Concerts & Events

6/16/25 – Ben Folds and Chicago Symphony Orchestra

On Monday, June 16th, Ben Folds returns to Symphony Center for a one-night-only collaboration with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra! Widely regarded as one of the major musical influences of his generation, Folds’ enormous body of genre-bending music includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records. Use promo code FOLDS101 to unlock…… More Info

3/28/25- Join Lauren at Boost Mobile for your shot to win Meet & Greet Passes!

Get ready to skip the long lines and get ready to Rock! Q101 is teaming up with Boost Mobile to give you an exclusive chance to score guaranteed entry passes to our exclusive Coheed and Cambria pop-up show on April 3rd! Join Lauren and Q101 at the Boost Mobile location at 3027 N Pulaski Road…… More Info

3/31/25 – Deftones

Deftones is taking over United Center Monday, March 31st! Tickets on sale now, you won’t want to miss this one.… More Info

4/3/25 – Q101 Pop-Up with Coheed & Cambria

This 21+ show kicks off with Brian Phillips broadcasting LIVE from 3-7pm in the Cubby Bear restaurant. To ensure entry, please arrive early as capacity is limited. Tune in to Q101 for your chance to win guaranteed entry passes and get hyped for the main event. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the energy of…… More Info

4/4/25 – Opening Day Live Broadcast with Brian & Kenzie

Join BRIAN & KENZIE LIVE at Almost Home Tavern & Grill! Chicago’s North Siders’ Opening Day Party with Q101! ⚾🎉 Are you ready for Opening Day at Wrigley? We sure are! Join Brian and Kenzie for a LIVE Q101 broadcast as we kick off baseball season in the best way possible—bright and early, with great company, giveaways, and exclusive…… More Info

4/5/25 – Franz Ferdinand

Our friends Franz Ferdinand will be swinging by Chicago & taking over The Vic this spring. Don’t miss it, tickets on sale Friday, January 10.… More Info

4/6/25 & 4/7/25 – Bayside with Sincere Engineer

Bayside & Sincere Engineer are blessing us with not one but TWO nights at the House of Blues! This one is SOLD OUT! Head to our contest page to win your way in.… More Info

4/8/25 – Beth Gibbons

Beth Gibbons is bringing the Lives Outgrown Tour to The Auditorium Tuesday, April 8th! Head to our contest page to win your way in.… More Info

4/11/25 – Tom Papa

Help welcome Tom Papa and The Grateful Bread Tour to The Chicago Theatre Friday, April 11th! Head to our contest page to win your way in.… More Info

4/12/25 – Myles Smith

The Salt Shed will be welcoming Myles Smith April 2025, snag your tickets at the link above.… More Info

4/13/25 – The Linda Lindas

The Linda Lindas and Pinkshift will be visiting us at *Metro* Sunday, April 13th. You won’t want to miss these two, grab your tickets now!… More Info

4/16/25 – An evening with Mark Hoppus and all things Fahrenheit-182

Mark Hoppus invites YOU to join him in sharing his story about growing up in the 80s only to form one of the biggest bands of his generation in his memoir, FAHRENHEIT-182. You’ll want to grab your tickets for this special event.… More Info

4/24/25 – Q101 Presents : AWOLNATION

Our good friends AWOLNATION are stopping by House of Blues Thursday, April 24th. Hit the link above for your tickets in!!… More Info

4/25/25 – OK Go

OK Go will be at The Riv Friday, April 25th. Snag those tickets before they’re gone.… More Info

4/26/25 – Bullet For My Valentine

Bullet For My Valentine & Trivium are bringing The Poisoned Ascendancy Tour to Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom Saturday, April 26th! Hit the link above for your way in.… More Info

4/26/25 – Q101 Welcomes: Ben Kweller

Help us welcome the Cover The Mirrors Tour at Lincoln Hall Saturday, April 26th! Hit that link above.… More Info

4/28/25 & 4/29/25 – Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are stopping by The Salt Shed for TWO dates. Hit the link above for your way in.… More Info

5/2/25 – Japanese Breakfast

Japanese Breakfast, the multi-hyphenate artist who is set to release a much-anticipated new album in 2025, is returning to the Salt Shed on May 2nd, 2025. Grab your tickets now to see an incredible show, a true master of her craft. … More Info

5/4/25 – Riot Fest Presents: The Wrecks

The Inside: Outside Tour will be stopping by Concord Music Hall next spring. Hit the link above for your way in!… More Info

5/10/25 – Saint Motel

Saint Motel will be taking over The Riv Saturday, May 10th. Grab your tickets before they’re gone!… More Info

5/16/25 – Mayday Parade

Mayday Parade is taking on The Salt Shed Friday May 16th. You’ll want to add this one to your calendar.… More Info

