#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 West Loop, Chicago Columbus Day Weekend 2026
18 picks
The 10 best music picks in West Loop, Chicago over Columbus Day Weekend (Oct 9–12)
- Beck – Ride Lonesome Tour — Fri, Oct 9 8:00pm · Downtown
- Mäkelä, Petrushka & Belshazzar’s Feast — Fri, Oct 9 7:30pm · Downtown
- Metaphor: ReFantazio Orchestra Concert — Sun, Oct 11 8:00pm · Downtown
- Symphony Ball with Klaus Mäkelä — Sat, Oct 10 6:30pm · Downtown
- Switchfoot with special guest Anberlin - Forever Now Tour — Sat, Oct 10 7:00pm · Downtown
- Hamdi FC vs. Chicago — Saturday, October 10 Doors 10 PM · Downtown
- Haunted by Our Dark Side: Chicago Ghosts, Gangsters, and True Crime Tour — Sep 18–Oct 17, 2026 · Downtown
- Punchis Punchis: Banda Rave Experience — Fri, Oct 9 5:00pm · Downtown
- Scene Queen – Metalicious Tour — Fri, Oct 9 7:00pm · Downtown
- Alice Smith — Sat, Oct 10 7:00pm · Downtown
#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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Sun, Oct 11, 2026 · 8:00pm
Metaphor: ReFantazio Orchestra Concert
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
A live orchestra plays Shoji Meguro's score for the ATLUS RPG, touring after selling out in Japan.
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#3Sun, 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
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
The CSO's season gala: Mäkelä conducts Walton's Babylon cantata with baritone Thomas Hampson.
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#4Sat, 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
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Switchfoot brings the Forever Now Tour to House of Blues Chicago with guest Anberlin.
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#5Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Day Only
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
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Hamdi’s bass tour lands at Radius with Taiki Nulight and a three-DJ back-to-back set.
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#6Saturday, 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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Inside Chicago Walking Tours, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopSep 18, 2026–Oct 17, 2026
Haunted by Our Dark Side: Chicago Ghosts, Gangsters, and True Crime Tour
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Haunted by Our Dark Side: Chicago Ghosts, Gangsters and True Crime Tour is listed for Chicago.
Limited Run
#7Sep 18, 2026–Oct 17, 2026 · Limited Run
Inside Chicago Walking Tours, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopHaunted by Our Dark Side: Chicago Ghosts, Gangsters, and True Crime Tour
Haunted by Our Dark Side: Chicago Ghosts, Gangsters and True Crime Tour is listed for Chicago.
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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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#8Fri, 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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#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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Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:00pm
Alice Smith
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Alice Smith plays a show at Garcia's Chicago.
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#10Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:00pm · One Day Only
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#11
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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#11Fri, 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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#12Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 8:00pm · One Day Only
#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
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
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 · One Day Only
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
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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#14Fri, 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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#15
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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#15Fri, 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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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
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
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 · One Day Only
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
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Next Showcase marks Mark Hubbard's 60th birthday in House of Blues' Foundation Room.
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#17Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 5:00pm · One Day Only
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
Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
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 · One Day Only
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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Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best music in West Loop, Chicago, Downtown, the Loop & West Loop over Columbus Day weekend 2026 (Oct 10–12): 18 picks.
