A packed showcase of jazz legends and a surprise message from Pope Leo XIV turned Chicago’s International Jazz Day concert into a hometown celebration.
At the Athenaeum, the British singer covered 20 years of music in a two-hour set that highlighted the range behind her biggest song.
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.
The revamped North Shore venue debuted with a star-powered opening night and a transformed concert space for summer audiences.