5/24/25 – AC/DC

AC/DC brings the Power Up Tour to Soldier Field on Saturday, May 24th. Get your tickets here.… More Info

5/28/25 – Turnover

Don’t miss Turnover taking over Aragon Ballroom this coming spring. Head to our contest page to win your tickets in.… More Info

5/29/25 – Peach Pit & Briston Maroney

Peach Pit & Briston Maroney are hitting Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island this upcoming spring. Hit the link above for your tickets in.… More Info

6/8/25 – ASHE

ASHE is stopping by Metro Sunday, June 8th – hit the link above for your way in!… More Info

6/11/25 – Barenaked Ladies

Barenaked Ladies is coming to The Chicago Theatre this June! Hit the link above.… More Info

6/12/25-6/15/25 – Bonnaroo 2025

Bonnaroo is a magical world of music, fun, & friendship held each June on a 700-acre farm in Manchester, TN.… More Info

6/14/25 – JET

JET will be taking over The Salt Shed Saturday, June 14th. Hit the link above for your way in.… More Info

6/17/25 – Halsey

Halsey is coming by to see us at HBPNI this summer. Don’t miss the presale. Info above!… More Info

6/20/25 & 6/21/25 – Roxx Fest

This isn’t just a concert, it’s a rock pilgrimage. Whether you’re a die hard rock fan or just looking for an unforgettable experience, Roxx Fest 2025 has something for everyone. So, grab your tickets, rally your friends and get ready to rock like never before. Your summer just got a whole lot louder! See you…… More Info

6/20/25 – Jack’s Mannequin

Our old friends Jack’s Mannequin are taking on The Salt Shed Friday, June 20th. Don’t miss it.… More Info

6/25/25 – Daniel Tosh

The Chicago Theatre is hosting Daniel Tosh Wednesday, June 25th. Hit the link above to grab your tickets in.… More Info

July 5 & 6 – 2025 NASCAR CHICAGO STREET RACE

“The pulse-pounding action of NASCAR will return to the streets of Chicago for the third installment of the Chicago Street Race Weekend, July 5-6, 2025. The NASCAR Chicago Street Race will once again bring NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series racing to the same 12-turn, 2.2-mile street course, for a must-see, family-friendly experience in…… More Info

7/19/25 & 7/20/25 – Lord Huron

The Salt Shed Fairgrounds is welcoming Lord Huron this summer for TWO nights. Set your alarms and grab your tickets before they’re sold out!… More Info

7/20/25 – Q101 Presents: Silversun Pickups

Help up welcome Silversun Pickups BACK to Chicago. You don’t want to miss them, set your alarms!… More Info

7/24/25 & 7/25/25 – Hozier

Hozier will be stopping by to see us at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre Thursday, July 24th AND Friday, July 25th. Sweeten up the summer & grab your tickets.… More Info

7/27/25 – AJR

Just announced! AJR is bringing Somehwere in the Sky to Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre with special guests Lawrence, Cavetown, Vally, and Madilyn Mae on Sunday, July 27th! Official Contest Rules… More Info

Lollapalooza 2025!

Chicago is welcoming Lolla back to Grant Park once again this summer! Cage The Elephant, Bleachers, Foster The People, Royel Otis, The Marias and SO MUCH MORE! Thursday, July 31st – Sunday, August 3rd Check out some of our favorites!… More Info

8/1/25 – Ghost

Ghost is taking on Allstate Arena Friday, August 1st, snag your tickets before they’re gone!… More Info

8/1/25-8/9/25 – Lenny Kravitz in LAS VEGAS

Lenny Kravitz returns to Las Vegas in 2025! Don’t miss Lenny Kravitz Live August 1st to 9th at Dolby Live at Park MGM.… More Info

8/5/25 – Death Cab for Cutie

Death Cab for Cutie will be hanging out at The Chicago Theatre Tuesday, August 5th! Tickets on sale Friday, February 14th @ 9a!… More Info

8/11/25 – Q101 Presents: Linkin Park

LINKIN PARK IS BACK AND ANNOUNCED THE FROM ZERO WORLD TOUR.… More Info

8/13/25 – Goo Goo Dolls

Don’t miss Goo Goo Dolls and Dashboard Confessional, grab your tickets now.… More Info

8/16/25 – Shinedown

Our dear friends Shinedown have announced their upcoming Dance, Kid, Dance Tour, scheduled to stop by Chicago Saturday, August 16th. Shinedown has partnered with Musicians On Call, donating $1 for every ticket sold on the tour. Musicians On Call, a major provider of live music in hospitals, delivering live music to patients, families, and caregivers.… More Info

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