Alternative Gigs in Chicago
There are 127 upcoming alternative gigs listed in Chicago. The next is NEEDTOBREATHE: The Long Surrender Tour at The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed) on Thursday 27 August 2026. Alternative shows in the city are currently listed at House of Blues Chicago, Bottom Lounge, The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed), Reggies Music Joint, Reggies Rock Club, Thalia Hall.
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27 Aug
NEEDTOBREATHE: The Long Surrender Tour
NEEDTOBREATHE is a multi-platinum, GRAMMY-nominated band known for their distinctive blend of Americana, alt-rock, and spiritual depth - earning five …
The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)Thursday, August 27 — 6:30 PM -
27 Aug
Littlebirds w/ Trickshooter Social Club
Littlebirds w/ Trickshooter Social Club plays Cubby Bear in Chicago on Friday 28 August 2026. Doors from 00:00 for this …
Cubby BearThursday, August 27 — 7:00 PM -
28 Aug
Hardly, Nick Karcher, Cliffhanger, Exit 122
In an effort to mitigate scalping, Bottom Lounge does not certify any secondary ticket sales via third parties and is …
Bottom LoungeFriday, August 28 — 7:00 PM -
29 Aug
The Fray - Summer of Light Tour with Dashboard Confessional
The Fray - Summer of Light Tour with Dashboard Confessional plays Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island in Chicago on …
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly IslandSaturday, August 29 — 6:45 PM -
29 Aug
Fluorescents, Wolf Rd, Marina City, Latenightsinmycar
In an effort to mitigate scalping, Bottom Lounge does not certify any secondary ticket sales via third parties and is …
Bottom LoungeSaturday, August 29 — 7:00 PM -
4 Sep
Sora Kai
In an effort to mitigate scalping, Bottom Lounge does not certify any secondary ticket sales via third parties and is …
Bottom LoungeFriday, September 4 — 6:00 PM -
5 Sep
Black Marble with Public Circuit and Jimmy Cicero
When Chris Stewart set out to write and record his third album as Black Marble, he was newly living in …
Thalia HallSaturday, September 5 — 8:00 PM -
6 Sep
O.A.R. Three Decades Tour
O.A.R. Three Decades Tour plays Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island in Chicago on Sunday 6 September 2026. Playing: Gavin …
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly IslandSunday, September 6 — 6:30 PM -
8 Sep
PRESIDENT: North American Campaign 2026
PRESIDENT: North American Campaign 2026 plays Riviera Theatre in Chicago on Tuesday 8 September 2026. Playing: PRESIDENT, Cenobia and Showing …
Riviera TheatreTuesday, September 8 — 6:30 PM -
9 Sep
Added Color, Lavisher
Added Color, Lavisher plays Reggies Music Joint in Chicago on Thursday 10 September 2026. Doors from 01:00 for this alternative …
Reggies Music JointWednesday, September 9 — 8:00 PM -
10 Sep
And I, You, Sung Drone, Hell of a Life, Funeral Plain
And I, You, Sung Drone, Hell of a Life, Funeral Plain plays Reggies Music Joint in Chicago on Friday 11 …
Reggies Music JointThursday, September 10 — 7:30 PM -
11 Sep
The Matches, Crooked Teeth
In an effort to mitigate scalping, Bottom Lounge does not certify any secondary ticket sales via third parties and is …
Bottom LoungeFriday, September 11 — 7:00 PM -
12 Sep
Black Label Society
Doors @ 630PM, Performance @ 730PM This is an AGES 17 AND OVER event. Valid Photo ID is required for …
Aragon BallroomSaturday, September 12 — 7:30 PM -
12 Sep
The Waco Brothers, Trash Kickers
The Waco Brothers, Trash Kickers plays Reggies Bananna's Shack in Chicago on Sunday 13 September 2026. The Waco Brothers is …
