Live music in Chicagoland and NW Indiana. Concerts, festivals, DJ sets. Tonight, this weekend, and beyond.
Today · Wednesday, August 19 · 60 shows
Blue Grass Jam
Monthly jam session on third Wednesday, all instruments welcome
Sophie Gault (tn) · Stacey Antonel (tn)
Americana and roots artists
Wax On! Vinyl DJs
Electronic
Clipper-Oke With Mary
Karaoke night
Simbryt: The Voice & The Fire: A Tribute to Whitney Houston & Chaka Khan
City Winery Chicago Presents Simbryt: The Voice & The Fire: A Tribute to Whitney Houston & Chaka Khan live on Wednesday, August 19th at 7:30 PM! From the moment she stepped up to her first microphone at just two years old and delivered her very first church solo, Simbryt didn’t just discover music - she stepped fully into her purpose. The stage wasn’t a dream. It was destiny. That early spark ignited a career that has taken her from sacred spaces to some of the world’s most celebrated stages. A two-time Star Search Teen Vocalist Champion, Simbryt has captivated audiences since childhood, earning a performance at the legendary Apollo Theater and winning WGCI’s Home Jam - twice. From the very beginning, her voice has been impossible to ignore.
from $30
Ryan Holiday in the Gateway Theater
Political
Pleiades Series: Emma Garau (MN), Mabel Kwan · Selina Trepp
Solo drums and electronics performance, and duo of pianist and interdisciplinary artist exploring improvisation and perception
Golden Hour Featuring Ashlyn Sisco FREE ADMISSION | RSVP BELOW
Rock · Indie / Alt · Folk / Americana
No cover
ROLE CALL
No cover
WELCOME BACK** JOEL PATERSON TRIO on the PATIO!
FITZGERALDS PRESENTS: JOEL PATERSON seen HERE Joel Paterson can be seen all over Chicago playing with icons, cult heroes, jazz greats, blues legends, honky tonk revues, and back-bar bands, including D
No cover
Jarvis Squear
Weekly gathering of musical and spoken word artists in a supportive community environment. Queer centered, straight friendly.
Country Night
Country
Wednesday Live Music
Weekly live music night with wine and whiskey specials.
↻ Every week on Wednesday
No cover
Gregory Alan Isakov w/ Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra
Folk · Singer-songwriter · Acoustic
Giulio Brouzet: Chromatic Harmonica meets Chicago blues - Acoustic Series
Rock · Jazz · Blues
Foto Flo
Doors 6:30pm
Jazzin' at the Shedd
Live jazz on the Shedd Aquarium terrace, Wednesday evenings.
↻ Every week on Wednesday until September 2, 2026
Wednesday live music
Rotating local cover bands and tribute acts. Lineup posted on Instagram (@simonstavern).
↻ Every week on Wednesday
No cover
Sidestreets
Band Set - CUBS GAME
Simon Elijah with Kim Schaefer
Americana singer-songwriter with clever wit and timeless, catchy storytelling-driven songs.
Tomorrow · Thursday, August 20 · 91 shows
TomCat Trumpet Experience
Electronic
rommulas
Hyperpop · Hip-hop · Lesbian
IGNANT presents The Trenches
Free before 11pm w/ RSVP Presented by IGNANT x Bourbon on Division This is a 21+ event
No cover
Sing Along
DJs spin biggest hits from all genres with music videos on screens
Concerts in the Park featuring Food Truck & Touch-a-Truck - Bon Journeyed - Bon Jovi/Journey Experience
Bon Jovi/Journey tribute
Free
Composer Night: Mitch Paliga Group
Soprano saxophonist and composer along with pianist Chris White will be presenting original jazz compositions as well as
$18.34
Jill Scott - To Whom This May Concern Tour
Soul · Neo-soul · Rnb
Eli: Strange Girl (Live On Stage!)
