Selected venues in Chicago
Chicago events this weekend.
Concerts, sports and stage performances at selected Chicago venues, from the Near West Side to the Loop and River North.
GO OUT. MAKE A MEMORY.
Your weekend lineup.
Oct 16 – Oct 18
Schedules can change. Confirm event details with the venue before you go.
WEEKEND PLANNING NOTES
Build your Chicago weekend
Use the Near West Side for an arena outing, the Loop for a theater night or River North for a concert. These selected venues let you decide on both the format and the neighborhood before filling the rest of the evening.
These are editorial starting points based on venue setting, location and event format, not ticket sales or a popularity ranking. A venue may not have an event this weekend. Use the dated listings above to check what is scheduled, then confirm times and admission details with the venue.
Near West Side · Chicago
Choose the Near West Side for an arena event
United Center brings basketball, hockey and large touring productions into the same search. It is the sports-and-arena alternative to the two downtown performance venues below.
Plan ahead: Use the West Madison Street address and the arena's current arrival information when arranging transport.
Browse United Center datesThe Loop · Chicago
Build a Loop evening around the stage
The Chicago Theatre's State Street calendar is a useful starting point for comedy, concerts and stage performances in the Loop.
Plan ahead: Match the performance time and seat selection to your plan before booking other stops downtown.
Browse The Chicago Theatre datesRiver North · Chicago
Look for live music in River North
House of Blues Chicago adds a concert-hall option on Dearborn Street. Compare its performers with the theater calendar when music is the main purpose of the outing.
Plan ahead: Check the event-specific age and admission information; a venue name alone does not tell you which rules apply to the show.
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