Reggies Bananna's ShackSaturday, September 12 — 8:30 PM -
15 Sep
LP - All Is Not Lost Tour
When you know, you know. You know exactly what LP means when she sings. Without the limits of genre, the …
The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)Tuesday, September 15 — 8:00 PM -
17 Sep
Liz Phair & Sleater-Kinney: The Flannel and The Fury 2026
Liz Phair Throughout her career, Liz Phair has continued to defy expectations and break barriers. She has released five albums, …
The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)Thursday, September 17 — 6:00 PM -
17 Sep
Slap Bunt, Pepper Said, Gatsbe
Slap Bunt, Pepper Said, Gatsbe plays Reggies Music Joint in Chicago on Friday 18 September 2026. Doors from 01:00 for …
Reggies Music JointThursday, September 17 — 8:00 PM -
17 Sep
Morrissey Warm Up Show Ft. the Handsome Devilz
Morrissey Warm Up Show Ft. the Handsome Devilz plays Reggies Bananna's Shack in Chicago on Friday 18 September 2026. The …
Reggies Bananna's ShackThursday, September 17 — 8:00 PM -
18 Sep
Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour
Phoebe Bridgers is contributing $1 per ticket sold to RAINN, to support sexual violence survivors and prevention efforts. No portion …
United CenterFriday, September 18 — 7:30 PM -
18 Sep
Castle, Vanishing Kids, Tba
Castle, Vanishing Kids, Tba plays Reggies Music Joint in Chicago on Saturday 19 September 2026. Castle is on the bill. …
Reggies Music JointFriday, September 18 — 8:00 PM -
18 Sep
LAUNDRY DAY Presents: The Larger Than LIFE Tour
LAUNDRY DAY Presents: The Larger Than LIFE Tour plays Chop Shop in Chicago on Saturday 19 September 2026. LAUNDRY DAY …
Chop ShopFriday, September 18 — 8:00 PM -
19 Sep
Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour
Phoebe Bridgers is contributing $1 per ticket sold to RAINN, to support sexual violence survivors and prevention efforts. No portion …
United CenterSaturday, September 19 — 7:30 PM -
19 Sep
Show Me the Body W/ Whispers
Show Me the Body W/ Whispers plays Reggies Rock Club in Chicago on Sunday 20 September 2026. Playing: Show Me …
Reggies Rock ClubSaturday, September 19 — 11:00 PM -
20 Sep
Gable Price And Friends
Gable Price And Friends plays Beat Kitchen in Chicago on Monday 21 September 2026. Doors from 01:00 for this alternative …
Beat KitchenSunday, September 20 — 8:00 PM -
22 Sep
All Time Low
Throughout a catalog streamed nearly half-a-billion times and highlighted by multiple gold and platinum certified singles / albums, All Time …
The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)Tuesday, September 22 — 6:30 PM -
22 Sep
WEEZER: The Gathering
WEEZER: The Gathering plays United Center in Chicago on Wednesday 23 September 2026. Playing: Weezer, The Shins and Silversun Pickups. …
United CenterTuesday, September 22 — 7:00 PM -
23 Sep
STRFKR
This is an ALL AGES event. Outset is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise …
OutsetWednesday, September 23 — 6:30 PM -
23 Sep
YHWH Nailgun
YHWH Nailgun plays Reggies Rock Club in Chicago on Thursday 24 September 2026. Doors from 01:00 for this alternative show. …
Reggies Rock ClubWednesday, September 23 — 8:00 PM -
24 Sep
Two Door Cinema Club - Tourist History 15th Anniversary Tour
Hailing from Bangor and Donaghadee, Northern Ireland's Two Door Cinema Club first gained attention with their debut album 'Tourist History' …
The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)Thursday, September 24 — 7:00 PM -
24 Sep
The Tear Garden
The Tear Garden is about to embark on its first tour dates in the bands history. Founders Cevin Key (Skinny …
