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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

Constellation·North Center

John Sutton DogTime!

DogTime! is a new work by Chicago bassist, composer, and interdisciplinary artist John Sutton. This seven-piece ensemble will explore experiences of duration, repetition, instinct, and attention. Structured as four movements --Hunter, Herder, Guide, Guard-- the work explores combinations of repetition and pulse as fundamental elements shaping musical time. Through improvisation, the ensemble navigates distinct environments, moving between stability and uncertainty. Sutton's practice spans creative music, composition, film scoring, and collaborative performance. Working within traditions of free improvisation, jazz, and experimental forms, he develops systems that create space for individual expression within collective structures. DogTime! extends this approach into a performance that invites musicians and audiences alike to consider their relationship to time and presence, through which our experience takes shape. This project is partially supported by an Individual Artists Program Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.

RockJazz / BluesElectronic
Nov 28
8:30 PM
Outset·West Loop

Black House Radio

This is an AGES 17 AND OVER event. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. Forms of valid ID are current and non-expired Driver's License, State ID or Passport. Outset is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. There is NO re-entry. There is an overall 6 ticket limit for this event.

WorldElectronic
Nov 28
9:00 PM
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Smoke & Mirrors·Logan Square

TWOFACED

Saturday, November 28th, 2026 TWOFACED \- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2045 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL 60647 Doors 10pm – 21+ w/valid ID \*\*\*Tickets available at the door throughout the night\*\*\*

Electronic
Nov 28
10:00 PM
California Clipper·Humboldt Park

Nightmoves

Nightmoves : Residents Ross Kelly & Jesse Sandwich. Guest TBD. $5 House, Boogie, Funk, Italo, Acid, Soul, Digital Dreams and more.

R&b / SoulElectronic
Nov 28
10:00 PM
smartbar·Wrigleyville

Mushroom Jazz

Saturday, November 28, 2026 Mushroom Jazz Featuring Mark Farina * DJ Heather * Michael Serafini $20-$25 Adv / $25 Door / $20 Student Door (before 12am with valid ID) / 21+ / Doors: 10PM

ElectronicClassicalJazz / Blues
Nov 28
10:00 PM
Spybar·River North

Rafa Barrios

Young DJ and producer Rafa Barrios is on fire all over the world. The Sevilla native has published several records on various labels including but not limited to his own label Bandidos, Intec, Stereo, Sola, and Blackflag. His tracks have been played by Carl Cox, Richie Hawtin, Marco Carola, Jamie Jones, Danny Tenaglia, Dubfire, and Stacey Pullen -who are not only some of the most respected artists in the industry but inspirations in Barrios’ musical upbringing. Currently, you can catch him performing under elite labels Elrow and Repopulate Mars. Rafa’s Spanish roots shine through the deep current that is his unique version of tech house, with a career projection that has no limit.

Electronic
Nov 28
10:00 PM
Hydrate Nightclub·Northalsted

Sunday Funday

Northalsted’s Official After Brunch Party! Come kick it with us for our Sunday Funday featuring beats by DJ Laura B and hot go-go dancers.

Electronic
Nov 29
2:00 PM
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Salt Shed·Bucktown

Angine de Poitrine with zouz

Disciples of planet Earth?s rock deities, space-time voyagers Klek and Khn de Poitrine gaze in wonder at hot dogs, pyramids, and rock music in all its glorious excess. Asymmetrical and dissonant, Angine de Poitrine?s music makes hearts race and bodies move with ecstatic abandon. Through tight, pulsing drum grooves and intricate tangles of double-neck microtonal guitar, the band summons swirling vortices of hypnotic sound and vision. Since the release of Vol. 1 in 2024, Angine de Poitrine are in the eye of an ever-growing storm of enthusiasm from audiences, critics, and music industry?s main actors. After delivering electrifying performances at Quebec?s major festivals, including the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, Angine de Poitrine sets their sights on the prestigious Trans Musicales in Rennes. All these facts are strictly reserved to the humanoids: Angine de Poitrine are simply thrilled to play rock ?n? roll.

RockPopElectronic
Nov 29
8:00 PM
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smartbar·Wrigleyville

Queen!

Sunday, November 29, 2026 Queen! Featuring Derrick Carter * Michael Serafini * Shaun J Wright Hosted by Lucy Stoole * Nico Guest Host: Kerosene $15 Early / $20 Advanced / $20 Door / $15 Student Door (before 12am with valid ID) / 21+ / Doors: 10PM

ElectronicRockClassical
Nov 29
10:00 PM
Salt Shed·Bucktown

Angine de Poitrine with zouz

Disciples of planet Earth?s rock deities, space-time voyagers Klek and Khn de Poitrine gaze in wonder at hot dogs, pyramids, and rock music in all its glorious excess. Asymmetrical and dissonant, Angine de Poitrine?s music makes hearts race and bodies move with ecstatic abandon. Through tight, pulsing drum grooves and intricate tangles of double-neck microtonal guitar, the band summons swirling vortices of hypnotic sound and vision. Since the release of Vol. 1 in 2024, Angine de Poitrine are in the eye of an ever-growing storm of enthusiasm from audiences, critics, and music industry?s main actors. After delivering electrifying performances at Quebec?s major festivals, including the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, Angine de Poitrine sets their sights on the prestigious Trans Musicales in Rennes. All these facts are strictly reserved to the humanoids: Angine de Poitrine are simply thrilled to play rock ?n? roll.

