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Here Are All of the Major 2023 Concerts Announced for Chicago So Far

Check out all of the artists coming to the windy city this summer, by lauren stewart • published february 21, 2023 • updated on february 27, 2023 at 10:30 am.

The list of artists coming to Chicago in 2023 continues to grow, with Guns N' Roses and P!NK amongst the most recent to announce tour dates.

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Grammy Award winning R&B artist SZA is going on tour to promote her new album,  ' SOS ' . She will perform in Chicago at the United Center on Feb. 22.

When:  Feb. 22

Where:  United Center

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Tickets:   On sale now

The electronic dance music DJ and producer is set to stop in the Windy City.

When: Feb. 24

Where: Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

Tickets: On sale now

Grammy Award winning rock band Muse is stopping in Chicago on the North American leg of their spring 2023 tour.

When: Feb. 25

Where: United Center

Nigerian singer Wizkid is coming to Chicago for his "More Love, Less Ego" tour. The Afrobeats artist will perform at the United Center in March.

When:  Mar. 24

Where:  United Center

Tickets:  On sale now

John Mayer will, "for the first time in his career" embark on a "solo, acoustic tour" beginning in the spring of 2023, a press release from Live Nation says.

When:  Mar. 31

Lil Wayne's 2023 "Welcome to Tha Carter Tour" Kicks off April 4 in Minneapolis.

When:  April 9

Where:  Radius Chicago

Latin-American band MANÁ is coming to Chicago in April.

When:  April 28-29

Country star Luke Combs will embark on an "unprecedented world tour in 2023," stopping for one night in Chicago.

When:  May 6

Where:  Soldier Field

Blink-182 has announced a world tour, with two dates in Chicago. According to the band, Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker are reuniting for the first time in nearly 10 years. To learn more, and purchase tickets, see  here .

When:  May 6, 7

Three-time Grammy winning pop artist Lizzo will take the United Center stage during the North American leg of her "Special 2our tour."

When:  May 17, 2023

Janet Jackson

This icon's "Together Again" tour marks her 50th year in the entertainment industry, and features performances by artist Ludacris.

When: May 27

Where: Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" is coming to Soldier Field this summer. The singer will be joined by OWENN and girl in red, as well as MUNA and Gracie Abrams on stage in Chicago.

When:  June 2, 3, 4

Tickets:   No longer on sale  to the general public through Ticketmaster. More tickets may be released at times leading up to the show

Dead & Company

Dead & Company is set to stop in Chicago for their Summer 2023 "The Final Tour." The band, which formed in 2015 and includes several original members of The Grateful Dead along with other musicians including John Mayer, are scheduled to perform at Wrigley Field in June.

When:  June 9, 10

Where:  Wrigley Field

Nickelback is set to hit Illinois twice for their "Get Rollin' tour."

When and Where:  June 17 in Bloomington at Tailgate N' Tallboys, and Aug. 18 in Tinley Park at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Fall Out Boy

Fall Out Boy will kick off their 2023 U.S. stadium tour at Wrigley Field For their Chicago show, they'll be joined by fellow hometown musicians Alkaline Trio, The Academy Is..., and Royal & the Serpent.

When:  June 21

Where : Wrigley Field

Tickets :  On sale now

Stevie Nicks

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks will grace the United Center stage this summer as she embarks on a 14-stop tour, with a performance in Chicago in June.

When:  June 23

Young the Giant

Multi-platinum selling artist Young the Giant will embark on a summer tour with Milk Chance beginning in May. The tour will stop in Chicago over the summer.

When:  June 23

Where:  Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

Morgan Wallen

Country music star Morgan Wallen 's "One Night At A Time" tour will stop at Wrigley Field in June and feature guest performances from artists like Hardy and Parker McCollum.

When:  June 22, 23

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds and Garbage

In an ode to the '90s, the solo project of former Oasis guitarist and songwriter Noel Gallagher will visit Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island in late June alongside Madison-based rock group Garbage.

When: June 27, 2023

Where: Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

Anita Baker

American soul music icon Anita Baker will be at the United Center in June joined by special guest Babyface.

When:  June 30, 2023

Bryan Adams

Singer-songwriter Bryan Adams will in 2023 hit the road for his "So Happy it Hurts" tour with special guest Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.

When:  July 2

Where:  Allstate Arena

Dave Matthews Band

Dave Matthews Band is launching a new album and a summer tour across North America beginning in May, with a Chicago stop over the summer.

When:  July 7, 8

Where:  Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

Windy City Smokeout

The multi-day barbecue and music festival will features a handful of country artists over the course of four days.

When:  July 13, 14, 15, 16

Who:  Zach Bryan, Darius Rucker, Luke Bryan, Zac Brown Band

Tickets :  Select days and packages on sale now

Queen Bey's "Renaissance " 2023 World Tour will stop in Chicago this summer.

When:  July 22, 23

Where:  Soldier Field

Tickets:   Registration  for the chance to buy tickets to the Chicago shows is currently closed.

Thomas Rhett

Another award-winning country music singer is coming to Chicago this summer.

When:  July 28

Multi-platinum recording artist Ed Sheeran is set to stop in Chicago while on his world tour.

When:  July 29

Legendary singer Madonna has announced "The Celebration Tour," and the Windy City is on her list. She'll take the stage at the United Center in August preforming songs that span her 40-year career.

When:  Aug. 9, 2023

Where:   United Center

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

The Boss has added two Chicago dates to his 2023 tour.

When: Aug. 9, 11

Where: Wrigley Field

Tickets : On sale now

The artist's fall tour, "Trustfall", will feature performances from Grouplove and more.

When: Aug. 12

Grammy-winning artist Sam Smith is embarking on a world tour with a stop in Chicago.

When: Aug. 15

Guns N Roses

The rock-and-roll legends will embark on their massive 2023 world tour, with ticket pre-sales beginning on Feb. 22nd.

When: Aug. 24

Tickets: Pre-sales begin Feb 22.

Arctic Monkeys

The Arctic Monkeys are coming to the United Center for their summer 2023 tour. Joined by Irish band Fontaines D.C., they're in town for one night only. To learn more, and purchase tickets, see  here .

When:  Aug. 27, 2023

Beck and Phoenix

The artists will co-headline the "Summer Odyssey"   tour which stops in Chicago in August. on Aug. 31.

When:  Aug. 31

Depeche Mode

The new-wave group is embarking on their first tour in more than 5 years, with two stops in Chicago -- although one date is already sold out.

When: April 8 (sold out) Nov. 13

Tickets: On sale Fri. Feb. 24

Can’t-miss Chicago concerts in 2024

Published on January 18, 2024 by Joe Dixon

Whether you want to feel the energy of a pop concert, chill at a singer-songwriter gig, or dance the night away at a hip-hop show, Chicago’s music scene has something for everyone. On any given night, up-and-coming talent and world-renowned artists of genres spanning blues, rock, hip hop, R&B, metal, indie, pop, and jazz take the stage at our more than 250 live music venues.

Check out the 2024 Chicago concert lineup at the city’s most iconic venues. Here’s a list of just a few of the can’t-miss Chicago shows happening this year. 

Concerts at House of Blues

Chicago’s famous House of Blues  in the heart of downtown combines soaring architecture and a welcoming down-home atmosphere, with a prolific line-up of musical acts all year long.

• Destin Conrad on March 12: The R&B singer first made a name for himself on Vine and released his latest single, “Same Mistake,” in January 2024. He’s bringing his “Submissive” tour to Chicago in March.
• The Veronicas on April 14: The identical twin sisters responsible for hits like “Untouched” and “On Your Side” will be on tour promoting their latest album, Gothic Summer .

Concerts at Auditorium Theatre

Opened in 1889, the Auditorium Theatre is a National Historic Landmark that has been Chicago’s home for all kinds of artists for 135 years. Its ornately designed interiors provide the perfect backdrop for live music.

• Mitski on March 21 – 24: Mitski released her critically acclaimed album, The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, last year, with critics hailing it as some of her best work. She will play four shows in Chicago.

Concerts at The Salt Shed

One of Chicago’s newest music venues, The Salt Shed has the versatility for indoor and outdoor shows in a unique riverfront setting, along with an eclectic lineup of artists to pique a variety of musical interests. Here’s a preview of some of what’s to come this year.

• Waxahatchee on April 20: Singer-songwriter Waxahatchee channels her Alabama roots into soulful and nostalgic music. Her newest album, Tigers Blood , will be released in March, about a month before her Chicago show.
• All Time Low on July 26: Pop punk kids, rejoice. All Time Low is back on tour after the release of its newest album last year, and they’ll be sure to channel some of your teenage angst with old favorites as well.

Concerts at United Center

When it’s not hosting the Chicago Blackhawks or the Chicago Bulls, the United Center  is home to some of Chicago’s buzziest music acts. Check out some of the music stars stopping there this year.

• Zach Bryan on March 6 and 7: Zach Bryan burst onto the country music scene in 2022 with his first studio album, American Heartbreak , and he’s bringing “The Quittin’ Time Tour” to Chicago.
• Olivia Rodrigo on March 19 and 20: From Disney star to pop star, Olivia Rodrigo will stop in Chicago to perform hits like “Good 4 U,” “Vampire” and “Bad Idea, Right?” on her GUTS world tour.
• Bad Bunny on March 28, 29, and 30: The global superstar has broken barriers for bringing Spanish-language songs into the mainstream all over the world. Now, the three-time Grammy winner is putting his “Most Wanted Tour” on the road for fans everywhere.
• Nicki Minaj on April 24 and 25: The Queen of Hip Hop will grace the United Center stage for her Pink Friday 2 World Tour. A second show was recently added due to overwhelming demand.

