Music in Chicago
387 upcoming events
Every concert and music night in Chicago, whatever your sound: rock in a basement club, classical in a concert hall, jazz down in a cellar, DJ sets that run till dawn.
We pull together the lineups from venues, clubs and festivals all in one place, so you never miss the date that matters.
Events — music in Chicago
Friday 3 July
3 events
Today
14 events
Murder Medication / Confusion / Laikaa / Burn The Rain
Maul / Gored Embrace / Carrion Throne / Vow
Sonido Gallo Negro + Rudy De Anda
Gardener, Orillia (Birthday Show)
THE HOT B!T@# BIKINI PARTY feat. Orya - Kitt Vesper - 2DUDES - OZETTA
BACKBEAT 007
Clark St Jams with Mina Mills & QTC
Darco
Hot Chip DJ Set — Madeline — Duke Shin
Strange Attractors
Serum: Sultan + Shepard (JULY 4TH WEEKENDER AFTER PARTY)
Pageant Queens (Ariel Zetina B2B Miss Twink USA) W/ Miss Toto & Mister Hoochiemama
Psython // Roach King // Dropship // Mylph
it's murph
Tomorrow
14 events
MaryMary! (Album Release) // OTM. // Mallbat
Nuestra Lírica: Hip-hop de Pe-erre & The Chi
Fatal Error
Denim n' Dance
Sharlese, Miss Twink USA, Tilda Sweatin
Shiba San
KiNK - DJ Hyperactive - Dunes of Dawn
Zwilling
Serum: it's murph (JULY 4TH WEEKENDER AFTERPARTY)
JSMN
Shaun J Wright & Harry Cross W/ Nevin, Janky & Mary K
Sunday Scaries
Outcast Jazz Band's Big Band Dance Party
Vintage Culture
Monday 6 July
4 events
Babylon
Attack Dog // Brook Pridemore // Hemlock Chaser // Idiots With Rhythm
Deadbeat Daycare // Attack Dog // Madame de... // Idiots With Rhythm
Queen! feat. Derrick Carter — Michael Serafini — Aman Ster
Tuesday 7 July
5 events
MICHAEL JOSEPH MITCHELL & FRIENDS - JOYFUL NOISE: THE SONGS OF SHAINA TAUB
Ken Pomeroy, Ramsey Thornton
Marcela Ossa // Cartridge B-Sides // Halo // Jánne Moreno
Otherworldly Ambiguity feat. Club Drippy (LIVE) and Bone Study (LIVE) with Shanti and Scum.ee
Karaoke Tuesdays
Wednesday 8 July
3 events
Thursday 9 July
5 events
Golden Hour Featuring Jimmy Bennington
Nigel & The Heat / Ricky Liontones
MOTION — Weekly liquid DNB with SUBVERB / LO! / Current
NLM Presents Rabia Brooke From Bach to Paganini
Sweet Megg
Venues — music in Chicago
48 coming upUnderground room in the Epiphany Center where DJs and live bands meet dancers. Lots of Golden Hour DJ sets, vinyl nights, and themed parties. Expect dance floors, late sets and a mix of house, disco, jazz and blues. Friendly, sweaty vibe and community-minded nights.
47 coming upSalle de concert punk et metal au coeur de Chicago. Soirées de groupes locaux et tournées underground: split bills, mosh, riffs lourds et énergie brute. Ambiance intime, son fort et bookings axés heavy et hardcore.
43 coming upClub / electronic music venue — Chicago
22 coming upBasement-style club nights and DJ sets that push late into the morning. Eclectic bills: techno, experimental, live bands and themed parties. Student-friendly vibes, packed dancefloor most weekends. Pop-up events, burlesque and community moments like a free tree giveaway. Come for the music, stay for the surprise lineups.
18 coming upSmall, sweaty club in Chicago that programs rock bands, touring indie acts and late-night DJ sets. Expect loud shows, afterparties and themed brunch events. Lineups go from fuzzy guitar bands to dance-heavy DJ nights.
18 coming upClub / electronic music venue — Chicago
17 coming upClub nocturne à Chicago axé sur les DJ sets et la house. Soirées bass-heavy, line-ups locaux et internationaux. Ambiance dancefloor, son puissant et nuits qui commencent tard. Marché nocturne occasionnel et open decks pour changer de rythme.
15 coming upSmall, lively room in Chicago with a heavy jazz pulse and regular classical and world shows. Concerts, composer nights and cello chamber sets sit next to jazz-comedy bills and CD releases. Expect intimate acoustics, rotating ensembles and singer-led evenings. Good for a focused night of music and a beer. Check the calendar for themed nights and special guests.
12 coming upClub / electronic music venue — Chicago
10 coming up
10 coming upClub / electronic music venue — Chicago
9 coming upSmall, noisy spot in Chicago for indie and folk acts. Expect album parties, DIY bills with local bands and touring names. Intimate acoustic sets and experimental audiovisual nights. Lineups change fast, always something offbeat and live. Come for music, stay for the community vibe.
What about trying…
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Frequently asked questions
How many music events are there in Chicago?
387 coming up on Oazis.
Where can you catch music in Chicago?
Notably Epiphany Center for the Arts - Catacombs, Cobra Lounge and The Burlington. See the full list of venues above.