Concerts & Events

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

9/12/24 – Gooseberry

Alt-rock, Indie, and a fusion of Blues – It’s The Cattle Tour! Gooseberry performs at Four Winds Casino New Buffalo’s Kankakee Live on September 12th. Don’t miss this FREE Show.… More Info

9/13/24 – Join Q101 for your shot at 3-Day RIOT FEST Tickets at Logan Arcade

Calling all Music Lovers! Join the Q101 crew for an exclusive chance to win Riot Fest 3-day Tickets at Logan Arcade on Friday, September 13th from 6pm-9pm. Logan Arcade is located at 2410 W Fullerton Ave in Chicago. Mingle, play modern arcade games, pinball, fighting games and much more. Stop by the Q101 table to…… 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 – Join Q101 for your shot at 3-Day RIOT FEST Tickets at Bucket O’ Blood Books and Records

Calling all Music Lovers! Join the Q101 crew for an exclusive chance to win a pair of Riot Fest 3-day Tickets at Bucket O’ Blood Books and Records on Saturday, September 14th from 10am-4pm. Bucket O’ Blood Books and Records is located at 3182 N Elston Ave in Chicago. Mingle, shop around for cool finds…… 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 – St. Vincent

Riot Fest is bringing us ST. VINCENT TO METRO!! You won’t want to miss this one, hit the link above for your tickets in.… 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

9/19/24- Q101 Pop-Up with The Offspring

Come out and Play! Join Q101 for an exclusive pop-up show with The Offspring at Metro on Thursday, September 19th, the day before they rock the stage at Riot Fest! This special event is free, but there are only 2 ways to get in: listen to Q101 from September 3rd to September 18th for your…… More Info

9/19/24 – New Found Glory

New Found Glory will be coming to The Salt Shed and bringing along Sincere Engineer Thursday September 19th! Grab your tickets before they’re gone.… More Info

9/20/24-9/22/24 – Monster Jam

Monster Jam is taking on Allstate for an entire weekend this September. Don’t miss it! Head to our contest page to test your luck at tickets in.… More Info

9/20/24 – The Lemonheads

The Lemonheads will be taking on House Of Blues Riot Fest weekend! Hit the link above for your tickets in.… More Info

9/20/24 – Spoon

Riot Fest Late Night Presents Spoon at Metro! Ring in Riot weekend right & grab your tickets.… More Info

9/21/24 – Emo Night Brooklyn

Emo Night Brooklyn will be rolling through Chicago for Riot Fest weekend! Hit the link above for your tickets in.… 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 – Korn

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

9/30/24 – 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

10/3/24 – 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

10/3/24-10/5/24 – Rex Orange County

Rex Orange County is in Chicago to STAY (for 3 days) Thursday, October 3rd – Saturday, October 5th. Grab your tickets above.… More Info

10/6/24 – slenderbodies

Check out slenderbodies at Bottom Lounge Sunday, October 6th! Tickets on sale 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 – Dexter and The Moonrocks

Dexter and The Moonrocks are visiting Metro this fall. Snag your tickets at the link above before they’re gone!… 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

10/24/24 – 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

10/31/24 – Q101 Halloween Pop-Up with American Authors!

Q101’s Halloween Pop-Up is back in 2024, with American Authors performing a FREE SHOW at Cubby Bear on Halloween Night, October 31st!! The night will kick off with an opening artist, a full concert set from American Authors, and a second set from American Authors as they perform covers from another TBD major artist. Who…… 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

11/14/24 – Modest Mouse

Modest Mouse is bringing the Good News For People Who Love Bad News Tour to The Shed Thursday, November 14th. Set your alarms for this one, you won’t want to miss it!… 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

1/11/25 – Knuckle Puck

Knuckle Puck will be bringing the Everything Is Still Copacetic The Debut Album IN FULL to The Salt Shed Saturday, January 11th. Hit the link above for your tickets 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

7.5.25 -7.6.25 – NASCAR CHICAGO STREET RACE 2025

Exciting news for racing fans! The NASCAR Chicago Street Race is set to return to Grant Park for its third year on July 5 and 6, 2025. This thrilling event promises high-speed action and a vibrant atmosphere right in the heart of downtown Chicago. Don’t miss out on securing your spot for this spectacular weekend.…… More Info

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