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Your Ultimate 2025 Concert Guide for Chicago & Yhe Suburbs

Posted On: 04/10/2025

Chicago is a music lover's dream, with legendary venues, massive summer festivals, and intimate theaters offering live performances all year long. Whether you're into rock, hip hop, country, jazz, pop, or indie, there's something on stage for everyone in 2025. We've rounded up the top concert venues in Downtown Chicago and the surrounding suburbs to help you plan your next big night out.

DOWNTOWN CHICAGO CONCERT VENUES:

United Center

Home to some of the biggest names in music and massive world tours.

1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL

Katy Perry: May 12, 2025
Windy City Smokeout: July 10-13, 2025
Phish: July 18-20, 2025
Linkin Park: August 11, 2025
Tate McRae: August 15, 2025
Nine Inch Nails: August 19-20, 2025
Dua Lipa: September 5–6, 2025
Lady Gaga: September 15 & 17, 2025
Keith Urban: September 25, 2025
Tate McRae: October 21, 2025

Wrigley Field

This iconic ballpark transforms into a major concert venue during the summer months.

1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL

Post Malone with Jelly Roll: May 22, 2025
Stray Kids: June 26, 2025
Jonas Brothers: August 26, 2025

Soldier Field

Ideal for large-scale, stadium shows and global acts.

1410 S Museum Campus Dr, Chicago, IL

Beyonce: May 15, 17 & 18, 2025
AC/DC: May 24, 2025
The Weeknd: May 30 & 31, 2025
Kenrick Lamar & Sza: June 6, 2025
Blackpink: July 18, 2025
Oasis: August 28, 2025
My Chemical Romance: August 29, 2025
The Lumineers: August 30, 2025
System of a Down & Avenged Sevenfold: August 31 & September 1, 2025

Chicago Theatre

A historic landmark with unforgettable acoustics and atmosphere.

175 N State St, Chicago, IL

Lucy Davis: May 1-2, 2025
Vince Gill: May 23, 2025
Fridayy: June 3, 2025
Widespread Panic: June 4-6, 2025
Hauser: June 10, 2025
Barenaked Ladies: June 11, 2025
Ledisi & Marsha Ambrosius: June 12, 2025
Natalia Lafourcade: June 15, 2025
Ryan Adams: June 21, 2025
Yeah Yeah Yeahs: July 22-23, 2025
Death Cab For Cutie: August 5-6, 2025
The Fray: August 15, 2025
Bonnie Raitt: September 9, 2025
Patti Smith: November 17-18, 2025

Aragon Ballroom

Vintage charm meets lively sound. This venue is great for mid-size shows.

1106 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL

Duki: May 10, 2025
Central Cee: May 16, 2025
Turnover: May 28, 2025
Swanfest: May 31, 2025
One OK Rock: June 06, 2025
Key Glock: June 24, 2025
Babymetal: July 8, 2025
The Saw Doctors: July 19, 2025
Chevelle: August 15, 2025
Molotov: September 28, 2025

Riviera Theatre

A favorite for indie and alternative acts.

4746 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL

Malcolm Todd: May 30, 2025
Sir: June 7, 2025
Banks: June 26, 2025
Silversun Pickups: July 20, 2025
The Warning: July 22, 2025
Our Last Night: August 9, 2025
Supergrass: September 9, 2025
Elbow: October 6, 2025
Mike Maltese: October 11, 2025
Damiano David: November 29, 2025

House of Blues

An intimate venue with dining, drinks, and great sound.

329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL

George Clanton: May 10, 2025
Smallpools: May 15, 2025
Sound of Summer: June 10, 2025
Sleep Theory: June 14, 2025
Letlive.: October 2, 2025

Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

Seasonal outdoor amphitheater right on Lake Michigan.

