Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best music in Chicago the weekend of Sep 25–27, 2026: 7 picks, refreshed weekly.
7 picks · checked Sep 10
Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Downtown, the Loop & West LoopIIP Photo Archive · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMike Dunn, DJ Heather and more close House Music is Home’s Navy Pier season with a free RSVP dance party.
Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Downtown, the Loop & West LoopIIP Photo Archive · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMike Dunn, DJ Heather and more close House Music is Home’s Navy Pier season with a free RSVP dance party.
The Chicago Theatre, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDaniel Schwen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSara Bareilles brings the Good Grief Tour to the Chicago Theatre for a Sunday concert in the downtown landmark.
The Chicago Theatre, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDaniel Schwen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSara Bareilles brings the Good Grief Tour to the Chicago Theatre for a Sunday concert in the downtown landmark.
The Salt Shed, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideBball606 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCavetown and Chloe Moriondo bring the Running With Scissors Tour into the Salt Shed’s indoor room.
The Salt Shed, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideBball606 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCavetown and Chloe Moriondo bring the Running With Scissors Tour into the Salt Shed’s indoor room.
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareEsDeeKid’s Council House Rat Tour reaches Chicago with supporting sets from Rico Ace.
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareEsDeeKid’s Council House Rat Tour reaches Chicago with supporting sets from Rico Ace.
Chicago Children’s Museum, 700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopCrossing Borders Music pairs string-quartet music with stories of resilience from composers around the world.
Chicago Children’s Museum, 700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopCrossing Borders Music pairs string-quartet music with stories of resilience from composers around the world.
Garcia's Chicago, 1001 W Washington Blvd, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopChuy for Chicago · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsTheo Katzman returns to his singer-songwriter roots with an intimate solo performance at Garcia’s.
Garcia's Chicago, 1001 W Washington Blvd, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopChuy for Chicago · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsTheo Katzman returns to his singer-songwriter roots with an intimate solo performance at Garcia’s.
Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownMAK Kobo · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsGOT7 leader JAY B brings his solo tape: roots show to the Gateway Theater at Copernicus Center.
Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownMAK Kobo · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsGOT7 leader JAY B brings his solo tape: roots show to the Gateway Theater at Copernicus Center.
