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Electronic Shows in Chicago

Live electronic events across Chicago-area venues on RUE. Listings come from venue calendars — open a show for tickets and details.

Upcoming events

Beat Kitchen·Roscoe Village

June Henry

TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is ALL AGES All sales final, NO refunds or exchanges, events are rain or shine. Door times are subject to change without notice. Tickets purchased at box office will be inclusive of fees. Once you’ve purchased, you will receive an order confirmation email from See Tickets on behalf of ‘Beat Kitchen’ or 'Subterranean' with your eTicket(s) attached. We accept physical IDs or official digital IDs. Photos or screenshots of an ID are not accepted. *IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. If you still do not see your order confirmation or have any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order, click here to access the See Tickets help center. We take pride in creating a space where everyone feels welcome and safe, and we strive to provide accommodations for all guests to the best of our ability. While we commit to doing everything in our power to accommodate when given advanced notice, guests who require accessibility accommodations should contact us at info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com . Staff can provide assistance when possible. If you have tickets to an upcoming event and require special accommodations, or have questions, please contact info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com at least one week prior to the event.

RockFolk / RootsElectronic
Nov 2
7:00 PM
Subterranean·Wicker Park

jackzebra

TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is UPSTAIRS This event is 17+ All sales final, NO refunds or exchanges, events are rain or shine. Door times are subject to change without notice. Tickets purchased at box office will be inclusive of fees. Once you’ve purchased, you will receive an order confirmation email from See Tickets on behalf of ‘Beat Kitchen’ or 'Subterranean' with your eTicket(s) attached. We accept physical IDs or official digital IDs. Photos or screenshots of an ID are not accepted. *IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. If you still do not see your order confirmation or have any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order, click here to access the See Tickets help center. We take pride in creating a space where everyone feels welcome and safe, and we strive to provide accommodations for all guests to the best of our ability. While we commit to doing everything in our power to accommodate when given advanced notice, there is no elevator or ramp available to our upstairs ballroom. Guests who require accessibility accommodations should contact us at info@subt.net . Staff can provide assistance when possible. If you have tickets to an upcoming event and require special accommodations, or have questions, please contact info@subt.net at least one week prior to the event. More information can be found here on our FAQ page.

Hip HopElectronic
Nov 2
8:00 PM

A Night of Lester, Nat & Buddy Live at JRAC

Jazz Record Art Collective presents A Night of Lester, Nat & Buddy with Jeremy Kahn Trio Tuesday November 3rd at Fulton Street Collective. The night will also feature live painting from visual artist TBA. Lester, Nat & Buddy In 1946, Lester Young, Nat King Cole and Buddy Rich teamed up in Hollywood, California to document what would be released as two legendary records. With no bass player involved, this sax/piano/drums trio (a somewhat unusual combination) recorded such classics as "I Cover The Waterfront", "Mean To Me", "The Man I Love" and "Three Little Words." Eric Schneider, Jeremy Kahn and George Fludas will recreate this trio, drawing from the repertoire of these immortal recordings.

Jazz / BluesRockElectronic
Nov 3
7:30 PM
Beat Kitchen·Roscoe Village

Chicago Underground Comedy

Get $5 off any salad, sandwich, or pizza on show days—just show your CHUC ticket to redeem. Chicago Underground Comedy is one of the longest-running comedy shows in town, bringing audiences a mix of the freshest voices and most seasoned comedians. Known for its unfiltered humor, it’s a must-see event for comedy lovers and anyone looking for a great night out. Whether you’re discovering rising talent or catching your favorite local comics, Chicago Underground Comedy guarantees big laughs and unforgettable moments. Join us every Tuesday at 8 PM at Beat Kitchen for a night that defines Chicago comedy. *CHUC takes place in our upstairs room and is not ADA accessible. TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is 21+ All sales final, NO refunds or exchanges, events are rain or shine. Door times are subject to change without notice. Tickets purchased at box office will be inclusive of fees. Once you’ve purchased, you will receive an order confirmation email from See Tickets on behalf of ‘ Beat Kitchen’ or 'Subterranean' with your eTicket(s) attached. *IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. If you still do not see your order confirmation or have any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order, click here to access the See Tickets help center. We take pride in creating a space where everyone feels welcome and safe, and we strive to provide accommodations for all guests to the best of our ability. While we commit to doing everything in our power to accommodate when given advanced notice, guests who require accessibility accommodations should contact us at info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com . Staff can provide assistance when possible. If you have tickets to an upcoming event and require special accommodations, or have questions, please contact info@subt.net or info@beatkitchen.com at least one week prior to the event.

