Chicago live music

Pop Shows in Chicago

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

Upcoming events

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
Outset·West Loop

The Wldlfe

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.

RockPop
Nov 7
7:00 PM
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Bottom Lounge·West Loop

Post Sex Nachos, Scarlet Demore, Hana Eid

ARTIST GA PRESALE: Tuesday, May 12 @ 12pm SPOTIFY GA PRESALE: Tuesday, May 12 @ 12pm KICKSTAND GA PRESALE: Wednesday, May 13 @ 10am GENERAL ON SALE: Friday, May 15 @ 10am -One (1) General Admission ticket -Soundcheck party access with group photo opportunity -One (1) Exclusive Signed Poster -One (1) Exclusive Merch Item -One (1) commemorative VIP laminate, signed by Post Sex Nachos -First entry into the venue (where applicable) -First access merch shopping (where applicable) 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 one day before your event, be sure to let TicketWeb know.

RockPop
Nov 7
7:00 PM
Bottom Lounge·West Loop

Sueco, with Jeris Johnson

Artist Presale: Thursday, July 16 at 10AM - Thursday, July 16 at 11:59PM General On Sale: Friday, July 17 at 10AM VIP Tier 1 Includes: A GA ticket to the show Meet & Greet with Sueco Individual Photo with Sueco Sueco will sign one personal item and one photo VIP Lanyard Tour Poster Exclusive Merch Item VIP Tier 2 Includes A GA ticket to the show Meet & Greet with Sueco Individual Photo with Sueco Sueco will sign one personal item and one photo VIP Lanyard Tour Poster Exclusive Merch Item One Tour Shirt One Hoodie Approx. 15min hang with Sueco after the show

RockHip HopPop
Nov 8
7:00 PM

Michelle Branch: Everywhere And Back Again Tour

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
Nov 10
7:00 PM
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Thalia Hall·Pilsen

Jalen Ngonda: Doctrine of Love Tour with Brooke Combe

Jalen Ngonda honours soul musics rich history while pushing it forward into new territory, an artist whos both archivist and explorer, a disciple of the greats actively shaping the future of music. Having spent the last three years growing this new soul vision from small clubs to arenas and festivals across the world Ngonda stands poised to become the new spokesman of authentic soul with the release of his second album Doctrine Of Love.Doctrine Of Love is an instant classic of an album, a long player alive with a confidence and swagger that seals the young singers reputation as not only the spiritual heir of souls great leading men but a one-off songwriting talent stepping far out from the shadows of his artistic ancestors. The title track Doctrine Of Love sets both the emotional tone and musical template for the rest of the album, I wrote that track when I was trying to do anything to get out of the studio remembers Ngonda. I was listening to a lot of James Brown at the time and that was an inspiration - Doctrine to me was a word no-one ever uses, I took it to be like a certificate, the Certificate of Love - look, I think maybe I meant doctorate, but we wrote it and recorded it and now its a whole thing. The Doctrine of Love is multi-faceted of course - yes, it can be a cool word that fits the song, it can be a code, a philosophy, words to live by, words to love by, words to write some classic music by. I just write the song, Ngonda enthuses, the listener can interpret it however they want.The difference that makes Jalen Ngonda a pioneer rather than a disciple of this soul doctrine is he lives it 100%. He has an insatiable vinyl digging habit, searching for records wherever he goes in the world. His grandmother gave him a shitload of Stax and Motown 45s as a teenager and that gave him the bug. I listen almost exclusively to music from the 60s, he enthuses. The 50s, the 40s. Pretty much nothing past about 1972. Records do sound slightly better on an analogue system, but its more of a behavioural thing with me. This extends to his effortlessly classic style, most of it is quite retro at the moment, he admits, that old skool thing. Who knows, soon I might be dressing in baggy jeans and sneakers, Ive kind of been feeling that, then the month after I might be dressing from the 1940s. On stage I dress in 1950s clothing because I want to wear something slick when Im singing a slick song. The way he conducts himself on stage is an extension of this, the model of gentlemanly charm and grace, as if hed had a crash course from the legendarily rigorous Motown charm school. Hes a 21st century modern spirit questing for vintage authenticity and the walking embodiment of a classic soul gentleman, a Marvin Gaye for the Discogs era.

