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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.

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Chop Shop·Wicker Park

Arlo

A rapidly growing electronic music producer and DJ with over 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Arlo is known for atmospheric future bass, UK garage, and dance music characterized by high-energy...

R&b / SoulElectronicPop
Sep 19
9:00 PM
The Whistler·Logan Square

JIVE

Jive is a party that is meant to prioritize the dance floor over the DJ. Get reacquainted with losing yourself to the rhythm. We'll mix while you move and mingle to music designed to keep you dancing all night long. You won't feel alive until you've jived 🕺🏾 Daru is a Chicago DJ with a real passion for bringing energy back to the dance floor in any way he can. Playing a unique mix of funk, house, and dance music darumakjo's digital sounds will make you feel like the hottest person in the coolest video game. Cryberbully is a Chicago-based artist, designer, and DJ. Cryberbully's style spans from creating dreamy ambient mixes to hot and sweaty club mixes. With the goal of creating atmosphere and a world outside of your own, Cryberbully will transport you to other realms.

ElectronicRockPop
Sep 19
10:00 PM
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Bottom Lounge·West Loop

Riot Fest Late Night: Mom Jeans

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.

FreeRockPop
Sep 19
10:00 PM
Hydrate Nightclub·Northalsted

Sam Gee Live at Hydrate!

Get ready for another all out party because International DJ Sam Gee takes over the Hydrate booth! Sam has been playing to packed dance floors every weekend spinning for parties in Montreal, NYC, Dallas, São Paulo, and more. Now he's in Chicago giving you a set of tribal house and high energy beats.

Pop
Sep 19
11:00 PM
Joe's Live Rosemont·Lincoln Park

Andrzej Piaseczny – The Best

Andrzej Piaseczny – THE BEST Legenda polskiej muzyki na żywo! Jeden z najbardziej charyzmatycznych i uwielbianych artystów polskiej sceny muzycznej – Andrzej Piaseczny – powraca z wyjątkowym koncertem „THE BEST", podczas którego usłyszycie największe przeboje, które od lat śpiewa cała Polska! To będzie wieczór pełen emocji, wspomnień i ponadczasowych hitów, które na stałe zapisały się w historii polskiej muzyki. Piasek od lat zachwyca publiczność niepowtarzalnym głosem, sceniczną energią i niezwykłą bliskością z fanami. Na koncercie nie zabraknie takich przebojów jak: „Prawie do nieba", „Chodź, przytul, przebacz", „Wszystko trzeba przeżyć", „Budzikom śmierć", „Śniadanie do łóżka" oraz wielu innych hitów, które znają całe pokolenia fanów. Andrzej Piaseczny to artysta wyjątkowy — wokalista, autor tekstów, osobowość telewizyjna i jeden z najważniejszych głosów polskiej muzyki rozrywkowej. Współpracował z największymi legendami sceny, między innymi Zbigniewem Wodeckim, Sewerynem Krajewskim, Robertem Chojnackim czy Marylą Rodowicz. Jego koncerty to nie tylko muzyka — to emocjonalna podróż, pełna elegancji, wzruszeń i świetnej energii. Nie przegap wyjątkowego wieczoru z Andrzejem Piasecznym!

Pop
Sep 20
6:00 PM
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Thalia Hall·Pilsen

Shoshana Bean

Grammy Award winner and three-time Tony Award nominee Shoshana Bean can currently be seen starring in The Lost Boys musical on Broadway. Prior to that she starred in Alicia Keys hit Broadway musical, Hells Kitchen. Her portrayal of Jersey earned her a Grammy Award, her second Tony Award nomination, a Drama League Award nomination, and a Drama Desk nomination. Her performance in the Public Theaters Hells Kitchen Off-Broadway production earned her a Lucille Lortel Award nomination.In 2022, she received Tony and Grammy nominations as well as an Outer Critics Circle Award Nomination and a Drama League Award Nomination for her role as Susan Young opposite Billy Crystal in Broadways Mr. Saturday Night. She previously starred on Broadway as the first replacement for Elphaba in Wicked and as Jenna in Waitress. Her six independent studio albums and EPs have landed her on top of the iTunes and Billboard charts, including the peak position of #1 on the Billboard Jazz Chart. She has sold out concerts around the globe and lent her voice to countless films and television shows, including The Boys, Sing, Sing 2, Enchanted, Jersey Boys, Glee, and Galavant. Shoshana made her Broadway debut in the original cast of Hairspray, appeared Off-Broadway in the 2000 revival of Godspell, and in Songs for a New World at City Center Encores. Regionally, she appeared in Sarah Silvermans The Bedwetter, won an IRNE Award for her performance as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl, and earned a Jeff Award nomination for her portrayal of CeeCee Bloom in the pre-Broadway musical production of Beaches. She has appeared in Bloodline, Bill and Ted Face The Music, Great Performances: 50 Years of Broadways Best, and recently filmed a solo concert special for PBS.