Jazz / BluesElectronic
Nov 3
8:00 PM
The Hideout·Bucktown

Northern Spy Presents: SUSS & Luke Schneider

Northern Spy Records Presents at The Hideout 2026! Two nights of life-affirming creativity from Anna Butterss/John Raymond/Ben Lumsdaine, Jeremy Cunningham Special Quartet, SUSS, and Luke Schneider. NOV 2 — Beginningless + Jeremy Cunningham Special Quartet Northern Spy Records Presents at The Hideout 2026 kicks off with Anna Butterss, John Raymond & Ben Lumsdaine bringing the shape-shifting sound of their forthcoming record Beginningless and drummer Jeremy Cunningham leading a special quartet with Butterss, Marquis Hill and Mike Lewis. Drasii DJs throughout the night. NOV 3 — SUSS + Luke Schneider Night two of Northern Spy Records Presents at The Hideout heads toward the horizon with SUSS, the NYC trio whose widescreen instrumental music stretches pedal steel, ambient sound and American landscape into a quiet preoccupation with memory and the slow erosion of time. Nashville pedal steel experimentalist Luke Schneider gracefully explores inward. Northern Spy’s co-owner Tickle Polyester DJs the night. Make your voice heard in this year’s midterms! :ballot_box_with_ballot: We’re making a special limited-edition cassette available only at the Northern Spy Records Presents at The Hideout, Nov 2 and 3. Show proof that you voted in the 2026 election and get one free, while supplies last.

ElectronicFolk / RootsRock
Nov 3
8:00 PM

Wine Lips w/ Flesh Panthers

Wine Lips is pure chaos. The Canadian garage punk psych rockers know a thing or two about getting loud and rowdy, and their ear-scorchin', headbangin', adrenaline-pumpin' music rips so hard and fast it'll feel like you're being launched clean out of reality. The band's been givin'r since 2015. What began as a part-time project between Cam Hilborn (vox, songwriter, guitar) and Aurora Evans (drums) got cranked right up to a full-blown international shredfest over the last decade. They've quietly become one of the most successful independent rock bands to emerge from Canada in a generation. Wine Lips started out in and around Toronto, expanded to Ontario and Quebec, then knocked out a cheeky international tour in Hong Kong and China in 2018. From there, like their music, they never slowed down. They've ripped hundreds of sets all across North America, Europe, and Asia, playing big fat often sold-out shows at some legendary venues. For three years, they were pretty much always on the road — right up until the end of 2024 when they decided to chill a bit on all the touring to focus on writing their new record TV Dinner.

RockElectronic
Nov 3
9:00 PM
Reggie's·South Loop

Ho99o9 + N8NOFACE

Ho99o9 HO99O9 (Pronounced HORROR) is an experimental thrashcore rap, crossover punk band from New Jersey, formed in 2012. The band consists of vocalists theOGM & Eaddy. The music has been described as combining hip hop, punk rock and noise. HO99O9 was formed in New Jersey by theOGM (Jean) & Yetti999 (Eaddy). The two first performed as Ho99o9 in November of 2012 where the energy was intense & infectious resulting in the music rapidly spreading throughout the underground world in the Northeast. Since then they’ve played with bands including Japanther, Cerebral Ballzy, NinjaSonik & many more . Ho99o9’s often politically incorrect & disturbing lyrics which often cover subjects of blasphemy, necrophilia, drug use & truth to the 999 revelation have accrued them a cult of like minded followers. Ho99o9 is currently finishing up their first full length record. Band Website Facebook Instagram Twitter N8NOFACE Everyone likes to romanticize the working class. It’s easy to fool yourself into thinking you understand a perspective because you saw it in a netflix doc or read something from a best selling “culture” critic. But what if you’re on the other side of that story, focused on survival, watching the world pay attention to all the wrong things, waking up each day fighting to get to the next. What if the sci-fi dystopian future happening this very minute, is your reality, and all you have is a guitar, cheap synthesizer, old computer and a tangled rusty voice? That’s the constant starting-line embraced by N8NOFACE. Originally from Tucson, N8NOFACE made his way to LA to double down on the visual, audio and live expression naturally running through his veins. While his influences range from Suicidal Tendencies to Stones Throw compilations of minimal wave music, his sound can be uniquely classified as the past, present and future heartbeat of the real LA. A dirty melding of 80s/90s nostalgic synthpunk combined with the amalgamation of chaos heard in grimy soundcloud rap tapes. N8NOFACE screams for those left behind, presenting the hard truth of police brutality, mental health, and the untold stories of the voiceless. His 1-2 minute minimalist distorted dark synth movements challenge every listener to accept what the real world sounds like, and dares the complacent to be shocked out of their musical safety net of never-ending sameness. Band Website Spotify Instagram SLAY SQUAD Instagram

