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Pop Shows in Chicago

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Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

The Empty Pockets

Event features a General Admission Dance Pit in front of the stage! All sales are final, no refunds/exchanges permitted, but tickets may be transferred through your TM Account. Garcia's is fully ADA compliant featuring wheelchair lifts and ramps between the various levels of the venue, assisted listening devices upon request, and allows official service animals. Premium Table seating is located closest to the stage offering the most intimate music experience for guests and includes table service. Reserved Table seating is located on our main floor, behind the Premium section, and also includes table service. Both Premium and Reserved table seating is cabaret style which means you may be sitting with other fans. Private Booths are available and depending on the booth seats 1 to 4, 5, or 6 guests. General Admission/Standing Room is located around the sides of the room on an elevated level for quality viewing and easy bar access.

RockPopJazz / Blues
Oct 27
8:00 PM
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Thalia Hall·Pilsen

Phillip Phillips - Let’s Go Far Tour with Katie Lynne Sharbaugh

Phillip Phillips Meet & Greet Experience One GA Standing ticket Early entry into the venue Exclusive meet and greet along with personal photograph Access to a pre-show songwriters story time including an acoustic performance Limited Edition corduroy hat Exclusive signed setlist Official meet & greet laminate Priority merchandise shopping On-site VIP host Limited availabilityThank you for purchasing a Phillip Phillips VIP package. Buyers will receive an email approximately three days prior to the show date with VIP details, sent to the address submitted at time of purchase. One More Time VIP, the artist, tour, promoter, ticketing company, venue or any other affiliated parties are not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information provided by the consumer. All packages and package contents are non-transferable; no refunds or exchanges; all sales are final. Package elements are subject to change. VIP merchandise items will be distributed at the show. If you have any questions regarding your VIP package elements, please contact info@onemoretimevip.com Best known for his five-times platinum hit Home, Phillip Phillips has always been interested in making music that allows people to reflect on their life. Growing up in Leesburg, Georgia, Phillip first picked up guitar at age 14 and soon mastered riffs mostly by playing along to his familys karaoke machine. He took up singing and songwriting as a teenager which led to him forming an acoustic band with his older sister and brother-in-law.With encouragement from his family and friends, he took a break from working in his familys pawn shop and auditioned for American Idol in summer 2011. After impressing the nation with his stellar vocal control and stage presence, Phillips emerged as the shows season 11 winner. Premiering the same day he claimed his victory, Home marked the most successful coronation song of any Idol winner and the highest-ever debut on Billboards Digital Songschart.Soon after his American Idol success, Phillips started working on his first full length album The World From The Side Of The Moon. Released in 2012, this album debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200 and quickly went platinum. Shortly after his success with his debut album, Phillips released Behind The Light, his 2nd full length project, and took it on tour in 2016. Known for his high energy shows, Phillips has toured with superstar artists such as Matt Nathanson, John Mayer, the Goo Goo Dolls and even shared the stage with Bruce Springsteen at the Rock in Rio Festival.

FreeFolk / RootsPop
Oct 28
8:00 PM

ESTEMAN & DANIELA SPALLA - AMORIO USA TOUR

Doors open at 6PM. Performance begins at 7PM. This show is for ALL AGES. House of Blues Chicago is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. *All support acts are subject to change without notice.* Upgrade Your Experience: https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/hobchicago/hobwebsite

PopLatinRock
Oct 29
6:00 PM
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Thalia Hall·Pilsen

