Concerts & Events

7/26/24-7/27/24 – Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival

The Harley-Davidson Homecoming™ Festival is an annual 4-day celebration of music, moto-culture, in the amazing city of Milwaukee. Get your passes now.… More Info

Visit Boost Mobile Locations for Back-To-School Events

Boost Mobile is excited to host Back-To-School events across the Chicagoland area. These events aim to support families by providing free backpacks filled with essential school supplies, easing the financial burden of starting the school year. Each event will include 50 backpack/supply kits and feature a Kona ice truck OR a barber, creating a fun…… More Info

7/26/24 & 7/27/24 – Vampire Weekend

Vampire Weekend is spending a weekend with us Friday, July 26 AND Saturday, July 27th at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island!… More Info

7/27/24 – Chris Distefano, Sam Morril, Nimesh Patel Live show

Chris Distefano, Sam Morril, Nimesh Patel Live show will be taking over The Venue at Horseshoe Casino Saturday, July 27th! Grab your tickets HERE.… More Info

7/28/24 – Come out and hang with Q101 and Heineken Silver for your shot at VIP Passes to the Q101 Pop Up with WILDERADO

We’re thrilled to invite you to an exciting event hosted by Q101 and Heineken Silver! Join us at Dock at Montrose Beach located at 200 W. Montrose Harbor Dr in Chicago on Sunday, July 28th from 12pm – 1:30pm and sample the refreshing taste of Heineken Silver while enjoying the chance to win a pair of…… More Info

7/28/24 – Join Q101 and Heineken Silver for your shot at VIP Passes to the Q101 Pop Up with WILDERADO

We’re thrilled to invite you to an exciting event hosted by Q101 and Heineken Silver! Join us at Dock at Caffe Olivia located at 550 E Grand Ave in Chicago on Sunday, July 28th from 2:30pm – 4pm and sample the refreshing taste of Heineken Silver while enjoying the chance to win a pair of…… More Info

Lollapalooza 2024

Lolla is coming back to Grant Park once again this August! Blink 182, The Killers, Deftones, Militarie Gun,Pierce The Veil and SO MUCH MORE! Thursday, August 1st- Sunday, August 4th Click over to our contest page to win your way in! ~Check out some of our favorites~… More Info

8/1/24 – Q101 Pop-Up Performance with Wilderado

Q101, Heineken Silver, Wintrust, and IDOT present a Q101 Pop-Up with WILDERADO Before WILDERADO takes the stage at the big festival downtown on Friday, August 2d, they will be performing an exclusive free show at Reggies Chicago on Thursday, August 1st. Download your exclusive Pop Up ticket now. All attendees must present a ticket for…… More Info

08/01/24 – Join The Q101 Crew at Aurelio’s Pizza in Tinley Park

Join the Q101 crew Thursday, August 1st at the Aurelio’s Pizza locations at 15901 Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park, IL from 6pm-7pm for your last shot at winning Ticket Blitz Thursday! Look for a new location every Thursday and find us to grab awesome Q101 apparel and swag! Find our table and scan the QR…… More Info

August 2024 – The Killers in Las Vegas

The Killers are going home to LV to celebrate 20 Years of Hot Fuss this August at The Colosseum! Keep a close eye on tickets for this one!… More Info

8/2/24 – Cannons

Come hang out with our friends Cannons for an OFFICIAL LOLLA AFTER SHOW! Head over to our contest page to win your way in.… More Info

8/3/24 – The Last Dinner Party

The Last Dinner Party will take the stage at Lollapalooza on Sunday, August 4th. But before they do that, they’ll be at Thalia Hall for an Official Lollapalooza Aftershow. Tickets go on-sale Friday, May 31st at 10:00am.… More Info

8/7/24 – Bush

Bush is taking on Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island Wednesday, August 7th. Tickets on sale now!… More Info

8/9/24 – The Revivalists

Our friends The Revivalists are coming by The Salt Shed Friday, August 9th! Grab your tickets now!… More Info

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

8/13/24 – The Marías

The Marías are hanging out at The Salt Shed Tuesday, August 13th! Hit the link above for your tickets in.… More Info

8/13/24 – Green Day

Green Day is taking on Wrigley Field Tuesday, August 13th AND is bringing along The Smashing Pumpkins… AND Rancid… AND The Linda Lindas. Don’t miss it.… More Info