Concerts at Aragon Ballroom

The historic Aragon Ballroom , situated in Uptown’s entertainment district, was first constructed in 1926 to resemble a Spanish palace courtyard. Today, the space is still truly one-of-a-kind, with colorful vintage architectural details and a thoroughly modern music line-up.

• Alkaline Trio on March 16: Formed in Chicago, Alkaline Trio is coming back to Chicago to perform its punk rock hits on the band’s “Blood, Hair and Eyeballs” tour.
• Damian + Stephen Marley on March 30: The Grammy-award-winning sons of Reggae legend Bob Marley are following in their father’s footsteps and bringing their “Traffic Jam” tour to Chicago for a night of soulful Reggae tunes.

Concerts at Soldier Field

This historic lakefront stadium plays host to an array of iconic events throughout the year. Its epic size makes Soldier Field a must-stop venue for touring musicians from around the world, including many of music’s biggest names.

• Kenny Chesney on June 15: Head over to Soldier Field for country singer Kenny Chesney’s show with special guest the Zac Brown Band.
• Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks on June 21: What happens when two rock music icons join forces for a once-in-a-lifetime stadium show? Find out when Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks take the field this summer.
• Rolling Stones on June 27 and 30: Paint it black or lament the fact that you can’t always get what you want at the Rolling Stones dual shows this summer. You just might find you get what you need.

Concerts at Wrigley Field

Summer isn’t complete without a concert at Wrigley Field . While the Chicago Cubs are away, the iconic ballpark is host to an array of top musical acts. Come enjoy an unforgettable show inside the Friendly Confines. 

• Def Leppard, Journey, and The Steve Miller Band on July 15: Classic rock powerhouses Def Leppard, Journey and The Steve Miller Band join forces for one night only in Chicago to play some of the most iconic songs from the ‘70s and ‘80s.
• Green Day on August 13: Whether you’re a bigger fan of Dookie or American Idiot , most folks know at least one of Green Day’s albums. The rock band is going on tour for its latest album release, Saviors , in 2024.

Concerts at Huntington Bank Pavilion

Huntington Bank Pavilion is an open-air amphitheater nestled between Lake Michigan and downtown Chicago. Grab your tickets to their lineup of outdoor shows with the Chicago skyline as your backdrop. 

• Sarah McLachlan and Feist on June 11: Sarah McLachlan is celebrating the 30th anniversary of her seminal album, Fumbling Toward Ecstasy . Along with Feist, McLachlan will give a performance that’s sure to trigger fans’ nostalgia.
• Caifanes and Café Tacvba on June 29: Grammy-Award winners and Latin rock icons Caifanes and Café Tacvba are coming together to honor their collective legacies for a night of Latin rock, hip hop, and electronica.

Concerts at neighborhood venues

Chicago’s neighborhood music venues are some of the best places to catch local talent and up-and-coming musical acts. Check out some of the shows coming to Chicago’s beloved neighborhood venues this year.

• Tinashe at Radius on Feb. 15
• Jamila Woods at The Vic on Feb. 23
• Jon Batiste at Riviera Theater on Feb. 24
• Cherry Glazerr at Lincoln Hall on March 9
• Grouplove at Riviera Theater on March 16
• RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Sasha Colby at Thalia Hall  on April 6
• PinkPantheress at Metro on April 17
• Cypress Hill at Concord Music Hall on April 24
• Jeff Tweedy at The Vic on May 31 – June 1
• Mon Rovia at Schubas on June 6

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About Joe Dixon

Joe Dixon is a Chicago-based writer and editor. When he’s not working, you can find him spending too much at restaurants, spending time by the lake or trying to convince people to watch The Lord of the Rings.

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Jessie Ware performs at the Vic in Chicago on April 30, 2018.

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Singer-songwriter Liz Phair in Los Angeles in 2019.

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Yeule performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago's Union Park on July 16, 2022.

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Raphael Saadiq at the 2018 Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago's Union Park.

Yeule performs at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago's Union Park on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

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Doja Cat performs at the 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California.

Fall is here, the seasonal cool-down that truly provides excitement and an abundance of opportunities for live music fans to see their favorite performers. This fall is no exception.

In fact, this year is likely the most abundant fall music season since before the pandemic, with artists from every genre imaginable and every generation making a tour stop in the city. Unlike the summer music season, which often focuses on major stadium and arena touring acts, the fall season allows local, emerging and larger acts to mingle on our bigger and smaller stages.

CHAI: Don’t let their charming name and pink aesthetics fool you. Japanese band CHAI is a formidable group making genre-bending new classics. Blending elements of experimental pop, dance and punk, the musicians of CHAI have set themselves apart by not being afraid to carve out a brand of music that pushes against — rather than conforms to — expectations. On their newest self-titled record, released this month, CHAI has incorporated more elements of funk, post-punk and mutant disco on tracks like “NEO KAWAII, K?” and “PARA PARA” proving this four-piece is never afraid to surprise and delight listeners. 8 p.m. Oct. 2 at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St.; tickets $25-$270 (ages 17+) at ticketweb.com

Slowdive: In 2017, Slowdive effortlessly returned to the music scene after a 22-year hiatus with a self-titled record featuring updated touches to their signature ambient, dream-pop sound. Now, after another long break, the band has released their latest record, “everything is alive.” Experimental and shimmery, this album packs a lush and enigmatic punch. Don’t take their latest releases and live shows for granted. Who knows when this influential band will be back in town? 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave.; tickets $67-$223 at ticketmaster.com

Jessie Ware: Pre-pandemic, British vocalist Jessie Ware was more known for her slow, sometimes somber-sounding but always romance-fueled ballads. Of course, longtime fans knew this downtempo sound was not the total embodiment of her musical background. But very rarely did Ware step outside of those boundaries. Thankfully, the pandemic saw Ware dramatically shift into sights and sounds more reminiscent of her underground and dance-oriented origins. The one-two punch of her masterful albums, “What’s Your Pleasure?” and “That! Feels Good!,” proves Ware has much more up her sleeves. In the case of her latest album, that means house, disco and lots of upbeat sounds to keep audiences moving. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at Vic Theater, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave.; $122-$394; ticketmaster.com

Yeule: Although Singaporean singer-songwriter and producer Nat Cmiel, who performs as Yeule, has released numerous solo albums, it was her 2022 release, “Glitch Princess,” that proved to be her breakthrough. While her music is often classified as pop, Yeule traverses numerous underground aesthetics and sounds, including seapunk and witch house. At its core, Yeule’s sound is raw, melodic and futuristic, despite its sometimes-abrasive outer essence. This month, she released her latest album, “softscars,” which features the artist’s light and gentle vocals paired more heavily with alternative and indie rock instrumentation. 8 p.m. Oct. 10 at Metro, 3730 N. Clark St.; tickets $26-$31 (ages 18+) at metrochicago.com

Reneé Rapp and Alexander 23: Actress and Broadway star Reneé Rapp took a risk by leaving her successful Max television show, “The Sex Lives of College Girls,” to embark on a solo career. But her efforts were not futile. Rapp had already proved her songwriting chops with the release of her debut EP, “Everything to Everyone,” which featured a number of tracks that went viral on TikTok. And then there’s that whole thing about being the star of the Broadway show “Mean Girls: The Musical” as a teenager. Powerhouse vocals and charismatic showmanship peppered with a signature Gen Z attitude have made Rapp successful at an early age, and it is those same attributes that have made her debut album, “Snow Angel,” a success. Catch her here in all of her pop glory. Deerfield native Alexander 23, who has done production work for some of Rapp’s music, opens. 8 p.m. Oct. 11 at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave.; tickets $89 (17+) at livenation.com

Raphael Saadiq and Tony! Toni! Toné!: The music world post-pandemic has been a perfect time for beloved acts of the distant and near-past to reunite. Tony! Toni! Toné! is no exception. The popular ’90s R&B and new jack swing group is set to embark on its first tour in more than 25 years. The event also marks the 30th anniversary of their third album, “Sons of Soul,” which featured crossover hits like “Anniversary” and “(Lay Your Head On My) Pillow.” Band member Raphael Saadiq — a formidable performer and producer in his own right — will also hit the stage both for his own works (from his solo career and his collaborations with groups like Lucy Pearl) and as a part of Tony! Toni! Toné!. Longtime fans should not miss this seemingly once-in-a-lifetime experience. 8 p.m. Oct. 12 at The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St.; tickets $63-$250 at ticketmaster.com

Victoria Monét: After more than a decade of success in the background crafting songs for other artists like Fifth Harmony and, most notably, Ariana Grande, Victoria Monét is ready to step out of the shadows. Her emergence as a dynamic solo artist of her own began in 2020 with the release of her masterpiece EP, titled “Jaguar.” Blending elements of groove-heavy contemporary R&B with effervescent pop, Monet proved the most interesting artists are always willing to craft something that pushes against the mainstream sounds of the day. On her debut solo album, “Jaguar II,” Monét continues to experiment, this time adding elements of ’70s funk and soul (including a collaboration with the beloved Earth, Wind and Fire) with her sharp songwriting and eclectic orchestral arrangements. A triple threat — she sings, writes and dances better than nearly any other artist — Monét is sure to reach new superstar heights this year. 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn St.; tickets $110 (17+) at livenation.com

Liz Phair: Musically, Liz Phair has gone through a couple of sonic iterations. Her most famous and influential, surrounding the release of her debut album, “Exile in Guyville,” will be celebrated as part of her latest tour, appropriately titled the “Guyville Tour.” As part of this cross-country series of shows, Phair will perform her masterpiece album debut in its entirety as well as additional fan favorites. A truly cross-generational and underrated icon, witnessing Phair in such a unique live show setting should make for a special concert experience. 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St.; tickets $69.50 at ticketmaster.com

