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10/2/23 – Neon Trees

Join Neon Trees at the House of Blues Monday, October 2nd! The Favorite Daze tour is bringing along Laundry Day & Silent Rival, don’t miss your chance to snag tickets!… More Info

10/4/23 – Join Q101 before the big Chicago Vs Miami game for a shot at winning tickets to the game or a replica Messi Jersey

Join Q101 at Burger Bar on Wednesday, October 4th from 4pm – 7pm for an electrifying pre-game gathering before the Chicago Fire takes on Inter Miami, showcasing the international soccer sensation, Lionel Messi! Get your game faces on and enjoy the ultimate soccer buzz as we gear up for this epic clash. But that’s not…… More Info

10/4/23 – Join Q101 at the Pre-Game Tailgate of the Chicago Vs Miami Game featuring Messi!

Join the Q101 crew for an unforgettable pre-game tailgate gathering at Burnham Downs in the Southeast lawn of Soldier Field, starting at 4pm, as we prepare for the epic showdown between Chicago Fire FC and Inter Miami, graced by the presence of soccer sensation Lionel Messi! Come mingle with the Q101 Crew, fellow fans, and…… More Info

10/7/23 – Join Brian at the Grand Opening of Golf Galaxy in Vernon Hills!

Join Brian and Q101 as we celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Vernon Hills Golf Galaxy at Townline Commons on Saturday, October 7th from 11am to 1pm. Get ready for an exciting day filled with fantastic giveaways, engaging kids’ activities, and so much more! Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a memorable…… More Info

10/7/23 – Join Lauren and Q101 at Hellsgate Haunted House!

Step into the realm of fear as Q101, alongside Lauren, invites you to venture into the chilling depths of Hellsgate Haunted House on Saturday, October 7th, from 7 pm to 9 pm! Brace yourself for a night of heart-pounding terror and spine-tingling thrills at this extraordinary haunted location. But that’s not all – we’ve got…… More Info

10/8/23 – The Band CAMINO

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10/13/23 – Join Q101 at Massacre Haunted House on FRIDAY THE 13TH!

Prepare to immerse yourself in sheer terror as Q101 invites you to experience the horrors of Massacre Haunted House on Friday the 13th, from 7 pm to 9 pm! Get ready for an evening filled with spine-tingling scares at this extraordinary haunted location. But the thrills don’t end there – we have an array of…… More Info

10/19/23 – Boys Like Girls

Boys Like Girls is bringing The Speaking Our Language Tour presented by Emo Nite to Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom!… More Info

10/20/23 – Dropkick Murphys

Dropkick Murphys & The Interrupters will be taking on BMO Center Friday, October 20th! Grab your tickets here!… More Info

10/21/2023 – Join Q101 for The Out of the Darkness Walk

Suicide preventation starts with everyday heroes like you! Register for the Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk on Saturday, October 21st at Montrose Harbor and walk to fight suicide and raise awareness about mental health. Be a part of the movement turning hope into action and create a culture that’s smart about mental health. Funds…… More Info

10/27/23 – Emo Orchestra featuring Hawthorne Heights

Enjoy the ultimate tribute with a twist to emo music on October 27 at the Genesee Theatre.… More Info

10/27/23 – Q101 Pop-Up Halloween Bash

Pumpkin Spice Latte’s aren’t the only fall tradition to get excited about. The Q101 Pop-Up Halloween Bash returns to The Cubby Bear in Wrigleyville on Friday, October 27th. Weathers will be celebrating Halloween with us with an awesome performance. Not only that, after their performance they will take the stage for a second set as…… More Info

10/29/23 – Q101 Presents: The 1975

Fresh off their headlining set at Lollapalooza, The 1975 return to Chicago on Sunday, Ocotber 29th at Allstate Arena. Tickets go on-sale Friday, August 18th at 10:00am. Take advantage of the Q101 pre-sale on Thursday, August 17th from 12:00pm-10:00pm by using code HAPPINESS.… More Info

11/1/23 – 11/5/23 – 312 Comedy Festival

The inaugural 312 Comedy Festival will take over iconic venues across Chicagoland this fall. With headliners including Nate Bargatze, Russell Peters, John Crist, Nicole Byer and more, this will be a festival you won’t want to miss. Tickets to all 312 Comedy Festival shows are on-sale now! Comedy superstar Nate Bargatze brings the laughs adding…… More Info

11/3/23 – Marvelous 3

Join Marvelous 3 in celebrating 25 years of Hey! Album Friday, November 3rd at House of Blues! Win your tickets on our contest page!… More Info

11/5/23 – The Hives

The Hives will be taking down Bottom Lounge this fall, don’t miss it!… More Info

11/11/23 – Real Friends & Knuckle Puck

Come hang out with a few of our fav Chicago locals – Real Friends & Knuckle Puck at the House of Blues Saturday, November 11th!… More Info

11/11/23 – Q101 Welcomes Ben Kweller

Whether you’re a lifelong Kweller fan or someone who longs for that early 2000s indie-rock scene, this is guaranteed to be an evening of great music!… More Info

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

11/16/23 – Better Than Ezra

Better Than Ezra will hanging out at House of Blues Thursday, November 16th! Grab your tickets before they’re gone!… More Info

11/18/23 & 11/19/23 – alt-J

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11/30/23 and 12/1/23 – Q101 Presents Pierce The Veil

Pierce The Veil has just announced a second show on Friday, December 1st. Get your presale tickets now until Thursday, July 27th at 10:00pm. Use code Q101 Tickets go on-sale Friday, July 28th at 10:00am.… More Info

12/8/23 – Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness

Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness will be taking over the Riviera Theatre Friday, December 8th. Set your alarms to snag your tickets!… More Info

12/21-12/22/23 – John Mulaney

John Mulaney will be visiting Rosemont Theatre before the years over! Save the date and grab your tickets now!… More Info

12/29/23-12/31/23 – Mt. Joy

Help Mt. Joy end the year at The Salt Shed on an amazing note! Grab your tickets now!… More Info

3/5/24 – Q101 Welcomes : Beach Weather

Join us in helping Beach Weather take down Lincoln Hall Tuesday, March 5th! Check out our contest page for your chance at 2 tickets in!!… More Info

3/7/24 – Q101 Presents : Two Door Cinema Club

Two Door Cinema will be taking down the Riv Thursday, March 7th with support from Joywave! Grab your tickets Friday!… More Info

3/15-3/16/24 – K.Flay

K.Flay will be visiting Chicago March 15th & 16th at Chop Shop! Don’t miss it, grab your tickets now!… More Info

5/28/24 – NEEDTOBREATHE and Judah & The Lion

NEEDTOBREATHE brings The Caves World Tour with special guest Judah & The Lion to Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on Tuesday, May 28th. Tickets go on-sale Friday, September 22nd at 10:00am. Get your tickets early with the Q101 Presale on Thursday, September 21st from 10:00am-10:00pm…Use Code: Q101… More Info

7/13/24 – Noah Kahan

Noah Kahan will be taking on Alpine Valley Music Theatre Saturday, July 13th. Join the presale and grab your tickets before they’re gone! Fan Advanced Registration ends THIS Sunday!… 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

9/18/24 – Keane

Keane will be visiting us next September at the Chicago Theatre. Don’t miss their ticket on-sale next Friday!… More Info

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