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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 Sun, Nov 8, 2026 through Fri, Nov 6, 2076.

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COMEDY
The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
Fri, Dec 18, 2026 Β· 6:30 PM
Mainstage at Second City - Chicago, Chicago, IL


OTHER
Jump - America's Van Halen Experience
Fri, Dec 18, 2026 Β· 7:00 PM
Pop's Nightclub and Concert Venue, East St. Louis, IL






POP / ROCK
Rod Tuffcurls and The Bench Press
Fri, Dec 18, 2026 Β· 9:00 PM
Joe's Bar On Weed St., Chicago, IL



COMEDY
The Second City Mainstage 114th Revue
Fri, Dec 18, 2026 Β· 9:30 PM
Mainstage at Second City - Chicago, Chicago, IL

CLASSICAL
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Merry, Merry Chicago
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 Β· 1:00 PM
Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center, Chicago, IL

CLASSICAL
Schaumburg Youth Symphony: Presto! Holiday Concert
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 Β· 1:00 PM
Al Larson Cultural Center, Schaumburg, IL

CLASSICAL
Schaumburg Youth Symphony: Presto! Holiday Concert
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 Β· 5:00 PM
Al Larson Cultural Center, Schaumburg, IL

OTHER
Candlelight: Christmas Classics
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 Β· 6:30 PM
The Arts Center of Oak Park, Oak Park, IL

COUNTRY / FOLK
Scott Wattles & The Blue Suede Crew
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 Β· 7:00 PM
Effingham Performance Center, Effingham, IL


CLASSICAL
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Handel's Messiah
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 Β· 7:30 PM
Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center, Chicago, IL

CLASSICAL
Rockford Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 Β· 7:30 PM
Coronado Performing Arts Center, Rockford, IL



OTHER
Candlelight: Christmas Classics
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 Β· 8:45 PM
The Arts Center of Oak Park, Oak Park, IL
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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 Sun, Nov 8, 2026 and extends through Fri, Nov 6, 2076. Newly announced ticketed dates are added when they are available in the source data.
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