At the Athenaeum, the British singer covered 20 years of music in a two-hour set that highlighted the range behind her biggest song.
Haze from Canadian and Minnesota wildfire smoke has kept beaches, parks and concerts in limbo across Chicagoland, though some evening shows are still planned.
Springsteen and the E Street Band turned the United Center into a charged night of rock, protest and fan devotion.
The veteran nerd-rock duo mixed classics, fresh material and playful banter in a two-set Vic Theatre show that reminded fans why the band still endures.
The rapper turned the United Center into a cinematic spectacle, mixing new material, deep cuts and a SWAT-team stage setup.
The Boss mixed classics, covers and new material in a long Chicago set that leaned on hope, resistance and crowd-pleasing momentum.
The Canadian rock veterans opened a four-night Chicago stand with an early tribute to their late drummer and a reminder of why fans never let go.
The prog-rock legends returned with a revamped lineup, emotional tributes to Neil Peart and a set that blended power with joy.
The sold-out show leaned on performance, not spectacle, and highlighted why Mars remains a rare modern pop headliner.
From live music and neighborhood sidewalk sales to a first-ever Climate Week lineup, Chicago has 27 ways to spend the weekend.