Bottom LoungeThursday, September 24 — 8:00 PM -
25 Sep
Arrows in Action // I Think We've Toured Here Before // Chicago, IL
Artist GA Presale: Tuesday, May 12 @ 11:00 AM - Thursday, May 14 @ 10:00 PMSpofity GA Presale: Thursday, May …
Bottom LoungeFriday, September 25 — 7:00 PM -
26 Sep
Cheekface, Apes of the State
ARTIST GA PRESALE: March 25 @ 11am CT (PW: stubbsclubb711)LOCAL GA PRESALE: Thursday, March 26 @ 10am CTCHEEKFACE DISCORD PRESALE: …
Bottom LoungeSaturday, September 26 — 8:00 PM -
26 Sep
Foster The People: Good Mourning Sunshine Tour
Foster The People: Good Mourning Sunshine Tour plays Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island in Chicago on Sunday 27 September …
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly IslandSaturday, September 26 — 8:00 PM -
26 Sep
The Polish Ambassador
Event features a General Admission Dance Pit in front of the stage! All sales are final, no refunds/exchanges permitted, but …
Garcia's ChicagoSaturday, September 26 — 8:00 PM -
27 Sep
DYING FETUS & SANGUISUGABOGG
Doors open at 530PM. Performance begins at 630PM. This show is for AGES 17 AND OLDER. Valid Photo ID is …
House of Blues ChicagoSunday, September 27 — 5:30 PM -
27 Sep
Cavetown with Chloe Moriondo - Running With Scissors Tour
Cavetown's Robin Skinner, of Cambridge, England, has become an anchor for a generation of listeners who've found not just solace …
The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)Sunday, September 27 — 7:00 PM -
27 Sep
The Polish Ambassador
Event features a General Admission Dance Pit in front of the stage! All sales are final, no refunds/exchanges permitted, but …
Garcia's ChicagoSunday, September 27 — 7:00 PM -
27 Sep
Charming Disaster, the God Awful Small Affairs, Super Secret Cult Band
Charming Disaster, the God Awful Small Affairs, Super Secret Cult Band plays Reggies Bananna's Shack in Chicago on Monday 28 …
Reggies Bananna's ShackSunday, September 27 — 8:00 PM -
30 Sep
Drag Talk, Zoon
Drag Talk, Zoon plays Reggies Rock Club in Chicago on Thursday 1 October 2026. Zoon is on the bill. Doors …
Reggies Rock ClubWednesday, September 30 — 8:00 PM -
3 Oct
Ministry and Acid Bath with Windhand
Ministry and Acid Bath with Windhand plays The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds) in Chicago on Saturday 3 October 2026. Playing: …
The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)Saturday, October 3 — 6:30 PM -
3 Oct
Brand New
Doors @ 7PM, Performance @ 8PM This is an AGES 17 AND OVER event. Valid Photo ID is required for …
Aragon BallroomSaturday, October 3 — 8:00 PM -
3 Oct
Mourning Star, Rachel Is Kozi, Atta Guns
Mourning Star, Rachel Is Kozi, Atta Guns plays Reggies Bananna's Shack in Chicago on Sunday 4 October 2026. Doors from …
Reggies Bananna's ShackSaturday, October 3 — 8:30 PM -
4 Oct
Sinclair Noire, [Melter], Crash Davidian, Voltaic Planes, DJ Veganinbl
Sinclair Noire, [Melter], Crash Davidian, Voltaic Planes, DJ Veganinbl plays Reggies Music Joint in Chicago on Monday 5 October 2026. …
Reggies Music JointSunday, October 4 — 8:00 PM -
4 Oct
Brand New
Doors @ 7PM, Performance @ 8PM This is an AGES 17 AND OVER event. Valid Photo ID is required for …
Aragon BallroomSunday, October 4 — 8:00 PM -
7 Oct
Sweet Pill with Heart to Gold and Emily How
Sweet Pill has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket sold goes to Calling All Crows and their …
Thalia HallWednesday, October 7 — 8:00 PM -
7 Oct
Wayne Hancock, Three Blue Teardrops
Wayne Hancock, Three Blue Teardrops plays Reggies Music Joint in Chicago on Thursday 8 October 2026. Playing: Wayne Hancock and …