FreeR&b / SoulJazz / Blues
Nov 10
8:00 PM
SPACE·Evanston

Great Lake Swimmers

Capturing light is not easy: ask any outdoor photographer. In order to capture the perfect shot, one has to be ready for fragmentary shifts in illumination. In that spirit, Caught Light is Great Lake Swimmers ninth album, and perhaps their most nimble: be prepared, dont overthink, act fast.Founder Tony Dekker has always been akin to a wildlife photographer, often choosing to make records in unique surroundings with a connection to Ontario history. This time, he holed up in the Ganaraska Forest, between Peterborough and Port Hope, with producer Darcy Yates (Bahamas) and engineer Jimmy Bowskill (Blue Rodeo). Their goal was to tap the warmth of early 70s folk/pop/rock, whether it be the cozy sonic sweater of Gordon Lightfoots classic work, or the gentleness of underrated American songwriter Dory Previn. Dekker made everyone listen to John Martyns 1971 album Bless the Weather before the session.For the first time, Dekker ceded control to a producer, albeit one who had once been the bassist in Great Lake Swimmers (2007-08). Yates chose the studio and the backing band, which included veteran drummer Gary Craig (Bruce Cockburn, Jann Arden), who Dekker calls the Jim Keltner of Canada. Tracking was completed in three days, Nashville-style, with only two days of overdubs, including Colleen Browns backing vocals. Compare that with 2023s Uncertain Country, which took three pandemic-stricken years to make.Caught Light was captured in the shortest amount of time Dekker had ever spent making a record, and its likely to be the one with perhaps the longest impact. Thats because Caught Light is not just the most fully realized Great Lake Swimmers album in years, but it also leads off with two of Dekkers strongest singles.One More Dance Around the Sun is an open-window, summer-driving song to accompany a golden-hour trip through the backroads of your childhood hometown. Dekker himself moved back to the Niagara area during the pandemic, with his partner and two young children. I spent the first half of my life trying to get out of the small town where I was born and raised, and Im spending the second half getting back there, says the songwriter who lived in Toronto his entire adult life until now. Its an ode to the familiarity and the joy in that and the repetition of seeing the same faces and places, knowing all of that very well. Its also important to feel grounded in community, to feel the power of that in a specific place, keeping ones moral compass fixed in the right direction.

FreeRockFolk / Roots
Nov 11
7:30 PM
Thalia Hall·Pilsen

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:- GA Standing Ticket- 30 min duo acoustic soundcheck experience + Q&A- limited edition signed poster- Early entry to show- Early access to merchHovvdys Will Taylor and Charlie Martin have occupied a distinct corner of the modern-day indie landscape for more than a decade. Having evolved from their understated slowcore beginnings in Austin, Texas, theyre now seasoned veterans of the scene. Across their first five studio albums, the duo established their trademark sound of twangy indie rock, 2000s-inspired pop-country, and emotional acoustic ballads with strong pop sensibilities. Their last two records saw them processing lifes most intense emotions more openly than ever before, from declarations of love in its many forms on 2021s True Love, to grappling with loss and personal change on their latest self-titled album, Hovvdy. But the songs of Big World have them trading in overt emotional directness for subject matter that leans enigmatic, contemplating their place in the world through a mosaic of songs that sees the band at their most secure and self-aware.

RockFolk / RootsElectronic
Nov 11
8:00 PM
Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

Donna the Buffalo

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.

Folk / RootsRockPop
Nov 11
8:00 PM
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VOILÀ Presents: Moonbloom

Doors open at 5PM. Performance begins at 6PM. 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 VOILÀ has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to Solving Kids' Cancer and their work finding, funding, and advocating for breakthrough treatment options to cure children with the most fatal childhood cancers.

RockPop
Nov 12
5:00 PM
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Carol’s Pub·Rogers Park

Joe Jenneman

21+ / www.carolspub.comHailing from West Michigan, Joe Jenneman has stepped confidently from acoustic balladry into a fuller indie/folk-rock sound. After being named a finalist in American Songwriter's "Road Ready" contest, and one of EARMILK's artists to watch for 2025, the Nashville based writer, producer, and guitarist has fulfilled expectations. Keeping listeners satisfied with a dynamic string of releases, as well as supporting artists such as Kingfishr, BabyJake, and The Brummies on tour. Joe intends to carry this momentum throughout 2026. This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. GA Tickets do not include seating. Reserved Table purchase includes entrance to the show and a reserved table for the designated number of people. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to showtime to claim your table. If your party has not arrived by that time, your table may be subject to be given away to another group and we will do our best to facilitate your group upon your arrival, however a table is no longer guaranteed.

