Dec18
CLASSICAL
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Handel's Messiah
Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · 1:30 PM
Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center, Chicago, IL
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Live music schedule
Best Concerts In Illinois 2026-2027
Explore the best concerts in Illinois for 2026-2027, including touring artists, city schedules, venue information, and current ticket options for shows across the state. The current schedule runs from Wed, Aug 5, 2026 through Sun, Oct 18, 2076.
2,970concerts
2,208artists
221venues
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Cities with concerts in Illinois
⌖Chicago1,850 upcoming concerts→⌖Rosemont151 upcoming concerts→⌖Schaumburg97 upcoming concerts→⌖Evanston71 upcoming concerts→⌖Saint Charles64 upcoming concerts→⌖Des Plaines52 upcoming concerts→⌖Batavia51 upcoming concerts→⌖Peoria50 upcoming concerts→⌖Skokie35 upcoming concerts→⌖Joliet34 upcoming concerts→⌖Highland Park31 upcoming concerts→⌖Bloomington29 upcoming concerts→⌖Rockford28 upcoming concerts→⌖Waukegan25 upcoming concerts→⌖Effingham23 upcoming concerts→⌖Springfield23 upcoming concerts→⌖Oak Park22 upcoming concerts→⌖Arlington Heights19 upcoming concerts→⌖Decatur19 upcoming concerts→⌖Berwyn18 upcoming concerts→⌖Tinley Park18 upcoming concerts→⌖West Chicago16 upcoming concerts→⌖Aurora15 upcoming concerts→⌖Dixon15 upcoming concerts→⌖Sandwich14 upcoming concerts→⌖Mchenry13 upcoming concerts→⌖Champaign12 upcoming concerts→⌖Dekalb11 upcoming concerts→⌖East St. Louis11 upcoming concerts→⌖Edwardsville11 upcoming concerts→⌖Carterville9 upcoming concerts→⌖Lemont9 upcoming concerts→⌖Marion8 upcoming concerts→⌖Crystal Lake7 upcoming concerts→⌖East Moline7 upcoming concerts→⌖Lisle7 upcoming concerts→
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Dec18
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Dec18
CLASSICAL
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · 6:30 PM
The Arts Center of Oak Park, Oak Park, IL
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Dec18
COMEDY
The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Mainstage at Second City - Chicago, Chicago, IL
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Dec18
HOLIDAY
Dual Piano Chrismtas
Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM
LRS Theatre at Hoogland Center for the Arts, Springfield, IL
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Dec18
TECHNO / ELECTRONIC
Svdden Death
Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM
The Salt Shed Indoors - Chicago, Chicago, IL
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Dec18
CLASSICAL
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Merry, Merry Chicago
Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center, Chicago, IL
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Dec18
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Dec18
CLASSICAL
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · 8:45 PM
The Arts Center of Oak Park, Oak Park, IL
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Dec18
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Dec18
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Dec18
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Dec18
COMEDY
The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · 9:30 PM
Mainstage at Second City - Chicago, Chicago, IL
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Dec19
CLASSICAL
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Merry, Merry Chicago
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center, Chicago, IL
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Dec19
CLASSICAL
Rockford Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Coronado Performing Arts Center, Rockford, IL
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Dec19
CLASSICAL
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Handel's Messiah
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center, Chicago, IL
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Local schedules
Concert cities in Illinois
CityChicago1,850 upcoming concertsCityRosemont151 upcoming concertsCitySchaumburg97 upcoming concertsCityEvanston71 upcoming concertsCitySaint Charles64 upcoming concertsCityDes Plaines52 upcoming concertsCityBatavia51 upcoming concertsCityPeoria50 upcoming concertsCitySkokie35 upcoming concertsCityJoliet34 upcoming concertsCityHighland Park31 upcoming concertsCityBloomington29 upcoming concertsCityRockford28 upcoming concertsCityWaukegan25 upcoming concertsCityEffingham23 upcoming concertsCitySpringfield23 upcoming concertsCityOak Park22 upcoming concertsCityArlington Heights19 upcoming concertsCityDecatur19 upcoming concertsCityBerwyn18 upcoming concertsCityTinley Park18 upcoming concertsCityWest Chicago16 upcoming concertsCityAurora15 upcoming concertsCityDixon15 upcoming concerts
Music categories
Genres in Illinois
State CategoryCOMEDY in Illinois857 upcoming concertsState CategoryPOP / ROCK in Illinois517 upcoming concertsState CategoryOTHER in Illinois317 upcoming concertsState CategoryALTERNATIVE in Illinois284 upcoming concertsState CategoryCLASSICAL in Illinois210 upcoming concertsState CategoryCOUNTRY / FOLK in Illinois196 upcoming concertsState CategoryTECHNO / ELECTRONIC in Illinois119 upcoming concertsState CategoryJAZZ / BLUES in Illinois104 upcoming concertsState CategoryRAP / HIP HOP in Illinois98 upcoming concertsState CategoryR&B / SOUL in Illinois88 upcoming concertsState CategoryHARD ROCK / METAL in Illinois83 upcoming concertsState CategoryLATIN in Illinois54 upcoming concertsState CategoryFESTIVAL / TOUR in Illinois38 upcoming concertsState CategoryRELIGIOUS in Illinois30 upcoming concertsState CategoryWORLD in Illinois19 upcoming concertsState CategoryBLUEGRASS in Illinois18 upcoming concertsState CategoryHOLIDAY in Illinois13 upcoming concertsState CategoryREGGAE / REGGAETON in Illinois8 upcoming concertsState CategoryNEW AGE in Illinois6 upcoming concertsState Category50s / 60s ERA in Illinois3 upcoming concertsState CategoryCHILDREN / FAMILY in Illinois1 upcoming concertsState CategoryLAS VEGAS SHOWS in Illinois1 upcoming concerts
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Which Cities Have Concerts In Illinois?
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What Dates Are Available For Concerts In Illinois?
The current schedule begins Wed, Aug 5, 2026 and extends through Sun, Oct 18, 2076. Newly announced ticketed dates are added when they are available in the source data.
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