Reggies Music JointWednesday, October 7 — 8:00 PM -
8 Oct
Ripcord, Wynton Existing, Sgt. Starling, Danimal Farm
Ripcord, Wynton Existing, Sgt. Starling, Danimal Farm plays Reggies Music Joint in Chicago on Friday 9 October 2026. Doors from …
Reggies Music JointThursday, October 8 — 7:30 PM -
8 Oct
Gorillaz - The Mountain Tour
Gorillaz - The Mountain Tour plays United Center in Chicago on Friday 9 October 2026. Playing: Little Simz, Gorillaz and …
United CenterThursday, October 8 — 7:30 PM -
8 Oct
Karina Rykman
Late Checkout Tour 2026! Event features a General Admission Dance Pit in front of the stage! All sales are final, …
Garcia's ChicagoThursday, October 8 — 8:00 PM -
9 Oct
Scene Queen: METALICIOUS
Doors open at 7PM. Performance begins at 8PM. This show is for AGES 17 AND OLDER. Valid Photo ID is …
House of Blues ChicagoFriday, October 9 — 7:00 PM -
9 Oct
The Dead Bolts with Cab Ellis
The Dead Bolts. A true Rock band of the Modern Age, hailing from Chicago, IL. The Dead Bolts didnt come …
Thalia HallFriday, October 9 — 8:00 PM -
9 Oct
Eyehategod, BL'ast!, Luicidal, Cavity, Evil Army
Eyehategod, BL'ast!, Luicidal, Cavity, Evil Army plays Reggies Rock Club in Chicago on Saturday 10 October 2026. Playing: Eyehategod and …
Reggies Rock ClubFriday, October 9 — 8:00 PM -
9 Oct
Sawyer Hill - Everybody’s Home, Nobody’s Happy World Tour
Artist Presale: Tuesday, June 9th @ 10:00 AMKickstand Presale: Wednesday, June 10th @ 10:00 AMGeneral On-Sale: Friday, June 12th @ …
Bottom LoungeFriday, October 9 — 8:00 PM -
9 Oct
Karina Rykman
Late Checkout Tour 2026! Event features a General Admission Dance Pit in front of the stage! All sales are final, …
Garcia's ChicagoFriday, October 9 — 8:00 PM -
9 Oct
BECK: RIDE LONESOME TOUR
BECK: RIDE LONESOME TOUR plays The Auditorium in Chicago on Saturday 10 October 2026. Playing: Beck and Ioanna Gika. Doors …
The AuditoriumFriday, October 9 — 8:00 PM -
10 Oct
Switchfoot with special guest Anberlin - Forever Now Tour
Doors open at 7PM. Performance begins at 8PM. This show is for AGES 17 AND OLDER. Valid Photo ID is …
House of Blues ChicagoSaturday, October 10 — 7:00 PM -
10 Oct
Wind Walkers - The "I Don't Belong Here" Tour w/ If Not For Me & True North
BIT GA Presale: Wednesday, June 10th @ 11:00 AM General On Sale: Friday, June 12th @ 10:00 AMIn an effort …
Bottom LoungeSaturday, October 10 — 7:30 PM -
10 Oct
BECK: RIDE LONESOME TOUR
BECK: RIDE LONESOME TOUR plays The Auditorium in Chicago on Sunday 11 October 2026. Playing: Beck and Ioanna Gika. Doors …
The AuditoriumSaturday, October 10 — 8:00 PM -
11 Oct
Interpol - North America Tour 2026 with DIIV
Interpol - North America Tour 2026 with DIIV plays The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds) in Chicago on Monday 12 October …
The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)Sunday, October 11 — 7:00 PM -
11 Oct
Paul Banks (DJ Set)
Paul Banks (DJ Set) plays Three Top Lounge in Chicago on Monday 12 October 2026. Doors from 03:00 for this …
Three Top LoungeSunday, October 11 — 10:00 PM -
13 Oct
SLIFT
This is an ALL AGES event. Outset is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise …
OutsetTuesday, October 13 — 6:30 PM -
14 Oct
Acid Mothers Temple, Magick Potion, Spiral Galaxy
Acid Mothers Temple, Magick Potion, Spiral Galaxy plays Reggies Rock Club in Chicago on Thursday 15 October 2026. Acid Mothers …
Reggies Rock ClubWednesday, October 14 — 8:00 PM -
14 Oct
The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour
