Concerts & Events

8/22-8/24 – Join Q101 at PIZZA CITY FEST!

8/22-8/24 – Join Q101 at PIZZA CITY FEST!

Join Q101 at Pizza City Fest is returning to Chicago for a three-day celebration of all things pizza from August 22-24, 2025. Stop by the Q101 Tent, pick up cool Q101 swag and enter to win 3-day passes to RIOT FEST! Located at 430 N. Rush St. in the heart of River North, this festival…… More Info

8/29/25- Heineken Silver’s Happy Friday Club

8/29/25- Heineken Silver’s Happy Friday Club

Kick Off Your Labor Day Weekend with the Happy Friday Club, Q101, and Heineken Silver! Get ready for the ultimate Labor Day holiday weekend pre-party because Q101 is taking over The Sports Corner in Wrigleyville for the Happy Friday Club! Join us this Friday, August 29th, from 3 PM to 7 PM, as Brian Phillips…… More Info

8/31/25 – Rockin’ Brewfest

8/31/25 – Rockin’ Brewfest

Silver Creek Rockin’ Brewfest at Four Winds Casino New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center on Sunday, August 31st.  Taste beers from the best local breweries while rockin’ out to Noise Pollution: The AC/DC Experience and The Spazmatics.  Tickets on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. Don’t miss Rockin’ Brewfest. Sunday, August 31st at Four Winds Casino New…… More Info

9/5 -9/7 – Join Q101 at Retro on Roscoe

9/5 -9/7 – Join Q101 at Retro on Roscoe

Join Q101 and Retro on Roscoe for a time-traveling festival experience! The event takes place from Friday, September 5th to Sunday, September 7th in the heart of the Roscoe Village neighborhood at 2000 W. Roscoe St. Stop by the Q101 tent for your chance to win three-day passes to Riot Fest and to snag some…… More Info

9/12/25 – Haim

9/12/25 – Haim

The I quit tour 2025 is taking over United Center Friday, September 12th. Don’t miss the Haim sisters, hit the link above!… More Info

9/15/25 – Pixies

9/15/25 – Pixies

Pixies just announced they’re coming to see us at The Salt Shed AND they’re bringing Spoon. Don’t miss the General On Sale Friday.… More Info

9/27/25 – Join Lauren and Q101 at the Out of the Darkness Walk!

9/27/25 – Join Lauren and Q101 at the Out of the Darkness Walk!

Join Team Q101 at the Out of the Darkness Walk! Mental health affects everyone, and you can make a difference. In the U.S., suicide is the 11th leading cause of death. In Illinois, it’s the 3rd leading cause of death for ages 10-34. By raising awareness, we can help bring hope to those affected and…… More Info

9/27/25 – Papa Roach & Rise Against

9/27/25 – Papa Roach & Rise Against

RISE OF THE ROACH TOUR IS COMING TO CHICAGO!! Don’t miss our friends Papa Roach AND Rise Against in taking on Credit Union One Amphitheatre Saturday, September 27th. Grab your tickets before they’re gone.… More Info

9/27/25 – Morrissey

9/27/25 – Morrissey

Morrissey is back and hanging out at Aragon Ballroom this September. Tickets on-sale Friday, June 6th – hit the link above!… More Info

11/13/25 – Tom Morello & Friends

11/13/25 – Tom Morello & Friends

Tom Morello & Friends will be at The Vic Theatre on Thursday, November 13th. Featuring full band electric show that showcases songs throughout Tom’s 30-year career! Hit the link above to grab your tickets before they’re gone.… More Info

11/14/25 – The Mars Volta

11/14/25 – The Mars Volta

The innovative and genre-bending veterans The Mars Volta will be performing at the Salt Shed on Friday, November 14th. This is one of the best live bands out there, so don’t miss your chance to see them. Tickets are on sale now at saltshedchicago.com. … More Info

11/21 – 11/30: A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness

11/21 – 11/30: A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness

Tickets On-Sale Now! Billy Corgan achieved stratospheric fame as the founder, frontman, and creative force behind the legendary Smashing Pumpkins. A Grammy winner whose powerful songwriting, commanding vocals, and inventive melodies were the foundation for the massive, decade-defining double album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, Corgan now teams up with Lyric Opera of Chicago,…… More Info

11/24/25 – Lola Young

11/24/25 – Lola Young

Lola Young is coming to see us in Chicago at The Salt Shed! You’ll want to set your alarms for this one. Tickets on-sale Friday, June 6th @ 10am.… More Info

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