The Tallest Man On Earth with Gwenifer Raymond

Matsson has made some of the best and most-compelling folk songs of the 21st century. Paste The Tallest Man on Earth has released some of the best modern folk music of this century. He writes elegant, homespun ballads that draw you in toward the proverbial campfire. - GQ Swedish singer-songwriter The Tallest Man On Earth aka Kristian Matsson is announcing a 2026 US fall tour today and the song Colors, his first new music in nearly three years. Recorded by Matsson in his home studio, the song whirls and swirls with his violin, guitar playing and signature croon. Yearning for the verdant inspiration of summer, head below to listen and watch the songs new video featuring handheld camera footage from Kristian and his crew on a recent run of European shows. Watch/Listen to Colors: https://thetallestmanonearth.ffm.to/colors The Tallest Man On Earth has captivated audiences using every inch of his long guitar cord to roam the stage: darting around, crouching, stretching, hip-twitching, perching briefly and jittering away (The New York Times). His tour this fall begins October 15 in North Carolina and snakes through the East and West coasts, ending in Phoenix on November 15. Head below to check out all upcoming tour dates. Critics often draw comparisons between The Tallest Man on Earth and Bob Dylan, citing similarities in both songwriting and vocal style. Matsson himself has acknowledged Dylans influence, revealing that he started listening to him at the age of fifteen. Fascinated by Dylans covers, he delved into their origins, which gradually introduced him to early American folk artists like Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie. However, Matsson is quick to distance himself from being part of any specific tradition, stating, I dont want to be part of a tradition. I just want to do what feels natural to me. This is how I play, and this is how I write songs. His 2023 album Henry St. marks the first time Matsson recorded an album in a band setting. As described by Matsson, its the most me album yet, because it covers so many of the different noises in my head. Having been away from it taught me that making music and performing is what Im doing for the rest of my life, and Im so grateful for it. It has given me new confidence and playfulness. This is what I do. Its unconditional.

RockFolk / RootsPop
Oct 29
8:00 PM

A Night with Xscape, Plies, Case, Pleasure P, and Ann Marie

PLEASE NOTE: Pricing is all-in and includes fees (before taxes if applicable). By purchasing tickets to this event, you agree to abide by the health and safety measures in effect at the time of the event. Government mandates, venue protocols, and event requirements are subject to change. For more information, please search your event on www.chicagotheatre.com. This event may have immersive elements, which may include flashing or strobe lights, intense lighting, visual effects, loud noises, smoke and/or fog. Such elements may aggravate certain medical or physical conditions, and guests should take this into consideration if they have a history of discomfort or physical symptoms when experiencing these elements.

R&b / SoulHip HopLatin
Oct 29
8:00 PM
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Outset·West Loop

Weston Estate

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.

PopRock
Oct 30
6:30 PM
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Winyah

Doors open at 7PM. Performance begins at 8PM. This show is for AGES 17 AND OLDER. 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. House of Blues Chicago is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. *All support acts are subject to change without notice.* Upgrade Your Experience: https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/hobchicago/hobwebsite

RockPop
Oct 30
7:00 PM
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Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

Taper's Choice

A 2 set evening with Taper's Choice! Event features a General Admission Dance Pit in front of the stage! All sales are final, no refunds/exchanges permitted, but tickets may be transferred through your TM Account. Garcia's is fully ADA compliant featuring wheelchair lifts and ramps between the various levels of the venue, assisted listening devices upon request, and allows official service animals. Premium Table seating is located closest to the stage offering the most intimate music experience for guests and includes table service. Reserved Table seating is located on our main floor, behind the Premium section, and also includes table service. Both Premium and Reserved table seating is cabaret style which means you may be sitting with other fans. Private Booths are available and depending on the booth seats 1 to 4, 5, or 6 guests. General Admission/Standing Room is located around the sides of the room on an elevated level for quality viewing and easy bar access.

RockPop
Oct 30
8:00 PM
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Gods of Chaos Halloween

Doors @ 4PM, Performance @ 5PM 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/

Hip HopRockElectronic
Oct 31
5:00 PM
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Outset·West Loop

Weston Estate

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.

