock Club on Saturday, October 24th with @saintmarlboromusic!
Reggies Rock Club
Performing my own original composition titled ‘Hill Halcyon’ I wrote in collaboration with @greenttea.tempos at @evanstonspace Catch us live @martyrslive Sat 10/24 ticket link in bio
Martyrs’
Sun, Oct 25
2
20:00
Halloween Special at Empty Bottle
Empty Bottle Chicago
The Ends of The Earth Tour
The Vic Theatre
Mon, Oct 26
1
Tue, Oct 27
1
Wed, Oct 28
4
Phillip Phillips - Let’s Go Far Tour with Katie Lynne Sharbaugh
Thalia Hall
JUST ANNOUNCED Maximum Wage with Stander & Retrogression
Subterranean Chicago Main
Hey Mama.. #Listdrop with #Tempdrop. #OSN
Lincoln Hall
Poolish / Bike Routes / Bella Poarch / Hans Williams / Surfaces
Schubas Tavern
Thu, Oct 29
3
NIGHT OF THE LIVING GROOVE VOL. 2 with New Nostalgia, Snooze & Cold World
Beat Kitchen Patio
Happy release day to The Tallest Man on Earth! His new album, Just Beyond Endless Mountain is out today. Don’t miss him live at Thalia Hall on October 29th with Gwenifer Raymond.
Thalia Hall
¡Chicago! Consigue boletos 2x1 para ver a @estemanmusic y @danielaspalla este 29 de Octubre en el House of Blues. Invita a alguien especial y aseguren sus boletos hoy.
House of Blues Chicago
Fri, Oct 30
7
18:30
All Hallows Eve
Cobra Lounge Chicago
Sanctum Fest
Thalia Hall
Quadeca hits Metro with DERBY and Olēka
Metro Chicago
Right Here Right Now tour
House of Blues Cambridge Room Chicago
Exquisite Corpse Ball: A Benefit for Intonation Music
Beat Kitchen Patio
Don't miss @teamwhitmore with @the_goldenrods and @megandthewheelers in the Rock Club this Friday! Grab tickets at reggieslive.com.
Reggies Rock Club
Infectious indie trio @silvisband are in the Shack this Friday with @everydayfantasticband and @omingold!
Reggies Rock Club
Sat, Oct 31
5
19:00
Happy Halloween! Sincere Engineer are getting in costume playing a covers set as The Hives at Cobra Lounge with special guests Won't Stay Dead (Alkaline Trio) and Reely Big Moose (Agent Orange).
Cobra Lounge Chicago
20:00
Halloween show at Reggie’s in the joint
Reggies Rock Club
Daft Disko Halloween: Chicago
Subterranean Chicago Main
Halloween with Rod Tuffcurls and The Benchpress
Joe's on Weed St.
Metro Concert Posters
Cabaret Metro Chicago (historic)
Sun, Nov 1
2
Hallo-Queen!
Cabaret Metro Chicago (historic)
⛓️ JUST ANNOUNCED ⛓️ Sevalynn & Heaving. with The Sheltered, NVRMORE & SINK
Subterranean Chicago Main
Mon, Nov 2
1
Tue, Nov 3
2
Over The Garden Wall
The Vic Theatre
King of Drag is coming to Chicago on November 3rd
Bottom Lounge Chicago
Wed, Nov 4
1
Thu, Nov 5
2
Fri, Nov 6
1
Sat, Nov 7
3
312 Comedy Festival
Riviera Theatre Chicago
Die Spitz joined by Faetooth
Metro Chicago
I Bet You Look Good: Indie Dance Party
Beat Kitchen
Sun, Nov 8
2
Tue, Nov 10
2
Michelle Branch Live in Chicago at House of Blues
House of Blues Cambridge Room Chicago
JUST ANNOUNCED: @hunxho live at The Vic Theatre on November 10th
The Vic Theatre
Wed, Nov 11
3
Strawberry Guy hits Metro’s stage
Cabaret Metro Chicago (historic)
Moody Joody - The Plain Jane Show
Beat Kitchen Patio
JUST ANNOUNCED! @katenash is coming to Martyrs' Wednesday, November 11th.
Martyrs’
Thu, Nov 12
2
MoonBloom Tour
House of Blues Cambridge Room Chicago
💥 JUST ANNOUNCED 💥 Surely Tempo at Beat Kitchen
Beat Kitchen
Nov44
Fri, Nov 13 · 18:00
Riot Fest presents Sunday Cruise at Cobra Lounge with special guests Arcadia Grey and Friend
Cobra Lounge
Fri, Nov 13 · 18:00
Riot Fest presents Sunday Cruise with special guests Arcadia Grey and Friend
Cobra Lounge
Fri, Nov 13 · 21:00
Schuba’s upstairs introductory House Party
Lincoln Hall Chicago
Fri, Nov 13
William Basinski ~ 25 Years of The Disintegration Loops ~
The Empty Bottle
Fri, Nov 13
ANOTHR ONE!