The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour plays United Center in Chicago on Thursday 15 October 2026. The …
United CenterWednesday, October 14 — 8:00 PM -
15 Oct
Osees ft. Brigid Dawson with Traps PS
Photo by Saskia LuddenThe 12 tracks on ABOMINATION REVEALED AT LAST. are a pummeling, maniacal, and propulsive attack on the …
Thalia HallThursday, October 15 — 7:30 PM -
15 Oct
Faux Real / Babe America / Bryce Xavier
Doors: 8PM / Show: 9PM / 21+Its hard to pin down Faux Real. The Franco-American art pop duo, comprised of …
Empty BottleThursday, October 15 — 9:00 PM -
16 Oct
*SOLD OUT* Osees ft. Brigid Dawson with Traps PS
Photo by Saskia LuddenThe 12 tracks on ABOMINATION REVEALED AT LAST. are a pummeling, maniacal, and propulsive attack on the …
Thalia HallFriday, October 16 — 7:30 PM -
16 Oct
*SOLD OUT* Horse Jumper of Love / Flooding / Sects
Doors: 9PM / Show: 10PM / 21+ Horse Jumper of Love thrive on patient and uncompromising songs. Thanks to frontman …
Empty BottleFriday, October 16 — 10:00 PM -
17 Oct
Catch Your Breath w/ TX2
Catch Your Breath w/ TX2 plays Vic Theatre in Chicago on Sunday 18 October 2026. Playing: Catch Your Breath, Arankai, …
Vic TheatreSaturday, October 17 — 7:00 PM -
17 Oct
PRAYERS No Tengo Calma Tour 2026 featuring DEVORA and CHRIZ AMAYA
Elevate your concert experience with a Pre-Show VIP Meet & Greet Package!Concert Admission Included: Full entry to the main event.Exclusive …
Bottom LoungeSaturday, October 17 — 7:30 PM -
17 Oct
Suki Waterhouse: The Loveland Tour
Doors @ 6:30PM, Performance @ 7:30PM This is an ALL AGES. Aragon Ballroom is a standing room only venue, all …
Aragon BallroomSaturday, October 17 — 7:30 PM -
17 Oct
Horse Jumper of Love / Flooding / Memory Card
Doors: 8PM / Show: 9PM / 21+ Horse Jumper of Love thrive on patient and uncompromising songs. Thanks to frontman …
Empty BottleSaturday, October 17 — 9:00 PM -
20 Oct
The Black Keys: PEACHES 'N KREAM
Originally a raw, visceral blues-rock outfit inspired by the likes of such juke joint rockers as , the Black Keys …
The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)Tuesday, October 20 — 7:00 PM -
21 Oct
The Black Keys: PEACHES 'N KREAM
Originally a raw, visceral blues-rock outfit inspired by the likes of such juke joint rockers as , the Black Keys …
The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)Wednesday, October 21 — 7:00 PM -
23 Oct
This Wild Life
This Wild Life plays Chop Shop in Chicago on Saturday 24 October 2026. Nate Bergman is on the bill. Doors …
Chop ShopFriday, October 23 — 7:00 PM -
23 Oct
Gilla Band, Piss
In an effort to mitigate scalping, Bottom Lounge does not certify any secondary ticket sales via third parties and is …
Bottom LoungeFriday, October 23 — 8:00 PM -
23 Oct
Silvis, Everyday Fantastic, Om In Gold
Silvis, Everyday Fantastic, Om In Gold plays Reggies Bananna's Shack in Chicago on Saturday 24 October 2026. Doors from 01:00 …
Reggies Bananna's ShackFriday, October 23 — 8:00 PM -
24 Oct
The Wrecks - Finally : OUTSIDE Tour
Doors open at 4PM. Performance begins at 5PM. This show is for ALL AGES. House of Blues Chicago is a …
House of Blues ChicagoSaturday, October 24 — 4:00 PM -
24 Oct
Authority Zero, Counterpunch, the Run Around
Authority Zero, Counterpunch, the Run Around plays Reggies Music Joint in Chicago on Sunday 25 October 2026. Playing: Authority Zero, …
Reggies Music JointSaturday, October 24 — 8:00 PM -
24 Oct
Oh He Dead
Event features a General Admission Dance Pit in front of the stage! All sales are final, no refunds/exchanges permitted, but …
Garcia's ChicagoSaturday, October 24 — 8:00 PM -
24 Oct
