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've been bored in bed, stalking Olivia Rodrigo on the internet (aka waiting for her tour announcement), you'll be elated to read that after a two-year wait, she is bringing 'The Unraveled Tour' to t...
The Chicago 2026 music festival season is almost here, and some of the biggest shows are right around the corner. From Lollapalooza and Karol G’s Chicago tour stop to the new Lakeshore Arts & Music F...
You know —the quiet glow, the strings warming up, the way the city seems to exhale the second you step inside. But have you ever paused to ask: how does that glow actually happen? It starts with scale. Not dozens of ca...
The Lord of the Rings has been celebrated for its rich storytelling, iconic characters, and powerful themes. And just as unforgettable as its story is the film franchise soundtrack, which is now coming to Chicago with ....
Lyrical Lemonade has released the 2026 Summer Smash lineup, ahead of the highly anticipated hip-hop music festival's return to Chicagoland this summer. Here's a breakdown of the bill and how soon you c...
The outdoor concert season is just around the corner—well, not for a few more months, but we can't help counting down the days until June! While many of us are excited about heading to venues like the Sal...
While we're only in March, we can't help but feel excited about the upcoming outdoor concert season—imagining the breeze in our hair, swaying to the music, and being part of a crowd of hundreds belting ou...
If you’ve ever felt that world-class orchestral music was hidden behind velvet ropes, this is your chance to step behind it. This spring, the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, the CSO’s prestigious training ensemble, is ste...
A renaissance in pop music has finally been confirmed: the Pussycat Dolls are returning for a tour later this year. This morning, the chart-topping girl group unveiled their first new single in nearly...
Chicago's music scene has always been abundant. From pioneering house music and rap to being a 1920s jazz hub, the city has produced legends like Louis Armstrong, DJ Pierre, and Chance the Rapper. But as always, the wav...