MetalRockHip Hop
Nov 4
8:00 PM
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Constellation·North Center

Diles que no me maten

For Diles que no me maten, every note is a small step into the unknown. The five-piece Mexico City band have always operated on a first-thought, best-thought basis, drawing on a jam-based, krautrock philosophy to craft intricate constructions of wiry art rock spiked with bluesy balladry and poetic mysticism. While their fourth album Escrito en Agua (Writ in Water) is their most consciously crafted and accessible to date, their founding principle of slow, wide-eyed exploration is alive and well.

RockPopElectronic
Nov 4
8:30 PM
Constellation·North Center

Diles que no me maten w/ Cancer House + ARDO

For Diles que no me maten, every note is a small step into the unknown. The five-piece Mexico City band have always operated on a first-thought, best-thought basis, drawing on a jam-based, krautrock philosophy to craft intricate constructions of wiry art rock spiked with bluesy balladry and poetic mysticism...

RockPopElectronic
Nov 4
8:30 PM
California Clipper·Humboldt Park

HOTH

HOTH, 20 + Years of Hot on the Heels This month LIVE TBD Host Beau Wanzer Guest DJ TBD FREE Electronic, Minimal, Leftfield, and more.

FreeMetalElectronic
Nov 4
9:00 PM
Cobra Lounge·Ukrainian Village

Thoughts on Bowling / Computer / Softly / HummusVacuum

Riot Fest presents... Thoughts on Bowling Computer Softly HummusVacuum $26 ADV // $33 DOS - All Ticket prices inclusive of taxes and fees. What you see is what you pay, no surprises later. 📬Stay in touch, subscribe to our newsletter here➡️ \*\*https://cobralounge.com/email-newsletter/** ⬅️ Riot Fest says sign up for their email list, or their boss will yell at them: https://riotfest.org/newsletter

RockPopElectronic
Nov 5
6:00 PM
Outset·West Loop

Tune Yards

This is an ALL AGES event. Outset is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. There is NO re-entry.

Folk / RootsElectronicRock
Nov 5
6:30 PM
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Thalia Hall·Pilsen

Donny Benét with OTNES

After the success of his 2022 EP Le Piano, Donny Bent returns with the next chapter in his instrumental series: Il Basso.Paying tribute to the bass this timethe foundation, the glue, and at times the undeniable boss of musicIl Basso showcases Donnys passion for the bottom end.To celebrate, Donny will be taking Il Basso on tour, performing it live alongside all your favourite Bent classics. Expect an evening overflowing with passion, heat, and virtuosity from Don and his band.

FreePopElectronic
Nov 5
8:00 PM
Color Club·Wicker Park

Mark Solotroff Album Release

**Mark Solotroff’s** music and artwork explore urban landscapes, navigation through city environments, and human connection in an age of digital fragmentation. Alongside diverse collaborations with acts like Wrekmeister Harmonies, The Body, Indian, Consumer Electronics, and Brutal Truth, Solotroff is celebrating the release of *A Diagnosis of Distance*, a bass-heavy solo analog synth record which serves as an unsettling, immersive soundtrack for navigating emotional territories and metropolitan terrain. **Mortido** is the morose death ambient project from Chicago artist Omar Gonzalez (Civil Siege, Machismo, No Dreams, Rectal Hygienics, etc.). Recorded between 2022 and 2023, Mortido’s self-titled debut album synthesizes dark ambient isolation and heavy industrial soundscapes into immersive, cinematic textures. **Exhumed Corpse** is bleak/dark industrial sound constructed from minimal bass synths, audio test lab equipment, and tapes. Uncomfortably slow and low bass frequencies wave in and out of the audible spectrum alongside distant rhythmic metal clangs, bangs, and steam hisses. Rumors of power amps and subwoofers catching fire are true. For fans of NOTHING. **Black Triangle Badge** draws from audio sources both mutated and direct. His sonic palette is as unpredictable and eclectic as the nighttime city streets themselves, crafting soundtracks of unease that reflect a world increasingly plagued by fascism, ignorance, and toxic hate.

