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Chicago German-American Oktoberfest | Lincoln Square | September 11 -13
Chief Keef Live | Huntington Bank Pavilion | September 12
EL GRITO CHICAGO | GRANT PARK | SEPTEMBER 12 -13
Skrillex takes over Navy Pier’s Festival Hall for two nights this weekend, September 11–12, bringing a stacked lineup of electronic artists to Chicago. Friday’s lineup features Skrillex alongside Dylan Brady, Knock2, Frost Children, slayr and Tiffany Day, while Saturday features an open-to-close set from Skrillex. Both shows begin at 6 PM and are 18+.
WIGS | FAT WILL'YS COMEDY CLUB | September 3
Serial Killer: The Exhibition | Cinespace Chicago Film Studios
Chicago Jazz Fest | September 3-6
Arc Music Festival | Union Park | September 4-7
North Coast Music Festival | SeatGeek Stadium | September 4-6
2026 Logandale Restaurant & Bar Crawl | Logan Square | August 30
Edgewater Music Fest | August 28-30
Taste Of Greektown | August 28-30
BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' | Soldier Field | August 28
Chicago House Music Festival and Conference | August 27-30
WEST LOOP ART FEST | Fulton Street | August 22-23
Lakeview Taco Fest | Southport Corridor | August 21-23
Acraze at Radius Chicago | August 22
BULLS FEST | United Center | August 22-23
Summer Groves | Matilda + Babyatlas | August 21
ZHU - ON THE MOVE | Navy Pier | August 15
JOSHWA AT PRYM CHICAGO | August 15
The latest Chicago News
WIGS is bringing a unique twist to stand-up comedy in Chicago, with local comedians performing their sets while wearing wigs. The concept puts a playful spin on traditional stand-up, giving comedians the opportunity to take on different looks and personas. The show is hosted by Chicago comedian Ron Hexagon and Claire Parlette .
Chicago, IL — The Windy City Comedy Fest will return to Chicago from August 6–9, 2026 , bringing more than 50 comedians to venues across the city for four days of stand-up performances, showcases, and events celebrating Chicago’s thriving comedy community.