1300 S Linn White Dr, Chicago, IL

Peach Pit & Bristol Maroney: May 10, 2025
Beyond Wonderland: June 07, 2025
Teddy Swims: June 13, 2025
Halsey: June 17, 2025
Stick Figure: June 18, 2025
Simple Minds: June 20, 2025
Dave Matthews Band: June 27-28, 2025
Bunbury: July 09, 2025
Men I Trust: August 06, 2025
Goo Goo Dolls: August 13, 2025
Coheed & Cambria and Taking Back Sunday: August 19, 2025
Simple Plan: August 24, 2025
Neil Young: August 27, 2025
The Black Keys: September 3, 2025
Tedeschi Trucks Band.: September 9, 2025

Auditorium Theatre

Historic, elegant venue known for its exceptional performances.

50 E Ida B. Wells Dr, Chicago, IL

South Chicago Dance Theatre: May 3, 2025
Attack on Titan: May 8, 2025
Hiplet Ballerinas: May 17, 2025
David Bisbal – Back In The USA 2025: June 5, 2025
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals: June 7, 2025
The Terminator In Concert: June 13, 2025
Toy Story 30th Anniversary In Concert: June 14, 2025
The Swell Season: July 18, 2025
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert: October 25, 2025
The Holiday in Concert: December 20, 2025

Salt Shed

A newer venue generating buzz for its eclectic lineup and riverside location.

1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL

Porter Robinson: May 17, 2025
Hippo Campus: May 30, 2025
Bomba Estéreo + Rawayana: June 3, 2025
Caamp: June 5, 2025
Garbage: September 29, 2025
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: October 3, 2025
Refusedr: October 10, 2025
Jack White: October 15, 2025
Denzel Curry: October 20, 2025
FKA Twigs: November 5, 2025

SUBURBAN CONCERT VENUES:

Ravinia Festival (Highland Park)

An outdoor favorite for summer picnics and performances.

418 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park, IL

Heart: June 6, 2025
Counting Crows: June 13, 2025
James Taylor & His All-Star Band: June 19, 2025
The Roots: June 27, 2025
Nas: July 2, 2025
Kygo: July 6, 2025
Juanes: July 15, 2025
Beck: July 23, 2025
Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience: August 1, 2025
Train: August 2, 2025
Earth Wind & Fire: August 7, 2025
Lenny Kravitz: August 21, 2025
Maren Morris: August 22, 2025
John Legend: August 23-24, 2025
UB40: August 27, 2025
Ray LaMontagne: August 30, 2025

Allstate Arena (Rosemont)

A go-to for large-scale suburban shows and tours.

6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL

Chelo: May 10, 2025
Billy Strings: June 6-7, 2025
Brand New: June 19, 2025
Hombres G & Enanitos Verdes: June 28, 2025
Ghost: August 1, 2025
Jorge Medina & Jose Cuen: August 2-3, 2025
Disney Descendants/Zombies World Tour: August 06, 2025
Shinedown: August 16, 2025
Babymonster: September 2, 2025
Ramon Ayala: September 20, 2025
Sleep Token: September 28, 2025
Jordan Davis: October 10, 2025
Lainey Wilson: October 17, 2025

Rosemont Theatre (Rosemont)

Indoor venue with a diverse lineup from comedy to concerts.

5400 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL

Eslabon Armado: May 10, 2025
Ruben Blades: May 23, 2025
Camila: May 29, 2025
Danny Go! Live: June 12, 2025
Marca MP: August 9, 2025
Eden Munoz: September 12, 2025
RuPaul’s Drag Race Were the World Tour: September 27, 2025
Miguel Bose: October 11, 2025
Yuri: October 17, 2025
Marisela: November 7, 2025
Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet: December 14, 2025

RiverEdge Park (Aurora)

***Temporarily Closed for Renovations in 2025

Located on the scenic Fox River, RiverEdge Park is a favorite summer venue for open-air concerts and festivals. However, the venue is undergoing renovations and will be closed during the 2025 summer season.

In the meantime, you can still visit in November 2025 for Christkindlmarket.

360 N Broadway, Aurora, IL

Arcada Theatre (St. Charles)

Charming and nostalgic—perfect for classic rock and tribute bands.