Ms. Lauryn Hill and the Fugees: You are not wrong to feel weary about a Lauryn Hill concert. Past live shows have shown how Hill is not the most reliable performer, particularly when it comes to taking the stage at a reasonable hour. However, this critic saw Hill earlier this year at the Ravinia Festival and was effectively blown away by both her showmanship and the effortless construction of her live show. With a robust and lively band accompanying her, Hill breezed through her iconic debut album, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” and dazzled audiences. Hill will likely continue to delight concertgoers with this latest series of shows in celebration of her debut album’s 25th anniversary. The Fugees, Hill’s original rap group that introduced the star to the world through hits like “Ready or Not” and “Killing Me Softly” will also play during this sure-to-be memorable show. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28, United Center, 1901 W. Madison St.; tickets $55.50-$1,515.50 at ticketmaster.com

Doja Cat/Ice Spice: In another world, Doja Cat and Ice Spice would have musically aligned this year in the same vein of infectious, radio-friendly, pop-rap music. But as of late, Doja Cat has stepped out of the norm, both musically and visually. It’s been something of a public struggle for Doja Cat, who has actively antagonized fans who first clamored for the singer off the success of singles like “Kiss Me More” and “Woman” from her last studio album. But fans who have been listening to her music since before she crossed over to the mainstream and racked up Grammy Awards will still find much to enjoy in her latest singles, which focus more on kinetic flow than keen melodies. Ice Spice, a rising star making light and rhythmically kitschy rap music with collaborators like Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift, opens. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St.; tickets $105-$1,750 at ticketmaster.com

Britt Julious is a freelance critic.

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Pitchfork Music Festival 2023 Lineup and Dates Announced

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Pitchfork is excited to announce that Pitchfork Music Festival will return to Chicago’s Union Park from Friday, July 21, through Sunday, July 23. Headlining the 2023 festival are The Smile , Big Thief , and Bon Iver . Other acts on the bill include Alvvays, Perfume Genius, Weyes Blood, King Krule, Snail Mail, Ric Wilson, Rachika Nayar, Koffee, Kelela, Julia Jacklin, Yaya Bey, Soul Glo, Killer Mike, Jockstrap, Florist, 700 Bliss, Sen Morimoto, and plenty more. See the full lineup, broken down by day, below.

Pitchfork Music Festival 2023 tickets are on sale now. Prices start at $219 for three-day passes and $109 for single-day passes. The Pitchfork PLUS upgrade, including a range of exclusive amenities, is $419 for a three-day pass and $209 for a single-day pass. More details can be found here .

For the latest information and updates, visit PitchforkMusicFestival.com or Facebook.com/PitchforkMusicFestival , and follow the fest at @PitchforkFest on Instagram and Twitter . Plus, listen to some of the best music from the Pitchfork Music Festival 2023 performers in our Spotify and Apple Music playlists.

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We have a soft spot for bands named after places.

There’s classic rockers America , Boston and Kansas , country stalwarts Alabama and indie veterans Phoenix .

You can’t forget the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Chicago though.

The band that brought the world love ballads like “If You Leave Me Now,” “You’re The Inspiration” and “Hard To Say I’m Sorry” as well as FM radio staples “25 or 6 to 4,” “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is” and “Saturday In The Park” will bring their classics to venues all over North America this year.

That includes quite a few stops in the Big Apple and Garden State.

On April 15, Chicago will play Atlantic City’s Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino . Following that big night, the group will perform at Staten Island’s St. George Theatre on April 16, Morristown, NJ’s Mayo Performing Arts Center on April 18 and April 19 and Verona, NY’s Turning Stone Resort and Casino Event Center on April 22.

Then, two months later they return to the Northeast for gigs at Rochester, NY’s Kodak Center on June 21, Westbury, NY’s NYCB Theatre on June 23, Farmingville, NY’s Amphitheater at Bald Hill on June 24 and New Brunswick’s State Theatre on June 25 .

And we’re just getting started. The band has over 60 concerts scheduled this year .

Not bad for a band that’s been touring since 1967.

Best of all, some tickets are going for as low as $29 before fees on Vivid Seats.

Want to see Chicago live?

Here’s everything you need to know about how you can make that happen this year.

All prices were found at the time of publication and are subject to fluctuation.

Chicago 2023 tour schedule

The self-described “rock and roll band with horns” will first fulfill the final dates of their Las Vegas residency at the Venetian Theater from Feb. 24 through March 11.

Soon after that, they’ll hit the road for huge concerts in Baltimore on April 21, Milwaukee on May 9, Kansas City on May 26, Cincinnati on July 6 and Phoenix on Aug. 18.

As of now, the final show booked for Chicago in 2023 will take place at Boise’s Idaho Botanical Garden on Sept. 3.

A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues, show start times and links to buy tickets can be found here .

Chicago new music

56 years deep into their storied career, Chicago is still creating.

In July 2022, the band featuring original members Robert Lamm (keyboard, vocals), Lee Loughnane (trumpet, flugelhorn, backing vocals), James Pankow (trombone, backing vocals), Walter Parazaider (saxophones, flute, clarinet, backing vocals) and new lead vocalist Neil Donell released their 26th studio album “Born For This Moment.”

Comprised of 14 songs, the record is a jazzy throwback to the band’s signature, lively sound.

And for our money, “Our New York Time” is a standout track that wouldn’t be out of place on one of the group’s classic ’60s and ’70s albums.

If you want to hear the horn-heavy record for yourself, you can find it here .

Chicago set list

Chicago closed their 2022 tour in November and appears to have had a fairly standard set list at each show.

Still, they don’t phone it in — the band regularly plays 25+ songs when they perform.

While we can’t predict what you’ll hear when you see the band live in 2023, here’s what they played live last year courtesy of Set List FM .

01.) “Introduction” 02.) “Dialogue (Part I & II)” 03.) “Questions 67 & 68” 04.) “Call on Me” 05.) “Wake Up Sunshine” 06.) “(I’ve Been) Searchin’ So Long” 07.) “Mongonucleosis” 08.) “If This Is Goodbye” 09.) “If You Leave Me Now” 10.) “Make Me Smile” 11.) “So Much to Say, So Much to Give” 12.) “Anxiety’s Moment” 13.) “West Virginia Fantasies” 14.) “Colour My World” 15.) “To Be Free” 16.) “Now More Than Ever” 17.) “Alive Again” 18.) “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” 19.) “Old Days” 20.) “Hard Habit to Break” 21.) “You’re the Inspiration” 22.) “Beginnings” 23.) “I’m a Man” (The Spencer Davis Group cover) (With percussion duet) 24.) “Just You ‘n’ Me” 25.) “Hard to Say I’m Sorry / Get Away” 26.) “Saturday in the Park” 27.) “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day”

28.) “Free” 29.) “25 or 6 to 4”

For those who would like to see what Chicago played way back when they were The Chicago Transit Authority in the late 60s before they shortened their name to Chicago, you can find all set lists from their history dating back to 1967 here .

Classic rockers on tour in 2023

Fans of pre-music video era rock and roll, we come bearing good news.

Many of the most iconic acts from before MTV was a thing are bringing their hits to venues all over North America this year.

Here are just five of our favorite classic rockers you won’t want to miss live these next few months when they come to a city near you.

•  Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

•  Ringo Starr

•  Billy Joel with Stevie Nicks

•  Dead and Company featuring John Mayer

•  Lynyrd Skynyrd with ZZ Top

Need to see who else is out and about? Check out our list of the 22 biggest classic rock acts on tour in 2023 here .

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The best Chicago music festivals to rock out at

Explore the best summer music festivals in Chicago—from Lollapalooza to Pitchfork to Riot Fest.

There's nothing quite like Chicago's festival season , which brings a full roster of musical acts to town from May through September. Not sure where to start? Kick things off with reggaeton-focused Sueños Music Festival over Memorial Day weekend , or head to West Town for Do Division Street Fest in early June. As summer goes on, make room in your schedule for returning favorites like Taste of Randolph and Wicker Park Fest plus big-name festivals in the city's amazing parks , including Lollapalooza, Pitchfork Music Festival and Riot Fest. And if you're hoping to save money, don't forget about Chicago's free summer music series  programming! We'll keep updating this list as more festivals announce lineups—in the meantime, take a look through some of the best summer music festivals coming to Chicago in 2023.

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Chicago Concerts in 2023

Check out the schedule of all upcoming concerts in 2023. Find your favorite pop , rock , rap , country , jazz , or classical music concerts this year. Find your favorite music events, check seating charts, and buy 100% guaranteed tickets or VIP packages for all upcoming live music events in Chicago , at the lowest possible price. We’re sure you will find something that sparks your curiosity. Discover the city in different and vivid shades!

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From up-and-coming indie groups to big-name artists, the music landscape has something for everyone in the coming months..

Janelle Monáe is one of many music artists coming to Chicago this fall. See her set on Sept. 14 at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom.

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Don’t let the end of summer stop you from exploring concerts in and around Chicago!

From up-and-coming indie groups to big-name artists, there are plenty of shows to keep you busy this fall.

Måneskin headlines the Allstate Arena on Sept. 29.

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The Bones of J.R. Jones with Benjamin Dakota Rogers. Sept. 13. Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave. $18-$22; lh-st.com .

Corinne Bailey Rae with Jon Muq. Sept. 14. Rockefeller Chapel at University of Chicago , 5850 S. Woodlawn. $50; emptybottle.com .

Janelle Monáe. Sept. 14. Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence Ave. $81.50-$196.50; livenation.com .

Joy Oladokun with Becca Mancari. Sept. 14. Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St. $23-$33; thaliahallchicago.com .

Riot Fest Late Night Presents: Bayside with Hawthorne Heights. Sept. 14. Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St. $35; bottomlounge.com .

Youth Lagoon with Urika’s Bedroom. Sept. 14. Lincoln Hall, 2424 N Lincoln Ave. $25; lh-st.com .

