Scene Queen – Metalicious Tour

Scene Queen is performing live in Chicago on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the House of Blues Chicago. The “bimbocore” artist is bringing her headlining Metalicious Tour to the city for a high-energy fall showcase.

More on Friday in Downtown, the Loop & West Loop

Jerry Seinfeld Live!Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7pm; Sat, Oct 10 · 5pm and 8pmThe Chicago Theatre, The Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOne Weekend Only

Beck – Ride Lonesome TourFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pmAuditorium Theatre, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOne Weekend Only

Mäkelä, Petrushka & Belshazzar’s FeastFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:30pmOrchestra Hall, Symphony Center, The Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOne Day Only

Operation Mincemeat: A New MusicalThrough Oct 11, 2026CIBC Theatre, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOne Weekend Only

Also in Downtown, the Loop & West Loop

Tangible Sound: Arrival to a Higher GroundThrough Nov 8, 2026Chicago Cultural Center, The Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFREELimited Run

Bank of America Chicago MarathonSunday, October 11, 2026, 7:30 AM startGrant Park, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOne Day Only

74th Annual Chicago Columbus Day ParadeMonday, October 12, 2026; opening ceremony at 12 PM at Dearborn Street and Wacker Drive, then the parade steps off south on Dearborn to Van BurenDearborn Street, Wacker Drive to Van Buren Street, The Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOne Day Only

Abbott Health & Fitness ExpoThursday, October 8 – Saturday, October 10, 2026McCormick Place, North Building, Hall B1, Near South Side, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFree and open to the publicOne Weekend Only

Chicago Fire FC vs. New York City FCSaturday, October 10, 2026, 1:30 PMSoldier Field, Museum Campus, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOne Day Only

More live music that weekend →

Olivia Rodrigo – The Unraveled TourSun, Oct 11, 2026 · 7:00pmUnited Center, Near West Side, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideOne Weekend Only

Olivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour – Night TwoMonday, October 12, 2026, 7:00 PMUnited Center, Near West Side, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideTickets via TicketmasterOne Day Only

Interpol – 2026 North American TourSun, Oct 11, 2026 · 7:00pmThe Salt Shed, Goose Island, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownOne Day Only

Muna – Gets So Hot TourFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00pmThe Salt Shed, Goose Island, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownOne Day Only

Shaboozey – Outlaws Never Die TourFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:30pmByline Bank Aragon Ballroom, Uptown, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareOne Day Only

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