8/14/24 – Cage The Elephant

Cage The Elephant is BACK and taking over Credit Union 1 Arena Wednesday, August 14th. Don’t miss this one!… More Info

8/17/24 – The Struts

The Struts will be playing the Riv Saturday, August 17th! Hit the link above and grab your tickets.… More Info

8/18/24 – The Avett Brothers

The Avett Brothers are stopping by Alpine Valley Music Theatre Sunday, August 18th! Don’t miss out.… More Info

8/18/24 – Imagine Dragons

Imagine Dragons is stopping by Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre Sunday, August 18th. You won’t want to miss this one, grab your tickets Friday.… More Info

8/23/24 – Dogstar

Dogstar will be stopping by The Venue at Horseshoe Casino Friday, August 23rd! Hit the link above for your tickets in.… More Info

8/24/24 – Incubus with Coheed and Cambria

Incubus will be bringing along Coheed and Cambria to Allstate Arena Saturday, August 24th! Tickets on sale now.… More Info

8/28/24 & 8/29/24 – Glass Animals

Glass Animals will be bringing Tour of Earth to Chicago this August! Snag your tickets now!… More Info

8/29/24 & 8/31/24 – Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam is taking on Wrigley not one but TWO nights!… More Info

8/29/24 – The Gaslight Anthem

The Gaslight Anthem is visiting The Salt Shed with Joy Manor & Pink Shift Thursday, August 29th! Grab your tickets, hit the link above!… More Info

9/6/24 – Weezer

Weezer will be taking down Allstate Arena Friday, September 6th, tickets on sale now!… More Info

9/8/24 – Pulp

After over 10 years, Brit pop legends Pulp are coming back to the states and hitting Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on September 8th. With special guest Escape-ism. Don’t miss out. Get tickets now.… More Info

9/10/24 – Avril Lavigne : The Greatest Hits Tour

You’re really going to want to see this one, Avril’s taking over Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island Tuesday, September 10th! Hit the link above for your tickets in.… More Info

9/11/24 – +LIVE+ and Stone Temple Pilots

+LIVE+ and Stone Temple Pilots will be taking on Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island this fall on Wednesday, September 11th. You wont want to miss this one, hit the link above.… More Info

9/14/24 – Join Q101 and Lauren O’Neil at the Out of the Darkness Walk

The Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we care about and love. If you’re looking for support and/or resources,…… More Info

9/14/24 – Staind & Breaking Benjamin

Check out Staind & Breaking Benjamin this fall at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre! Tickets on sale now, hit the link above.… More Info

9/17/24 – Royel Otis

Metro is bringing us Royel Otis this September! Snag your tickets above.… More Info

9/17/24 – Q101 Presents : Beabadoobee

Beabadoobee will be hanging out at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom Tuesday, September 17th! Grab your tickets before they’re gone.… More Info

9/17/24 – Vance Joy

Vance Joy will be visiting Chicago at The Salt Shed Tuesday, September 17th!! Grab your tickets while they last.… More Info

9/17/24 – Falling In Reverse

Falling In Reverse is bringing the The Popular MonsTOUR II to Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island Tuesday, September 17th. Head to our contest page to win your way in!… More Info

9/18/24 – Keane

Keane will be visiting us next September at the Chicago Theatre. Don’t miss it!… More Info

9/18/24 – Royel Otis

Formally scheduled for Metro – Royel Otis is bringing a second show to The Salt Shed! Grab your tickets above.… More Info

9/13/24 – The Breeders

Salt Shed is welcoming The Breeders with Man On Man Monday, September 23rd. Hit the link above for your tickets in.… More Info

9/23/24 – Cigarettes After Sex

Cigarettes After Sex will be taking on the UC Monday, September 23rd! Tickets on sale now.… More Info

9/24/24 – The National & The War On Drugs

The National and The War On Drugs are stopping by the UC THIS September.… More Info

9/24/24 – Jane’s Addiction and Love & Rockets

Jane’s Addiction AND Love & Rockets will be taking on Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom Tuesday, September 24th. Tickets on Sale Friday @ 10am.… More Info

9/25/24 – Sunny Day Real Estate

Sunny Day Real Estate will be playing at House of Blues Wednesday, September 25th & tickets are on sale now!… More Info

9/27/24 – Marky Ramone

Marky Ramone is best known for the 15 years he spent drumming for the legendary Ramones. Catch this amazing show at Bottom Lounge Friday, September 27th!… More Info