The Brokes
The Brokes plays Reggies Rock Club in Chicago on Sunday 25 October 2026. Doors from 02:00 for this alternative show. …
Reggies Rock ClubSaturday, October 24 — 9:00 PM -
25 Oct
Streetlight Manifesto: The Presence of the Past Tour
Doors open at 7PM. Performance begins at 8PM. This show is for AGES 17 AND OLDER. Valid Photo ID is …
House of Blues ChicagoSunday, October 25 — 7:00 PM -
26 Oct
She Wants Revenge
Doors open at 7PM. Performance begins at 8PM. This show is for AGES 17 AND OLDER. Valid Photo ID is …
House of Blues ChicagoMonday, October 26 — 7:00 PM -
29 Oct
The Airborne Toxic Event
The Airborne Toxic Event plays Vic Theatre in Chicago on Friday 30 October 2026. Doors from 00:30 for this alternative …
Vic TheatreThursday, October 29 — 7:30 PM -
29 Oct
The Dresden Dolls
Formed in Boston in 2000 after a chance meeting at a Halloween party, Amanda Palmer and Brian Viglione quickly established …
The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)Thursday, October 29 — 8:00 PM -
30 Oct
Forbidden, Heathen, Void
Forbidden, Heathen, Void plays Reggies Rock Club in Chicago on Saturday 31 October 2026. Playing: Forbidden, Heathen and Void. Doors …
Reggies Rock ClubFriday, October 30 — 7:00 PM -
31 Oct
Geese - Getting Killed Again Tour
Ripping up the expected blueprint Geese set with their 2021 debut Projector and the cowboy rock follow-up of 2023?s 3D …
The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)Saturday, October 31 — 8:00 PM -
1 Nov
L7
L7 plays Vic Theatre in Chicago on Monday 2 November 2026. Doors from 01:30 for this alternative show. It's one …
Vic TheatreSunday, November 1 — 7:30 PM -
1 Nov
Geese - Getting Killed Again Tour
Ripping up the expected blueprint Geese set with their 2021 debut Projector and the cowboy rock follow-up of 2023?s 3D …
The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)Sunday, November 1 — 8:00 PM -
4 Nov
SOMBR - You Are The Reason Tour
SOMBR - You Are The Reason Tour plays United Center in Chicago on Thursday 5 November 2026. Playing: Sombr, Hannah …
United CenterWednesday, November 4 — 7:00 PM -
6 Nov
Basement
Doors open at 6PM. Performance begins at 7PM. This show is for ALL AGES. House of Blues Chicago is a …
House of Blues ChicagoFriday, November 6 — 6:00 PM -
7 Nov
The Wldlfe
This is an ALL AGES event. Outset is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise …
OutsetSaturday, November 7 — 7:00 PM -
7 Nov
Dave Matthews Band
Dave Matthews Band plays United Center in Chicago on Sunday 8 November 2026. Doors from 01:30 for this alternative show. …
United CenterSaturday, November 7 — 7:30 PM -
7 Nov
The Messenger Birds, Guardrail, Medanos, Southend Sal
The Messenger Birds, Guardrail, Medanos, Southend Sal plays Reggies Music Joint in Chicago on Sunday 8 November 2026. Doors from …
Reggies Music JointSaturday, November 7 — 8:30 PM -
8 Nov
Sueco, with Jeris Johnson
Artist Presale: Thursday, July 16 at 10AM - Thursday, July 16 at 11:59PMGeneral On Sale: Friday, July 17 at 10AMVIP …
Bottom LoungeSunday, November 8 — 7:00 PM -
8 Nov
Better Than Ezra - Legends of the Fall: Closer To The Edge
Doors open at 7PM. Performance begins at 8PM. This show is for AGES 17 AND OLDER. Valid Photo ID is …
House of Blues ChicagoSunday, November 8 — 7:00 PM -
8 Nov
Death From Above 1979 - Private Lives Tour with Wine Lips
Born from the womb of Y2K techno paranoia, dance-punk mega duo DEATH FROM ABOVE 1979 have been a cathartic through-line …
Thalia HallSunday, November 8 — 7:30 PM -
12 Nov
VOILÀ Presents: Moonbloom
Doors open at 5PM. Performance begins at 6PM. This show is for ALL AGES. House of Blues Chicago is a …
