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Sun, Oct 11, 2026 · 7:00pm
Olivia Rodrigo – The Unraveled Tour
Pop star's arena tour opens its two-night Chicago stand, with Wolf Alice as special guest.
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Music in Chicago the Weekend of Oct 9–12, 2026
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best music in Chicago the weekend of Oct 9–12, 2026: 45 picks, refreshed weekly.
45 picks · checked Sep 21
45 picks
#1Sun, Oct 11, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Weekend Only
Olivia Rodrigo – The Unraveled Tour
Pop star's arena tour opens its two-night Chicago stand, with Wolf Alice as special guest.
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United Center, Near West Side, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideUser:JeremyA · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia CommonsMonday, October 12, 2026, 7:00 PMTickets via Ticketmaster
Olivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour – Night Two
The second of two United Center nights, on the holiday, is the other shot at a top pop act.
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#2Monday, October 12, 2026, 7:00 PM · Limited Run
United Center, Near West Side, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideUser:JeremyA · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia CommonsOlivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour – Night Two
The second of two United Center nights, on the holiday, is the other shot at a top pop act.
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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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#3Fri, 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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#4Fri, 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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#5
Sun, Oct 11, 2026 · 7:00pm
Interpol – 2026 North American Tour
The band's North American tour hits the Salt Shed, with DIIV as special guest.
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#5Sun, Oct 11, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Day Only
Interpol – 2026 North American Tour
The band's North American tour hits the Salt Shed, with DIIV as special guest.
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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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#6Fri, 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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#7Fri, 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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Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:30pm
Jpegmafia – The Experimental Rap Tour
JPEGMAFIA takes the Aragon Ballroom stage with special guests redveil and matt proxy.
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#8Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
Jpegmafia – The Experimental Rap Tour
JPEGMAFIA takes the Aragon Ballroom stage with special guests redveil and matt proxy.
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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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#9Fri, 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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#10Fri, 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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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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#11Saturday, 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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#12Sun, 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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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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#13Sat, 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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#14Sat, 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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Thalia Hall, Pilsen, West Town & the West Sidevictorgrigas · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday, October 10, 2026; doors 7:00 PMTicketed
Armand Hammer with Quelle Chris and Open Mike Eagle
Three sharp independent hip-hop acts share one bill at Thalia Hall in Pilsen.
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#15Saturday, October 10, 2026; doors 7:00 PM · Limited Run
Thalia Hall, Pilsen, West Town & the West Sidevictorgrigas · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsArmand Hammer with Quelle Chris and Open Mike Eagle
Three sharp independent hip-hop acts share one bill at Thalia Hall in Pilsen.
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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.
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#16Friday, 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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#17Friday, 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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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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#18Saturday, 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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Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareSun, Oct 11, 2026 · 6:00pm
Taste of Chaos: Hollywood Undead & In This Moment
This touring concert plays the Aragon Ballroom's big room for one night only.
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#19Sun, Oct 11, 2026 · 6:00pm · Limited Run
Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence, Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln SquareTaste of Chaos: Hollywood Undead & In This Moment
This touring concert plays the Aragon Ballroom's big room for one night only.
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Cermak Hall, East Pilsen, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideSaturday, October 10, 2026 · Doors 10 PMTicketed
Maddix
Maddix brings big-room techno to Cermak Hall in a separate late-night show.
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#20Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Doors 10 PM · Limited Run
Cermak Hall, East Pilsen, Pilsen, West Town & the West Side#21
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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#21Fri, 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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#22Friday, 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.
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#23Fri, 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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Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 8:00pm
Failure (18 and Over)
Failure plays an 18-and-over show at Park West.
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#24Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
