--- type: city_events city: chicago country: us timeframe: 2026-10-04/2026-10-10 category: music events_count: 61 last_updated: '2026-10-04T14:55:52Z' canonical: https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/music --- # Music events in Chicago in the next 7 days (October 4–10, 2026) 61 verified events. Data refreshed daily. Source: EventIndex.ai — the open events layer for AI. ## Music - **2026-Oct-01, Chicago Symphony Center: Mäkelä Conducts Mahler 9** · Wed Sep 30–Sun Oct 4, 20:00 · Chicago Symphony Center, 220 South Michigan Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/2026-oct-01-chicago-symphony-center-makela-conducts-mahler-9-evt_PeCi2L3O) · [tickets](https://bachtrack.com/22/291/view/445386) - **2026-Oct-01, Chicago Symphony Center: Mäkelä Conducts Mahler 9** · Wed Sep 30–Sun Oct 4, 20:00 · Chicago Symphony Center, 220 South Michigan Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/2026-oct-01-chicago-symphony-center-makela-conducts-mahler-9-evt_II5bXGzc) · [tickets](https://bachtrack.com/22/291/view/445386) - **Costa - DJ - Chop Shop Chicago** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 23:30 · Chop Shop Chicago, 2033 W. North Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/costa-dj-chop-shop-chicago-evt_iU83LGZ7) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/costa-dj-chicago-10-03-2026/8170986/t) - **Costa - DJ - Chop Shop Chicago** · Sat Oct 3–Sun Oct 4, 23:30 · Chop Shop Chicago, 2033 W. North Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/costa-dj-chop-shop-chicago-evt_oq318uxA) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/costa-dj-chicago-10-03-2026/8170986/t) - **Melissa Manchester** · Sun Oct 4, 15:00–19:59 · The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/melissa-manchester-evt_5b0K2Tb2) · [tickets](https://frontrowseats.com/performer/melissa-manchester-tickets) - **Melissa Manchester** · Sun Oct 4, 15:00–19:59 · The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/melissa-manchester-evt_qUpZJgzj) · [tickets](https://frontrowseats.com/performer/melissa-manchester-tickets) - **Kennedy Ryon** · Mon Oct 5, 15:30–19:59 · The Empty Bottle, 1035 N Western Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/kennedy-ryon-evt_ov1cfbQB) · [tickets](https://frontrowseats.com/performer/kennedy-ryon-tickets) - **Kennedy Ryon** · Mon Oct 5, 15:30–19:59 · The Empty Bottle, 1035 N Western Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/kennedy-ryon-evt_As9z3Xyf) · [tickets](https://frontrowseats.com/performer/kennedy-ryon-tickets) - **Cardinal Bloom** · Mon Oct 5, 20:00 · Beat Kitchen, 2100 West Belmont Avenue · from $34 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/cardinal-bloom-evt_vQrRycNb) · [tickets](https://gametime.co/concert/cardinal-bloom-tickets/10-5-2026-chicago-il-beat-kitchen/events/6a9715adfd0a5e71f4611214) - **Malcolm Todd (Moved from Salt Shed Indoor)** · Tue Oct 6, 20:30 · The Salt Shed, 1357 N Elston · from $195 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/malcolm-todd-moved-from-salt-shed-indoor-evt_wtRtFJHZ) · [tickets](https://gametime.co/concert/malcolm-todd-moved-from-salt-shed-indoor-tickets/10-6-2026-chicago-il-the-salt-shed/events/6a276b3603ea4ca66fae2215) - **Kelela – The New Avatar Live Tour** · Tue Oct 6–Wed Oct 7, 21:00 · Vic Theatre, 3145 N Sheffield · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/kelela-the-new-avatar-live-tour-evt_9e0L2Mtp) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/kelela-the-new-avatar-live-tour/) - **Kelela – The New Avatar Live Tour** · Tue Oct 6–Wed Oct 7, 21:00 · Vic Theatre, 3145 N Sheffield · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/kelela-the-new-avatar-live-tour-evt_VyejvnST) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/kelela-the-new-avatar-live-tour/) - **Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical** · Wed Oct 7–Thu Oct 8, 01:00 · CIBC Theatre, 18 West Monroe Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/operation-mincemeat-a-new-musical-evt_bMZ29aEp) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/operation-mincemeat-a-new-musical/2026-10-07/) - **Sunny Daze and the Weathermen** · Wed Oct 7, 15:30 · Subterranean - Downstairs, 2011 W. North Ave. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/sunny-daze-and-the-weathermen-evt_ppVceueR) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/pop_rock_tickets/8274325/sunny_daze_and_the_weathermen_2026-10-07_19_30_00) - **Sunny Daze and the Weathermen** · Wed Oct 7, 15:30 · Subterranean - Downstairs, 2011 W. North Ave. