#1
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 Chicago Friday Night, Oct 9
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best music in Chicago on Friday night, Oct 9: 19 picks, refreshed weekly.
19 picks · checked Sep 21
19 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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Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00pm
Muna – Gets So Hot Tour
MUNA plays an outdoor show at The Salt Shed, with Hemlocke Springs opening the night.
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#3Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Day Only
Muna – Gets So Hot Tour
MUNA plays an outdoor show at The Salt Shed, with Hemlocke Springs opening the night.
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Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:30pm
Shaboozey – Outlaws Never Die Tour
The singer behind the smash "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" brings his tour to the Aragon Ballroom.
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#4Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareShaboozey – Outlaws Never Die Tour
The singer behind the smash "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" brings his tour to the Aragon Ballroom.
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#5
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm
Zach Top: Cold Beer & Country Music Tour 2026
Zach Top headlines Allstate Arena with a full night of his country music.
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#5Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
Zach Top: Cold Beer & Country Music Tour 2026
Zach Top headlines Allstate Arena with a full night of his country music.
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Riviera Theatre, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareKenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:30pm
Audrey Hobert – Chicago – The Staircase To Stardom Tour
Audrey Hobert brings high-energy indie-pop to the Riviera on the final, expanded leg of her tour.
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#6Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
Riviera Theatre, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareKenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAudrey Hobert – Chicago – The Staircase To Stardom Tour
Audrey Hobert brings high-energy indie-pop to the Riviera on the final, expanded leg of her tour.
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Radius Chicago, Near South Side, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideFriday, October 9, 2026 · Doors 10 PMTicketed
Afrojack Presents: Control
Afrojack Presents: Control has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#7Friday, October 9, 2026 · Doors 10 PM · Limited Run
Radius Chicago, Near South Side, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideAfrojack Presents: Control
Afrojack Presents: Control has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Logan Center for the Arts, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideFriday, October 9, 2026 · 7:30 PMTicketed
Loeffler’s Rediscovered Octet
An octet unheard since 1897 returns in a one-night University of Chicago performance.
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#8Friday, October 9, 2026 · 7:30 PM · Limited Run
Logan Center for the Arts, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideLoeffler’s Rediscovered Octet
An octet unheard since 1897 returns in a one-night University of Chicago performance.
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Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm
Tito Nieves - 50 Años La Historia Continua
Tito Nieves celebrates 50 years with a one-night concert on the Copernicus Center stage.
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#9Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
Tito Nieves - 50 Años La Historia Continua
Tito Nieves celebrates 50 years with a one-night concert on the Copernicus Center stage.
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Metro, Wrigleyville, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & WrigleyvilleFriday, October 9, 2026 · Doors 6:30 PM; show 7:30 PM$26 advance
feeble little horse with Snuggle
feeble little horse brings its new album to Metro with Snuggle opening.
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#10Friday, October 9, 2026 · Doors 6:30 PM; show 7:30 PM · Limited Run
Metro, Wrigleyville, Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyvillefeeble little horse with Snuggle
feeble little horse brings its new album to Metro with Snuggle opening.
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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.
Limited Run
#11Fri, 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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#12Fri, 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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Rivers Casino Des Plaines, Des Plaines, Far SuburbsFriday, October 9, 2026, 8:00 PMTicketed via the venue
Tower of Power
Tower of Power has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#13Friday, October 9, 2026, 8:00 PM · Limited Run
Rivers Casino Des Plaines, Des Plaines, Far Suburbs#14
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm
WAR: The Greatest Hits Tour
WAR: The Greatest Hits Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#14Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
WAR: The Greatest Hits Tour
WAR: The Greatest Hits Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm
Eyehategod, BL'ast!, Luicidal, Cavity, Evil Army
Eyehategod headlines a five-band heavy bill at Reggies Rock Club.
Limited Run
#15Fri, 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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#16Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
#17
Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N Chicago, Far SuburbsFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:30pm
Face 2 Face: A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel
Face 2 Face: A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Limited Run
#17Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N Chicago, Far SuburbsFace 2 Face: A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel
Face 2 Face: A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel 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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#18Fri, 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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#19Fri, 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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