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This week · Jul 22–Jul 26· Updated daily

This week in Chicago, explore 100 upcoming events across community events, arts & culture, live music, and sports. Browse updated events for Jul 22–Jul 26, including free events, shows, and things to do nearby.

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United Center

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Rush

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 7:30 PM

United Center

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The Event Center at Rivers Casino Des Plaines

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Julio Iglesias Jr.

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 7:30 PM

The Event Center at Rivers Casino Des Plaines

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Barry and The Fountains

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 7:30 PM

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David Murphy

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 8:00 PM

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Friendlyjordies' Alien Hunter

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 8:00 PM

Lincoln Hall

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Nightlife

Subterranean - Downstairs

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Gooseberry

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 8:00 PM

Subterranean - Downstairs

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Cameron

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 8:00 PM

Bookclub

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Subterranean - Downstairs

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Blu & Exile

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 8:00 PM

Subterranean - Downstairs

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Alex Lahey

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 8:00 PM

Schubas

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Second City-Chicago: Mainstage

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The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 8:00 PM

Second City-Chicago: Mainstage

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Wilderado

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 8:00 PM

Thalia Hall

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Constellation - Chicago

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Magic Tuber Stringband

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 8:30 PM

Constellation - Chicago

& Juliet

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 1:00 PM

The Auditorium

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Cermak Hall At Radius - IL

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Jack White

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Cermak Hall At Radius - IL

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Jay Pritzker Pavilion

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Grant Park Orchestra: Jason Seber - Broadway Sings America

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 6:30 PM

Jay Pritzker Pavilion

Community Events · Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 4:45 PM – 5:00 PM

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Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 5:00 PM – 5:15 PM

Community Events · Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 5:15 PM – 5:30 PM

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Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 5:30 PM – 5:45 PM

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Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 5:45 PM – 6:00 PM

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Sports · Rosemont

Chicago Dogs vs. Kane County Cougars

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 6:30 PM

Impact Field

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Live Music · Chicago

Pavement with Nap Eyes

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · Time TBA

The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)

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Arts & Culture · Chicago

Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Romeo & Juliet (21+ Event)

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · Time TBA

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Arts & Culture · Gurnee

Flip Circus

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · Time TBA

Gurnee Mills Mall

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Arts & Culture · Chicago

& Juliet (Chicago)

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Sports · Chicago

Chicago Cubs vs Detroit Tigers: 2026 World Series Anniversary Surprise Pin

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 7:10 PM

Wrigley Field

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Arts & Culture · Chicago

Champions of Magic

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 7:30 PM

Studebaker Theater

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Live Music · Chicago

RUSH: Fifty Something

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 7:30 PM

United Center

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Live Music · Highland Park

Augustin Hadelich

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 7:30 PM

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Live Music · Chicago

David Murphy: For My Peeps

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 8:00 PM

Garcia's Chicago

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The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold

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Arts & Culture · Chicago

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 8:00 PM

Second City-Chicago: Mainstage

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Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Aboard First Lady

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Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise Aboard First Lady

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 7:00 AM

Chicago Architecture Center - First Lady

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Sports · Chicago

WNBA Live presented by AWS

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 7:00 AM

McCormick Place

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Arts & Culture · Lincolnshire

A Year with Frog and Toad

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Marriott Theater - Lincolnshire IL

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Arts & Culture · Chicago

& Juliet (Chicago)

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Community Events · Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM

The Fields Studios

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Museums & Arts

Marriott Theater - Lincolnshire IL

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Arts & Culture · Lincolnshire

A Little Night Music

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Marriott Theater - Lincolnshire IL

Community Events · Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 1:15 PM – 1:30 PM

Community Events · Highland Park

Parisian Voices

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Community Events · Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 1:30 PM – 1:45 PM

Community Events · Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM

Community Events · Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM

Community Events · Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 2:15 PM – 2:30 PM

Community Events · Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Community Events · Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM

Community Events · Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Community Events · Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM

Community Events · Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM

Community Events · Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM

Community Events · Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 4:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Community Events · Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 4:15 PM – 4:30 PM

Community Events · Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 4:30 PM – 4:45 PM

Community Events · Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 4:45 PM – 5:00 PM

Community Events · Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 5:00 PM – 5:15 PM

Community Events · Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 5:15 PM – 5:30 PM

Community Events · Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 5:30 PM – 5:45 PM

Community Events · Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 5:45 PM – 6:00 PM

Jack White (All Ages to Enter, 21 and Over to Drink)

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Chicago Dogs vs. Kane County Cougars