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/sunny-daze-and-the-weathermen-evt_7Yjmt6H4) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/pop_rock_tickets/8274325/sunny_daze_and_the_weathermen_2026-10-07_19_30_00) - **Cameron Davies at Cubby Bear | Oct 7, 2026 | NightOut** · Wed Oct 7, 20:00 · Cubby Bear · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/cameron-davies-at-cubby-bear-oct-7-2026-nightout-evt_Bjy0OnxT) · [tickets](https://nightout.com/events/v/cameron-davies-cubby-bear-chicago-2026-10-07/tickets) - **Cameron Davies at Cubby Bear | Oct 7, 2026 | NightOut** · Wed Oct 7, 20:00 · Cubby Bear · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/cameron-davies-at-cubby-bear-oct-7-2026-nightout-evt_s3HRKPam) · [tickets](https://nightout.com/events/v/cameron-davies-cubby-bear-chicago-2026-10-07/tickets) - **Malcolm Todd** · Wed Oct 7, 20:30 · The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/malcolm-todd-evt_UiYyC4Y8) · [tickets](https://www.frontrowseatsllc.com/tickets/the-salt-shed-indoors-chicago/10-07-2026-730-pm/malcolm-todd-tickets.aspx) - **Buddha Trixie** · Thu Oct 8, 15:00–19:59 · The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/buddha-trixie-evt_z77znkB6) · [tickets](https://www.vegastickets.com/performer/buddha-trixie-tickets) - **Pinhead Gunpowder** · Thu Oct 8, 16:00–19:59 · Metro Chicago, 3730 N Clark St. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/pinhead-gunpowder-evt_GNCwBKoN) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/alternative_tickets/7983097/pinhead_gunpowder_2026-10-08_20_00_00) - **Pinhead Gunpowder** · Thu Oct 8, 16:00–19:59 · Metro Chicago, 3730 N Clark St. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/pinhead-gunpowder-evt_Tw9ZJcTf) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/alternative_tickets/7983097/pinhead_gunpowder_2026-10-08_20_00_00) - **Wayne Hancock** · Thu Oct 8, 16:00 · Reggie's Music Joint, 2105 S State St. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/wayne-hancock-evt_xGQCdFmJ) · [tickets](https://www.boxofficeticketsales.com/6267880/wayne-hancock-tickets-fri-3-29-2024-neighborhood-theatre) - **Ivy Lab** · Thu Oct 8, 18:00–19:59 · Smoke & Mirrors, 2045 N Milwaukee Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/ivy-lab-evt_QIDIiPaG) · [tickets](https://www.boxofficeticketsales.com/venues/smoke-and-mirrors) - **Esculis Tickets, Chicago | Oct 8** · Thu Oct 8, 20:00 · Cubby Bear · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/esculis-tickets-chicago-oct-8-evt_w3xV0dxV) · [tickets](https://nightout.com/events/v/esculis-cubby-bear-chicago-2026-10-08/tickets) - **Karina Rykman** · Fri Oct 9, 16:00–19:59 · Garcias Chicago, 1001 W Washington Blvd · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/karina-rykman-evt_naEsTQYL) · [tickets](https://www.goodseattickets.com/8080106/Karina-Rykman) - **Punchis Punchis: Banda Rave Experience - East End Plaza at Navy Pier** · Fri Oct 9, 18:00–22:00 · East End Plaza at Navy Pier, 600 East Grand Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/punchis-punchis-banda-rave-experience-east-end-plaza-at-navy-evt_ZBwAWSsY) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/punchis-punchis-banda-rave-experience-chicago-10-09-2026/8272839/t) - **Punchis Punchis: Banda Rave Experience - East End Plaza at Navy Pier** · Fri Oct 9, 18:00–22:00 · East End Plaza at Navy Pier, 600 East Grand Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/punchis-punchis-banda-rave-experience-east-end-plaza-at-navy-evt_Ms5I6qvR) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/punchis-punchis-banda-rave-experience-chicago-10-09-2026/8272839/t) - **Jerry Seinfeld Live!** · Fri Oct 9, 20:00–22:00 · The Chicago Theatre, 175 North State Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/jerry-seinfeld-live-evt_woJnCLFV) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/jerry-seinfeld-live-2/) - **Jerry Seinfeld Live!