105 E Main St, St. Charles, IL

Our House (Tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young): May 4, 2025
Andrew Dice Clay: May 23, 2025
Purple Xperience (Prince Tribute): June 7, 2025
Kings X: July 5, 2025
Steve Augeri (Former Lead Vocalist for Journey): July 11, 2025
Pop 2000 Tour (O-Town, BBMak, LFO & Tyler Hilton): July 19, 2025
Five for Fighting & Vertical Horizon: August 14, 2025
Kashmir - Tribute to Led Zepplin: September 5, 2025
Loverboy: September 19, 2025
Firehouse & Steelheart: October 4, 2025
Orianthi: October 10, 2025
Phil Collins Experience: November 15, 2025
April Wine & Lita Ford: December 5, 2025

GENesee Theatre (Waukegan)

Historic elegance meets great acoustics in this Lake County gem.

203 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL

Voyage: Tribute to Journey: May 1, 2025
Clay Walker: May 9, 2025
Lynyrd Skynyrd (Performed by Classic Albums Live): May 10, 2025
Electric Avenue (80s MTV Experience): May 15, 2025
Sesame Street Live: May 16, 2025
Brit Floyd: May 30, 2025
Blackberry Smoke: June 5, 2025
TLC: August 2, 2025
Gary Mullen & The Works (One Night of Queen): August 9, 2025
Get the Led Out (Tribute to Led Zeppelin): August 14, 2025
Aaron Lew & The Stateliners: August 16, 2025
Brian McKnight: September 27, 2025
John Cleese & The Holy Grail: October 9, 2025

The Depot (East Dundee)

A local favorite for community concerts and regional bands.

319 N River St, East Dundee, IL

Whiskey & Cigar Social: May 8, 2025
Uncalled Four: June 18, 2025
Big Dog Mercer: July 2, 2025
One Foot in the Groove: July 30, 2025
Oktoberfest: September 26 & 27, 2025

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts (Skokie)

Offers a mix of live music, theatre, and comedy.

9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

Glenn Miller Orchestra: May 20, 2025
Piaf!: June 9, 2025
Vitamin String Quartet: September 12, 2025
Monkeys on a String — Tribute to Dave Matthews: September 13, 2025

Naperville's Millennium Carillon & Rotary Hill

Hosts summer concerts and outdoor performances.

443 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL

Performance Schedule: Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm, from June 3 through August 19. An extra concert is scheduled for Saturday, June 21 (no concert on June 24).

Event Details: Features talented carillonneurs from around the world.

Free admission for all ages.
Concerts are held rain or shine.

Additional Offerings:

Picnicking is welcome.
Post-recital moonlight carillon tours are available for $2 per person (not available on August 19).

Centennial Park West Concert Venue (Orland Park)

Spacious, family-friendly, and ideal for summer shows.

15609 Park Station Blvd, Orland Park, IL

Yacht Rock & Soft Rock Night: July 12, 2025
Trace Adkins: August 30, 2025

Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre (Tinley Park)

One of Chicagoland’s largest outdoor music venues, perfect for major summer tours and festival-style lineups. Expect a high-energy atmosphere and big-name artists all season long.

19100 Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park, IL

Pierce the Veil: June 7, 2025
Dierks Bentley: June 14, 2025
Chris Stapleton: June 27 & 28, 2025
Kesha & Scissor Sisters: July 12, 2025
Summer of Loud, Parkway Drive & Killswitch Engage: July 13, 2025
Pantera: July 19, 2025
Hozier: July 24 & 25, 2025
AJR: July 27, 2025
Cyndi Lauper: August 5, 2025
Rod Stewart: August 8, 2025
Toto, Christopher Cross & Men At Work: August 9, 2025
Big Time Rush: August 10, 2025
Nelly, Ja Rule & Eve: August 13, 2025
Billy Idol: August 14, 2025
Kids Bop Live: August 15, 2025
The Offspring: August 16, 2025
Volbeat: August 22, 2025
Styx: August 23, 2025
The Doobie Brothers: September 10, 2025
Jason Aldean: September 13, 2025
Papa Roach & Rise Against: September 27, 2025
Parker McCollum: October 4, 2025

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