RockPopElectronic
Nov 30
8:00 PM
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ZEDS DEAD 2DAY TICKET

THIS IS A 2DAY TICKET. Doors @ 8PM, Performance @ 9PM This is an AGES 17 AND OVER event. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. Forms of valid ID are current and non-expired Driver's License, State ID or Passport. Aragon Ballroom is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. There is NO re-entry. Individuals under 17 are allowed to attend if accompanied by their parent or legal guardian https://www.aragonballroomchicago.com/

ElectronicWorldHip Hop
Dec 3
6:00 PM
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Hell on Heels: An Immersive Performance With Western Edge

Hell on Heels: An Immersive Performance with Western Edge. Come for the show. Stay for the party. Brought to you by The Trüp, Chicago's premier commercial dance collective, Hell on Heels is where country concert, jaw-dropping choreography, and a rowdy night out collide. Taking over Joe's on Weed Street, this one-of-a-kind experience brings a little Nashville heat to Chicago with live performances, country hits, and a party atmosphere that refuses to stay confined to the stage. Hell on Heels delivers a bold, playful, and unforgettable night out — expect boots, fringe, rhinestones, whiskey, and plenty of moments that blur the line between audience and show! Throughout the night, the party spills off the stage and into the crowd. You might find yourself joining a line dance, raising a shot with the cast, singing along to your favorite country anthems, or even getting pulled on stage! Featuring a powerhouse cast of incredible performers, live singers, bold costumes, and irresistible country swagger, Hell on Heels keeps the energy going from the first beat to the last call.

ElectronicRock
Dec 3
8:00 PM
Metro·Wrigleyville

Mareux

Thursday, December 3 Mareux * blood club * Future Nobodies $25 Adv. / $30 Day of / 18+ / Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm Mareux is the decade long electronic solo project from LA based musician and producer Aryan Ashtiani that has sparked an international cult following. His often romantic brand of darkwave, and songs like “The Perfect Girl,” have signaled a cultural paradigm shift across the online world that has united people across diverse subcultures. In describing Mareux’s sound, reviewer Fabrizio Lusso puts it best, “Mareux‘s moody and strongly emotional electronic laden lo-fi approach straddles the line between synth-pop, coldwave and post-punk in a stunning and infectious blend of thick glacial beats, lustrous synth stabs, sparse droning elements, vigorous bleak bass pulsations and a superb passionate voice, flavored by a mournful shadowy-goth feel, a seductive 80s flair, and sometimes subtle groovy r&b inflection.”

RockElectronicPop
Dec 3
8:00 PM

Zeds Dead

Doors @ 8PM, Performance @ 9PM This is an AGES 17 AND OVER event. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. Forms of valid ID are current and non-expired Driver's License, State ID or Passport. Aragon Ballroom is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. There is NO re-entry. Individuals under 17 are allowed to attend if accompanied by their parent or legal guardian https://www.aragonballroomchicago.com/

ElectronicWorldHip Hop
Dec 3
9:00 PM
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Zeds Dead

Doors @ 8PM, Performance @ 9PM This is an AGES 17 AND OVER event. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. Forms of valid ID are current and non-expired Driver's License, State ID or Passport. Aragon Ballroom is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. There is NO re-entry. Individuals under 17 are allowed to attend if accompanied by their parent or legal guardian https://www.aragonballroomchicago.com/

ElectronicWorldHip Hop
Dec 4
9:00 PM
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Cole's Bar·Logan Square

FaceEater / Suroor / DURTNAP

FaceEater is an alternative rap project that began in 2025 with the goal of making loud-ass, scary music to play live for all of Chicago (and maybe the whole world one day). Their debut album, "FACEEATER", came out this past May. They plan on releasing an experimental rap mixtape later this year. Suroor is your local Pakistani popstar raised in Karachi and now based in Memphis and Chicago, known for her electrifying and immersive live performances as well as her one-of-a-kind fusion of eclectic genres and influences from all over the world. Suroor makes music for the girlypop baddies to the hardcore punks, you'll find yourself shaking ass one moment and moshing the next. Her genre is often described as industrial hyperpop, but draws influence from a wide range of musical genres like alt-R&B and digital hardcore, "creating a 'seasoned smokers' blend for people who are tired of commercial pop" (Issues Mag, 2025). DURTNAP are a nu-metal core band. They are high energy and like to have fun as well as get the crowd engaged with their shows.

ElectronicRockMetal
Dec 4
9:00 PM
Outset·West Loop

GorillaT presents INNER MIND TOUR

This is an AGES 18 AND OVER event. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. Forms of valid ID are current and non-expired Driver's License, State ID or Passport. Outset is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. There is NO re-entry. There is an overall 6 ticket limit for this event.

ElectronicWorld
Dec 4
10:00 PM
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Outset·West Loop

Baby Jane

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.

WorldElectronic
Dec 5
8:00 PM
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Zeds Dead

Doors @ 8PM, Performance @ 9PM This is an AGES 17 AND OVER event. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. Forms of valid ID are current and non-expired Driver's License, State ID or Passport. Aragon Ballroom is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. There is NO re-entry. Individuals under 17 are allowed to attend if accompanied by their parent or legal guardian https://www.aragonballroomchicago.com/

ElectronicHip HopJazz / Blues
Dec 5
9:00 PM
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