Midlane Esports
Fri, Nov 13
Patrick Wolf
Beat Kitchen
Fri, Nov 13
House Party: A sweaty love-letter to the 2010s rager
Subterranean Chicago Main
Fri, Nov 13
~ 25 Years of The Disintegration Loops ~
The Empty Bottle Chicago
Fri, Nov 13
Dubbie & Friends: From Hip Hop to Afro Beats, R&B and House Music
House of Blues Chicago
Sat, Nov 14 · 21:00
Nightbreakers and Lake Drive are coming to the AAA Stage at Cobra Lounge with special guest Nick Karcher.
Cobra Lounge
Sat, Nov 14
Catch the return of the illustrious Afghan Whigs when they make their way back to Metro’s stage on Saturday, November 14th! Joined by psych-country trio, Night Moves.
Metro Chicago
Sat, Nov 14
SLACKFEST 2026
Reggies Rock Club
Sat, Nov 14
Emo Night Karaoke
Bottom Lounge Chicago
Sun, Nov 15 · 18:00
Riot Fest presents Spanish Love Songs at Cobra Lounge with special guest TBA
Cobra Lounge
Sun, Nov 15
Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam - The Joint Tour with Johanna Samuels presented by 93XRT
Thalia Hall
Mon, Nov 16 · 18:00
Empire Productions presents... Discontent / Ethic / Another Enemy / Viscera Crown / Suffering / Absent Soul / Kartika 55
Cobra Lounge Chicago
Tue, Nov 17
Don't Worry with Phoebe Judge
The Vic Theatre
Wed, Nov 18
Lonely World Tour
House of Blues Cambridge Room Chicago
Thu, Nov 19
40 YEARS of the Jayhawks
Riviera Theatre Chicago
Thu, Nov 19
Protomartyr return to Metro’s stage with Subpop’s J.R.C.G.
Metro Chicago
Thu, Nov 19
JUST ANNOUNCED ✦ Denise Julia at Beat Kitchen
Beat Kitchen
Fri, Nov 20 · 18:00
Riot Fest presents Ghostwoman
Cobra Lounge Chicago
Fri, Nov 20 · 19:00
Big Damn Band returns to Martyrs' with special guest Adrian and Meredith
Martyrs’
Fri, Nov 20
JUST ANNOUNCED: @dalvinmelody live at The Riviera on Friday, November 20. Tickets on sale this Friday at 10am!
Riviera Theatre Chicago
Fri, Nov 20
Squirrel Flower returns to Thalia Hall on Friday, November 20th with Sour Widows in support of her new album, Say a Prayer to the Gods of Getting Going
Thalia Hall
Sat, Nov 21 · 20:00
Sunshine Daydream at Hangar 9
Hangar 9
Sat, Nov 21 · 20:00
The Jagbags, Superscript, Plain Suite, Mindfully Blind
Underground
Sat, Nov 21
Crown In The Grave World Tour
Aragon Ballroom Chicago Main
Sat, Nov 21
Trivium: Crown In The Grave World Tour
Aragon Ballroom Chicago Main
Sat, Nov 21
Waku Waku: Anime Rave at Subterranean
Subterranean Chicago Main
Sat, Nov 21
Garden Home with Solemn Grey, Rotundos, Maldonado Sea! & Local Boy Meets God
Subterranean Chicago Main
Sun, Nov 22
THE A*POP WORLD TOUR
Aragon Ballroom Chicago Main
Sun, Nov 22
JUST ANNOUNCED: @danna live at The Vic Theatre on November 22. Tickets go on sale this Thursday at 10am ❤️🔥
The Vic Theatre
Sun, Nov 22
JUST ANNOUNCED: New York's most promising artist @liimnotliim will be live at @beatkitchenbar on November 22nd 🌻 Tickets go on sale TOMORROW at 10am!