9/27/24 – Badflower

Badflower will be taking on The Riv Friday, September 27th! Grab your tickets while they last.… More Info

9/28/24 – Kings of Leon

Kings of Leon will be bringing the Can We Please Have Fun World Tour to Chicago Saturday, September 28th.… More Info

9/28/24 – Korn

Korn will be stopping by Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre Saturday, September 28th! Don’t miss out, grab your tickets now!… More Info

9/30/24 – PJ Harvey

PJ Harvey is taking over The Salt Shed Monday, September 30th. Snag your tickets now!… More Info

10/1/24 & 10/2/24 – Twenty One Pilots

Twenty One Pilots are BACK and taking over the UC for two nights this fall!… More Info

10/2/24 – Queens of the Stone Age

Don’t miss out on QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE coming to Chicago THIS October!… More Info

10/3/24 – The Airborne Toxic Event

The Airborne Toxic Event will be taking over the Riv Thursday, October 3rd! Grab your tickets while you can.… More Info

10/3/24 – Kaleo

Kaleo is taking on The Chicago Theatre this Fall, grab your tickets now!… More Info

10/9/24 – Fontaines D.C.

Fontaines D.C. is taking on The Salt Shed this October! Tickets on sale now, grab them while they last.… More Info

10/12/24 – Chromeo and The Midnight

Chromeo and The Midnight are playing Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom Saturday, October 12th. Hit the link above!… More Info

10/16/24 – Clairo

Clairo is taking on The Salt Shed this fall! Grab your tickets while you can.… More Info

10/18/24 – Nothing But Thieves

Nothing But Thieves will be in Chicago Friday, March 15th at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom ! Tickets on sale now!… More Info

10/18/24 – Q101 Presents : Rise Against

Help us welcome our friends Rise Against to The Salt Shed Friday, October 18th! Tickets on sale now.… More Info

10/22/24 & 10/23/24 – The Front Bottoms

The Front Bottoms are visiting us at the House of Blues not one but TWO nights this fall. Hit the links above to grab your tickets in.… More Info

10/23/24 – The Sisters of Mercy

Welcome The Sisters of Mercy to Chicago at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom Wednesday, October 23rd. Hit the link above for your tickets in!… More Info

10/23/24 – Q101 Presents : Catfish and The Bottlemen

Catfish and The Bottlemen ARE BACK! Grab your tickets for Wednesday, October 23rd above.… More Info

10/24/24 – Dayglow

Our friends Dayglow will be in Chicago Thursday, October 24th. Don’t miss this one, hit the link above!… More Info

10/25/24 – Declan Mckenna

Our friend Declan Mckenna will be stopping by the Riv Friday, October 25th! Hit the link above for your way in.… More Info

11/3/24 – Streetlight Manifesto

You won’t want to miss this one. Hit the link above for your way in to Streetlight Manifesto at The Riviera!… More Info

11/3/24 – Q101 Presents : Tokyo Police Club

Help us in welcoming Tokyo Police Club to Chicago at the House of Blues Sunday November 3rd! Grab your tickets NOW!… More Info

11/6/24 – Bear Hands

Outset will be welcoming Bear Hands Wednesday, November 6th! Grab your tickets Friday.… More Info

11/7/24 – Butch Walker’s Marvelous 3

Butch Walker’s Marvelous 3 is taking over HOB Thursday, November 7th. Hit the link above for your tickets in!… More Info

11/13/24 & 11/14/24 – Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish is bringing the Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour to United Center this November!… More Info

11/18/24 and 11/19/24 – Interpol

Interpol at The Salt Shed Tuesday, November 19th! Don’t miss it, grab your tickets Friday, June 14th @ 10am !… More Info

11/24/24 – Senses Fail & Saves The Day

Senses Fail is performing “Let It Enfold You” in its entirety AS WELL AS Saves The Day in performing “Through Being Cool” in its entirety. Don’t miss it, hit the link above!… More Info

11/26/24 – iDKHOW

Join iDKHOW on the iMPENDiNG GLOOM TOUR Thursday, November 21st at Concord Music Hall! Hit the link above for your tickets in.… More Info

11/29/24 – AURORA

Welcome AURORA to Chicago Friday, November 29th! Grab your tickets now.… More Info

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