Caamp. Sept. 14-15. The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave. $270; saltshedchicago.com .

Karol G. Sept. 15. Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Dr. $102-$2,777; soldierfield.com ; ticketmaster.com .

Riot Fest with Foo Fighters, Turnstile, The Postal Service, Death Cab for Cutie, Queens of the Stone Age, The Cure, The Mars Volta and more. Sept. 15-17. Douglass Park, 1401 S. Sacramento Dr. $89.98-$649.98; riotfest.org .

Englewood Music Fest with Trick Daddy and Trina. Sept. 16. 6310 South Halsted St. Free; englewoodmusicfest.com .

Guster and Neko Case. Sept. 16. The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave. $59; saltshedchicago.com .

Herb Alpert & Lani Hall. Sept. 16. The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave. $45-$170; jamusa.com .

Middle Aged Dad Jam Band feat. comedians Ken Marino & David Wain. Sept. 16. Lincoln Hall, 2424 N Lincoln Ave. $30-$100; lh-st.com .

50 Cent with Busta Rhymes and Jeremih. Sept. 16. United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. $54-$2,800; unitedcenter.com .

The Milk Carton Kids with Charlie Hickey. Sept. 18. Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St. $30; thaliahallchicago.com .

Black Joe Lewis with Minor Moon & Meg and the Wheelers. Sept. 20. Sleeping Village, 3734 W. Belmont Ave. $20-$25; sleeping-village.com .

David Kushner. Sept. 20. House of Blues Chicago, 329 N Dearborn St. $109; houseofblues.com/chicago .

Little Simz. Sept. 20. The Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave. $35; jamusa.com .

Gus Dapperton with Sarah Kinsley. Sept. 21. Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St. $26-$99; thaliahallchicago.com .

Muti Conducts The Firebird . Sept. 21-26. Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. $49-$399; cso.org .

Bishop Briggs & MisterWives. Sept. 22. The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave. $39.50-$164.50; saltshedchicago.com .

Durand Jones. Sept. 22. Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St. $27.50; bottomlounge.com .

Vallis Alps . Sept. 22. Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave. $15; lh-st.com .

$uicideboy$ with GHOSTEMANE, City Morgue, Sematary and Ramirez. Sept. 22. United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. $55.95-$237.50; unitedcenter.com .

World Music Festival. Sept. 22 - Oct. 1. Citywide. Free; chicago.gov .

Foo Fighters, Death Cab for Cutie and The Cure are among the headliners for this year’s Riot Fest on Sept. 15-17 in Douglass Park.

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All Time Low. Sept. 23. Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence Ave. $49.50-$74.50; livenation.com .

Fuerza Regida. Sept. 23. Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park, IL. $73+; tinleyparkamphitheater.com .

Royal Blood with Bad Nerves. Sept. 23. The Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave. $35-$65; jamusa.com .

Hyde Park Jazz Festival. See website for full lineup. Sept. 23-24. Midway Plaisance and S. Woodlawn Ave. Free, $10 suggested donation; hydeparkjazzfestival.org .

Squeeze / The Psychedelic Furs. Sept. 24. The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave. $69.50-$344.50; saltshedchicago.com .

Bruno Major. Sept. 25. The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave. $30; jamusa.com .

Benny Sings with Joe Powers. Sept. 27. Lincoln Hall, 2424 N Lincoln Ave. $25-$30; lh-st.com .

Ray LaMontagne. Sept. 27. The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St. $49.50-$153.50; msg.com .

The Wombats. Sept. 27. The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave. $30-$50; jamusa.com .

Run The Jewels. Sept. 27-30. The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave. $49.50-$79.50; saltshedchicago.com .

Jesse Jo Stark with Rachel Bobbitt. Sept. 28. Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave. $20; emptybottle.com .

Manuel Turizo. Sept. 28. Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont, IL. $31-$401; rosemont.com .

Ralph with Tedy. Sept. 28. Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave. $15-$20; lh-st.com .

Macklemore. Sept. 29. Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence Ave. $70-$110.50; livenation.com .

Måneskin. Sept. 29. Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Rd., Rosemont, IL. $34.50-$189.50; rosemont.com .

St. Paul & The Broken Bones with Abraham Alexander. Sept. 29. The Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave. $35-$115; jamusa.com .

Peter Gabriel. Sept. 30. United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. $95-$1,359; unitedcenter.com .

Tank and The Bangas with Chicago Philharmonic. Sept. 30. Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B Wells Dr. $70.75-$106.50; auditoriumtheatre.org .

Yung Bleu. Sept. 30. The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave. $36-$81; jamusa.com .

SZA performs at the United Center on Oct. 10.

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Kiefer. Oct. 1. Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St. $20; bottomlounge.com .

Maná. Oct. 1. United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. $55.50-$1,227; unitedcenter.com .

Neon Trees. Oct. 2. House of Blues Chicago, 329 N Dearborn St. $29.50-$64.50; houseofblues.com/chicago .

Playboi Carti. Oct. 2. United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. $55.50-$499; unitedcenter.com .

Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band. Oct. 5. The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St.

$112.50-$1,033; msg.com .

Chicago Sinfonietta presents AMPLIFY. Oct. 5-7. Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville, IL. and Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B Wells Dr. $17-$67; auditoriumtheatre.org .

An Evening with Audra McDonald. Oct. 6. Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr. $39-$189; lyricopera.org .

KennyHoopla. Oct. 6. Metro, 3730 N. Clark St. $29.50-$79.50; metrochicago.com .

Chicago R&B Music Experience with Tank, Tamar Braxton, K. Michelle, 112, SILK and Next. Oct. 7. Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Rd. $79-$275+; wintrustarena.com .

Grace Potter. Oct. 7. The Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave. $45-$104; jamusa.com .

Legends of Motown featuring salutes to Martha Reeves & The Vandellas with the voices of The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Platters and The Drifters. Oct. 7. Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines, IL. $49-$89; desplainestheatre.com .

Little Dragon. Oct. 7. The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave. $75; jamusa.com .

Bonnie Raitt. Oct. 8. The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St. $120-$1,200; msg.com .

Wu-Tang Clan & Nas with De La Soul. Oct. 8. United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. $26-$1,999; unitedcenter.com .

SZA. Oct. 10. United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. $169-$8,174; unitedcenter.com .

The Brook & The Bluff with Bendigo Fletcher. Oct. 11. Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St. $25-$32.50; thaliahallchicago.com .

Sam Gellaitry. Oct. 11. Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave. $25-$30; lh-st.com .

Jessy Lanza. Oct. 12. Sleeping Village, 3734 W. Belmont Ave. $22-$25; sleeping-village.com .

Kiana Ledé with Phabo. Oct. 12. Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave. $27.50; jamusa.com .

Mustard Service with JW Francis. Oct. 12. Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave. $20; subt.net .

Anoushka Shankar. Oct. 13. Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. $45-$150; cso.org .

Band of Horses with Bella White. Oct. 13. The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave. $44.50; saltshedchicago.com .

Esmé Patterson. Oct. 13. Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave. $15-$18; lh-st.com .

Genesis Owusu. Oct. 13. Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St. $22-$270; thaliahallchicago.com .

Styx. Oct. 13. Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 W. 29th Ave., Gary, IN. $151-$1,000; hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com .

The Kingston Trio. Oct. 13-14. Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights, IL. $50; metropolisarts.com .

Phish. Oct. 13-15. United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. $78.65-$296.20; unitedcenter.com .

James Blake. Oct. 14. Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence Ave. $49.50-$74.50; livenation.com .

Margo Cilker with Christy Hays. Oct. 14. Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave. $16-$18; lh-st.com .

Streetlight Manifesto. Oct. 14. The Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave. $36; jamusa.com .

The Temptations & the Four Tops. Oct. 14. The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St. $47.50-$479; msg.com .

Tom Odell with Seafret. Oct. 14. The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave. $30-$45; jamusa.com .

Bahamas with Fortunate Ones. Oct. 15. Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave. $30; jamusa.com .

The Zombies. Oct. 15. Maurer Concert Hall, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave. $73-$75; oldtownschool.org .

Ty Dolla $ign. Oct. 15. The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave. $36.50-$265; saltshedchicago.com .

Amindi. Oct. 16. Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave. $18-$20; lh-st.com .

The Aces. Oct. 17. House of Blues Chicago, 329 N Dearborn St. $26-$85; houseofblues.com/chicago.

Bag Raiders. Oct. 18. Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave. $20-$30; lh-st.com .

JOHN with Tunic, Hydrodate. Oct. 18. Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave. $15; lh-st.com .

Kim Petras. Oct. 18. Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence Ave. $49.50; livenation.com .

Owl City. Oct. 18. House of Blues Chicago, 329 N Dearborn St. $32.50-$67.50; houseofblues.com/chicago .

John Mayer with JP Saxe. Oct. 18. United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. $75.50-$3,578; unitedcenter.com .

Boys Like Girls. Oct. 19. Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence Ave. $49.50-$799.50; livenation.com .

This Is The Kit with Gruff Rhys. Oct. 19. Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave. $20-$25; lh-st.com .

Gershwin & Bernstein. Oct. 19-24. Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. $45-$250; cso.org .

Glenn Miller Orchestra. Oct. 20. Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines, IL. $29-$49; desplainestheatre.com .

Joji with Kenny Beats, Lil Toe (AMMO) and SavageRealm. Oct. 20. United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. $45.50-$349; unitedcenter.com .

Stephen Sanchez. Oct. 20. The Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave. $30; jamusa.com .

Marc E. Bassy. Oct. 21. Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St. $25-$125; bottomlounge.com .

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band. Oct. 21. Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Free; cso.org .

When You Wish Upon A Star: A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney. Oct. 21. McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL. $50-$65; atthemac.org .