ElectronicRockMetal
Nov 5
8:00 PM
Constellation·North Center

Rudresh Mahanthappa Hero Trio

After having released 15 albums of original music as a leader/co-leader, it is an immense pleasure to present music that is not my own. Hero Trio pays tribute to several of my greatest influences and inspirations. First and foremost, my path would not be possible without Charlie Parker and John Coltrane. This sentiment is obviously not unique to me. My goal in performing their work is to convey the timeless nature of their indelible impact through a contemporary lens. I have always wanted to record in the powerful yet intimate trio format. It would be an incomplete venture without somehow celebrating the quintessential saxophone trio work of Sonny Rollins, Lee Konitz, and Ornette Coleman. We do so in reimagining classics such as I'll Remember April and I Can't Get Started, as well as Coleman's Sadness. Keith Jarrett's The Windup has been one of my favorites of all time, since I first heard it after borrowing Belonging from my local public library when I was nineteen. Outside of the jazz world, I first saw both Johnny Cash and Stevie Wonder on Sesame Street as a child and have always found their work to be beautiful, humorous, pensive, and utterly joyful. They have played such a strong role in helping me to look beyond the illusory boundaries of genre towards seeing music as a magical force that binds humanity. With this trio, we seek to endorse and spread that message widely.

Jazz / BluesElectronic
Nov 5
8:30 PM
Hydrate Nightclub·Northalsted

Martin

Friday Vibes is built for the moment the lights come up, the room fills in and the whole dance floor starts moving together. Get ready for a high-energy night of throwbacks, Top 40, Latin tracks, dance remixes and all your favorites with Martin behind the decks. Boy J and Sativa Diamond host the party and keep the energy going as Hydrate turns Friday night into a full dance-floor experience. Bring your friends, step into the lights and start your weekend at Hydrate.

RockPopElectronic
Nov 6
12:00 AM
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Outset·West Loop

Parra for Cuva

This is an ALL AGES event. Outset is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. There is NO re-entry.

ElectronicWorld
Nov 6
7:00 PM
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Cobra Lounge·Ukrainian Village

SiriusXM Octane Presents: Ninth Key / Away

Riot Fest presents... Ninth Key w/ special guests Away $26 ADV // $33 DOS - All Ticket prices inclusive of taxes and fees. What you see is what you pay, no surprises later. 📬Stay in touch, subscribe to our newsletter here➡️ \*\*https://cobralounge.com/email-newsletter/** ⬅️ Riot Fest says sign up for their email list, or their boss will yell at them: https://riotfest.org/newsletter

RockElectronicMetal
Nov 6
7:00 PM
Bottom Lounge·West Loop

Weatherday , Sports., Rosacade, Cable-Knit

Artist GA Presale: Thursday, April 9 @ 10:00 AM General On Sale: Friday, April 10 @ 10:00 AM In an effort to mitigate scalping, Bottom Lounge does not certify any secondary ticket sales via third parties and is not responsible for fraudulent ticket sales on third party websites. Please be mindful of scammers. Tickets for this event will be sent on a delay (extra time is required to process and confirm all orders), but you'll always receive your tickets in time for your event. If you have not received your tickets three days before your event, be sure to let us know.

RockPopElectronic
Nov 6
7:30 PM
Metro·Wrigleyville

SLEEP

* Moved from Riviera Theatre Friday, November 6 SLEEP * Zombi * The Schizophonics $45 / 18+ / Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 7:30pm All previously purchased Riviera Theatre tickets honored Today, the legendary band Sleep releases new single “ Have Spacesuit Will Travel” via Third Man Records, their first new music since 2018. In addition, the band announces a fall North American tour, as well as releases the first issue of the Sleep Comic Book , written by bassist and songwriter Al Cisneros. “Have Spacesuit Will Travel” begins Sleep’s first mission without Matt Pike on guitar. The music and art are alive and after the decades of obstacles that Sleep has overcome, it is time to move forward and make songs and albums. Al wishes Matt the best on his earth bound maneuvers. Alongside Cisneros, the latest incarnation of Sleep features Dale Crover on drums and Bubba Dupree on guitar. Dale has been in some serious bands, like the Melvins and Redd Kross . That Al would seek him out makes sense, an almost elementary choice that probably wouldn’t raise too many eyebrows. Bubba Dupree, from the fiercely loved band Void , hailing out of Columbia, MD, is a pick that is not only completely mind-blowing, but a choice no one would have seen coming. Just the thought of Bubba, who was amazing from the first Void shows on, playing guitar in Sleep is almost too much for the mind to comprehend. Al Cisneros, Bubba Dupree, and Dale Crover as a trio looks really good on paper, but the only way to see if it worked was to get everyone in a room and play. Al says the answer made itself evident immediately: “The vibe of the first jam was obvious. It was blue sunglasses-era Iommi in the quality, and equally awesome is Bubba is also one of the coolest people I’ve been able to make music with.”

Folk / RootsRockElectronic
Nov 6
7:30 PM