House of Blues ChicagoThursday, November 12 — 5:00 PM -
13 Nov
Andrew Bird w/ Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Andrew Bird w/ Chicago Symphony Orchestra plays Symphony Center-IL in Chicago on Saturday 14 November 2026. Playing: Andrew Bird and …
Symphony Center-ILFriday, November 13 — 7:30 PM -
13 Nov
Palace with Willie J Healey - USA & Canada Tour 2026
Palace have been making music together for over a decade. What started out as carefree jam sessions between Leo Wyndham, …
The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)Friday, November 13 — 8:00 PM -
13 Nov
Gatsbys American Dream
Gatsbys American Dream plays Chop Shop in Chicago on Saturday 14 November 2026. Doors from 02:00 for this alternative show. …
Chop ShopFriday, November 13 — 8:00 PM -
13 Nov
Noche Eterna and Feeltrip present: WINGTIPS (10 Year Anniversary) / Blood Handsome / Slugscape / DJ Lidia Vomito
Doors: 8PM / Show: 9PM / 21+WINGTIPS are a Midwest-based darkwave/electropop duo consisting of VincentSegretario and Hannah Avalon. The bands …
Empty BottleFriday, November 13 — 9:00 PM -
14 Nov
Lucky Boys Confusion - 25 Years of Throwing the Game
Doors open at 5PM. Performance begins at 630PM. This show is for ALL AGES. House of Blues Chicago is a …
House of Blues ChicagoSaturday, November 14 — 5:00 PM -
14 Nov
The Menzingers: Everything I Ever Saw North American Tour
Everything I Ever Saw finds the Menzingers entering a new era in what?s already been a storied career. The Philadelphia …
The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)Saturday, November 14 — 7:00 PM -
14 Nov
PEEPHOLE w/ HERVANA
PEEPHOLE w/ HERVANA plays Cubby Bear in Chicago on Sunday 15 November 2026. Doors from 01:00 for this alternative show. …
Cubby BearSaturday, November 14 — 7:00 PM -
14 Nov
Andrew Bird w/ Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Andrew Bird w/ Chicago Symphony Orchestra plays Symphony Center-IL in Chicago on Sunday 15 November 2026. Playing: Andrew Bird and …
Symphony Center-ILSaturday, November 14 — 7:30 PM -
14 Nov
The Afghan Whigs (18 and Over)
The Afghan Whigs (18 and Over) plays Metro in Chicago on Sunday 15 November 2026. The Afghan Whigs is on …
MetroSaturday, November 14 — 8:00 PM -
15 Nov
Saosin: 20 Years of Self-Titled
Doors open at 6PM. Performance begins at 7PM. This show is for AGES 17 AND OLDER. Valid Photo ID is …
House of Blues ChicagoSunday, November 15 — 6:00 PM -
16 Nov
Gene
Riot Fest GA Presale: Wednesday, May 13 at 10AM - Thursday, May 14 at 11:59 PMGeneral On Sale: Friday, May …
Bottom LoungeMonday, November 16 — 7:30 PM -
18 Nov
Hawthorne Heights - 20th anniversary of If Only You Were Lonely
Doors open at 6PM. Performance begins at 7PM. This show is for AGES 17 AND OLDER. Valid Photo ID is …
House of Blues ChicagoWednesday, November 18 — 6:00 PM -
18 Nov
Ours
Every so often a band or artist come along that change the temperature in the room. They cannot be defined …
Bottom LoungeWednesday, November 18 — 8:00 PM -
21 Nov
Vethaken, We Used To Cut the Grass, Cocojoey, Trust Fund Ozu
Vethaken, We Used To Cut the Grass, Cocojoey, Trust Fund Ozu plays Reggies Music Joint in Chicago on Sunday 22 …
Reggies Music JointSaturday, November 21 — 8:00 PM -
21 Nov
2026 Beyond Hunger Benefit with Death Cab for Cutie
2026 Beyond Hunger Benefit with Death Cab for Cutie plays The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed) in Chicago on Sunday 22 …
The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)Saturday, November 21 — 8:00 PM -
22 Nov