John Mayer returns to Chicago for his Solo Tour on Oct. 18.

Bill McCay, Sun-Times Media

Chromeo. Oct. 22. The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave. $35-$135; saltshedchicago.com .

ENHYPEN. Oct. 22. United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. $109.50-$949; unitedcenter.com .

Mike Viola with DUSK. Oct. 22. Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave. $20; lh-st.com .

Victoria Monét. Oct. 22-23. House of Blues Chicago, 329 N Dearborn St. $83-$117; houseofblues.com/chicago .

Lil Uzi Vert. Oct. 23. Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave. $167; livenation.com .

Bob Mould Solo Electric with Jason Narducy. Oct. 25. Maurer Concert Hall, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave. $63-$65; oldtownschool.org .

Samara Joy. Oct. 27. Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. $49-$199; cso.org .

Deadmau5. Oct. 27-28. Radius Chicago, 640 W. Cermak Rd. $60; radius-chicago.com .

Addison Grace, Madilyn Mei, Brye. Oct. 28. Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave. $24; subt.net .

Tinashe & Shygirl. Oct. 28. Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave. $39.50-$139.50; livenation.com .

The 1975. Oct. 29. Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Rd., Rosemont, IL. $49-$350; rosemont.com .

Eloise with James Smith. Oct. 30. Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St. $29.50-$270; thaliahallchicago.com .

Queen + Adam Lambert. Oct. 30-31. United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. $575-$1,495; unitedcenter.com .

Del Water Gap with Kristiane. Oct. 31. Metro, 3730 N. Clark St. $25-$27.50; metrochicago.com .

Kesha is coming to the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on Nov. 9. | Max Herman/For the Sun-Times

Photo: Max Herman,

Ben Howard. Nov. 1. The Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave. $50-$200; jamusa.com .

6LACK. Nov. 1. Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave. $49.50-$114.50; livenation.com .

Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull & Ricky Martin. Nov. 1-2. United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. $100-$1,919; unitedcenter.com .

Something’s Coming: A Tribute to Broadway. Nov. 2. Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights, IL. $35-$45; metropolisarts.com .

The Planets with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chicago Symphony Chorus. Nov. 2-7. Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. $49-$325; cso.org .

Ax and the Hatchetmen with Post Sex Nachos. Nov. 3. Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave. $15-$20; lh-st.com .

Blank Banshee. Nov. 3. Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave. $20; lh-st.com .

Lil Yachty. Nov. 3. Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave. $39.50-$400; livenation.com .

Gloria Gaynor. Nov. 4. Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines, IL. $59-$99; desplainestheatre.com .

Loreena McKennitt. Nov. 4. Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B Wells Dr. $42-$385; auditoriumtheatre.org .

Santiago Cruz. Nov. 7. Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave. $45-$75; jamusa.com .

Blues Traveler. Nov. 8. Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL. $39.50-$99.50; rialtosquare.com .

EMEI. Nov. 8. Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave. $20-$39; lh-st.com .

Kesha. Nov. 9. Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave. $49.50-$225; livenation.com .

My Morning Jacket. Nov. 9-11. The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St. $35-$1,314; msg.com .

Ritt Momney. Nov. 10. Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St. $25; thaliahallchicago.com .

S.G. Goodman with Why Bonnie. Nov. 10. Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave. $20-$23; lh-st.com .

Valerie June, Rachael Davis, Thao & Yasmin Williams. Nov. 10. Maurer Concert Hall, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave. $53-$125; oldtownschool.org .

Wizkid with Skillibeng. Nov. 10. Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Rd. $66.50-$595; wintrustarena.com .

The Ladybug Transistor. Nov. 12. Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave. $20-$25; lh-st.com .

The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John with Michael Cavanaugh. Nov. 12. McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL. $62-$72; atthemac.org .

Depeche Mode. Nov. 13. United Center, 1901 W. Madison St. $75-$2,320; unitedcenter.com .

Far Caspian. Nov. 13. Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave. $18.50; subt.net .

Helena Deland with Jana Horn. Nov. 14. Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave. $18-$20; lh-st.com .

Jeremy Zucker. Nov. 14. The Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave. $30; jamusa.com .

Shakey Graves. Nov. 17. The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave. $35; saltshedchicago.com .

Anna Bárbara. Nov. 18. Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont, IL. $39-$109; rosemont.com .

Moon Taxi. Nov. 18. House of Blues Chicago, 329 N Dearborn St. $30-$65; houseofblues.com/chicago .

Khanvict + Raaginder. Nov. 18. Schubas, 3159 N. Southport Ave. $20-$25; lh-st.com .

alt-J. Nov. 18-19. The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave. $64.50-$245; saltshedchicago.com .

A Stroll Down Broadway with Nathan Gunn and Friends. Nov. 19. McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL. $58-$68; atthemac.org .

A Very Rialto Christmas: Merry & Bright. Nov. 20. Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL. $10-$20; rialtosquare.com .

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Chicago announce more than 60 new tour dates.

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Chicago is for more than five decades on the road and will be touring again in 2023. The band announced more than 60 new tour dates for the United States and Canada that will happen next May, June, July, August, September, October and November.

The current line-up of the Rock group has the original members Robert Lamm (Keyboardist), Lee Loughnane (Trumpeter) and James Pankow (Trombonist). Walter Parazaider (Saxophone, flute and clarinet) still is a member of the band but he retired from touring in 2017.

Chicago 2023 tour dates

• 9 – Milwaukee, WI – Riverside Theater
• 10 – La Crosse, WI – La Crosse Center
• 12 – Lincoln, NE – Pinewood Bowl Theater
• 13 – Coralville, IA – Xtream Arena
• 16 – Louisville, KY – The Louisville Palace Theatre
• 17 – Nashville, IN – Brown County Music Center
• 19 – New Buffalo, MI – Four Winds Casino Resort / Silver Creek Event Center
• 20 – Welch, MN – Treasure Island Resort & Casino
• 21 – Moorehead, MN – Bluestem Center for the Arts – Bluestem Amphitheater
• 23 – Salina, KS – Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts
• 25 – Ames, IA – Stephens Auditorium – Iowa State Center
• 26 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theater
• 27 – Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater
• 16 – Evansville, IN – The Old National Events Plaza
• 17 – Springfield, IL – UIS Performing Arts Center
• 18 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia Festival
• 20 – Toledo, OH – Toledo Zoo Amphitheater
• 21 – Rochester, NY – Kodak Center
• 23 – Westbury, NY – NYCB Theatre at Westbury
• 24 – Farmingville, NY – Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill
• 25 – New Brunswick, NJ – State Theatre New Jersey
• 27 – National Harbor, MD – The Theater at MGM National Harbor
• 29 – Stamford, CT – The Palace Theatre Stamford
• 30 – Springfield, MA – MGM Springfield
• 1 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
• 6 – Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion
• 7 – Traverse City, MI – National Cherry Festival
• 8 – Bay Harbor, MI – Great Lakes Center for the Arts
• 10 – Colorado Springs, CO – Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
• 11 – Vail, CO – Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
• 12 – Albuquerque, NM – Kiva Auditorium
• 15 – Tucson, AZ – Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
• 16 – Prescott Valley, AZ – Findlay Toyota Center
• 18 – Phoenix, AZ – Celebrity Theatre
• 19 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre
• 20 – Costa Mesa, CA – The Pacific Amphitheatre
• 22 – San Diego, CA – Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
• 23 – San Diego, CA – Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
• 25 – Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles Amphitheatre
• 26 – Lincoln, CA – The Venue at Thunder Valley
• 29 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery
• 30 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery
• 1 – Puyallup, WA – Washington State Fair Events Center
• 2 – Toppenish, WA – Legends Casino Event Center
• 3 – Boise, ID – Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden
• 14 – Tulsa, OK – River Spirit Casino – Margaritaville
• 15 – Norman, OK – Riverwind Casino
• 16 – Fort Worth, TX – Will Rogers Memorial Center
• 19 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theatre
• 20 – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
• 22 – Biloxi, MS – Beau Rivage Theatre
• 23 – Biloxi, MS – Beau Rivage Theatre
• 25 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater
• 26 – Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Theatre
• 28 – Durham, NC – DPAC
• 29 – Columbia, SC – Township Auditorium
• 30 – Atlanta, GA – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
• 3 – Daytona Beach, FL – Peabody Auditorium
• 4 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
• 6 – Tallahassee, FL – Donald L. Tucker Civic Center
• 7 – Clearwater, FL – The Sound
• 11 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center

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As in most other areas, Taylor Swift dominated the touring landscape in 2023. Her The Eras Tour grossed more than $1 billion , the biggest haul for any tour ever.

But there were other notable acts making big bucks on the road this year, including Beyoncé , Harry Styles and Drake .

Scroll through the gallery below to see who came out where on the list.

1. Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour

2. Beyoncé: Renaissance World Tour

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3. Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band 2023 World Tour

$379 million

4. Coldplay: Music Of The Spheres Tour

$325 million

5. Harry Styles: Love On Tour

$290 million

6. Morgan Wallen: Dangerous Tour

$284 million

7. Ed Sheeran: + – = ÷ x Tour

$268 million

8. P!NK: Summer Carnival Tour

$231 million

9. The Weeknd: After Hours ‘Til Dawn Tour

$220 million

10. Drake: It’s All A Blur Tour

$184 million

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Chicago has announced more than 60 new U.S. tour dates.

The band is scheduled to appear tonight in Milwaukee, followed by shows across the country that will keep them busy through fall. The tour will conclude in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on Nov. 11.

You can see a complete list of dates below. Tickets are available on the band's website .

Chicago toured with  Brian Wilson  last year. They also released Born for This Moment , their first album of original music in close to a decade.