Melodic metalcore · Christian · Gothic metal
Eli
Tickets starting at $25 + fees Eli has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting organizations work
$34.09
Android Paranoid
ANDROID PARANOID pay tribute to Radiohead with a theatrical performance brimming with energy and passionate attention to detail. ANDROID PARANOID immerse their audiences in the sights, sounds and feelings of this music using entertaining stories and a set list that spans Radiohead's entire catalogue. Some of the Radiohead songs to be performed include: Creep- High and Dry - Just - Street Spirit - Paranoid Android - Karma Police - No Surprises - Optimistic - Idioteque - There, There - 2+2=5 - Nude - Bodysnatchers...and many more...
from $36
LYKN
Pop
ASAKE: IN GOD WE TRUST WORLD TOUR
Afrobeats · Nigeria · Amapiano
Improvised Music Series: Jorrit Dijkstra w/ Jeb Bishop, Mabel Kwan, Michael Zerang; bishop/djikstra horn quintet
The Improvised Music Series welcomes saxophonist/electronicist/composer Jorrit Dijkstra from Boston. On this trip Dijkstra continues his longstanding musical relationship with Jeb Bishop and, following up on his January 2024 Chicago visit, performs again with Michael Zerang, while meeting Mabel Kwan
PHYSICAL GRAFFITI - A TRIBUTE TO LED ZEPPELIN
Led Zeppelin tribute from Chicago
Pachanka Music Presents: JOCEY!
South Side Chicago singer blending mariachi, Mexican repertoire with contemporary influences
No cover
The Interview Show Dinner Party w/ Mark Bazer ft. Chef JOHN MANION and Musician GIA MARGARET
Talk show dinner with musician performance
$92-530
ANDY BROWN
Jazz · Indie · Guitar
24hrs
Rnb · Hip-hop · Electronic
Singer & The Song
Doors 7:30pm
Quin Kirchner Residency
Free jazz · Percussion · Psychedelic
Death at the Drag Show ft PI
Electronic
House of Couture Thursdays
Drag performance
INDIE SHOWCASE
INDIE SHOWCASE: **BIG STEP // TEMP HOLD // LINGUA FINA // DRINKING JULIA** This town has such a vast and rich music sc
$10
Tommie Thursdays
Steppin', blues, jazz and R&B DJ night on the 1st and 3rd Thursday.
↻ Every month on the 1st Thursday and 3rd Thursday
No cover
Rick King's Royal Hustle
Blues · Soul / R&B / Funk
Fretboard Summit 2026 - 3-day All Access
Folk / Americana
Jake Xerxes Fussell
Folk · Country · Americana
Afternoon of Art Song
Featuring fellows of the Singers Program
Ricky Martin
Latin pop · Dance
Joey J. Saye: Traditional Blues Hour
Folk / Americana · Blues
Schubas Open Mic
Doors 7:30pm
Sidestreets
Band Set!
Solino and The Suns Chiara and Halo
Singer with ballads and upbeat jams blending soul, emotion, and groove.
Unbridled
Deathcore · Metalcore · Death metal
Thursday Night Jams
Weekly live music jam (TNJ). Lineup varies, check the venue.
↻ Every week on Thursday
No cover
Friday, August 21 · 131 shows
DJ Boathouse
Hip-Hop / Rap · Soul / R&B / Funk
I Love R&B
Soul / R&B / Funk
LuLuYam
Sad gay music · Gay sex
Blacklight Blackout
🖤💚 Blacklight Blackout returns for our monthly extravaganza! Two floors with a 3-channel Silent Disco with an open dec
$18.18
Gerry Hundt
Veteran of Chicago's blues scene
small fry
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esperanza spalding
Emphasizing simplicity and intimacy of her voice, bass, and songs, in this special configuration of 2 musicians and 2 dancers, esperanza performs songs from all 8 of her previous albums, songs from current releases, plus a special-preview of her forthcoming project.
from $118.8
SR Quintet
Jazz
Erez Dessel Trio
jazz
Bad Time Records Tour 2026: Kill Lincoln · Jer
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Riot Fest presents... Bad Times Records 2026 Tour ft. Kill Lincoln Jer Bad Operation The Best of the Worst $40
$46.18
Alejandro Salazar
$10 Cover at 8PM
Friday Night on the patio w/ MORRY SOCHAT & THE SPECIAL 20's!