Beat Kitchen
Tue, Nov 24
Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour
Aragon Ballroom
Tue, Nov 24
Underoath at Aragon Ballroom
Aragon Ballroom Chicago Main
Wed, Nov 25 · 18:00
Riot Fest presents The Mainliners at Cobra Lounge with special guests The Nu-Viles
Cobra Lounge Chicago
Fri, Nov 27
THE VIC - CHICAGO - celebrating 40 Years of Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams
The Vic Theatre
Fri, Nov 27
An Evening of Radiohead and with Android Paranoid
Beat Kitchen
Sat, Nov 28
Dexter and The Moonrocks hitting the Aragon Ballroom stage
Aragon Ballroom Chicago Main
Sat, Nov 28
Whitechapel 20th Anniversary Tour
Riviera Theatre Chicago
Sat, Nov 28
Dexter and the Moonrocks
Aragon Ballroom Chicago Main
Sat, Nov 28
The To Whom It Still Concerns Tour
House of Blues Cambridge Room Chicago
Sat, Nov 28
Chicago punk legends Pegboy are hitting the stage at Metro with Mary Jam and Rumblehawk! Join us Saturday, November 28th for an epic show. Catch tickets fast—on sale now at our link in bio!
Cabaret Metro Chicago (historic)
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Tue, Dec 1
Suicide Silence coming to House of Blues
House of Blues Cambridge Room Chicago
Tue, Dec 1
Wowed Out Solo Acoustic Tour
The Vic Theatre
Thu, Dec 3
10 YEARS OF 6LACK TOUR
Aragon Ballroom Chicago Main
Thu, Dec 3
10 YEARS OF 6LACK TOUR
Aragon Ballroom
Thu, Dec 3
The Bass Brothers - Zeds Dead Live in Chicago!
Aragon Ballroom Chicago Main
Thu, Dec 3
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! ZedsDead
Aragon Ballroom
Fri, Dec 4 · 18:00
Riot Fest presents Lady Radiator at Cobra Lounge with special guests TBA
Cobra Lounge
Fri, Dec 4
Inhuman Rampage 20th Anniversary tour
Riviera Theatre Chicago
Fri, Dec 4
Thirsty for More
Joe's on Weed St.
Sat, Dec 5
Rhye Fall Tour
The Vic Theatre
Sun, Dec 6 · 19:00
Whores return to Cobra Lounge on December 6th with special guests Salvation and Daundry.
Cobra Lounge
Sun, Dec 6
Camp Screamo 2 tour
Riviera Theatre Chicago
Sun, Dec 6
JUST ANNOUNCED LAPêCHE and Endearments
Beat Kitchen
Tue, Dec 8
Chicago 🤝 @sensesfail w/ support from @koyolihc and @initiate_hc
House of Blues Cambridge Room Chicago
Tue, Dec 8
Q101 Twisted is back with a full package giveaway
Aragon Ballroom
Wed, Dec 9
★ JUST ANNOUNCED ★ emma who? at Subterranean Downstairs
Subterranean Chicago Main
Fri, Dec 11 · 20:00
6th annual Hollyy-Days show
Thalia Hall
Fri, Dec 11
Every show announced at Lincoln Hall + Schubas this week ✌️ Git in where you fit in 💃
Lincoln Hall
Fri, Dec 11
JUST ANNOUNCED! The Honey Revenge and Dead Poet Society show on December 11th will now be held at Bottom Lounge!
Bottom Lounge Chicago
Fri, Dec 11
Hollyy-Days lineup featuring Nico Segal & his band
Thalia Hall
Fri, Dec 18 · 21:00
Blood Orchid’s “Cold Day In Hell” Tour
Cobra Lounge Chicago
Fri, Dec 18 · 21:00
Blood Orchid makes their Chicago debut with special guests Panic Priest, clubdrugs, and Slim Neck at Cobra Lounge
Cobra Lounge Chicago
Fri, Dec 18
Let It Happen: Tame Impala Dance Party
Beat Kitchen Patio
Sat, Dec 19
JUST ANNOUNCED!! Mustard Plug is coming to Bottom Lounge on December 19th! Tickets are onsale now via our website!
Bottom Lounge Chicago
Sat, Dec 26
CLUB SLAYYY: SLAYYYTER + HYPERPOP NIGHT
Subterranean Chicago
Wed, Dec 30 · 19:00
Gorilla Tuesday and The Raspberry Jams Double Album Release Show
Cobra Lounge Chicago
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Fri, Jan 15, 2027
Anna von Hausswolff on her Iconoclasts Tour
The Empty Bottle Chicago
Thu, Jan 21, 2027
ON SALE NOW! 01.21 - Jess Williamson
Thalia Hall
Fri, Jan 22, 2027
The Tennessee Whiskey Chicago, Eric Church Tribute and Bellbottom Revival Show
Joe's on Weed St.
Tue, Jan 26, 2027
Isabel Van Gelder show
Beat Kitchen Upstairs
Thu, Jan 28, 2027
Grateful Tour '27
Joe's on Weed St.
Fri, Jan 29, 2027
Nirosta Steel
Schubas Tavern
Sat, Jan 30, 2027
Ellie Banke at Subterranean
Subterranean Chicago Main
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