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United Center, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideUser:JeremyA · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia CommonsSat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:30pm
Doja Cat – Tour Ma Vie World Tour
Doja Cat brings her Tour Ma Vie World Tour to United Center.
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Music in Chicago the Weekend of Oct 2–4, 2026
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best music in Chicago the weekend of Oct 2–4, 2026: 53 picks, refreshed weekly.
53 picks · checked Sep 21
53 picks
United Center, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideUser:JeremyA · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons#1Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
United Center, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideUser:JeremyA · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia CommonsDoja Cat – Tour Ma Vie World Tour
Doja Cat brings her Tour Ma Vie World Tour to United Center.
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United Center, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideAlacoolwiki · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:30pm
LE Sserafim – Pureflow Tour
LE Sserafim brings the Pureflow Tour to United Center on the West Side.
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#2Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
United Center, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideAlacoolwiki · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLE Sserafim – Pureflow Tour
LE Sserafim brings the Pureflow Tour to United Center on the West Side.
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Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026, 8:30pm
The Chicks: Taking the Long Way
The Chicks headline The Auditorium downtown for a single night.
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#3Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026, 8:30pm · One Weekend Only
The Chicks: Taking the Long Way
The Chicks headline The Auditorium downtown for a single night.
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Humboldt Park Fieldhouse (outdoor), Humboldt Park, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownSteven Kevil · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSunday, October 4, 2026, noon–5pmFree
World Music Festival Chicago: Global Peace Party
The festival ends with a free outdoor afternoon: Dogo du Togo, El Laberinto del Coco and more.
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#4Sunday, October 4, 2026, noon–5pm · One Day Only
Humboldt Park Fieldhouse (outdoor), Humboldt Park, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownSteven Kevil · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWorld Music Festival Chicago: Global Peace Party
The festival ends with a free outdoor afternoon: Dogo du Togo, El Laberinto del Coco and more.
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Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Far SuburbsSaturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026, 8pm
Fuerza Regida – Tinley Park, IL – This Is Our Dream Tour
Fuerza Regida opens the fall leg of its This Is Our Dream Tour at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre.
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#5Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026, 8pm · One Weekend Only
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Far SuburbsFuerza Regida – Tinley Park, IL – This Is Our Dream Tour
Fuerza Regida opens the fall leg of its This Is Our Dream Tour at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre.
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Metro Chicago, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleJoi Ito · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSun, Oct 4, 2026 · 7:30pm
Bright Eyes Live In Concert
Bright Eyes plays Metro Chicago in Lakeview evening.
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#6Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
Metro Chicago, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleJoi Ito · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons#7
Riviera Theatre, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquarePaul R. Burley · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:30pm
Mastodon – The Poisonous Weapons Tour
Mastodon brings the Poisonous Weapons Tour to the Riviera Theatre.
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#7Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
Riviera Theatre, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquarePaul R. Burley · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMastodon – The Poisonous Weapons Tour
Mastodon brings the Poisonous Weapons Tour to the Riviera Theatre.
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The Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:30pm
DJ Shadow – Endtroducing 30th Anniversary Tour
DJ Shadow celebrates 30 years of his debut album Endtroducing at The Vic Theatre.
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#8Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
The Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleDJ Shadow – Endtroducing 30th Anniversary Tour
DJ Shadow celebrates 30 years of his debut album Endtroducing at The Vic Theatre.
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Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopI'm nonpartisan · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThrough Oct 4, 2026; Thursday and Saturday at 7:30pm, Friday at 1:30pm, Sunday at 3pmFrom $55
Mäkelä Conducts Mahler 9
Mäkelä leads the orchestra through Mahler's Ninth at Orchestra Hall.
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#9Through Oct 4, 2026; Thursday and Saturday at 7:30pm, Friday at 1:30pm, Sunday at 3pm · One Weekend Only
Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopI'm nonpartisan · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMäkelä Conducts Mahler 9
Mäkelä leads the orchestra through Mahler's Ninth at Orchestra Hall.
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The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed), Goose Island, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownFriday, October 2, 2026, 8pmTicketed via Ticketmaster
Joe Russo's Almost Dead
Joe Russo's Almost Dead rebuild Grateful Dead songs as adventurous, high-energy jams.
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#10Friday, October 2, 2026, 8pm · Limited Run
The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed), Goose Island, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownJoe Russo's Almost Dead
Joe Russo's Almost Dead rebuild Grateful Dead songs as adventurous, high-energy jams.
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The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds), Goose Island, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownCosmo1976. Historic Morton Salt facility now used by The Salt Shed · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday, October 3, 2026, 6:30pmTicketed via Ticketmaster
Ministry and Acid Bath with Windhand
Chicago industrial-metal pioneers Ministry co-headline outdoors with Acid Bath and Windhand.
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#11Saturday, October 3, 2026, 6:30pm · Limited Run
The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds), Goose Island, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownCosmo1976. Historic Morton Salt facility now used by The Salt Shed · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMinistry and Acid Bath with Windhand
Chicago industrial-metal pioneers Ministry co-headline outdoors with Acid Bath and Windhand.
