Concerts & Events

7/30/23 – PIQNIQ 2023

7/30/23 – PIQNIQ 2023

PIQNIQ is back and it’s headed to the lake! Sunday, July 30th at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island with Incubus, Beach Weather, Giovannie and The Hired Guns, Badflower, and paris jackson. Tickets go on-sale now! Stay tuned to Q101 for everything PIQNIQ and for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the…… More Info

9/15-9/17- RIOT FEST

9/15-9/17- RIOT FEST

RIOT FEST LINE UP IS HERE AND WOOOOWWW! THE FOO FIGHTERS, TURNSTILE, THE POSTAL SERVICE, DEATCH CAB FOR CUTIE, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, THE CURE, MARS VOLTA, MR BUNGLE, THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM, AFI, THE USED, AND SO MUCH MORE! Get your tickets now! CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS!… More Info

06/02 – 06/04 – Do Division Street Fest

06/02 – 06/04 – Do Division Street Fest

The West Town Chamber of Commerce’s much-anticipated Do Division Street Fest is back! The team is thrilled to announce the full 2023 live music lineup! Kicking off Chicago’s festival season from Friday, June 2 through Sunday, June 4, 2023, the event will feature local vendors and electrifying live tunes on Division between Damen and Leavitt.…… More Info

6/4/23 – NASCAR Watch Party at Church Street Brewing Company

6/4/23 – NASCAR Watch Party at Church Street Brewing Company

Rev your engines, racing fans, and don’t forget to buckle up your 4 legged friend for this one! Join Q101 to watch the 🏁 Enjoy Illinois 300 presented by TicketSmarter and cheer on your favorite drivers at our official watch party! Join us at Church Street Brewery located at 1480 Industrial Dr Unit C, in Itasca on Sunday, June 3rd from…… More Info

6/6/23 – Barenaked Ladies

6/6/23 – Barenaked Ladies

Barenaked Ladies brings the Last Summer On Earth Tour with Semisonic and Del Amitri to Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on Tuesday, June 6th.… More Info

6/9/23 – Thrice

6/9/23 – Thrice

Thrice House of Blues Friday, June 9th Tickets On-Sale Now Thrice returns to Chicago when they take the stage at Hosue of Blues on Friday, June 9th. Tickets are on-sale now!… More Info

6/10/23 – WIN YOUR WAY INTO THE HOTTEST RACE OF THE SUMMER!

6/10/23 – WIN YOUR WAY INTO THE HOTTEST RACE OF THE SUMMER!

Rev your engines, racing fans! Join us at The Pride of Palatine located at 1776 S Roselle Rd in Palatine on Saturday, June 10th from 1:00pm – 4:00pm for a party filled with high-speed thrills and unbeatable company. Get ready for the green flag with a cold drink in hand and a group of friends…… More Info

6/10/23 – The Cure

6/10/23 – The Cure

The Cure return to Chicago with their Shows Of A Lost World Tour at United Center on Saturday, June 10th and tickets are SOLD OUT.… More Info

6/16/23 – Q101 Pop Up with The Revivalists

6/16/23 – Q101 Pop Up with The Revivalists

Q101 and The Forge at Lemont Quarries present a Q101 Pop-Up with The Revivalists! Friday, June 16th at The Forge at Lemont Quarries. This is a FREE show and first come, first served (all ages). Get your free, first come, first served ticket here. Doors open at 5:00pm and the show starts at 7:00pm. Get…… More Info

6/20/23 – lovelytheband

6/20/23 – lovelytheband

lovelytheband with special guest Beach Weather House of Blues Tuesday, June 20th Tickets On-Sale Now lovelyband is coming back to Chicago and they have special guest Beach Weather joining them on the If We’re Being Honest Tour. The show is Tuesday, June 20th at House of Blues. Tickets are on-sale now!… More Info

6/21/23 – Fall Out Boy

6/21/23 – Fall Out Boy

The Q101 Fall Out Boy Takeover at Metro isn’t the only thing the band had up their sleeve. Fall Out Boy will be at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, June 21st with Alkaline Trio, The Academy Is…, and Royal and The Serpent. Tickets on-sale now!… More Info

6/21/23 -EELS

6/21/23 -EELS

EELS The Metro Wednesday, June 21 2023 Tickets On-Sale Now EELS brings Lockdown Hurricane to the Metro June 21, 2023. This is a rescheduled show and all original tickets will be honored. Tickets are on-sale now. Enter below to win a pair of tickets to the show!… More Info

6/23/23 – Young The Giant

6/23/23 – Young The Giant

Young The Giant with special guests Milky Chance and Talk will be at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on Friday, June 23rd. Enter below for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the show!… More Info

6/24/23 – Q101’s Paddle Battle Pickleball Clinic and Tournament

6/24/23 – Q101’s Paddle Battle Pickleball Clinic and Tournament

Don’t miss PADDLE BATTLE!! Q101’s first ever Pickleball Clinic and Tournament. Paddle Battle Pickleball Clinic and TournamentWHERE: Centre Court Athletic Club at Hanover Park – Park Disctict 1919 Walnut Ave, Hanover Park, IL WHEN: Saturday, June 24th Pickleball Clinic Check in: 8:00am – 8:45amClinic: 9:00am – 11:00am Tournament Advanced Beginner1st Place Team $300 / 2nd…… More Info

6/25/23 – Re:SET Chicago

6/25/23 – Re:SET Chicago

Re:SET, a fresh take on the multi-artist outdoor concert, is coming to Chicago at Riis Park on Sunday, June 25th, featuring LCD Soundsystem, Jaime xx, IDLES, and L’Rain.… More Info

