Chicago Concerts in December 2026

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Chicago Concerts in December 2026

Chicago concerts in December 2026 are here—scan the live music calendar below now and lock in the best shows all month long.

Image of Kim Petras (All Ages to Enter, 21 & Over to Drink)

Dec 01Tue • 6:30 PM

Kim Petras (All Ages to Enter, 21 & Over to Drink)

RadiusChicago, IL

Image of Lucy Bedroque

Dec 01Tue • 7:30 PM

Lucy Bedroque

MetroChicago, IL

Image of Suicide Silence: REMINDERS OF HELL TOUR

Dec 01Tue • 6:00 PM

Suicide Silence: REMINDERS OF HELL TOUR

Suicide Silence · Emmure

House of Blues ChicagoChicago, IL

Image of Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Dame Jane Glover - Handel's Messiah

Dec 01Tue • 7:30 PM

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Dame Jane Glover - Handel's Messiah

Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Dame Jane Glover

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

Image of Genevieve Artadi ft. Louis Cole & Chiquita Magic

Dec 01Tue • 7:30 PM

Genevieve Artadi ft. Louis Cole & Chiquita Magic

Genevieve Artadi · District 97

Garcia's ChicagoChicago, IL

Image of Jim James (Solo Acoustic) - Wowed Out Tour - Ages 18+

Dec 01Tue • 8:00 PM

Jim James (Solo Acoustic) - Wowed Out Tour - Ages 18+

Vic TheatreChicago, IL

Image of The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue

Dec 01Tue • 8:00 PM

The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue

Mainstage at Second CityChicago, IL

Image of Lucy Bedroque

Dec 02Wed • 7:30 PM

Lucy Bedroque

MetroChicago, IL

Image of Levi Bloom

Dec 02Wed • 8:00 PM

Levi Bloom

Beat KitchenChicago, IL

Image of Shintaro Sakamoto

Dec 02Wed • 8:00 PM

Shintaro Sakamoto

Thalia HallChicago, IL

Image of Pokey LaFarge

Dec 02Wed • 8:00 PM

Pokey LaFarge

Lincoln HallChicago, IL

Image of Mickey Guyton

Dec 02Wed • 7:30 PM

Mickey Guyton

City Winery ChicagoChicago, IL

Image of Mary Mack

Dec 02Wed • 7:00 PM

Mary Mack

Zanies Comedy Night ClubChicago, IL

Image of BTTRFLY

Dec 02Wed • 8:00 PM

BTTRFLY

Garcia's ChicagoChicago, IL

Image of The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue

Dec 02Wed • 8:00 PM

The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue

Mainstage at Second CityChicago, IL

Image of Mareux

Dec 03Thu • 8:00 PM

Mareux

MetroChicago, IL

Image of Zeds Dead

Dec 03Thu • 9:00 PM

Zeds Dead

Aragon BallroomChicago, IL

Image of Muti, Welter & Dvor??k 8

Dec 03Thu • 7:30 PM

Muti, Welter & Dvor??k 8

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

Image of Demetri Martin

Dec 03Thu • 7:00 PM

Demetri Martin

Vic TheatreChicago, IL

Image of Hell On Heels

Dec 03Thu • 7:15 AM

Hell On Heels

Joe's on Weed StreetChicago, IL

Image of Vape! The Grease Parody

Dec 03Thu • 2:30 PM

Vape! The Grease Parody

Apollo Theater Main StageChicago, IL

Image of Learnmore Jonasi

Dec 03Thu • 7:15 PM

Learnmore Jonasi

Heath Mainstage At The Den TheatreChicago, IL

Image of Home By 3

Dec 03Thu • 7:30 PM

Home By 3

Park WestChicago, IL

Image of BTTRFLY

Dec 03Thu • 8:00 PM

BTTRFLY

Garcia's ChicagoChicago, IL

Image of Ezcodylee

Dec 03Thu • 8:00 PM

Ezcodylee

Backline at Avondale Music HallChicago, IL