Ok Goodnight, Snooze, Eve
Ok Goodnight, Snooze, Eve plays Reggies Rock Club in Chicago on Monday 23 November 2026. Doors from 02:00 for this …
Reggies Rock ClubSunday, November 22 — 8:00 PM -
24 Nov
Koffin Kats and Voodoo Glow Skulls with the Raging Nathans + Tba
Koffin Kats and Voodoo Glow Skulls with the Raging Nathans + Tba plays Reggies Rock Club in Chicago on Wednesday …
Reggies Rock ClubTuesday, November 24 — 7:30 PM -
25 Nov
Turnover- Down On Earth Tour
Turnover- Down On Earth Tour plays The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed) in Chicago on Thursday 26 November 2026. Playing: Nothing, …
The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)Wednesday, November 25 — 7:30 PM -
27 Nov
BoDeans (18+)
BoDeans (18+) plays Vic Theatre in Chicago on Saturday 28 November 2026. BoDeans is on the bill. Doors from 01:00 …
Vic TheatreFriday, November 27 — 7:00 PM -
27 Nov
The Pineapple Thief
Doors open at 7PM. Performance begins at 8PM. This show is for ALL AGES. House of Blues Chicago is a …
House of Blues ChicagoFriday, November 27 — 7:00 PM -
5 Dec
Sister Hazel
Doors open at 7PM. Performance begins at 8PM. This show is for AGES 17 AND OLDER. Valid Photo ID is …
House of Blues ChicagoSaturday, December 5 — 7:00 PM -
6 Dec
Sister Hazel BRUNCH
Doors at 9AM, Performance begins at 10AM This is an ALL AGES event. Seating is reserved and selected by you …
House of Blues ChicagoSunday, December 6 — 9:00 AM -
8 Dec
Senses Fail Presents Still Searching
Doors open at 6PM. Performance begins at 7PM. This show is for AGES 17 AND OLDER. Valid Photo ID is …
House of Blues ChicagoTuesday, December 8 — 6:00 PM -
8 Dec
An Evening with Lord Huron
PLEASE NOTE: Pricing is all-in and includes fees (before taxes if applicable). By purchasing tickets to this event, you agree …
The Chicago TheatreTuesday, December 8 — 8:00 PM -
9 Dec
An Evening with Lord Huron
PLEASE NOTE: Pricing is all-in and includes fees (before taxes if applicable). By purchasing tickets to this event, you agree …
The Chicago TheatreWednesday, December 9 — 8:00 PM -
12 Dec
Face to Face - Celebrating 35 Years
Face to Face - Celebrating 35 Years plays Concord Music Hall in Chicago on Sunday 13 December 2026. Playing: Face …
Concord Music HallSaturday, December 12 — 6:00 PM -
25 Feb
Polyphia: BE NOT AFRAID World Tour
Doors @ 5PM, Performance @ 6PM This is an ALL AGES event. Aragon Ballroom is a standing room only venue, …
Aragon BallroomThursday, February 25 — 6:00 PM -
11 Mar
Blue October (18 and Over)
Blue October (18 and Over) plays Riviera Theatre- IL in Chicago on Friday 12 March 2027. Blue October is on …
Riviera Theatre- ILThursday, March 11 — 8:00 PM -
12 Mar
Blondshell
Blondshell plays Vic Theatre in Chicago on Saturday 13 March 2027. Doors from 02:00 for this alternative show. This event …
Vic TheatreFriday, March 12 — 8:00 PM -
8 Apr
Iceage
For Love of Grace s tightest album to date, even glossy at times, but not tight enough to dull its …
Thalia HallThursday, April 8 — 8:00 PM
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Alternative gigs in Chicago: your questions
How many alternative gigs are on in Chicago?
There are 127 upcoming alternative gigs listed in Chicago. The next one is NEEDTOBREATHE: The Long Surrender Tour at The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed) on 27 August 2026.
Which venues in Chicago host alternative gigs?
Alternative shows in Chicago are currently listed at House of Blues Chicago, Bottom Lounge, The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed), Reggies Music Joint, Reggies Rock Club, Thalia Hall.