** · Fri Oct 9, 20:00–22:00 · The Chicago Theatre, 175 North State Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/jerry-seinfeld-live-evt_c42Jc8uR) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/jerry-seinfeld-live-2/) - **2026-Oct-10, Chicago Symphony Center: Symphony Ball with Klaus Mäkelä** · Fri Oct 9–Sat Oct 10, 20:00 · Chicago Symphony Center, 220 South Michigan Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/2026-oct-10-chicago-symphony-center-symphony-ball-with-klaus-evt_5yQHjp4P) · [tickets](https://bachtrack.com/22/291/view/445391) - **2026-Oct-10, Chicago Symphony Center: Symphony Ball with Klaus Mäkelä** · Fri Oct 9–Sat Oct 10, 20:00 · Chicago Symphony Center, 220 South Michigan Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/2026-oct-10-chicago-symphony-center-symphony-ball-with-klaus-evt_zB0ejBAQ) · [tickets](https://bachtrack.com/22/291/view/445391) - **Beck - Auditorium Theatre - IL** · Fri Oct 9–Sat Oct 10, 21:00 · Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Congress Parkway · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/beck-auditorium-theatre-il-evt_NcFOmL2M) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/beck-chicago-10-09-2026/7896036/t) - **The Clarks (21+ Event)** · Fri Oct 9, 21:00 · Beat Kitchen, 2100 West Belmont Avenue · from $44 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-clarks-21-event-evt_vhpqyuQO) · [tickets](https://gametime.co/the-clarks-tickets/performers/musictheclarks) - **The Clarks (21+ Event)** · Fri Oct 9, 21:00 · Beat Kitchen, 2100 West Belmont Avenue · from $44 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-clarks-21-event-evt_vyQNcuKd) · [tickets](https://gametime.co/the-clarks-tickets/performers/musictheclarks) - **Rocky Horror Concert Show** · Fri Oct 9–Sat Oct 10, 22:30 · The Newport Theater, 956 West Newport Avenue · from $28.52 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/rocky-horror-concert-show-evt_yxDe0IKT) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/rocky-horror-concert-show/2026-10-09/) - **Rocky Horror Concert Show** · Fri Oct 9–Sat Oct 10, 22:30 · The Newport Theater, 956 West Newport Avenue · from $28.52 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/rocky-horror-concert-show-evt_oPtn2Vw6) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/rocky-horror-concert-show/2026-10-09/) - **Afrojack** · Fri Oct 9, 23:00 · The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/afrojack-evt_QgFjXi27) · [tickets](https://www.frontrowseatsllc.com/tickets/radius-il/10-09-2026-1000-pm/afrojack-tickets.aspx) - **Afrojack** · Fri Oct 9, 23:00 · The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/afrojack-evt_eXeirtwH) · [tickets](https://www.frontrowseatsllc.com/tickets/radius-il/10-09-2026-1000-pm/afrojack-tickets.aspx) - **Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical** · Sat Oct 10–Sun Oct 11, 01:00 · CIBC Theatre, 18 West Monroe Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/operation-mincemeat-a-new-musical-evt_mKX5wf40) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/operation-mincemeat-a-new-musical/2026-10-10/) - **Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical** · Sat Oct 10–Sun Oct 11, 01:00 · CIBC Theatre, 18 West Monroe Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/operation-mincemeat-a-new-musical-evt_RwavKQMP) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/operation-mincemeat-a-new-musical/2026-10-10/) - **Rock and Roll Playhouse – The Music of Grateful Dead for Kids** · Sat Oct 10, 12:30–14:30 · Thalia Hall, 1807 S Allport St · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/rock-and-roll-playhouse-the-music-of-grateful-dead-for-kids-evt_hbzKs13w) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/rock-and-roll-playhouse-the-music-of-grateful-dead-for-kids/) - **FilipinX: King Marie, Karri & Bella Fiasco** · Sat Oct 10, 15:00–19:59 · Outset, 1675 North Elston Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/filipinx-king-marie-karri-bella-fiasco-evt_ZkiNBOZt) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/rap_hip_hop_tickets/8253866/filipinx_king_marie_karri_and_bella_fiasco_2026-10-10_19_00_00) - **Alice Smith** · Sat Oct 10, 15:00–19:59 · Garcias Chicago, 1001 W Washington Blvd · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/alice-smith-evt_dIM9n1Nn) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/pop_rock_alice_smith_tickets) - **Alice Smith** · Sat Oct 10, 15:00–19:59 · Garcias Chicago, 1001 W Washington Blvd · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/alice-smith-evt_VsxCy2Vy) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/pop_rock_alice_smith_tickets) - **Rufus Wainwright** · Sat Oct 10, 16:00–19:59 · Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/rufus-wainwright-evt_xxwQZAij) · [tickets](https://www.captainticket.com/IL/Chicago-Events/Cheap-Rufus-Wainwright-Tickets-Old-Town-School-of-Folk-Music-2026-10-10-20-00-00-3425055) - **Failure** · Sat Oct 10, 16:00–19:59 · Park West, 322 W. Armitage · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/failure-evt_Z4Iqdm91) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/alternative_tickets/7972696/failure_2026-10-10_20_00_00) - **Ambre** · Sat Oct 10, 16:00 · Beat Kitchen, 2100 West