Indie Gigs in Chicago
There are 25 upcoming indie gigs listed in Chicago. The next is Something Easy w/ Spider Baby, James the Boneless at Cubby Bear on Friday 28 August 2026. Indie shows in the city are currently listed at Thalia Hall, Bottom Lounge, Empty Bottle, Cubby Bear, Metro, Tack Room.
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28 Aug
Something Easy w/ Spider Baby, James the Boneless
Something Easy w/ Spider Baby, James the Boneless plays Cubby Bear in Chicago on Saturday 29 August 2026. Doors from …
Cubby BearFriday, August 28 — 7:30 PM -
2 Sep
Asal: Kiss The Sun Tour with Benny Bellson
Asal is leading the way in Alternative - Pop music. The 22 year old Persian artist has amassed over 150 …
Thalia HallWednesday, September 2 — 7:30 PM -
5 Sep
Kicked By A Hand, Jonny Couch, Secret Tape
Kicked By A Hand, Jonny Couch, Secret Tape plays Cubby Bear in Chicago on Sunday 6 September 2026. Doors from …
Cubby BearSaturday, September 5 — 7:00 PM -
5 Sep
Mustard Service, Pity Party (Girls Club), Manwolves , Chicano Mosh
BANDSINTOWN PRESALE: Thursday, May 21st @ 9:00AMIn an effort to mitigate scalping, Bottom Lounge does not certify any secondary ticket …
Bottom LoungeSaturday, September 5 — 7:30 PM -
13 Sep
The Lagoons
In an effort to mitigate scalping, Bottom Lounge does not certify any secondary ticket sales via third parties and is …
Bottom LoungeSunday, September 13 — 7:00 PM -
21 Sep
Spencer Thomas with Tyler Stock
Atlanta-based artist Spencer Thomas returns with Cynical Vision, his third and most incisive album yet, out now via Strolling Bones …
Tack RoomMonday, September 21 — 8:00 PM -
29 Sep
ARLO PARKS - DESIRE TOUR with Baird
London-born Arlo Parks won the Mercury Music Prize for her debut 2021 album Collapsed in Sunbeams, won Breakthrough Artist at …
Thalia HallTuesday, September 29 — 8:00 PM -
5 Oct
bunii - BUNIIVERSITY TOUR presented by Thalia Hall and Kickstand Productions
Please Note: There is a delivery delay on all orders until approximately two days prior to the show.Based in Los …
Thalia HallMonday, October 5 — 7:30 PM -
7 Oct
The Jungle Giants
This is an ALL AGES event. Outset is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise …
OutsetWednesday, October 7 — 6:30 PM -
11 Oct
EMEI - Night at the Opera Tour
Please Note: There is a delivery delay on all orders until approximately one week prior to the show.Meet & Greet …
Thalia HallSunday, October 11 — 7:30 PM -
12 Oct
INOHA
INOHA plays Metro in Chicago on Monday 12 October 2026. Doors from 23:30 for this indie show. It's one of …
MetroMonday, October 12 — 6:30 PM -
16 Oct
Medium Build w/ Bella White
Medium Build w/ Bella White plays Metro in Chicago on Saturday 17 October 2026. Playing: Medium Build and Bella White. …
MetroFriday, October 16 — 7:00 PM -
27 Oct
*SOLD OUT* This Is Lorelei with @
The last few years have been transformative for Nate Amos. Between delivering breakout records both as a solo artist under …
Thalia HallTuesday, October 27 — 8:00 PM -
30 Oct
Winyah
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 30 — 7:00 PM -
30 Oct
Sweeping Promises / Clickbait / Uniflora
Doors: 9PM / Show: 10PM / 21+Sweeping Promises was born in a disused and reverberant concrete laboratory in Cambridge, MA. …
Empty BottleFriday, October 30 — 10:00 PM -
1 Nov
Elanor Moss with Max Subar
London-based songwriter Elanor Moss will be releasing her new full length, The Knife, The Needle, on Merge Records in August …
Tack RoomSunday, November 1 — 8:00 PM -
6 Nov
Weatherday , Sports., Rosacade, Cable-Knit
Artist GA Presale: Thursday, April 9 @ 10:00 AMGeneral On Sale: Friday, April 10 @ 10:00 AMIn an effort to …
Bottom LoungeFriday, November 6 — 7:30 PM -
7 Nov
Post Sex Nachos, Scarlet Demore, Hana Eid
ARTIST GA PRESALE: Tuesday, May 12 @ 12pmSPOTIFY GA PRESALE: Tuesday, May 12 @ 12pmKICKSTAND GA PRESALE: Wednesday, May 13 …
Bottom LoungeSaturday, November 7 — 7:00 PM -
11 Nov
Hovvdy with Christian Lee Hutson
Please Note: There is a delivery delay on all orders until approximately three days prior to the show.VIP ticket includes:- …
Thalia HallWednesday, November 11 — 8:00 PM -
13 Nov
Ethan Regan - Young Regan Tour with Lily Kershaw
$1 from every ticket sold will be donated to The Sato Project, whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and find …
Thalia HallFriday, November 13 — 7:30 PM -
19 Nov
Packaging / Discus / Leo
Doors: 8PM / Show: 9PM / 21+Packaging is the duo of Daniel Lyon and Connor Birch. Their debut albumPackagingfusespsychedelic textures, …
Empty BottleThursday, November 19 — 9:00 PM -
20 Nov
Michigander
Artist GA presale: Tuesday, May 5th, 9:00 AM Bottom Lounge GA presale: Wednesday, May 6th, 9:00 AMGeneral on sale: Friday, …
Bottom LoungeFriday, November 20 — 7:00 PM -
20 Nov
Squirrel Flower with Sour Widows
Fly off the handle bohemiennes~ the Squirrel Flower Express is coming your way. Ella Williams returns for her first full …
Thalia HallFriday, November 20 — 8:00 PM -
19 Dec
93XRT Winter Jam Presents - Ratboys w/ special guests Friko and Florry
93XRT Winter Jam Presents - Ratboys w/ special guests Friko and Florry plays The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed) in Chicago …
The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)Saturday, December 19 — 7:30 PM -
2 Feb
Ibeyi
I dont make spells anymore; now I make offerings.What does it mean to let go and return to yourself? This …
Thalia HallTuesday, February 2 — 8:00 PM
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How many indie gigs are on in Chicago?
There are 25 upcoming indie gigs listed in Chicago. The next one is Something Easy w/ Spider Baby, James the Boneless at Cubby Bear on 28 August 2026.
Which venues in Chicago host indie gigs?
Indie shows in Chicago are currently listed at Thalia Hall, Bottom Lounge, Empty Bottle, Cubby Bear, Metro, Tack Room.