Matt Rife’s Chicago Stop: Will the ‘Stay Golden’ Tour Return to the Windy City?
CHICAGO — After selling out multiple shows at The Chicago Theatre last December, comedian Matt Rife continues to ride his massive popularity into 2025 with his new Stay Golden Tour. But despite adding dates in major cities across the U.S., a return to Chicago has not yet been announced—leaving local fans wondering when he’ll hit the stage here again.
Matt Rife Closed 2024 With Five Sold-Out Shows in Chicago
As part of his viral ProbleMATTic World Tour, Matt Rife performed five back-to-back nights from December 26–30, 2024 at The Chicago Theatre. His stop was confirmed by Choose Chicago, and each night played to a packed house with ticket resale prices soaring just days before showtime.
Fans praised Rife’s signature mix of fast-paced crowd work, edgy observations, and improv-style timing—elements that helped him grow from MTV’s Wild ’N Out to a social media phenomenon with millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram.
What We Know About the Stay Golden Tour So Far
The new tour officially launched in 2025 with stops in cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. Rife’s Madison Square Garden show on July 19 was among the fastest-selling comedy events of the summer, according to NY Post.
Despite this national momentum, no new Chicago date has been listed yet on major ticketing platforms such as Ticketmaster, Vivid Seats, or SeatGeek. However, fans can track developments on Matt Rife’s own official tour site.
Will He Return to The Chicago Theatre in 2025?
The Chicago Theatre has proven to be an ideal venue for Rife’s fanbase—offering the intimate yet grand stage that fits his blend of storytelling and in-the-moment audience interaction. While no shows are currently listed on the venue’s schedule, sites like Chicago-Theater.com are monitoring for updates, and return shows are widely expected.
Many fans speculate that new dates may be added closer to fall 2025, potentially following the same post-holiday window as last year.
Ticket Pricing and Demand
Tickets for Rife’s Chicago shows last year started around $40 but climbed as high as $200+ on resale sites like SeatGeek and Vivid Seats due to high demand. His fanbase—primarily driven by viral clips—has shown up in force across every city he’s visited, often leading to instant sellouts.
Presale access and fan club codes were also part of the previous rollout, so new Chicago announcements will likely follow a similar format.
What Chicago Fans Can Do Now
Until dates are announced, local fans should:
- Sign up for alerts on Ticketmaster and Vivid Seats using “Matt Rife Chicago” as a watch term.
- Follow Matt Rife on social media and check his official tour calendar regularly.
- Monitor The Chicago Theatre’s listings for updates and presale code opportunities.
Matt Rife’s last visit to Chicago proved he could fill one of the city’s most iconic venues night after night. With a fresh tour, a massive digital following, and high demand in every market, it’s more a matter of when—not if—he returns.
Will You Be There If He Comes Back?
Were you one of the lucky ones at his December shows? Planning to see him again if a 2025 date drops? Let us know in the comments on ChicagoMusicGuide.com and tag a friend who needs to see him live.