The band includes three original members - singer and keyboardist Robert Lamm, trumpeter Lee Loughnane and trombonist James Pankow - as well as Ray Herrmann on sax and flute, drummer Wally Reyes, Jr., singer  Neil Donell, Ramon "Ray" Yslas on percussion, guitarist Tony Obrohta, Loren Gold on keyboards and vocals and Eric Baines on bass and vocals.

Chicago, 2023 US Tour Dates May 9 - Milwaukee, WI @ Riverside Theater May 10 - La Crosse, WI @ La Crosse Center May 12 - Lincoln, NE @ Pinewood Bowl Theater May 13 - Coralville, IA @ Xtream Arena May 16 - Louisville, KY @ The Louisville Palace Theatre May 17 - Nashville, IN @ Brown County Music Center May 19 - New Buffalo, MI @ Four Winds Casino Resort / Silver Creek Event Center May 20 - Welch, MN @ Treasure Island Resort & Casino May 21 - Moorehead, MN @ Bluestem Center for the Arts - Bluestem Amphitheater May 23 - Salina, KS @ Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts May 25 - Ames, IA @ Stephens Auditorium - Iowa State Center May 26 - Kansas City, MO @ Starlight Theater May 27 - Camdenton, MO @ Ozarks Amphitheater June 16 - Evansville, IN @ The Old National Events Plaza June 17 - Springfield, IL @ UIS Performing Arts Center June 18 - Highland Park, IL @ Ravinia Festival June 20 - Toledo, OH @ Toledo Zoo Amphitheater June 21 - Rochester, NY @ Kodak Center June 23 - Westbury, NY @ NYCB Theatre at Westbury June 24 - Farmingville, NY @ Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill June 25 - New Brunswick, NJ @ State Theatre New Jersey June 27 - National Harbor, MD @ The Theater at MGM National Harbor June 29 - Stamford, CT @ The Palace Theatre Stamford June 30 - Springfield, MA @ MGM Springfield July 1 - Gilford, NH @ Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion July 6 - Cincinnati, OH @ PNC Pavilion July 7 - Traverse City, MI @ National Cherry Festival July 8 - Bay Harbor, MI @ Great Lakes Center for the Arts Aug. 10 - Colorado Springs, CO @ Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts Aug. 11 - Vail, CO @ Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater Aug. 12 - Albuquerque, NM @ Kiva Auditorium Aug. 15 - Tucson, AZ @ Linda Ronstadt Music Hall Aug. 16 - Prescott Valley, AZ @ Findlay Toyota Center Aug. 18 - Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theatre Aug. 19 - Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre Aug. 20 - Costa Mesa, CA @ The Pacific Amphitheatre Aug. 22 - San Diego, CA @ Humphreys Concerts by the Bay Aug. 23 - San Diego, CA @ Humphreys Concerts by the Bay Aug. 25 - Paso Robles, CA @ Vina Robles Amphitheatre Aug. 26 - Lincoln, CA @ The Venue at Thunder Valley Aug. 29 - Saratoga, CA @ The Mountain Winery Aug. 30 - Saratoga, CA @ The Mountain Winery Sept. 1 - Puyallup, WA @ Washington State Fair Events Center Sept. 2 - Toppenish, WA @ Legends Casino Event Center Sept. 3 - Boise, ID @ Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden Sept. 14 - Tulsa, OK @ River Spirit Casino - Margaritaville Sept. 15 - Norman, OK @ Riverwind Casino Sept. 16 - Fort Worth, TX @ Will Rogers Memorial Center Sept. 19 - San Antonio, TX @ Majestic Theatre Sept. 20 - Sugar Land, TX @ Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land Sept. 22 - Biloxi, MS @ Beau Rivage Theatre Sept. 23 - Biloxi, MS @ Beau Rivage Theatre Sept. 25 - Franklin, TN @ FirstBank Amphitheater Sept. 26 - Knoxville, TN @ Tennessee Theatre Sept. 28 - Durham, NC @ DPAC Sept. 29 - Columbia, SC @ Township Auditorium Sept. 30 - Atlanta, GA @ Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park Oct. 3 - Daytona Beach, FL @ Peabody Auditorium Oct. 4 - Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Oct. 6 - Tallahassee, FL @ Donald L. Tucker Civic Center Oct. 7 - Clearwater, FL @ The Sound Nov. 11 - Bethlehem, PA @ Wind Creek Event Center

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This Record Store Day, which arrives on Saturday, April 20, Republic Records is doing its best to make sure you can buy a newly pressed record by Vermont singer-songwriter Noah Kahan. Republic (part of Universal Music Group) has pressed 15,000 copies of Kahan’s second album, 2021’s I Was / I Am , which is not the LP that contains his breakout single, “Stick Season.” That song, from his 2022 album of the same name, will be available on another “RSD First” release, performed by Olivia Rodrigo on the BBC Radio 1 program Live Lounge . Rodrigo’s cover of Kahan’s hit is the A side of a colored seven-inch , also pressed in an edition of 15,000, with Kahan covering Rodrigo’s “Lacy” on the flip. Special RSD releases are supposed to draw people into brick-and-mortar record stores, but with 30,000 copies, Kahan has twice as many as any other artist—hardly the best way to cast a wide net.

Record Store Day launched in 2008 to support independent record stores. That mission technically still holds, but it’s been diluted by the growth of gimmicky major-label RSD releases. U.S. fans bought 49.61 million vinyl albums last year, according to Forbes —an increase of 14 percent from 2022. But 7 percent of those albums were by Kahan’s labelmate Taylor Swift. The Kahan RSD pressings are a symptom of a larger problem. Major labels have overwhelmed vinyl plants and caused monthslong delays for independent artists—who rely more heavily on merch sales at concerts to help cover the increasing costs of touring .

I love going to record stores because they’re the best place to find independently released music. I have mixed feelings about RSD, especially now that major labels are capitalizing on it. The independent music culture that RSD is supposed to support exists year-round, of course, so Kahan’s new records aren’t entirely a bad thing—if they help a shop keep its doors open or bring in a young fan who becomes a lifelong supporter of independent record stores, that’s still a net win.

I’ve been helping put together the Reader ’s RSD guides for more than ten years . We declared that RSD had jumped the shark way back in 2012 , but reminding fellow Chicagoans about the bounty of local indie record stores remains worthwhile. I like calling up shops and learning what’s new, and I’d do it even if RSD didn’t exist. 

Anecdotally, fewer local stores care to make a production of RSD the way they did in the past. This year they’re hosting fewer in-store performances than ever before, and some folks sound worn down by the process of managing RSD—not just handling a big spike in new inventory but also answering nonstop calls about which variant of one or another gimmicky major-label release will be in stock. 

That said, some shop owners remain just as excited about RSD as they were years ago, and that gets me excited. I’d be stoked that Aluminum Group are performing at Pinwheel Records no matter what day it was. I don’t usually need much of a nudge to go record shopping, but RSD festivities can still get me to visit a particular store that might not be on my usual beat.

Below you’ll find an alphabetized list and map of Chicagoland record shops, including several that aren’t participating in RSD. I tried to be comprehensive, so please use it as a directory for your music shopping year-round. 

In the year since I compiled our 2023 RSD guide with Micco Caporale , there have been a few changes. Ukrainian Village shop Wild Prairie Vinyl & Vintage closed for good last June , so it’s no longer on the map. I’m including Katalyst Coffee Lounge & Music Gallery in Hegewisch, even though it’s temporarily closed to address building-code issues—with any luck, this map will still be current when it reopens! Oak Park CD retailer Chicago Digital is on there too, despite being closed on weekends. I’ve also added the second locations of Signal and Shuga and some other newly opened shops. 

Please note that some shops are open early or late for RSD—if it’s just an ordinary day, you might want to look up their hours before you visit. In any case, I hope you find music that moves you.

606 Records Select RSD titles. All “Deal Digs” two for $1. Free coffee from Everybody’s Busy. In-store DJ sets from Selective Listening, Rudy De Anda, Joshua Reyes, Kida Darling, and Jordan Knecht. 10 AM–7 PM, 1808 S. Allport, 312-585-6106, 606records.com

Beverly Phono Mart Select RSD titles and giveaways. Vinyl-only DJ sets by Radio Ruta (noon), This Margin Walker (1 PM), DJ Spre (2 PM), DJ JazXXL (3 PM), PBBT (4 PM), OG Mensch of DVD Couture (5 PM), and Chantalism (6 PM). 9 AM–7 PM, 1808 W. 103rd, 773-629-6089, beverlyphonomart.com

Beverly Records Select RSD titles. A 2 PM concert in the parking lot features sets by Willie Buck & the Secret 4, the Bourbon Belts, and the Railway Gamblers. 8 AM–6 PM, 11612 S. Western, 773-779-0066, beverlyrecords.com

Bob’s Blues & Jazz Mart Select jazz- and blues-related RSD titles. 10:30 AM–6:30 PM, 3419 W. Irving Park, 773-539-5002, bluesandjazzmart.com

Bric-a-Brac Records Select RSD titles. Omarcito’s Latin Café will provide food in the afternoon. In-store performances begin at noon, including sets by Helicopter Leaves, Problems, the Ineffectuals, 7k, Tension Pets, Cruelster, and Cel Ray. 8 AM–7 PM, 2845 N. Milwaukee, 773-654-3915, bricabracrecords.com

Bucket o’ Blood Books and Records Select RSD titles, giveaways for the first 50 customers in line, and a few surprises. Bucket o’ Blood will throw an 80s-themed party called Let’s Get Physical and play period-appropriate songs throughout the day. Beginning at noon, complimentary alcoholic beverages will be available for those of age. 9 AM–7 PM, 3182 N. Elston, 312-890-3860, bucketoblood.com

Chicago Digital Closed on weekends. 905 S. Oak Park Ave. B, Oak Park, 708-383-1870

