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Metal, rock, punk and alternative listings. 195 upcoming gigs across 64 venues, next on 12 November.

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Chicago currently has 195 upcoming metal, punk and alternative shows across 64 venues, including House of Blues Chicago, Thalia Hall, Reggies Rock Club. The next gig is VOILÀ Presents: Moonbloom on November 12, 2026. 18 of them are on this weekend. Moshradar tracks the Chicago underground scene — gig listings, venue guides — updated as new shows are announced.

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Upcoming gigs in Chicago195 listed

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Listings checked daily · updated 12 Nov 2026

Venues

Venues in Chicago64 listed, busiest first

House of Blues Chicago 329 N Dearborn St · 29 upcoming Thalia Hall 1807 S Allport St · 24 upcoming Reggies Rock Club 2109 South State Street · 17 upcoming The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed) 1357 N Elston Ave · 15 upcoming Empty Bottle 1035 N. Western Ave. · 14 upcoming Reggies Music Joint 2105 South State Street · 12 upcoming Aragon Ballroom 1106 W Lawrence · 10 upcoming Garcia's Chicago 1001 W Washington Blvd · 8 upcoming Bottom Lounge 1375 W. Lake St · 7 upcoming Cubby Bear 1059 West Addison · 7 upcoming Vic Theatre 3145 N Sheffield Ave · 7 upcoming Metro 3730 N. Clark St. · 4 upcoming Riviera Theatre- IL 4750 N. Broadway · 4 upcoming Foundation Room at House of Blues Chicago 329 N Dearborn St · 3 upcoming Reggies Bananna's Shack 2105 South State Street · 3 upcoming Riviera Theatre 4746 N Racine Ave · 3 upcoming Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds New Buffalo 11111 Wilson Road · 3 upcoming Auditorium Theatre - IL 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive · 2 upcoming Concord Music Hall 2047 N. Milwaukee · 2 upcoming Park West 322 W. Armitage · 2 upcoming Soldier Field 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive · 2 upcoming Symphony Center-IL 220 S. Michigan Ave. · 2 upcoming The Chicago Theatre 175 N State St · 2 upcoming United Center 1901 W Madison · 2 upcoming Wintrust Arena 200 E Cermak Road · 2 upcoming Avondale Music Hall 3336 N Milwaukee Ave · 1 upcoming Bottom Lounge 1375 W. Lake Street · 1 upcoming Chop Shop 2033 W North Ave · 1 upcoming Epiphany Center for the Arts 201 S Ashland Ave · 1 upcoming Joe's on Weed Street 940 West Weed St. · 1 upcoming Outset 1675 N Elston Ave · 1 upcoming Radius - Chicago 640 West Cermak Rd · 1 upcoming Ramova Theatre 3520 S Halsted St · 1 upcoming The Pavilion at Northerly Island 1300 S. Linn White Drive · 1 upcoming Avondale Music Hall 3336 N Milwaukee Ave Backporch Stage at House of Blues Chicago 329 N Dearborn St Beat Kitchen 2100 W. Belmont Bohemian Nat'l Cemetery (Outside) 3969 W Bryn Mawr Ave Burlington Bar 3425 W Fullerton Ave City Winery - Chicago 1200 W. Randolph Street

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How many gigs are on in Chicago?

There are 195 upcoming gigs listed in Chicago across 64 venues. The next is VOILÀ Presents: Moonbloom on 12 November 2026.

Are there any gigs in Chicago this weekend?

Yes — 18 gigs are listed in Chicago this weekend (13–15 November).

What are the best live music venues in Chicago?

The Chicago venues with the most upcoming shows listed are House of Blues Chicago, Thalia Hall, Reggies Rock Club, The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed), Empty Bottle.

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