Contests

Win a Trip to the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert with Foo Fighters

August 15, 2022 | Vena

Listen weekdays for your chance to be a part of this memorable event featuring Foo Fighters and more!

Your chance to Win $1,000 for a Back to School Shopping Spree!

August 8, 2022 | Vena

Five winners will each take home $1000 to spend on clothes, supplies, or any of your back-to-school needs!

Your Chance to See Red Hot Chili Peppers at Fenway Park!

August 8, 2022 | Vena

Red Hot Chili Peppers are hitting Fenway Park this September and you could be there to witness it!

RUIDO FEST 3-DAY PASSES

The Midwest’s Only 3-day Latin Alternative Music Festival isback at Union Park in Chicago from Friday, August 19th till Sunday, August 21st.The Festival is all ages. Age 14 & under are free when accompanied by a paying adult.ID and proof of age is required for every child requesting free entry.Gate times at 3pm on Friday,…

Franz Ferdinand in The Lounge

Franz Ferdinand are coming to town for a show at Riviera Theatre on Friday, August 19th Tickets are on-sale now. Before they take the stage at The Riv, they’ll stop by The Lounge at Q101 for a special performance that only Q101 listeners will have access to! Enter below for your chance to win passes…

Q101 Golden Ticket 2022

WHAT IS THE GOLDEN TICKET!? The Q101 Golden Ticket is a magical ticket that gets you access to everything Q101 does in an entire year! Want to come to every performance in The Lounge? Done. How about *every concert in the Chicagoland area? You got it. Oh yeah, this also includes PIQNIQ and every night…

PARAMORE

PARAMORE is back!! Don’t miss Paramore as they go on tour this coming Fall.They are making a stop in Chicago on Wednesday, November 9th at Chicago Theatre. Tickets go on sale (here) to the general public on Friday, July 22nd at 10am CST. Q101 has a chance for you to win a pair of tickets…

10/8/2022 – The Mars Volta

July 7, 2022 | Web Team

The Mars Volta with special guest Teri Gender Bender Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom Saturday, October 8 Tickets On-Sale Now The Mars Volta returns to Chicago at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom with special guest Teri Gender Bender. This show is sold out, with a few resale tickets still available. Tickets are on-sale now. Enter below…

10/26/2022 – The Gaslight Anthem

The Gaslight Anthem Tigers Jaw Riviera Theatre Monday, September 26 Tickets On-Sale Now The Gaslight Anthem will be playing at the Riviera Theatre September 26 with special guests Tigers Jaw. Tickets are on-sale now. Enter below for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show!

10/24/2022 – Barns Courtney

Barns Courtney Park West Monday, October 24 Tickets On-Sale Now Barns Courtney is coming to Chicago October 24. This is a rescheduled show from April 7 and original tickets will be honored. Tickets are on-sale now. Enter below for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show!

Måneskin – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

Måneskin Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom Thursday, November 17 Tickets On-Sale Now Don’t miss Måneskin for their first headlining show in Chicago at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on Thursday, November 17th. Tickets are on-sale now! Enter below for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the show!

Young The Giant – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

Young The Giant Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom Thursday, October 27th Tickets On-Sale now! Young The Giant return to Chicago when they take the stage at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on Thursday, October 27th. Enter below for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show!

Q101 Presents: Foals

Q101 Presents Foals The Vic Theatre Friday, December 2nd Tickets On-Sale now! Foals returns to Chicago with the “Life Is Yours Tour” at The Vic Theatre on Friday, December 2nd. Enter below for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the show!

The Smile – Riviera Theatre

The Smile Riviera Theatre Thursday, December 1st Tickets on sale now! The Smile (Tom Skinner, Jonny Greenwood, and Thom Yorke) are coming to Chicago and will be at Riviera Theatre on Thursday, December 1st. Enter below for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show!

Phoenix – Riviera Theatre

Phoenix Riviera Theatre Wednesday, September 7th Tickets on sale now! Phoenix is returning for a tour of North America and will be stopping at Riviera Theatre on Wednesday, September 7th. Enter below for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show! **Show originally scheduled at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom. All tickets purchased…

Death Cab For Cuite – The Salt Shed

Death Cab For Cutie The Salt Shed Saturday, September 24th Tickets On-Sale Now Death Cab For Cutie will be in Chicago on Saturday, September 24th to take the stage at Chicago’s newest venue, The Salt Shed! Tickets are on-sale now. Enter below for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the show! **The…

Panic! At The Disco – United Center

Panic! At The Disco United Center Saturday, September 17th Tickets on-sale now! Panic! At The Disco brings the Viva Las Vengeance Tour to United Center on Saturday, September 17th. We of course have your way in to the show. Enter below for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the show!

