Events in Chicago in December 2026

Sat, 5 Dec 2026, 18:00

Bodysnatcher

Avondale Music Hall · Chicago

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Sat, 5 Dec 2026, 18:30

The Moth Mainstage: Tightrope

The Auditorium · Chicago

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Sat, 5 Dec 2026, 18:30

Rhye

Vic Theatre · Chicago

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Sat, 5 Dec 2026, 19:00

Mondo Cozmo

Bottom Lounge · Chicago

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Sat, 5 Dec 2026, 20:00

Dos Santos

Empty Bottle · Chicago

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Sat, 5 Dec 2026, 20:00

Baby Jane

Outset · Chicago

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Sat, 5 Dec 2026, 23:00

UIC Flames Men's Basketball v Calumet College of St. Joseph

Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC · Chicago

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Sun, 6 Dec 2026, 08:00

Sister Hazel BRUNCH

House of Blues Chicago · Chicago

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Sun, 6 Dec 2026, 11:00

Bears vs Jaguars At The Bottle

Empty Bottle · Chicago

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Sun, 6 Dec 2026, 11:00

Chicago Bears vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Soldier Field · Chicago

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Sun, 6 Dec 2026, 14:00

Lukas Sternath

Symphony Center-IL · Chicago

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Sun, 6 Dec 2026, 17:00 +1 dates

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Edmonton Oilers

United Center · Chicago

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Sun, 6 Dec 2026, 18:00

Smith & Myers

House of Blues Chicago · Chicago

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Sun, 6 Dec 2026, 18:00

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show

The Auditorium · Chicago

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Sun, 6 Dec 2026, 19:00

Jamila Woods: 10 Years of HEAVN

Thalia Hall · Chicago

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Sun, 6 Dec 2026, 20:00

Whitmer Thomas with comedy from Clay Tatum

Empty Bottle · Chicago

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Mon, 7 Dec 2026, 20:00

FREE MONDAY w/ Answering Machines / Oildrum / Pebbles Inc

Empty Bottle · Chicago

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Mon, 7 Dec 2026, 23:00

Q101 TWISTED 3-NIGHT SUPER TICKET

Aragon Ballroom · Chicago

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Tue, 8 Dec 2026, 17:00

Senses Fail Presents Still Searching

House of Blues Chicago · Chicago

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Tue, 8 Dec 2026, 18:00

Q101 Twisted With Slightly Stoopid & Dirty Heads

Aragon Ballroom · Chicago

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Tue, 8 Dec 2026, 18:00 +7 dates

The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical

Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place · Chicago

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Tue, 8 Dec 2026, 18:30

Wilco

Thalia Hall · Chicago

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Tue, 8 Dec 2026, 18:30

A Chanticleer Christmas

Symphony Center-IL · Chicago

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Tue, 8 Dec 2026, 19:00 +1 dates

An Evening with Lord Huron

The Chicago Theatre · Chicago

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Tue, 8 Dec 2026, 19:00

King Tuff & Sheer Mag - Ages 17+

Subterranean · Chicago

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Tue, 8 Dec 2026, 20:00

Genre Is Death / The Art Gray Noizz Quintet

Empty Bottle · Chicago

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Wed, 9 Dec 2026, 18:00

Q101 Twisted with Interpol & Modest Mouse

Aragon Ballroom · Chicago

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Wed, 9 Dec 2026, 18:00 +25 dates

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas the Musical (Chicago)

James M. Nederlander Theatre · Chicago

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Wed, 9 Dec 2026, 18:30

Babyfxce E

Park West · Chicago

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Wed, 9 Dec 2026, 20:00

JEFF The Brotherhood

Empty Bottle · Chicago

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Thu, 10 Dec 2026, 17:30

Imminence: North America 2026

Riviera Theatre- IL · Chicago

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Thu, 10 Dec 2026, 18:00

UNKLE / UNKLE SOUNDS North America Tour 2026

Outset · Chicago

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Thu, 10 Dec 2026, 18:00

Q101 Twisted with Weezer

Aragon Ballroom · Chicago

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Thu, 10 Dec 2026, 18:30 +1 dates

Postcard from Vienna: Muti & Bronfman

Symphony Center-IL · Chicago

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Thu, 10 Dec 2026, 18:30

Kip Moore w/ Alyssa Flaherty

Vic Theatre · Chicago

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Thu, 10 Dec 2026, 19:00

Syd - Early Entry VIP Upgrade

Ramova Theatre · Chicago

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Thu, 10 Dec 2026, 19:00 +1 dates

Syd: Beard Tour

Ramova Theatre · Chicago

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Thu, 10 Dec 2026, 19:00 +1 dates

Brett Eldredge: Glow 10 Year Anniversary Tour

The Chicago Theatre · Chicago

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Fri, 11 Dec 2026, 17:30

Honey Revenge x Dead Poet Society

Bottom Lounge · Chicago

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Fri, 11 Dec 2026, 18:00

KATHY GRIFFIN: New Face, New Tour

Riviera Theatre · Chicago

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