Chicago’s 2026 Concert Calendar Brings Stadium Superstars, Pop Icons, and Festivals Back in a Big Way
CHICAGO — If there’s one thing Chicago never runs short on, it’s world-class live music. From massive stadium tours and arena pop spectacles to beloved festivals and legendary blues and jazz clubs, the city’s 2026 concert calendar is stacked from winter through fall. With so many major artists passing through town, planning ahead will be key for fans hoping to catch their favorites live.
Here’s a month-by-month look at the best live music coming to Chicago in 2026, plus the festivals and venues keeping the city’s music scene alive year-round.
February Highlights
- February 20 — Brandi Carlile at Allstate Arena
March Concerts
- March 21 — Cardi B at United Center
- March 26 — FKA Twigs at Wintrust Arena
April Shows
- April 3–4 — Lily Allen at Auditorium Theatre
- April 6–7 — TWICE at United Center
- April 10 — RAYE at Auditorium Theatre
- April 10–11 — Florence + The Machine at Allstate Arena
- April 25–26 — Zoé at Rosemont Theatre
May Performances
- May 1 — Demi Lovato at United Center
- May 29 — Rio Kelly at Chicago Theatre
- May 30 — Cody Johnson at Allstate Arena
June’s Packed Lineup
- June 2–3 — Megan Moroney at United Center
- June 19–20 — Morgan Wallen at Soldier Field
- June 20 — Rosalía at United Center
- June 27 — Weird Al Yankovic at United Center
- June 27 — Ed Sheeran at Soldier Field
- June 27 — Josh Groban with Jennifer Hudson at Allstate Arena
- June 29 — Alex Warren at United Center
July Arena and Stadium Shows
- July 3 — Louis Tomlinson at Allstate Arena
- July 8 — Evanescence at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
- July 12 — Tyler Childers at Wrigley Field
- July 15 — Meghan Trainor at United Center
- July 16, 18, 20, 22 — Rush at United Center
- July 18–19 — Creed, Cypress Hill, Limp Bizkit at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
- July 29 — Guns N’ Roses at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
- July 30 — Avenged Sevenfold at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
August Blockbusters
- August 1 — Chicago with Styx at Allstate Arena
- August 3, 5, 6 — Ariana Grande at United Center
- August 7 — Train at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
- August 8 — Foo Fighters at Soldier Field
- August 15 — Lynyrd Skynyrd at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
- August 22 — Mötley Crüe at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
September and Fall Shows
- September 22 — Iron Maiden at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
- October 3 — Doja Cat at United Center
Major Chicago Music Festivals in 2026
- June 4–7 — Chicago Blues Festival
- July 8–12 — Windy City Smokeout (lineup TBD)
- July 30–August 2 — Lollapalooza (lineup TBD)
Chicago’s Blues and Jazz Scene All Year Long
Live music in Chicago doesn’t stop between tours. Year-round performances continue at iconic venues including House of Blues Chicago, Buddy Guy’s Legends, The Green Mill, Jazz Showcase, Andy’s Jazz Club, Kingston Mines, and Winter’s Jazz Club.
For more Chicago concert guides, tour announcements, and festival coverage, keep checking ChicagoMusicGuide.com, your source for what’s happening live on stages across the city all year long.