Dive into Chicago’s live music scene, with a rich array of intimate gigs, major festivals, and giant headline concerts. There’s a sound for any music fan.
If you walk past Perpetual Books, you'll discover a curated selection of unique and intriguing titles alongside notable bestsellers—this is what attracts people to the store every day. Opened last year...
The eagerly awaited Lollapalooza music festival for 2026 has begun in Grant Park, transforming the expansive green space into a weekend featuring the most celebrated artists from around the world. Here...
It seems like every weekend, a different Chicago neighborhood is hosting a "taste of" festival–and we're not mad about it. It's all the more reason to try new local restaurants, sway to music, and take in...
If you can't attend Lollapalooza or prefer not to spend $200 on a ticket, we understand. That's why we love a good aftershow—the tickets are more affordable, and you get to see your favorite artists in a...
feel right at home here—intimate, atmospheric and just far enough removed from the city’s usual buzz. Set in some of Chicago’s most beautiful spaces, they offer a chance to slow down for an hour or so, with familiar mu...
The North Shore will be filled with music this weekend as the Winnetka Music Festival takes over downtown Winnetka! Now in its 10th year, the Winnetka Music Festival aims to bring high-quality city mus...
Lakeshore Arts & Music Festival will take over Lincoln Park starting today, June 19, through June 20, with two days of house music, art, and lakeside festivities. From curated DJ sets to art, games, f...
Jesse Welles surprised fans with a public performance at The Wieners Circle on Monday afternoon to celebrate the release of his new album, Masks Off. Before serving Chicago-style hot dogs on poppy-see...
Broadway Unhinged – The Musical Showdown is the ultimate Broadway party meets musical game show. Led by a high-camp, high-hilarity host, you’ll step into an interactive battle of your favorite shows, inte...
Heading to Summer Smash this weekend in Chicago? The 2026 edition of Lyrical Lemonade's annual hip hop festival is bringing more than just headlining performances from Chief Keef and Skrillex. Ther...