#1
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm
Beck – Ride Lonesome Tour
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Beck opens two nights at the Auditorium on a new 25-date North American tour.
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Music in Chicago Friday Night, Columbus Day Weekend 2026
19 picks
The 10 best music picks in Chicago on Friday night, Oct 9
- Beck – Ride Lonesome Tour — Fri, Oct 9 8:00pm · Downtown
- Mäkelä, Petrushka & Belshazzar’s Feast — Fri, Oct 9 7:30pm · Downtown
- Muna – Gets So Hot Tour — Fri, Oct 9 7:00pm · Logan Square
- Shaboozey – Outlaws Never Die Tour — Fri, Oct 9 7:30pm · Uptown
- Zach Top: Cold Beer & Country Music Tour 2026 — Fri, Oct 9 8:00pm · 6920 North Mannheim Road
- Audrey Hobert – Chicago – The Staircase To Stardom Tour — Fri, Oct 9 7:30pm · Andersonville
- Afrojack Presents: Control — Friday, October 9 Doors 10 PM · Pilsen
- Loeffler’s Rediscovered Octet — Friday, October 9 7:30 PM · Hyde Park
- Tito Nieves - 50 Años La Historia Continua — Fri, Oct 9 8:00pm · Logan Square
- feeble little horse with Snuggle — Friday, October 9 Doors 6:30 PM; show 7:30 PM · $26 advance · Wrigleyville
#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
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
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
Logan Square, Wicker Park & Bucktown
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, UptownFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:30pm
Shaboozey – Outlaws Never Die Tour
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, Uptown
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, UptownShaboozey – Outlaws Never Die Tour
The singer behind the smash "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" brings his tour to the Aragon Ballroom.
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Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm
Zach Top: Cold Beer & Country Music Tour 2026
6920 North Mannheim Road, Evanston & Oak Park
Zach Top headlines Allstate Arena with a full night of his country music.
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#5Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm · One Day Only
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
Andersonville, Uptown & Lincoln Square
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
Pilsen, West Town & the West Side
Afrojack Presents: Control has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#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 ParkFriday, October 9, 2026 · 7:30 PMTicketed
Loeffler’s Rediscovered Octet
Logan Center for the Arts, Hyde Park
An octet unheard since 1897 returns in a one-night University of Chicago performance.
Limited Run
#8Friday, October 9, 2026 · 7:30 PM · Limited Run
Logan Center for the Arts, Hyde ParkLoeffler’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
Logan Square, Wicker Park & Bucktown
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 · One Day Only
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, WrigleyvilleFriday, October 9, 2026 · Doors 6:30 PM; show 7:30 PM$26 advance
feeble little horse with Snuggle
Metro, Wrigleyville
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, 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
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Punchis Punchis brings its Banda Rave Experience to Navy Pier.
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#11Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 5:00pm · One Day Only
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
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
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
Des Plaines, Far Suburbs
Tower of Power has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#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
1401 Gateway Blvd, Far Suburbs
WAR: The Greatest Hits Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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#14Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm · One Day Only
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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#15
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm
Eyehategod, BL'ast!, Luicidal, Cavity, Evil Army
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Eyehategod headlines a five-band heavy bill at Reggies Rock Club.
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#15Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm · One Day Only
Eyehategod, BL'ast!, Luicidal, Cavity, Evil Army
Eyehategod headlines a five-band heavy bill at Reggies Rock Club.
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Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm
Karina Rykman
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Karina Rykman plays a show at Garcia's Chicago.
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#16Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm · One Day Only
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Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N Chicago, Far SuburbsFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:30pm
Face 2 Face: A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel
102 N Chicago, Far Suburbs
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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#17Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:30pm · One Day Only
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
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
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 · One Day Only
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
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
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 · One Day Only
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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Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best music in Chicago on Friday night of Columbus Day weekend, Oct 9: 19 picks, refreshed weekly.