Conservatory Vintage & Vinyl Select RSD titles. 9 AM–6 PM, 1042 Sterling, Flossmoor, 708-960-0231, conservatoryvintageandvinyl.com

Disco City No RSD titles. 11 AM–6 PM, 2628 N. Milwaukee, 773-486-1495

Dorian’s The Reader couldn’t reach anyone at Dorian’s. 6 PM–2 AM, 1939 W. North, 773-687-9824, throughtherecordshop.com

Dusty Groove Select RSD titles. Giveaways with every purchase, plus a free spin of the “wheel of fortune.” Free doughnuts, snacks, and Dark Matter coffee while they last. Live magic for customers waiting in line from 6 AM to 8 AM. 7 AM–7 PM, 1120 N. Ashland, 773-342-5800, dustygroove.com

Gramaphone Records Select RSD titles. The shop will also have copies of the first compilation by Viva Acid and a new re-press of the Luke Vibert/Posthuman split 12-inch Unitary Covert Sonic Procedures IV . DJ sets run all afternoon from the Hermit, Posthuman, DJ Warp, and Ed Nine. Noon–6 PM, 2843 N. Clark, 773-472-3683, gramaphonerecords.com

Graveface Records & Curiosities Select RSD titles. 10 AM–8 PM, 1829 N. Milwaukee, facebook.com/graveface2

Groovin’ High Select RSD titles. Groovin’ High will sell all stock at a 25 percent discount on Thursday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26. 7 AM–7 PM, 1047 W. Belmont, 773-476-6846

House of Music No RSD titles. 10 AM–6 PM, 1637 E. 87th, 773-734-9100, facebook.com/HouseofMusic1637/

Hyde Park Records Select RSD titles. Rare vinyl will be available on Record Store Day, and the shop will have a $1 sale on select 12-inches, seven-inches, and CDs. 11 AM–8 PM, 1377 E. 53rd, 773-288-6588, facebook.com/HydeParkRecords

Interstellar Space No RSD titles. Fifteen percent off sale across the store. Noon–5 PM, 2022 W. Montrose, 847-920-8159, interstellarspacerecords.com

Katalyst Coffee Lounge & Music Gallery Temporarily closed. 13257 S. Baltimore, 773-406-4899

Laurie’s Planet of Sound Select RSD titles. Laurie’s will also beef up its selection of used records using stock the shop has saved to sell on RSD. 9 AM–8 PM, 4639 N. Lincoln, 773-271-3569, lauriesplanetofsound.com

Let’s Boogie Records & Tapes Twenty-five percent discount on all new and used CDs throughout April, according to Let’s Boogie’s Instagram (the Reader couldn’t reach anyone at the shop). 11 AM–6 PM, 3321 S. Halsted, instagram.com/letsboogierecordsandtapes

Loud Pizza Records Select RSD titles. Mamma Mia Pizza will serve fresh slices out of the wood-fired oven in their trailer, and the Ravinia Festival will host free games with prizes related to its summer programming. During a 3 PM listening party for Iron & Wine’s Light Verse , the shop will give away prizes from Sub Pop and two tickets to the band’s Salt Shed performance in July. 11 AM–5 PM, 716 Central, Highland Park, 847-926-7380, loudpizza.com

MetalEdge Records & Tapes No RSD titles. Noon–5 PM. 6682 N. Northwest Hwy., 312-471-5576, metaledgemusic.com

Meteor Gem No RSD titles. Sale throughout the shop, with 15 percent off new records and 25 percent off all old items. All long-sleeve shirts and winter clothes are 20 percent off throughout April. Tickets to upcoming hardcore and metal shows at Metro will be raffled off. 10 AM–7 PM, 3082 N. Elston, meteor-gem.com

Miyagi Records No RSD titles. Twenty percent off all records; 50 percent off $5 records. Purchase of a $50 gift card comes with a $10 bonus. Miyagi’s second DJ class graduates on RSD, and participants will spin from 3 PM till close. Noon–7 PM, 307 E. Garfield, 708-586-9773, miyagirecords.com

Numero Factory Outlet Open on Fridays only (noon–6 PM) and sells exclusively Numero Group records. 2533 S. Troy, 773-522-5007, numerogroup.com

The Old School Records Select RSD titles and giveaways. 10 AM–6 PM, 413 Des Plaines Ave., Forest Park, 708-366-7588, theoldschoolrecords.com

Orbit Records Select RSD titles. Ten percent off new records, 15 percent off used records, and deeper discounts elsewhere in the shop. DJ Jivan Ivan will spin as soon as doors open. 8 AM–5 PM, 7155 W. Grand, 773-771-4528, orbitrecords.com

Out of the Past Records No RSD titles. Ten percent off all used vinyl, $5 off all new vinyl, and bins of $5 CDs and $1 vinyl. 11 AM–6 PM, 4407 W. Madison, 773-626-3878, outofthepastrecords.com

Pinwheel Records Select RSD titles. In keeping with Pinwheel’s RSD tradition, owner Scott Schaaf will give away cookies baked by his mom. Vouchers will be available for free coffee from Pochos across the street. The Aluminum Group will perform at 1 PM and spend part of the day making custom artwork for anyone who buys a copy of their 2022 self-titled album or 2002’s Happyness from Pinwheel. 9 AM–7 PM, 1722 W. 18th St., 312-888-9629, pinwheelrecords.com

Rattleback Records Select RSD titles and limited free RSD posters designed by Chicago artist Oscar Joyo. 9 AM–8 PM, 5405 N. Clark, 773-944-0188, rattlebackrecords.com

Reckless Records on Belmont Select RSD titles. 10 AM–7 PM, 929 W. Belmont, 773-404-5080, reckless.com

Reckless Records on Madison Select RSD titles. 10 AM–7 PM, 26 E. Madison, 312-795-0878, reckless.com

Reckless Records on Milwaukee Select RSD titles. International Anthem artists Junius Paul, Will Miller, and King Hippo will DJ beginning at 1 PM. 10 AM–7 PM, 1379 N. Milwaukee, 773-235-3727, reckless.com

Record Breakers Select RSD titles plus giveaways. Bitcrush, My Sister the Heron, Morgan Powers, and Precocious Neophyte perform beginning at noon. 9 AM–7 PM, 2935 N. Milwaukee, 773-698-8387, recordbreakerschi.com

Record Dugout No RSD titles. Noon–5 PM, 6835 W. Archer, 773-586-1206

Record Wonderland Select RSD titles. Twenty percent off everything vintage. 8 AM–6 PM, 737 E. Nerge, Roselle, 847-306-1290, recordwonderland.com

Rolling Stones Select RSD titles. 9 AM–9 PM, 7300 W. Irving Park, Norridge, 708-456-0861, rollingstonesmusic.com

Round Trip Records Select RSD titles. Ten percent off used records. Free coffee and doughnuts, plus a few surprises. Noon–8 PM, 3455 W. Foster, 773-654-3092, roundtriprecords.store

Shady Rest Vintage & Vinyl No RSD titles. Fifteen percent off non-record stock. Previously unavailable used records will be offered for sale. All records $6 and under will be marked down to $2. Open-deck DJ sets all day. 11 AM–8 PM, 1659 S. Throop, 872-444-6488, shadyrestchicago.com

Shuga Records on Armitage Select RSD titles. Freebies for the first few customers in line; coffee and doughnuts while they last. At publication time the shop was still deciding on its RSD hours. 8 or 9 AM–6 or 7 PM, 3306 W. Armitage, 773-770-9277, shugarecords.com

Shuga Records on Milwaukee Select RSD titles and RSD goodie bags. Shuga’s label will put out a few local 4/20-related releases for RSD. Free doughnuts and Dark Matter coffee while supplies last. Didjits guitarist-vocalist Rick Sims spins at 1 PM and will sign records; Smut perform at 5:30 PM and will also sign records. 9 AM–7 PM, 1272 N. Milwaukee, 773-278-4085, shugarecords.com

Signal Records on Ashland Twenty percent off everything. Noon–7 PM, 1343 N. Ashland, 773-636-9215, discogs.com/seller/signalrecordschicago

Signal Records on Diversey Twenty percent off everything. Noon–7 PM, 3156 W. Diversey, 773-654-3781, discogs.com/seller/signalrecordschicago

Squeezebox Books & Music Select RSD titles. From now till Friday, April 19, Squeezebox is running a sale: buy one record and get a second for half off. On RSD, the staff will dress up in silly costumes, and the shop will give away tote bags to the first 40 customers in line as well as tickets to Out of Space concerts. 10 AM–6 PM, 743 Main St., Evanston, 847-943-9309, squeezeboxbooks.com

Tone Deaf Records Select RSD titles. 9 AM–6 PM, 4356 N. Milwaukee, 773-372-6643, tonedeafrecs.com

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Chicago summer festivals 2024: Music, food, street festivals happening across the city | See list

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago summers are perfect for outdoor activities, whether it is exploring a street festival in a new community, or a free concert in Millennium Park.

Dozens of festivals happen every year in the city to celebrate culture, communities and genres of music.

The list below contains a variety of free and paid festivities happening across the city through September.

This list will continue to be updated as events are announced.

Ravinia Festival

Dates from April 20 through Sept. 15

Ravinia Festival is a series of over 100 summer concerts from artists like The Beach Boys with John Stamos and TLC. The outdoor venue has concert seating as well as a lawn area, where you can bring your own food and drinks for a concert picnic.

Summer at Gallagher Way

Dates from May through September

3635 N. Clark St., Chicago

Gallagher Way, located next to Wrigley Field, has a variety of family activities planned throughout the summer. Events like free movie nights, markets, concerts and more will be free and open to the public. View the schedule here .

