Events and Festivals in Chicago

Our year-round guide to the events and festivals in Chicago, from Lollapalooza to SketchFest and everything in-between

Concerts in Chicago in March 2018
Music

Concerts in Chicago in March 2018

This month's slate of live music is already reminding us of days spent at summer music festivals
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This week's top events

Christkindlmarket
Things to do

Christkindlmarket

The iconic German-inspired holiday market at Daley Plaza brings just over a month of Christmassy celebrations to the Loop. Browse stalls...
Loop
Light Up the Lake
Things to do

Light Up the Lake

Navy Pier bring its winter experience back for another year, illuminating the lakefront with an outdoor light display. The dazzling...
Streeterville

Upcoming Chicago festivals

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This week's best concerts in Chicago

Free Monday at the Empty Bottle
Music

Free Monday at the Empty Bottle

What’s better than a show at the Empty Bottle? A free show at the Empty Bottle. Every Monday, Chicago’s premier indie rock club hosts a free...
Ukrainian Village
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Music

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Holiday prog-rockers Trans-Siberian Orchestra make their annual trip to Rosemont, arriving just before Christmas with an all-new, over-the-top...
Suburbs

This week's best comedy shows in Chicago

The Paper Machete
Comedy

The Paper Machete

This weekly “live magazine” is a cavalcade of culture, politics and wit featuring journalists, actors, comedians and musicians offering...
Uptown

The top Chicago music festivals

Lollapalooza
Music

Lollapalooza

Chicago's largest summer music festival takes over Grant Park with big acts and even bigger porta-potty lines
Spring Awakening
Music

Spring Awakening

A sea of bros in neon tank tops flock to this massive EDM festival in Soldier Field
Riot Fest
Music

Riot Fest

The punks invade Humboldt Park at this sprawling rock festival on the city's Northwest Side
North Coast
Music

North Coast

Do your Labor Day plans include jam bands, hip-hop acts, DJs and glow sticks? You're probably a Coastie