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Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareSaturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026, 8pm
Brand New – The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me Tour
Brand New headline the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom for one night only.
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#12Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026, 8pm · One Weekend Only
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareBrand New – The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me Tour
Brand New headline the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom for one night only.
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Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSat, Oct 3, 2026 · 8:00pm
Mt. Joy 2026: Celebrating 10 Years Of Mt. Joy
Mt. Joy marks ten years with an October concert at the Huntington Bank Pavilion on Northerly Island.
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#13Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopMt. Joy 2026: Celebrating 10 Years Of Mt. Joy
Mt. Joy marks ten years with an October concert at the Huntington Bank Pavilion on Northerly Island.
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Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 8:00pm
Jaripeo Ranchero: Banda El Recodo, Banda Los Recoditos & Banda Machos
Three bandas share one bill at Allstate Arena for a single night of jaripeo ranchero.
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#14Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
Jaripeo Ranchero: Banda El Recodo, Banda Los Recoditos & Banda Machos
Three bandas share one bill at Allstate Arena for a single night of jaripeo ranchero.
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Radius - Chicago, 640 West Cermak Rd, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideSat, Oct 3, 2026 · 10:00pm
Rupaul (18 and Over with Valid Government ID)
RuPaul takes the decks at Radius for an Auris house-and-disco night.
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#15Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 10:00pm · Limited Run
Radius - Chicago, 640 West Cermak Rd, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideRupaul (18 and Over with Valid Government ID)
RuPaul takes the decks at Radius for an Auris house-and-disco night.
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Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South Sidew_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:30pm
Voces8
Vocal ensemble Voces8 performs at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel on the South Side.
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#16Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South Sidew_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsVoces8
Vocal ensemble Voces8 performs at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel on the South Side.
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Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOnFirstWhoIs · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFri, Oct 2, 2026 · 8:00pmFrom $39
Freedom Riders with special guests Kurt Elling & Lizz Wright
Kurt Elling and Lizz Wright join this show at Orchestra Hall, tickets from $39.
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#17Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 8:00pm · One Day Only
Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOnFirstWhoIs · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFreedom Riders with special guests Kurt Elling & Lizz Wright
Kurt Elling and Lizz Wright join this show at Orchestra Hall, tickets from $39.
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Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 6:30pm
The Revivalists – Get It Honest Tour
The Revivalists headline the Salt Shed's outdoor stage, with Robert Randolph as special guest.
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#18Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 6:30pm · One Day Only
The Revivalists – Get It Honest Tour
The Revivalists headline the Salt Shed's outdoor stage, with Robert Randolph as special guest.
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Sunday, October 4, 2026, 8:00 PM
Ludovico Einaudi
Ludovico Einaudi brings a solo-piano evening to Symphony Center on the first Sunday in October.
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#19Sunday, October 4, 2026, 8:00 PM · Limited Run
Ludovico Einaudi
Ludovico Einaudi brings a solo-piano evening to Symphony Center on the first Sunday in October.
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The Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:30pm
Band-Maid World Tour 2026
Japanese rock band Band-maid brings its World Tour 2026 to The Vic Theatre.
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#20Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
The Vic Theatre, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleBand-Maid World Tour 2026
Japanese rock band Band-maid brings its World Tour 2026 to The Vic Theatre.
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Park West, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleSat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:30pm
Buzzcocks – Chicago – 2026 North American Tour
British punk pioneers Buzzcocks play Park West on a tour marking 50 years as a band.
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#21Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
Park West, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleBuzzcocks – Chicago – 2026 North American Tour
British punk pioneers Buzzcocks play Park West on a tour marking 50 years as a band.
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Lyric Opera House, Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSunday, October 4, 2026, noonFree
2026 Final Auditions
Hear more than 20 emerging opera artists audition live and vote for the audience favorite.
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#22Sunday, October 4, 2026, noon · Limited Run
Lyric Opera House, Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop2026 Final Auditions
Hear more than 20 emerging opera artists audition live and vote for the audience favorite.
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Beverly Arts Center, Beverly, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideBurnhamandroot · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday, October 3, 2026; doors 1:30pm, show 2pmFree
World Music Festival Chicago: The Klezmatics and Los Vega
Grammy-winning klezmer band shares a free all-ages matinee with Mexico's Los Vega.
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#23Saturday, October 3, 2026; doors 1:30pm, show 2pm · Limited Run
Beverly Arts Center, Beverly, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideBurnhamandroot · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWorld Music Festival Chicago: The Klezmatics and Los Vega
Grammy-winning klezmer band shares a free all-ages matinee with Mexico's Los Vega.
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Arcada Theatre, St. Charles, Far SuburbsSaturday, October 3, 2026 · 8 p.m.Ticket required
Tommy James & The Shondells
Tommy James & The Shondells bring their catalog of ’60s pop-rock hits to the Arcada.
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#24Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 8 p.m. · Limited Run
Arcada Theatre, St. Charles, Far SuburbsTommy James & The Shondells
Tommy James & The Shondells bring their catalog of ’60s pop-rock hits to the Arcada.
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