Belmont Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/ambre-evt_6ZEYWz9c) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/r_and_b_soul_tickets/8149074/ambre_2026-10-10_20_00_00) - **Ambre** · Sat Oct 10, 16:00 · Beat Kitchen, 2100 West Belmont Avenue · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/ambre-evt_54prqZkS) · [tickets](https://www.empiretickets.com/events/r_and_b_soul_tickets/8149074/ambre_2026-10-10_20_00_00) - **Orange Dog Club** · Sat Oct 10, 17:00–19:59 · Reggie's Music Joint, 2105 S State St. · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/orange-dog-club-evt_AfcdTGVn) · [tickets](https://www.goodseattickets.com/8075943/Orange-Dog-Club) - **Musical Evenings presents Aaron Kaufman-Levine QUARTET** · Sat Oct 10, 20:00 · Pro Musica Audio - Chicago's Premiere Audio Specialists since 1983!, 713 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA, Chicago, IL · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/musical-evenings-presents-aaron-kaufman-levine-quartet-evt_AeeBLRgm) · [tickets](https://www.meetup.com/topics/bassoon/us/il/chicago/) - **Musical Evenings presents Aaron Kaufman-Levine QUARTET** · Sat Oct 10, 20:00 · Pro Musica Audio - Chicago's Premiere Audio Specialists since 1983!, 713 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA, Chicago, IL · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/musical-evenings-presents-aaron-kaufman-levine-quartet-evt_X0rAUbPp) · [tickets](https://www.meetup.com/topics/bassoon/us/il/chicago/) - **The Séance: Live (and Dead)** · Sat Oct 10, 20:00–21:30 · Stars & Garters, 3914 N Clark St · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/the-seance-live-and-dead-evt_WGnfZWa8) · [tickets](https://www.choosechicago.com/event/the-seance-live-and-dead/2026-10-10/) - **2026-Oct-11, Mandel Hall: CSO Chamber Music at the University of Chicago** · Sat Oct 10–Sun Oct 11, 20:00 · Mandel Hall, 1131 E. 57th Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/2026-oct-11-mandel-hall-cso-chamber-music-at-the-university-evt_Fa3vlofV) · [tickets](https://bachtrack.com/22/291/view/445392) - **2026-Oct-11, Mandel Hall: CSO Chamber Music at the University of Chicago** · Sat Oct 10–Sun Oct 11, 20:00 · Mandel Hall, 1131 E. 57th Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/2026-oct-11-mandel-hall-cso-chamber-music-at-the-university-evt_Y2ixsCE1) · [tickets](https://bachtrack.com/22/291/view/445392) - **Wind Walkers** · Sat Oct 10, 20:30 · The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/wind-walkers-evt_YrWVX8Q4) · [tickets](https://www.frontrowseatsllc.com/tickets/bottom-lounge/10-10-2026-730-pm/wind-walkers-tickets.aspx) - **KISS KISS - Music Event** · Sat Oct 10, 22:00 · Ramova Theatre, 3520 S Halsted Street · from $271 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/kiss-kiss-music-event-evt_TZgJ9897) · [tickets](https://www.ticketnetwork.com/performers/kiss-kiss-music-event-tickets) - **KISS KISS - Music Event** · Sat Oct 10, 22:00 · Ramova Theatre, 3520 S Halsted Street · from $271 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/kiss-kiss-music-event-evt_XdAo4jaw) · [tickets](https://www.ticketnetwork.com/performers/kiss-kiss-music-event-tickets) - **Hamdi - Radius - IL** · Sat Oct 10–Sun Oct 11, 23:00 · Radius - IL, 640 W. Cermak Road · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/hamdi-radius-il-evt_ZW7cWP46) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/hamdi-chicago-10-10-2026/8132737/t) - **Hamdi - Radius - IL** · Sat Oct 10–Sun Oct 11, 23:00 · Radius - IL, 640 W. Cermak Road · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/hamdi-radius-il-evt_BPif8oqk) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/hamdi-chicago-10-10-2026/8132737/t) - **Steve Aoki - TAO Nightclub - Chicago** · Sat Oct 10–Sun Oct 11, 23:00 · TAO Nightclub - Chicago, 632 N Dearborn Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/steve-aoki-tao-nightclub-chicago-evt_7tDrTCL9) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/steve-aoki-chicago-10-10-2026/8272312/t) - **Steve Aoki - TAO Nightclub - Chicago** · Sat Oct 10–Sun Oct 11, 23:00 · TAO Nightclub - Chicago, 632 N Dearborn Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/chicago/e/steve-aoki-tao-nightclub-chicago-evt_8tDLHj9c) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/steve-aoki-chicago-10-10-2026/8272312/t) ## Free events No free events listed in Chicago in the next 7 days (October 4–10, 2026). Every page on this site is also available as markdown: append `.md` to the URL. 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