PopRock
Oct 31
6:30 PM
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Bottom Lounge·West Loop

Lilyisthatyou - The Flowers Have Feelings Tour

ARTIST PRESALE: Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 @ 10:00 AM KICKSTAND PRESALE: Thursday, April 30th, 2026 @ 10:00 AM SPOTIFY PRESALE: Thursday, April 30th, 2026 @ 12:00 PM General On-Sale: Friday, May 1st @ 10:00 AM Lilyisthatyou Meet & Greet Package Includes: One (1) general admission ticket Early entry into the venue Exclusive meet and greet with Lilyisthatyou Personal photo with Lilyisthatyou Access to an intimate new music listening party Pre-show Q&A with Lilyisthatyou Specially designed The Flowers Have Feelings sticker set Official meet & greet laminate and lanyard signed by Lilyisthatyou Priority merchandise shopping Limited availability VIP PACKAGE DISCLAIMER: Thank you for purchasing a Lilyisthatyou VIP Package. Buyers will receive an email approximately three days prior to the show date with VIP details, sent to the address submitted at time of purchase. One More Time VIP, the artist, tour, promoter, ticketing company, venue or any other affiliated parties are not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information provided by the consumer. All packages and package contents are non-transferable and not valid if purchased through fan-to-fan resale; no refunds or exchanges; all sales are final. Package elements are subject to change. VIP merchandise items will be distributed at the show. If you have any questions regarding your VIP package elements, please contact info@onemoretimevip.com. 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.

PopElectronic
Oct 31
8:00 PM
FitzGerald's·Berwyn

BEATLES BRUNCH in The CLUB ft. PHIL ANGOTTI & FRIENDS

FITZGERALDS PRESENTS: BEATLES BRUNCH ft. PHIL ANGOTTI & FRIENDS $15/seat reserved tables Brunch Menu by BABYGOLD Phil Angotti is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and sensitive tough-guy songwriter from Chicago's southside. He rocks your socks off with crazy guitar riffs, makes you cry expressing touching lyrics, and constantly surprises you with the depth of his musical knowledge! Known in Chicago as , "rdquo" -> THE Beatles guy", Phil consistently draws diverse audiences to Beatle shows; first when playing with the Beatle Brothers, now with the Phil Angotti Band, Great Moments in Vinyl, the What4, and as a solo performer. Phil plays the Beatles catalog by heart and from the heart. The years of practice, listening and learning are evident, especially since he is great at taking requests! The Kinks, The Zombies, The Bee-Gees, Nick Drake and Buddy Holly all hold special places in his musical mind too. Phil is the current lead singer and guitar player for Material Issue, a Chicago power-pop band who made it big in the early '90's (they had videos on MTV when that was cool). Now known as Material ReIssue, opening for The Smithereens is one of his favorite moments on stage in fact! Other great moments in Phil include opening for Marshall Crenshaw, Richard Furay (Buffalo Springfield), and Eddie Money, plus the Beatles album shows. The *ahem* experience of this guy is key. His music came out first on vinyl, then cassette, 8-track, cd's, then back to vinyl. Through all 14 solo albums Phil's melody's shine, blending cool pop grooves with sweet harmonies. He's proven a commitment to his craft and become one of Chicago's most beloved artists. ***PARKING*** There is street parking within a few blocks along roosevelt rd.

PopRock
Nov 1
12:00 PM
Thalia Hall·Pilsen

New Constellations: It Comes In Waves Tour with Vox Rea

Please Note: There is a delivery delay on all orders until approximately one week prior to the show.Meet the Band VIPOne GA Standing Ticket or One Seated Balcony TicketEarly Access Entry: 1 hour before doorsGuaranteed Meet & Greet Q&A Photo with artist & AutographEarly Access to merchVIP Exclusive Tote BagSticker Pack Early Access VIPOne GA Standing Ticket or One Seated Balcony TicketEarly Access Entry: 20 minutes before doorsEarly Access To merchVIP Exclusive Tote BagSticker PackPortland-based duo Harlee Case and Josh Smith have spent years building something real, and it shows. Their debut single Hot Blooded has already crossed 220 million streams and keeps growing, fueled by major sync placements in the Netflix film Voicemails from Isabella, EA Sports FC 2026, and a recent remix with STRFKR. Their debut album It Comes in Waves(Nettwerk) is out now. Coming off 38 sold-out US shows, a headline run across the UK and EU, and festival appearances at Lollapalooza, BottleRock, Austin City Limits, and Corona Capital, this is a band hitting their stride in real time. Dont miss them.

