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.
Are you ready to "Borahae"? Because we certainly are! BTS is finally back in Chicago, taking over Soldier Field for two spectacular shows this week. You might even get a sneak peek of the band, as RM,...
Laufey, the Icelandic-Chinese artist bridging old-world jazz and modern pop, has forged a magical connection with Chicago's rich musical heritage. Her meteoric rise in the Windy City has seen her trans...
Chicago photographers, content creators, and visual storytellers have a new reason to plan a fall getaway. MODE: The World’s Photography Festival is coming to downtown Minneapolis September 18–20, Just un...
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...
The best Candlelight concerts in Chicago 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...
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...