Fresh Chicago blues mixing classic with swing and rock and roll
No cover
LOST BAYOU RAMBLERS at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub
Two-time Grammy-winning progressive Louisiana French/Cajun band
$30-76
Friday Night in the SIDEBAR
with
FITZGERALDS PRESENTS: THE MEADOWLARK LEMONS FREE SHOW! Click "Book Now" to RSVP for guaranteed entry Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE ***PARKING*** There is rather limited street parki
No cover
COPS N' ROBBERS 360 CAGE RAVE
Electronic
Weekend live music
Live bands Friday and Saturday. Lineup varies, check the venue.
↻ Every week on Friday, Saturday
No cover
Andy Brown Trio
Jazz
Chris Foreman
Organ · Jazz
The Sweet Lillies
Bluegrass · Americana
Lincoln Jesser
Indie pop · Indietronica · Synthpop
The Joel Paterson Swing Quartet
Jazz · Blues
Saint Devera
Electronic · Latin
CHICAGO NEW HORIZONS PRESENTS: Mopery
with The Lawn Darts, Hung Jury!, Broken thorn
8pm Mopery: A six-piece indie rock band based in Chicago, blending layered songwriting, melodic indie rock and garage energy - just enough bluegrunge to start an argument about what to call it - a sound that’s been forged over years of playing together. 9pm The Lawn Darts: Bright guitar coupled with
Girl Power Drag Dinner
Drag dinner performance
Lakeview Taco Fest
Day 1 of 3 · Friday, August 21
CHICAGO LOUD 9 · B.O.L..Y BLAISE
**Chicago Loud 9** will headline with support from **B.O.L.Y Blaise**. **Chicago Loud 9** showcases a dynamic, horn-dri
$18
MANASSEH AFTERPARTY with UNAPOLOGETIC · OTEZ.G
Psychadelic Soul and R+B darling **Manasseh** is releasing a new album! We're honored to be hosting the afterparty with
$5.01
COYOTE MAN - PAPERSHRINE - VERSUS THE GIANT
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Progressive metal · Instrumental progressive rock
$12.50
Throne
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Phil Angotti & Friends
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Multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter from Chicago's southside
Doors 7:00pm
$15
Weekend Mariachi
Live mariachi on weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). Start time approximate, check the venue.
↻ Every week on Friday, Saturday, Sunday
The Reckoning
Blackened death metal · Thrash metal · Black metal
Isoxo Presents: Hardcore Diva - Fall 2026 North America Tour
Dubstep · Drum and bass
Fretboard Summit 2026 Friday Day Pass
Folk / Americana
Deep Sea Diver (solo) · Hand Habits
Indie rock · Ambient · Folk
Alabama Shakes w/ Liam Kazar
Blues · Soul · Southern rock
Chris Heroldt
Rock · Jazz · Blues
Friday Night with Kid Clay
DJ night with Kid Clay
The Australian Pink Floyd Show
The Australian Pink Floyd Show is the leading show of its kind in the world!
Meaza Joy – Blues Rising — Album Release Party: “Free To Be Me”
Folk / Americana · Blues
Billy Currington & Kip Moore
Billy currington · Modern country · Country pop
FATSYNC at Sound-Bar
Rock · Hip-Hop / Rap · Electronic
Nexus 6
Screamo · Symphonic black metal · Emo
Pablo Alto with Jontan
Synth-forward indie rock collaboration spanning diverse genres
Gordo
Latin
Acoustic Fridays with Brandon Pratt
Folk / Americana
Justine Ewald
Evening Set!
The DJ Firm
DJ Set!
BeJaxx
Band Set!
Leonum
35th Anniversary show featuring Leonum, Acoustic Rock/Americana band
Sarah Marie Young
Jazz · Blues
Weekend live music
Live bands Friday and Saturday. Lineup varies, check the venue.
↻ Every week on Friday, Saturday
No cover
Buen Viaje (August 2026 Edition)
Chicago DJ duo Buen Viaje will be spinning sounds ranging from dreamy, laid-back balearic to transcendent underground house.
No cover