Pop
Nov 1
7:30 PM
Salt Shed·Bucktown

BOYNEXTDOOR TOUR 'KNOCK ON Vol.2' IN NORTH AMERICA

Consisting of members SUNGHO, RIWOO, JAEHYUN, TAESAN, LEEHAN and WOONHAK, BOYNEXTDOOR are the first boy group to debut under KOZ ENTERTAINMENT, founded by artist-producer ZICO. Living up to their name as K-pop?s authentic new wave, the group turns everyday experiences into honest, relatable songs that connect across generations. Their 1st EP WHY.. (September 2023) saw the group make a strong entrance, landing on the Billboard 200 and topping the Billboard Emerging Artists Chart. Their 2nd EP HOW? (April 2024) climbed to No. 93 on the Billboard 200 ? a 69-step jump from their debut. Their 3rd EP 19.99 (September 2024) peaked at No. 40, becoming their first million-seller and topping the World Albums and Emerging Artists Charts. Their digital single ?IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU? (January 2025) charted at No. 99 on the Billboard Global Excl. US and No. 188 on the Global 200, while leading Apple Music and Spotify charts across Asia.

Pop
Nov 4
7:30 PM
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Subterranean·Wicker Park

Lime Garden

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 t o our upstairs ballroom . G uests 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.

RockPop
Nov 4
8:00 PM
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
Empty Bottle·Ukrainian Village

Jessica Lea Mayfield / Rachel Bobbitt

Doors: 8PM / Show: 9PM / 21+When I was recording what would become Miss Obliteration with Day Wave I started to get the eerie sense that I was writing more than lyrics, but predictive themes. I was married to my second husband but could see the writing on the wall, a metaphorical tornado was about to tear through my life I denied it. The record kept getting pushed back for various reasons, and I kept thinking it was getting pushed back by a greater force, now 3 years later my life is entirely different and I am radically changed as a person. From my spiritual beliefs, to my person goals and dreams and just in general, nearly everything. I had a feeling this album wouldnt see light until that chapter of my life complete. After releasing music made primarily in basements, Something We All Got is the bands first flirtation with studio recording. The edges are still sharp, however, with some parts assembled from time-honored lo-fi methods and fun, personally-sourced samples seeping into the production. The sound is explosive and upbeat, with euphoric guitars, bubbly synth lines, speedy live and programmed drums, and all other manner of sound constantly colliding. cootie catcher has three songwritersSophia Chavez (vocals, synths), Anita Fowl (vocals, bass), and Nolan Jakupovski (vocals, guitar)all of whom have distinctive voices but manage to overlap in their writing on shared concerns like navigating the lines of romantic and platonic relationships, their citys social scenes, and struggles in both the microcosmic experience of playing in a band and the zoomed-out challenges of living through late-stage capitalism. Joy still touches every surface of Something We All Got. Quarter Note Rock bounces around the room in a fit of jangling guitar chords, scratched samples, and interplay between breakbeat loops and somersaulting live drums. Its a blast of positivity despite lyrics about how disappointing it can be to meet your heroes. A smiling electro pop instrumental supports having to step painfully away from an almost realized love on Gingham Dress, a song that subverts themes of domesticity as a backdrop for the dashed wilt of hopeless devotion. The non-confrontational anthem Puzzle Pop cascades and soars through an examination of needing to ask more from others before concluding in a swirl of samples. cootie catcher rolls down hills and jumps through flaming hoops throughout Something We All Got without ever muting the visceral emotions that drive these songs. Theres a palpable tension between the bands exhilarating sonics and the raw, often uneasy sentiments expressed, but its an integral part of what makes them unique. Rather than hide, cootie catcher is instead fearlessly direct, running full-speed toward every confusion and excitement, and embracing the reality theyre in.

Folk / RootsRockPop
Nov 4
9:00 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