Image of The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue

Dec 03Thu • 8:00 PM

The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue

Mainstage at Second CityChicago, IL

Image of Roast Battle Chicago

Dec 03Thu • 9:30 PM

Roast Battle Chicago

Zanies Comedy Night ClubChicago, IL

Image of Wilco - Winterlude 2026

Dec 04Fri • 8:00 PM

Wilco - Winterlude 2026

The Chicago TheatreChicago, IL

Image of Zeds Dead

Dec 04Fri • 9:00 PM

Zeds Dead

Zeds Dead · 4B

Aragon BallroomChicago, IL

Image of DragonForce: Inhuman Rampage 20th Anniversary

Dec 04Fri • 7:30 PM

DragonForce: Inhuman Rampage 20th Anniversary

DragonForce · Rhapsody Of Fire

Riviera Theatre- ILChicago, IL

Image of MC4D

Dec 04Fri • 9:00 PM

MC4D

Concord Music HallChicago, IL

Image of Sullivan King

Dec 04Fri • 10:00 PM

Sullivan King

RadiusChicago, IL

Image of Muti, Welter & Dvor??k 8

Dec 04Fri • 7:30 PM

Muti, Welter & Dvor??k 8

Riccardo Muti · Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

Image of King Buffalo with Doom Gong

Dec 04Fri • 8:00 PM

King Buffalo with Doom Gong

Thalia HallChicago, IL

Image of Rachael & Vilray

Dec 04Fri • 8:00 PM

Rachael & Vilray

Garcia's ChicagoChicago, IL

Image of Darkest Hour, Judiciary, Luca, Death Pose

Dec 04Fri • 8:00 PM

Darkest Hour, Judiciary, Luca, Death Pose

Darkest Hour · Judiciary

Reggies Rock ClubChicago, IL

Image of GorillaT presents INNER MIND TOUR

Dec 04Fri • 10:00 PM

GorillaT presents INNER MIND TOUR

OutsetChicago, IL

Image of Angela Autumn

Dec 04Fri • 9:00 PM

Angela Autumn

Hideout ChicagoChicago, IL

Image of Kelsey Cook

Dec 04Fri • 9:15 PM

Kelsey Cook

Heath Mainstage At The Den TheatreChicago, IL

Image of Pup Punk

Dec 04Fri • 9:00 PM

Pup Punk

Joe's on Weed StreetChicago, IL

Image of Desi Banks

Dec 04Fri • 9:30 PM

Desi Banks

Vic TheatreChicago, IL

Image of Abe Partridge and Clark Paterson

Dec 04Fri • 9:00 PM

Abe Partridge and Clark Paterson

Abe Partridge · Clark Paterson

Carol's PubChicago, IL

Image of Nate Jackson

Dec 04Fri • 11:00 PM

Nate Jackson

The AuditoriumChicago, IL

Image of Hard Country Honky Tonk with The Hoyle Brothers

Dec 04Fri • 5:30 PM

Hard Country Honky Tonk with The Hoyle Brothers

Empty BottleChicago, IL

Popular Venues for Concerts in Chicago in December

Aragon Ballroom

Capacity5,000

1106 W Lawrence, Chicago, Illinois 60640, USA

Metro

The Chicago Theatre

The Chicago Theatre

Radius

FAQ

What Concerts Are Coming Up in Chicago in December 2026?

Find upcoming concerts in Chicago during December 2026, with performers and event dates including Weezer (December 10, 2026), Montell Fish (December 11, 2026), Lord Huron (December 8, 2026), and Kim Petras (December 1, 2026). Our regularly updated listings let you explore the current schedule, discover shows that interest you, and check the ticket options for each event.

What Venues Host Concerts in Chicago in December 2026?

Locations hosting concerts in Chicago for December 2026 include Mainstage at Second City, Symphony Center, Zanies Comedy Night Club, and City Winery Chicago. The selection highlights some venues with scheduled shows that month; use the concert listings to find event locations and see which performances are happening at each one.

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