Chicago September 2025 Concert Guide: Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, Riot Fest & More
CHICAGO, Illinois — September is shaping up to be one of the busiest months for live music and comedy in Chicago, with global superstars, indie favorites, and legendary festivals packing the calendar.
Dua Lipa – United Center – Sept. 5 & 6
Pop powerhouse Dua Lipa brings her Radical Optimism Tour to Chicago for two nights of upbeat anthems and dazzling visuals at the United Center. Expect sing-along hits and a high-energy encore that will keep the good vibes flowing.
Tedeschi Trucks Band & Gov’t Mule – Northerly Island – Sept. 9
Blues rock icons Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks lead the Tedeschi Trucks Band to Huntington Bank Pavilion, joined by Gov’t Mule and rising artist Nolan Taylor. Fans can look forward to timeless guitar work and a marathon night of music.
Wet Leg – The Salt Shed – Sept. 10
British indie rock duo Wet Leg return to Chicago with their latest album Moisturizer. Expect quirky humor, sharp riffs, and tracks that have made them one of the UK’s fastest-rising acts.
Lady Gaga – United Center – Sept. 15, 17 & 18
The incomparable Lady Gaga brings her Mayhem Ball Tour to Chicago for three nights at the United Center. Known for outrageous fashion and powerhouse vocals, Gaga’s shows are equal parts concert and performance art.
Riot Fest – Douglass Park – Sept. 19–21
The annual Riot Fest returns to Douglass Park for three days of punk, rock, and rebellion. The 2025 lineup includes Blink-182, Weezer, Green Day, Rilo Kiley, Rico Nasty, Lambrini Girls, and dozens more.
Issa Rae – Chicago Theatre – Sept. 23
Writer, actress, and producer Issa Rae, best known for Insecure, stops in Chicago on her book tour I Should Be Smarter By Now. The event is billed as an “In Conversation” experience, promising candid discussion and laughter.
Kali Uchis – United Center – Sept. 22 & 23
Singer-songwriter Kali Uchis brings her Sincerely Tour to Chicago, showcasing her genre-blending mix of R&B, Latin pop, and neo-soul. Her hypnotic live performances have made her one of today’s most dynamic artists.
Wolf Alice – The Vic Theatre – Sept. 26
Fresh off the release of their new album The Clearing, UK alt-rock band Wolf Alice headline The Vic. Expect a mix of raw grunge-inspired riffs and dreamy shoegaze textures led by vocalist Ellie Rowsell.
Garbage & Starcrawler – The Salt Shed – Sept. 29
Alt-rock veterans Garbage team up with rising LA rockers Starcrawler for a powerhouse double bill at The Salt Shed. Fans can anticipate decades of hits alongside explosive new material.
Margo Price – Evanston Folk Festival – Sept. 7
Country rebel Margo Price headlines the Evanston Folk Festival, bringing her acclaimed songwriting and magnetic stage presence to Dawes Park for a lakeside performance.
From stadium tours and indie showcases to punk festivals and comedy icons, Chicago’s September lineup proves why the city remains one of the top live entertainment destinations in the U.S.
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