Folk / RootsPopRock
Nov 12
8:00 PM
Empty Bottle·Ukrainian Village

Improvement Movement / Jalen Reyes

Doors: 8PM / Show: 9PM / 21+Improvement Movement, the social betterment campaign/prog-rock quartet/non-denominational cult from Atlanta, GA, have made a new record just for you and your modern day malaise. Its called Your Perfect Real Life, because, well, theres a lot going right these days, right? Arriving August 21, 2026 via ATO Records, Your Perfect Real Life is prismatic, angular, jumpy, and eccentric. Its sure to inundate your ears, corporeal form, and spiritual body with equal parts unadulterated bliss and realist catharsis, or, in other words, as much good as you can reasonably feel these days. Set in a world of chaos where the news seems to be perpetually recounting stories of planes falling out of the sky, urban wildfires, the uncanny nature of a southern snowfall, and schlepping ads that feel plucked from a sci-fi movie, Your Perfect Real Life makes an earnest case for embracing lifes relentless unpredictability. Animated by the bands baroque take on the angular harmonies of grunge, the records eleven tracks sprawl and simmer, enlivened by the Improvement Movements novel employment of dynamics, sticky melodies, four-part harmony, and a treasure trove of experimental instruments. If youve ever found yourself enraptured by the lush harmonies of Fleet Foxes, the theatrics of early Genesis tracks, or the candid intimacy of Art Garfunkel, Improvement Movement may be for you. Improvement Movement is a democracy, and so they say, things move slow. That may be true for the internal machinations of the band, but their output has been quite regular. Each member of the band, who have largely been eschewing definition, are songwriters and instrumentalists who have spent the better part of a decade in the fertile DIY scene in Atlanta, GA. In that time theyve been swirling, relatively undisrupted, in their own primordial ooze and rubbing elbows with folks from the no wave, punk, improv, and free jazz scenes. Atlanta is about as DIY as it gets, they say. Weve got some of the most killing musicians in the world all spread out on these kinds of islands of urbanization. Theres always something new. That said, the band hasnt been in Atlanta much lately; they were on the road relentlessly over the last two years, supporting Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Iron It was a gauntlet, trying to live day by day. There was no room for anything with too much premeditation.

FreeRockPop
Nov 12
9:00 PM

almost monday - THANK GOD IT'S ALMOST MONDAY

Doors open at 7PM. Performance begins at 8PM. 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

PopRock
Nov 13
7:00 PM
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Thalia Hall·Pilsen

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 loving homes for abused and abandoned dogs in Puerto Rico.Ethan Regan is just the troubadour Gen Z needs. Hes had a fair share of significant viral moments, but hes also an accomplished and energetic showman on stage, giving performances I.R.L. that leave a lasting mark. As a songwriter, hes both intensely introspective and sharply self-aware, espousing the importance of self-care with sensibility. In this respect, he makes timeless music with a modern mindset. Beyond playing instruments and singing, this CharloIe native with a restless, road-worn spirit personally grabs the reins and produces, mixes, and masters his own songs. He has tallied nearly 100 million streams, received critical acclaim, and captivated sold-out rooms as a proven headliner. Creatively, he doesnt follow a formula. Youre just as likely to encounter a breezy chord progression in one of his tunes as you are to hear a rowdy and boisterous horn section or big screen-size strings. Hittng the road, he shined on bills with Sam Barber and Rainbow Kitten Surprise as well as Chelsea Cutler and Jeremy Zucker. Ethans self-produced 2025 EP, honey honey honey, saw him gain further traction with get by and spaceman. In the EPs wake, he canvased the country, headlining his I Almost Graduated Tour and releasing the likes of fool and sweet hunger. Looking forward, his artistry remains an unapologetic and unfiltered reflection of who he is. Youll feel like you know him a little better on a series of 2026 singles for Columbia Records and his forthcoming debut album, YOUNG REGAN.

FreeRockPop
Nov 13
7:30 PM
SPACE·Evanston

Tyrone Wells w. Tony Lucca

First things first. Let's get this out-of-the-way. Tyrone Wells (I) wrote this bio. I figured, , "rdquo" -> who better to talk about myself than myself?". I'm a lot of things in no particular order... a preacher's son, a brother, a husband, a dad, a real estate lover, a major-label artist, an independent artist, an opener, a headliner, a very self-conscious dancer (think , "rdquo" -> Footloose", only without the cathartic cutting loose), a gardener, a wanna be surfer, a person who has needed therapy, a pickleball player, a barstool theologian, and this next one kind of goes without saying because you're here reading my bio.. I'm a singer-songwriter. I've written a lot of songs. Probably approaching around 1,000 songs now... to me, when I wrote them, they were all good songs. The luxury of time has informed me, some of the songs were maybe just good to me. And some of the songs, inexplicably, have millions upon millions of listeners. Meanwhile, others have tens upon tens. I don't know why, I just write them and set them free. Ultimately, I'm trying my best to be honest, and write a song that I, and you can both love. I'm gonna keep trying. I'm so grateful that you have listened. Be it once, or be it a hundred times. I've got big love for you. I'll be over here chopping away and reminding myself to be vulnerable. Peace and Love, XOXO Tyrone

Folk / RootsRockPop
Nov 13
8:00 PM
Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

Sam Grisman Project

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.

Folk / RootsRockPop
Nov 13
8:00 PM
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Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

Sam Grisman Project

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.

Folk / RootsRockPop
Nov 14
8:00 PM
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Outset·West Loop

Only Fire

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.

ElectronicPopWorld
Nov 14
9:00 PM
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Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

The Breaks

Event features a General Admission Dance Pit in front of the stage! Note that CashOrTrade.org is the official reseller for Andrew McMahon. 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.

RockJazz / BluesPop
Nov 15
5:00 PM
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Bottom Lounge·West Loop

Fox Stevenson & Mystery Skulls

Fox Stevenson & Mystery SkullsBottom Lounge GA Presale: Thursday, August 27 @ 10:00 AM General Onsale: Friday, August 28 @ 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 one day before your event, be sure to let TicketWeb know.

ElectronicR&b / SoulPop
Nov 15
7:00 PM