7/1-7/2 – NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend

7/1-7/2 – NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend

The Chicago Street Race is the first-ever NASCAR Cup Series street race. Located in downtown Chicago, the event will take competitors past and through many of the city’s most renowned downtown landmarks on Michigan Avenue, South Columbus Drive, South DuSable Lake Shore Drive and the start-finish line near Buckingham Fountain. The Cup Series will be…… More Info

7/9/23 – Weezer

7/9/23 – Weezer

Weezer is bringing the Indie Rock Roadtrip to Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana this summer! Tickets on sale now!… More Info

7/21/23 – Sad Summer Festival 2023

Sad Summer Festival 2023 Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island Friday, July 21st Tickets On-Sale now! Sad Summer Festival, presented by Journeys and Converse is coming to Huntington Bank Pavilion on Friday, July 21st. Don’t miss Taking Back Sunday, The Maine, PVRIS, Hot Mulligan, Mom Jeans, Stand Atlantic, with special guest Motion City Soundtrack.… More Info

8/3/23 – 8/6/23 – Lollapalooza

8/3/23 – 8/6/23 – Lollapalooza

Lollapalooza is coming back to Grant Park! Thursday, August 3rd – Sunday, August 6th. Tickets on-sale now! It’s your chance to spend 4 beautiful summer days and nights in Grant Park checking out Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Odesza, Lana Del Rey, The 1975 and so many more! Stay tuned to Q101 for everything…… More Info

8/12/23-8/13/23 – North Halsted Market Days

8/12/23-8/13/23 – North Halsted Market Days

The 41st Northalsted Market Days® is a weekend long live music street festival celebrating community in Chicago’s landmark Northalsted/Lakeview district. This summer festival features all-day lineups of live music on 5 stages, 200+ unique vendors, arts, crafts, food and drink, DJs/dancing! Come hang out with Q101 Saturday and Sunday! We’ll be giving out concert tickets,…… More Info

8/15/23 – Ghost

8/15/23 – Ghost

Ghost returns to Chicago with the Re-Imperatour U.S.A. at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on Tuesday, August 15th.… More Info

8/19/23-8/20/23 – RUIDOFEST

8/19/23-8/20/23 – RUIDOFEST

Ruido Fest returns to Chicago this August 19th and 20th to Chicagoland.Headliners include Kali Uchis and international latin star Juanes. Visit www.Ruidofest.com for more info. Give their ’23 playlist a spin here!… More Info

8/22/23 – Goo Goo Dolls

8/22/23 – Goo Goo Dolls

Goo Goo Dolls Huntington Bank Pavilion at Norhterly Island Tuesday, August 22nd Tickets On-Sale Now Goo Goo Dolls bring The Big Night Out Tour to Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on Tuesday, August 22nd. Tickets are on-sale now!… More Info

8/27/23 – Arctic Monkeys

8/27/23 – Arctic Monkeys

Arctic Monkeys United Center Sunday, August 27th Tickets on sale now! Arctic Monkeys have announced a North American Tour that will stop at United Center on Sunday, August 27th. Get your tickets here. Enter below for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the show:… More Info

8/31/23 – Beck and Phoenix

8/31/23 – Beck and Phoenix

Beck and Phoenix Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island Thursday, August 31st Tickets On-Sale now! Beck and Phoenix bring The Summer Odyssey Tour to Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on Thursday, August 31st.… More Info

9/1/23 – Cannons

9/1/23 – Cannons

Jam out with Cannons at The Riviera Theatre this coming fall. They will be joined by New Constellations AND Jane Leo, don’t miss your chance to be there!… More Info

9/1/23 – Duran Duran

9/1/23 – Duran Duran

Duran Duran bring their Future Past Tour to Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on Friday, September 1st with special guest Bastille. Tickets are on-sale now!… More Info

9/5/23 and 9/7/23 – Pearl Jam

9/5/23 and 9/7/23 – Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam makes their to return to Chicago with two shows at United Center on Tuesday, September 5th and Saturday, September 7th. The Ticketmaster Verified Fan Registration is open now and the Ticketmaster Verified Fan On-Sale begins at 10:00am on Friday, April 28th.:… More Info

9/12/23 – Hozier

9/12/23 – Hozier

Hozier brings the Unreal Unearth Tour to Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on Tuesday, September 12th. Tickets go on-sale Friday, March 24th at 12:00pm.… More Info

9/21/23 – Bad Omens

9/21/23 – Bad Omens

Bad Omens are coming to Chicago for a show at The Salt Shed with Erra and I See Stars on Thursday, September 21st. Tickets go on-sale Friday, April 7th at 10:00am.… More Info

9/27/23 – SWITCHFOOT

9/27/23 – SWITCHFOOT

Switchfoot returns to Chicago when they take the stage at the House of Blues on Wednesday, September 27th. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!… More Info

9/29/23 – Måneskin

9/29/23 – Måneskin

Måneskin bring their Rush World Tour to Allstate Arena on Friday, September 29th. Tickets go on-sale Friday, March 24th at 10:00am.… More Info

11/13/23 – Depeche Mode

11/13/23 – Depeche Mode

Due to popular demand, Depeche Mode have announced a second show at United Center as part of their Memento Mori World Tour on Monday, November 13th. Tickets are on-sale now.… More Info

8/9/24 and 8/11/24 – Metallica

8/9/24 and 8/11/24 – Metallica

Metallica TWO SHOWS! Friday, August 9th and Sunday, August 11th No Song Repeats! Each night is a completely different set. Tickets On-Sale Now Metallica is taking over Soldier Field in 2024 for two huge shows! Friday, August 9th and Sunday, August 11th and no song will be repeated across the two shows! Tickets are on-sale…… More Info

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