Buzzcocks – Chicago – 2026 North American Tour

Legendary British punk pioneers Buzzcocks will perform live in Chicago on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Park West. The highly anticipated concert is part of their official North American tour celebrating 50 years of the band’s career. Supporting Act: Direct opening support will be provided by indie-rock band Mind’s Eye .

More on Saturday →

Doja Cat – Tour Ma Vie World TourSat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:30pmUnited Center, Near West Side, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideOne Day Only

The Chicks: Taking the Long WaySaturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026, 8:30pmThe Auditorium, The Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopTicketed via TicketmasterOne Weekend Only

South Side Science FestivalSaturday, October 3, 2026, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.The University of Chicago, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideFreeOne Day Only

Fuerza Regida – Tinley Park, IL – This Is Our Dream TourSaturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026, 8pmCredit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Far SuburbsOne Weekend Only

Also in Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville

Topdog/UnderdogSeptember 17–November 1, 2026 at Steppenwolf; this production has evening and weekend matinee performancesSteppenwolf Downstairs Theater, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleTicketed via SteppenwolfLimited Run

Fall Fest at Lincoln Park ZooSeptember 25–November 1, 2026; pumpkin patch open daily, live pumpkin carving weekends 10am–1pmLincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFreeLimited Run

Topdog/Underdog – ChicagoFriday, October 2, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 3, 3 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, October 4, 3 p.m.Downstairs Theatre At Steppenwolf Theatre – Chicago, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville$50 – $171One Weekend Only

Bright Eyes Live In ConcertSun, Oct 4, 2026 · 7:30pmMetro Chicago, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleOne Day Only

DJ Shadow – Endtroducing 30th Anniversary TourFri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:30pmThe Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleOne Day Only

More live music that weekend →

LE Sserafim – Pureflow TourFri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:30pmUnited Center, Near West Side, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideOne Day Only

World Music Festival Chicago: Global Peace PartySunday, October 4, 2026, noon–5pmHumboldt Park Fieldhouse (outdoor), Humboldt Park, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownFreeOne Day Only

Mastodon – The Poisonous Weapons TourFri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:30pmRiviera Theatre, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareOne Day Only

Mäkelä Conducts Mahler 9Through Oct 4, 2026; Thursday and Saturday at 7:30pm, Friday at 1:30pm, Sunday at 3pmOrchestra Hall, Symphony Center, The Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFrom $55One Weekend Only

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