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 6:30 PM

Arts & Culture · Chicago

Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Romeo & Juliet (21+ Event)

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · Time TBA

The Lion Theatre

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Museums & Arts

Marriott Theater - Lincolnshire IL

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Arts & Culture · Lincolnshire

A Little Night Music

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · Time TBA

Marriott Theater - Lincolnshire IL

Arts & Culture · Gurnee

Flip Circus

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · Time TBA

Aimee Mann w/ Kimon Kirk

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 7:30 PM

Live Music · Saint Charles

The Classic Rock Experience

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 7:30 PM

Live Music · Highland Park

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Mahler???s Sixth Symphony

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 7:30 PM

Hunter Pavilion

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Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

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Community Events · Arlington Heights

The Wizard of Oz - The Musical

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 7:30 PM

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

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Arts & Culture · Chicago

NPRs Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 7:30 PM

Studebaker Theater

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Arts & Culture · Chicago

The Second City's: Pandemonium, Please Hold

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 8:00 PM

Second City-Chicago: Mainstage

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Arts & Culture · Lincolnshire

A Year with Frog and Toad

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Marriott Theater - Lincolnshire IL

Community Events · Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM

Community Events · Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 12:15 PM – 12:30 PM

Community Events · Chicago

Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 12:30 PM – 12:45 PM

BLOND:ISH (21+ Event)

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 4:00 PM

The Firefighters vs. Savannah Bananas

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Wrigley Field

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Southern Hospitality Tour: The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers

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Live Music · Tinley Park

Southern Hospitality Tour: The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 6:30 PM

Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

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ALL THE FEELINGS TOUR with METRIC, BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE, AND STARS

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Live Music · Chicago

ALL THE FEELINGS TOUR with METRIC, BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE, AND STARS

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 6:30 PM

JACK WHITE LIVE 2026

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 6:30 PM

The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)

Arts & Culture · Gurnee

Flip Circus

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KAROL G - VIAJANDO POR EL MUNDO TROPITOUR

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · Time TBA

Poppy - Constantly Nowhere Tour

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · Time TBA

Riviera Theatre- IL

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Museums & Arts

Marriott Theater - Lincolnshire IL

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Arts & Culture · Lincolnshire

A Little Night Music

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 7:30 PM

Marriott Theater - Lincolnshire IL

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Arts & Culture · Chicago

& Juliet (Chicago)

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 7:30 PM

The Auditorium

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Live Music · Valparaiso

Bailey Zimmerman

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 7:30 PM

Porter County Fairgrounds

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Music & Theater

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

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Community Events · Arlington Heights

The Wizard of Oz - The Musical

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 7:30 PM

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

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Music & Theater

Black Ensemble Theater

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Community Events · Chicago

Muddy Waters The Hoochie Coochie Man

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 8:00 PM

Black Ensemble Theater

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Live Music · Rosemont

Benson Boone: Wanted Man Tour

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 8:00 PM

The Last Revel

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 8:00 PM

Garcia's Chicago

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Music & Theater

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB

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Live Music · Berwyn

FREE NOLA FUNK in the NIGHTCLUB w/ Greg Jacks & Brother Help

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 8:30 PM

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB

MIKE GIANNINI & The Rhythm Rangers Rock THE SIDEBAR

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 8:30 PM

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR

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Arts & Culture · Lincolnshire

A Year with Frog and Toad

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Marriott Theater - Lincolnshire IL

Arts & Culture · Gurnee

Flip Circus

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Gurnee Mills Mall

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Arts & Culture · Chicago

& Juliet (Chicago)

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 2:00 PM

The Auditorium

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Arts & Culture · Chicago

Champions of Magic

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 2:00 PM

Studebaker Theater

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Music & Theater

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

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Community Events · Arlington Heights

The Wizard of Oz - The Musical

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 2:00 PM

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

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Music & Theater

Black Ensemble Theater

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Community Events · Chicago

Muddy Waters The Hoochie Coochie Man

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Black Ensemble Theater

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Museums & Arts

Marriott Theater - Lincolnshire IL

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Arts & Culture · Lincolnshire

A Little Night Music

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Marriott Theater - Lincolnshire IL

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Sports · Chicago

The Firefighters vs. Savannah Bananas

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Arts & Culture · Gurnee

Flip Circus

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 6:10 PM

Houndmouth with Rayland Baxter

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 6:30 PM

The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)

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There are 100 events listed in Chicago this week, including community events, arts & culture, live music, and sports. The list updates daily and shows only events that haven't ended yet.

Where can I find live music in Chicago this week?

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