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Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm
Beck – Ride Lonesome Tour
Beck opens two nights at the Auditorium on a new 25-date North American tour.
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Music in Downtown, the Loop & West Loop the Weekend of Oct 9–12, 2026
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best music in Downtown, the Loop & West Loop the weekend of Oct 9–12, 2026: 18 picks, refreshed weekly.
18 picks · checked Sep 21
18 picks
#1Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm · One Weekend Only
Beck – Ride Lonesome Tour
Beck opens two nights at the Auditorium on a new 25-date North American tour.
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Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopBeyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:30pm
Mäkelä, Petrushka & Belshazzar’s Feast
Thomas Hampson joins the CSO, a double chorus and two brass bands for Walton's Babylon cantata.
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#2Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopBeyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMäkelä, Petrushka & Belshazzar’s Feast
Thomas Hampson joins the CSO, a double chorus and two brass bands for Walton's Babylon cantata.
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The Auditorium, The Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopJW Taylor,, photographer. · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday, October 10, 2026, 8:00 PMTickets via Ticketmaster
Beck: Ride Lonesome Tour – Night Two
Beck plays a second Auditorium night, a fallback if the first show sells out or won't fit.
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#3Saturday, October 10, 2026, 8:00 PM · Limited Run
The Auditorium, The Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopJW Taylor,, photographer. · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsBeck: Ride Lonesome Tour – Night Two
Beck plays a second Auditorium night, a fallback if the first show sells out or won't fit.
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Sun, Oct 11, 2026 · 8:00pm
Metaphor: ReFantazio Orchestra Concert
A live orchestra plays Shoji Meguro's score for the ATLUS RPG, touring after selling out in Japan.
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#4Sun, Oct 11, 2026 · 8:00pm · One Day Only
Metaphor: ReFantazio Orchestra Concert
A live orchestra plays Shoji Meguro's score for the ATLUS RPG, touring after selling out in Japan.
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#5
Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopI'm nonpartisan · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSat, Oct 10, 2026 · 6:30pm
Symphony Ball with Klaus Mäkelä
The CSO's season gala: Mäkelä conducts Walton's Babylon cantata with baritone Thomas Hampson.
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#5Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 6:30pm · One Day Only
Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopI'm nonpartisan · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSymphony Ball with Klaus Mäkelä
The CSO's season gala: Mäkelä conducts Walton's Babylon cantata with baritone Thomas Hampson.
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Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:00pm
Switchfoot with special guest Anberlin - Forever Now Tour
Switchfoot brings the Forever Now Tour to House of Blues Chicago with guest Anberlin.
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#6Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:00pm · Limited Run
Switchfoot with special guest Anberlin - Forever Now Tour
Switchfoot brings the Forever Now Tour to House of Blues Chicago with guest Anberlin.
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Radius Chicago, East Pilsen, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSaturday, October 10, 2026 · Doors 10 PMTicketed
Hamdi FC vs. Chicago
Hamdi’s bass tour lands at Radius with Taiki Nulight and a three-DJ back-to-back set.
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#7Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Doors 10 PM · Limited Run
Radius Chicago, East Pilsen, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopHamdi FC vs. Chicago
Hamdi’s bass tour lands at Radius with Taiki Nulight and a three-DJ back-to-back set.
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Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 5:00pm
Punchis Punchis: Banda Rave Experience
Punchis Punchis brings its Banda Rave Experience to Navy Pier.
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#8Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 5:00pm · Limited Run
Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopPunchis Punchis: Banda Rave Experience
Punchis Punchis brings its Banda Rave Experience to Navy Pier.
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House of Blues, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00pm
Scene Queen – Metalicious Tour
Scene Queen – Metalicious Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#9Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Day Only
House of Blues, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopScene Queen – Metalicious Tour
Scene Queen – Metalicious Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#10Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:00pm · Limited Run
#11
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm
Eyehategod, BL'ast!, Luicidal, Cavity, Evil Army
Eyehategod headlines a five-band heavy bill at Reggies Rock Club.
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#11Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
Eyehategod, BL'ast!, Luicidal, Cavity, Evil Army
Eyehategod headlines a five-band heavy bill at Reggies Rock Club.
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#12Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
#13
Reggies Music Joint, 2105 South State Street, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSun, Oct 11, 2026 · 7:00pm
Heavy Temple, Crystal Spiders, Shadow of Jupiter
Heavy Temple, Crystal Spiders, Shadow of Jupiter has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#13Sun, Oct 11, 2026 · 7:00pm · Limited Run
Reggies Music Joint, 2105 South State Street, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopHeavy Temple, Crystal Spiders, Shadow of Jupiter
Heavy Temple, Crystal Spiders, Shadow of Jupiter has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Reggies Music Joint, 2105 South State Street, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 9:00pm
Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy, the Fabulous Cowboys
Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy, the Fabulous Cowboys has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#14Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 9:00pm · Limited Run
Reggies Music Joint, 2105 South State Street, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopCarrie Nation and the Speakeasy, the Fabulous Cowboys
Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy, the Fabulous Cowboys has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Reggies Bananna's Shack, 2105 South State Street, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:30pm
Fighting for Scraps, Hunting Lions, Squared Off
Fighting for Scraps, Hunting Lions, Squared Off has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#15Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:30pm · Limited Run
Reggies Bananna's Shack, 2105 South State Street, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopFighting for Scraps, Hunting Lions, Squared Off
Fighting for Scraps, Hunting Lions, Squared Off has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Reggies Bananna's Shack, 2105 South State Street, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSat, Oct 10, 2026 · 8:30pm
Lily Vakili & Her Band, Mighty Joe Castro and the Gravamen, Greystone
Lily Vakili & Her Band, Mighty Joe Castro and the Gravamen, Greystone has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#16Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 8:30pm · Limited Run
Reggies Bananna's Shack, 2105 South State Street, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopLily Vakili & Her Band, Mighty Joe Castro and the Gravamen, Greystone
Lily Vakili & Her Band, Mighty Joe Castro and the Gravamen, Greystone has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Foundation Room at House of Blues Chicago, 329 N Dearborn St, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSat, Oct 10, 2026 · 5:00pm
Next Showcase presents Mark Hubbard's 60th Birthday Celebration
Next Showcase marks Mark Hubbard's 60th birthday in House of Blues' Foundation Room.
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#17Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 5:00pm · Limited Run
Foundation Room at House of Blues Chicago, 329 N Dearborn St, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopNext Showcase presents Mark Hubbard's 60th Birthday Celebration
Next Showcase marks Mark Hubbard's 60th birthday in House of Blues' Foundation Room.
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Reggies Music Joint, 2105 South State Street, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSat, Oct 10, 2026 · 9:00pm
Orange Dog Club, Tba
Orange Dog Club, Tba has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#18Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 9:00pm · Limited Run
Reggies Music Joint, 2105 South State Street, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOrange Dog Club, Tba
Orange Dog Club, Tba has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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