Concerts & Events

July 5 & 6 – 2025 NASCAR CHICAGO STREET RACE

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- Join Brian and Kenzie at the Bristol Renaissance Faire!

7/19/25- Join Brian and Kenzie at the Bristol Renaissance Faire!

Hear ye, hear ye! Prepare for an unforgettable day at the Bristol Renaissance Faire! Join Brian and Kenzie along with the Q101 crew on Saturday, July 19th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM! They’re returning for their third year at the Faire, and you definitely won’t want to miss their fun hang with the crew. We are meeting up at the Three…… More Info

7/24/25 & 7/25/25 – Hozier

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

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!

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

7/31/25 – Amaarae

7/31/25 – Amaarae

Amaarae is bringing bLAck pARty along to Thalia Hall for a special Lolla Aftershow! Grab your tickets while you can.… More Info

8/7/25 – Fitz and The Tantrums

8/7/25 – Fitz and The Tantrums

Fitz and The Tantrums return to Chicago at The Vic Theatre on Thursday, August 7th with support from Chicago’s own Ax and The Hatchetmen! Tickets go on-sale Friday, April 4th at 10:00am… More Info

8/9/25 – The Struts

8/9/25 – The Struts

The Struts are bringing Dirty Honey along for a night at The Vic Theatre! Hit the link above for your tickets to the show.… More Info

8/16/25 – Shinedown

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

8/16/25 – The Offspring

8/16/25 – The Offspring

Our friends The Offspring with Special Guests Jimmy Eat World & New Found Glory are taking over Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre this summer. Grab your tickets before they’re gone.… 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

9/12/25 – 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 – 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

11/14/25 – 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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