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Chicago Concerts in May 2027

Chicago concerts in May 2027 are right here—browse the live show calendar below and lock in your next night out before the best dates disappear.

May 01, 2027Sat • 7:30 PM

Idina Menzel

Lyric Opera of ChicagoChicago, IL

May 01, 2027Sat • 7:30 PM

Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi

Joe Hisaishi · Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

May 01, 2027Sat • 6:00 PM

Palaye Royale

Palaye Royale · Beauty School Dropout

House of Blues ChicagoChicago, IL

May 02, 2027Sun • 2:00 PM

Sondra Radvanovsky & SeokJong Baek

Lyric Opera of ChicagoChicago, IL

May 04, 2027Tue • 8:00 PM

Henge

Garcia's ChicagoChicago, IL

May 05, 2027Wed • 8:00 PM

Henge

Garcia's ChicagoChicago, IL

May 06, 2027Thu • 7:30 PM

Honeck Conducts Mahler & Bruckner 9

Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Bruckner

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

May 07, 2027Fri • 1:30 PM

Honeck Conducts Mahler & Bruckner 9

Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Bruckner

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

May 07, 2027Fri • 7:30 PM

Keo

Beat KitchenChicago, IL

May 08, 2027Sat • 7:00 PM

Zach Bryan, John Fogerty & Fey Fili

Zach Bryan · John Fogerty

Soldier FieldChicago, IL

May 08, 2027Sat • 7:30 PM

Honeck Conducts Mahler & Bruckner 9

Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Bruckner

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

May 08, 2027Sat • 12:00 AM

Carsie Blanton

Lincoln HallChicago, IL

May 09, 2027Sun • 9:00 PM

The Liminanas

Empty BottleChicago, IL

May 09, 2027Sun • 3:00 PM

Piotr Anderszewski

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

May 10, 2027Mon • 7:30 PM

Mass of the Fermenting Dregs

Vic TheatreChicago, IL

May 13, 2027Thu • 7:00 PM

Hazlett

House of Blues ChicagoChicago, IL

May 13, 2027Thu • 7:30 PM

M??kel??, Batiashvili & Sibelius 1

Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Lisa Batiashvili

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

May 14, 2027Fri • 8:00 PM

The Love of Soul Tour

Anthony Hamilton · Fantasia

United CenterChicago, IL

May 14, 2027Fri • 8:00 PM

Joel Ross: Good Vibes / The Vibraphone Summit

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

May 14, 2027Fri • 9:15 PM

Sam Miller

Zanies Comedy Night ClubChicago, IL

May 15, 2027Sat • 6:30 PM

Two Friends Present: Big Bootie Land 2027

The Pavilion at Northerly IslandChicago, IL

May 15, 2027Sat • 12:45 PM

Einstein???s Imagination

Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Sibelius

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

May 15, 2027Sat • 9:15 PM

Sam Miller

Zanies Comedy Night ClubChicago, IL

May 16, 2027Sun • 3:00 PM

M??kel??, Batiashvili & Sibelius 1

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

May 18, 2027Tue • 7:30 PM

Kissin, Vengerov & Capucon

Evgeny Kissin · Gautier Capucon

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

May 20, 2027Thu • 7:30 PM

Tan Dun: Water Concerto & Marco Polo

Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Tan Dun

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

May 20, 2027Thu • 7:30 PM

Cleopatrick

Bottom LoungeChicago, IL

May 21, 2027Fri • 7:30 PM

Carly Rae Jepsen: Day and Night Tour

The Chicago TheatreChicago, IL

May 21, 2027Fri • 1:30 PM

Tan Dun: Water Concerto & Marco Polo

Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Tan Dun

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

May 22, 2027Sat • 8:00 PM

A Perfect Circle

A Perfect Circle · The Cult

Wintrust ArenaChicago, IL

May 22, 2027Sat • 7:30 PM

Tan Dun: Water Concerto & Marco Polo

Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Tan Dun

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

May 23, 2027Sun • 7:00 PM

Valery Meladze

Riviera Theatre- ILChicago, IL

May 24, 2027Mon • 7:30 PM

Two Pianos: Who Could Ask for Anything More?

Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Michael Feinstein

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

May 26, 2027Wed • 7:30 PM

The Airborne Toxic Event

Vic TheatreChicago, IL

May 27, 2027Thu • 8:00 PM

FKJ - TYBER TOUR

The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)Chicago, IL

May 27, 2027Thu • 7:30 PM

Esa-Pekka Salonen & Yunchan Lim

Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Esa-Pekka Salonen

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

May 27, 2027Thu • 7:00 PM

Joe Fernandez

Zanies Comedy Night ClubChicago, IL

May 28, 2027Fri • 7:45 PM

Harry Styles: Together, Together

Harry Styles · The Womack Sisters

Soldier FieldChicago, IL

May 28, 2027Fri • 1:30 PM

Esa-Pekka Salonen & Yunchan Lim

Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Esa-Pekka Salonen

Symphony CenterChicago, IL

May 29, 2027Sat • 7:45 PM

Harry Styles: Together, Together

Harry Styles · The Womack Sisters

Soldier FieldChicago, IL

May 31, 2027Mon • 7:45 PM

Harry Styles: Together, Together

Harry Styles · The Womack Sisters

Soldier FieldChicago, IL

Top Artists Coming to Chicago in May 2027

Harry Styles tickets in Chicago — May 28, 2027 →

Harry Styles

British singer-songwriter whose albums Harry Styles (2017) and Fine Line (2019) launched his solo career. Harry’s House won the 2023 Grammy for Album of the Year, hit #1 in 28 countries, and spawned “As It Was,” #1 for 15 weeks.

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Zach Bryan tickets in Chicago — May 8, 2027 →

Zach Bryan

Born in Japan and raised in Oklahoma, this singer-songwriter blends multiple genres, now leaning into alternative rock. A former Navy servicemember, he released an acoustic album with naval peers in Jacksonville, Florida, and later issued With Heaven On Top.

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Carly Rae Jepsen tickets in Chicago — May 21, 2027 →

Carly Rae Jepsen

Canadian pop star Carly Rae Jepsen, known for "Call Me Maybe," blends emotions into songcraft. Grammy nominee with hits in 47 countries, collaborates with Sia, Blood Orange, and Vampire Weekend.

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Idina Menzel tickets in Chicago — May 1, 2027 →

Idina Menzel

Tony Award-winning singer, songwriter, and Broadway star who rose to fame as Maureen in Rent and won a Tony as Elphaba in Wicked. Voices Elsa in Disney’s Frozen; “Let It Go” hit #5 and won the Oscar and Grammy.

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Popular Venues for Concerts in Chicago in May

Soldier Field

Soldier Field is a 62,500-capacity multi-purpose stadium on Chicago's Near South Side, opened in 1924 and recognized for its neoclassical architecture with iconic Doric colonnades, originally built as a memorial to World War I veterans. As the oldest stadium in the NFL, it hosts Chicago Bears football, Chicago Fire FC soccer, major concerts, and diverse large-scale events, offering sweeping views of the city skyline and Lake Michigan.Read more

Venue typeMulti-purpose stadium

Capacity62,500

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FAQ

What Concerts Are Coming Up in Chicago in May 2027?

See who's performing in Chicago in May 2027, with upcoming artists and dates including Harry Styles (May 28, 2027), Zach Bryan (May 8, 2027), Carly Rae Jepsen (May 21, 2027), and Idina Menzel (May 1, 2027). Listings are updated regularly to help you follow the schedule; browse current shows and explore ticket options for the concerts that interest you.

What Venues Host Concerts in Chicago in May 2027?

Concerts scheduled in Chicago for May 2027 take place at locations including Symphony Center, Soldier Field, Zanies Comedy Night Club, and Lyric Opera of Chicago. These are some of the venues on the calendar, rather than a complete list; explore individual listings to find the location for each show.

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