SEE ALSO: Gallagher Way announces summer events lineup for lawn area outside Wrigley Field

The Patio Theater, Chicago

Solar Tide is a bass music and arts festival in Portage Park. Featuring 19 artists over two days, tickets start at $50.

Chicago Mayfest

West Armitage Avenue from Sheffield Avenue to Racine Avenue, Chicago

Mayfest returns for the 27th year in Lincoln Park. The street festival will have a variety of music performances, artisan and food vendors. A pet parade and a glassblowing workshop will also take place over the weekend.

Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest

3200 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago

This annual street festival will kick off summer in Lakeview with music, food and artisan vendors. The festivities are conveniently located steps away from the Belmont "L" station.

Randolph Street Market Festival

1341 W. Randolph St., Chicago

Randolph Street Market brands itself as a "fancy, European-style flea market." The market will have antiques, décor, vintage fashion, art and much more. Tickets start at $12, and children under 12 can attend the event for free.

Grant Park, Chicago.

This reggaeton and Latin music festival is celebrating its third year in Grant Park. Featuring dozens of vendors, activities and headliners like Peso Pluma and Rauw Alejandro, Sueños is a celebration of Latin culture in Chicago.

Do Division Street Fest

May 31, June 1-2

Division Street, between Damen Avenue and Leavitt Street, Chicago

This Wicker Park street festival has events planned for all ages. Local food and retail vendors will be featured, along with music performances and a fashion show. "Family Fun Fest" is a part of the festivities, focused on children's entertainment. There will be a petting zoo, an inflatable slide and kids' music.

Chicago Gospel Music Festival

Millennium Park, Chicago

Gospel music lovers of all ages are welcome to attend this free music festival at Millennium Park. Entrances for the event will be located at Randolph Street and Monroe Street. More details can be found here .

Beyond Wonderland Chicago

Huntington Bank Pavilion, Chicago

Beyond Wonderland is an "Alice in Wonderland" themed electric genre festival. This year's headliners include popular artists like Diplo and Benny Benassi.

Chicago House Music Festival

The Chicago House Music Festival is an annual celebration to recognize the roots of house music in the city. A series of conferences and events will lead up to the festival in Millennium Park. Admission is free and open to all ages.

READ MORE: Chicago House Music Festival lineup announced, celebrating 40th anniversary of music genre

Chicago Blues Festival

June 6- Ramova Theatre, Chicago

The opening night performances of the Chicago Blues Festival will take place at Ramova Theatre in Bridgeport. Online RSVPs can be made for free admission.

June 7-9- Millennium Park, Chicago

Three stages around Millennium Park will host 35 performances celebrating the history of blues music. Buddy Guy will headline the last day of the Chicago Blues Festival in one of the final performances of his "Damn Right Farewell" tour.

Puerto Rican Fest

Humboldt Park, Chicago

Puerto Rican Fest , or Fiestas Patronales Puertorriqueñas, is an annual cultural celebration in Humboldt Park with carnival rides, music, food, a parade and more.

Andersonville Midsommarfest

Clark Street from Foster Avenue to Gregory Street, Chicago

This community event is an annual celebration of Andersonville. Local vendors, food and music will take over Clark Street from Foster Avenue to Gregory Street.

Old Town Art Fair

1763 N. North Park Ave., Chicago

On this June weekend, the Old Town Triangle Historical District is transformed into a fine art wonderland. More than 200 fine artists from around the country will be at the Old Town Art Fair to sell and display their art.

Wells Street Art Fest

Wells Street between North Avenue and Division Street, Chicago

Art lovers can venture down the Wells Street corridor in Old Town and shop from artists from around the continent. The Wells Street Art Festival features food and drink vendors, music, entertainment and a children's play area.

The Grant Park Music Festival

Dates from June 12 through Aug. 17

Grant Park, Chicago

The Grant Park Music Festival brings free concerts and activities to the park throughout the summer. Artists and performance schedules can be found at grantparkmusicfestival.com .

Sundays on State

June 16 and July 14

State Street from Lake Street to Adams Street

Two Sundays a year, downtown State Street closes off traffic for a "free, interactive block party." Sundays on State gives the community an opportunity to shop from local businesses, engage in family activities and enjoy food from local vendors.

Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash Festival

SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview

Three stages will host dozens of hip-hop performances over three days during the Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash Festival . This festival is an all-ages event.

Chicago Pride Fest

Halsted Street from Addison Street to Grace Street

Chicago Pride Fest is a weekend street festival in the Northalsted neighborhood. Halsted Street will be buzzing with live music from headliners JoJo Siwa and Natasha Bedingfield, drag performances, parades and more.

Butler Field, Grant Park, Chicago

The plant-based food festival returns to Chicago with new innovative food options and lively entertainment. Attendees will have the opportunity to try vegan food from over 100 vendors from around the world, and enjoy performances from Saweetie, 2 Chainz and NLE Choppa.

The Opera Festival of Chicago

Dates from June 27 through July 14

The fourth season of the Opera Festival of Chicago will host performances at venues around the Chicago area. Show details can be found at operafestivalchicago.org .

Millennium Park Summer Music Series

Mondays and Thursdays, July 1-Aug. 8

The Jay Pritzker Pavilion will be the site of multiple free concerts during summer as a part of the Millennium Park Music Series .

Rose on the River

The Salt Shed, Chicago

One stage will be the site of 16 performances during this all-ages festival at the Salt Shed Fairgrounds. Rose on the River 2024 is headlined by My Morning Jacket, Tash Sultana, Thundercat and more.

NASCAR Chicago Street Race

The Chicago Street Race is a unique two-day sports and entertainment event with a festival-like atmosphere. This year's headliners include Keith Urban, The Chainsmokers, The Black Keys and Lauren Alaina. Visit NASCARChicago.com for more information.

Windy City Smokeout

United Center, Chicago

Windy City Smokeout brings the sounds and flavors of the South to the city. The festival includes four days of country music from artists such as Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood and Cody Johnson.

Square Roots Festival

Lincoln Avenue from Montrose Avenue to Wilson Avenue, Chicago

Square Roots is a Lincoln Square street festival that gives community members and visitors the opportunity to enjoy local food, vendors and music.

Pitchfork Music Festival Chicago

Union Park, Chicago

Pitchfork is a music festival featuring dozens of artists from a range of genres. This year's headliners include Black Pumas, Jamie xx and Alanis Morissette.

SEE ALSO: Pitchfork Music Festival 2024 lineup includes Alanis Morissette, Carly Rae Jepsen, more

Chicago Food Truck Festival

2300 S. Indiana Ave., Chicago

For the 11th year, the city's top food trucks will gather in the South Loop for the Chicago Food Truck Festival. For the 2024 season, the fest is joining forces with the Chicago Margarita Festival to create a special drink menu. Claim free tickets at chgofoodtruckfest.com .

Taste of Lincoln Avenue

2500 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago

The best food and drinks of Lincoln Park are showcased during Taste of Lincoln Avenue . The busy street will close for the weekend for live music, drink tastings and a children's carnival.

Fiesta Del Sol

Cermak Road from Ashland Avenue to Morgan Street, Chicago

Fiesta Del Sol is a free street festival and carnival in the Pilsen neighborhood. The festival features local food vendors, artisans and live performances.

Wicker Park Fest

Milwaukee Avenue from North Avenue to Ashland Avenue

Explore the food, art and culture of Wicker Park at this annual street festival . The live music lineup of pop and alternative bands includes artists like The Regrettes and Built to Spill.

Chinatown Summer Fair

Wentworth Avenue from Cermak Avenue to 24th Place, Chicago.

This annual cultural celebration will return for its 45th year. The festival opens with a lion dance procession, followed by a variety of other performances. The Chinatown Summer Fair will also have plenty of food and merchandise vendors.

Lollapalooza

Once a year Grant Park is transformed into the site of one of the biggest music festivals in the country. Over 170 bands and performers take the stage over the four day festival. Headliners for 2024 include big names like SZA, The Killers, Future and Metro Boomin.

READ MORE: Lollapalooza 2024 lineup day-by-day released, featuring headliners SZA, Tyler the Creator, Blink-182

Retro on Roscoe

200 W. Roscoe St., Chicago

Roscoe Village is a picturesque setting for live music, food, antique vendors and other merchants. More events will be taking place during Retro on Roscoe , like an antique car and motorcycle show.

Northalsted Market Days

Halsted Street from Belmont Avenue to Addison Street, Chicago

Market Days is a weekend street festival with food, music and vendors in the Northalsted neighborhood. From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. performances will take place across five stages down Halsted Street.

Chicago Jazz Festival

Aug. 29-Sept. 1

Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park

The Chicago Jazz Festival is a weekend of free performances from the best local and international jazz talent.

North Coast Music Festival

Aug. 30- Sept. 1

North Coast is an electric genre music festival featuring over 100 artists, interactive art installations and activities.

ARC Music Festival

Aug. 30-Sept. 1

For the fourth year, ARC Music Festival is bringing dozens of house and techno artists to Union Park.

Taste of Chicago

Grant Park and other locations around Chicago

Taste of Chicago is a free city-wide event showcasing the best food and drinks in the city. The main event is located in September in Grant Park, but pop-up events will be taking place in neighborhoods around the city throughout summer.

Chicago German-American Oktoberfest

Lincoln Square, at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Western Avenue, Chicago

Oktoberfest is a free festival celebrating German heritage. The celebration is a chance to enjoy authentic German food, drinks, music and entertainment.

World Music Festival Chicago

Sept. 20-29

Chicago Cultural Center and Citywide

Performances by global artists will play at venues around the city during the World Music Festival . The festival will showcase sounds from Brazil, South Korea, Senegal and more.

Sept. 20-22

Douglass Park, Chicago

Riot Fest is an annual music festival specializing in punk, rock, alternative, metal and hip-hop. The lineup for Riot Fest has yet to be announced.

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