Gorillaz – United Center

Gorillaz return to Chicago when they take the stage at United Center on Monday, October 3rd. Tickets are on-sale now! Enter below for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the show!

Bill Burr – United Center

Bill Burr United Center Friday, November 4th Tickets on sale now! Bill Burr is taking the stage for a huge show at United Center on Friday, November 4th! Enter below for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the show!

The Smashing Pumpkins with special guest Jane’s Addiction – United Center

The Smashing Pumpkins with special guest Jane’s Addiction United Center Saturday, November 5th Tickets on sale now! Get ready for this HUGE Q101 show! The Smashing Pumpkins with special guest Jane’s Addiction will be taking the United Center stage on Saturday, November 5th. Enter below for your chance to win a pair of tickets to…

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The Illiana Skateboarding Circuit

Operated by the Driftwood Collective, a 501-c3 organization ISC raises money for local public skateparks to keep kids stoked on skating by advocating for public skateparks! The Illiana Skateboarding Circuit is a 5 stop circuit. Each stop you accumulate points. Points add up for the grand prizes. The competitor with the most points at the…… Continue Reading

8/19/22 – Franz Ferdinand in The Lounge

Franz Ferdinand are coming to town for a show at Vic Theatre on Friday, August 19th Tickets are on-sale now. Before they take the stage at The Vic, they’ll stop by The Lounge at Q101 for a special performance that only Q101 listeners will have access to! Enter below for your chance to win passes…… Continue Reading

8/19-8/21 – RUIDO FEST

Join Q101 at the the Midwest’s Only 3-day Latin Alternative Music Festival is back at Union Park in Chicago from Friday, August 19th till Sunday, August 21st.The Festival is all ages. Age 14 & under are free when accompanied by a paying adult.ID and proof of age is required for every child requesting free entry.…… Continue Reading

8/19/22 – Red Hot Chili Peppers

Are you Ready!!The Red Hot Chili Peppers return to Chicago with their 2022 Global Stadium Tour. The Tour kicks off in Europe on June 2022 and they will be coming to Soldier Field in Chicago on Friday, August 19th, 2022. Tickets are on sale nowClick here to Buy Tickets. Q101 wants to hook you up…… Continue Reading

8/19/22 – Join Ali at the Coors Light Golden Ticket qualifying event in Naperville.

Want the best chance to win entry into everything Q101 does for 1 year!From the Lounge to PIQNIQ, to Twisted, Riot Fest, and everything in between? Join Ali and the Q101 Squad on Friday, August 19th from 5pm – 7pm at Zade’s Lounge, located at 22 East Chicago Ave in Naperville, IL for your shot at 1…… Continue Reading

8/19/22 – Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand: Hits To The Head Tour Vic Theatre Friday, August 19th Tickets On-Sale Now Franz Ferdinand will be at Vic Theatre on Friday, August 19th, playing all of their hits and more on the Hits To The Head Tour. Tickets are on-sale now. Enter below for your chance to win a pair of tickets…… Continue Reading

8/20/22 – Join Justin at the Coors Light Golden Ticket qualifying event in Shorewood

Want the best chance to win entry into everything Q101 does for 1 year!From the Lounge to PIQNIQ, to Twisted, Riot Fest, and everything in between? Join Justin and the Q101 Squad on Saturday, August 20th from 6pm – 8pm at Bedrocks & The Cave located at 700 W Jefferson St, IL in Shorewood, IL…… Continue Reading

8/20/22 – Korn and Evanescence

Korn and Evanescence Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Saturday, August 20 Tickets on sale now!… Continue Reading

8/24/22 – Alice in Chains – Breaking Benjamin – Bush

Alice in Chains, Breaking Benjamin and Bush Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Wednesday, August 24th Tickets go on-sale Friday, March 11th at 10:00am Don’t miss Alice In Chains and Breaking Benjamin with special guest Bush at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre on Wednesday, August 24th. Tickets go on-sale Friday, March 11th at 10:00am Enter below for your chance to…… Continue Reading