FreeR&b / SoulPop
Sep 20
7:30 PM
Beat Kitchen·Roscoe Village

Gable Price and Friends

TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: 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, 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.

RockPopFolk / Roots
Sep 20
8:00 PM
Reggie's·South Loop

5ONNY

5ONNY Sonny Trill, born Cory Medlock, is a hip hop recording artist hailing from the south suburbs of Chicago. He began writing music at the age of 11. At 16 he decided to forgo music to pursue basketball and focus on academics. Unfortunately his love and desire for a career in music became too strong to deny. He left college and decided to do just that. Since then Trill has begun to create quite a buzz from his energetic, rockstar style performances. His melodic delivery and rapid style flow over trap beats can most be described as “lyrical trap”, much different from the typical “drill” style music most are accustomed to from Chicago artists. Aside from performing all over Chicago, Sonny’s latest EP “Trill Smith” has caught the attention of many across the city and looks to follow up that success with his latest project “Heartbreak Trill” slated to drop later on this year. Autumn Sky Passage by Jeff Scott Castle Spotify Instagram RICH DA PITT Facebook

R&b / SoulPopHip Hop
Sep 20
8:00 PM
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Thalia Hall·Pilsen

*SOLD OUT* Bella Kay: The Reckless Tour with Hailey Picardi

VIP Meet & Greet Experience1) GA ticket2) Access to a Meet & Greet with Bella Kay3) Photo Opportunity with Bella Kay4) One Exclusive Signed VIP Merch Item5) One Commemorative VIP Laminate6) 20% off at Bella Kays Official Store7) Early Entry8) First Access Merchandise ShoppingVIP Early Entry1) GA ticket2) One Exclusive VIP Merch Item3) One Commemorative VIP Laminate4) 20% off at Bella Kays Official Store5) Early Entry6) First Access Merchandise Shopping *Details of the VIP Experience will be emailed to buyers about 3-5 days before the show. Purchasers will receive an email from Warner Music Group approximately 3-5 days before the show date with instructions regarding the fulfillment of the package items and additional details regarding day of show information. To ensure you receive all notifications, please add VipInfo@wmg.com to your Safe Senders list. All VIP packages are NON-TRANSFERABLE; NO WILL CALL NAME CHANGES WILL BE PERMITTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. VIP package purchasers may be required to arrive at least 2-3 hours before show time. All pre-show programs and times may vary date-to-date and are subject to modification at any time for any reason. At Warner Music Groups discretion, VIP package merchandise will either be shipped directly to the address provided at purchase (alternate shipping addresses are not permitted) or available for pick-up the night of the show. If shipped, delivery of such merchandise may occur after the event date. Merchandise is not needed for entry to the show. By purchasing a VIP package, you will not gain or be authorized access into any venue specific VIP or backstage areas. No parental escorts without their own package purchased will be permitted. Purchasers also agree to receive artist-related email updates and marketing messages from Warner Music Group and the artists record label, which shall be governed by Warner Music Groups privacy policy located at http://www.wmg.com/privacy/wmg.

RockPop
Sep 21
7:30 PM
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Tack Room·Pilsen

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 Records. Wry and sardonic, the record balances humor and existential dread, blending retro synths, vintage drum machines, and fuzzed-out guitars into an intoxicating mix of analog and electronic sounds. Nods to Randy Newman, Lou Reed, Warren Zevon, and Tom Petty shine through as Thomas holds a mirror to modern life, delivering a whip-smart meditation on the absurdity and beauty of living and loving in the 21st century.

PopRock
Sep 21
8:00 PM
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Jazz Showcase·South Loop

Al Jarreau Tribute feat. Vocalist Bruce Henry

Get ready for an amazing night celebrating the legendary Al Jarreau! Join us in person for smooth jazz vibes, soulful melodies, and unforgettable tunes. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to his music, this tribute promises an awesome live experience that'll have you snapping your fingers and tapping your toes all night long. Don't miss out on honoring this incredible artist in a laid-back, fun atmosphere!

Jazz / BluesPop
Sep 21
8:00 PM
Subterranean·Wicker Park

Graham Hunt

BIO Graham Hunt can’t stop making records. Since 2019, the Madison, WI-based songwriter has been amassing a dense catalog of singular music at a pace rivaled only by the quality of the output itself. Now already on his sixth album, American Pyramid, Hunt pushed himself out of his comfort zones, eschewing the homespun, computer-oriented explorations of his previous work and instead entering Minnesota's legendary Pachyderm Studio with an eight-piece band to try and capture a different side of his boundless creativity. The result is an album that stretches out musically and lyrically, with Hunt using his surrealist spin to dissect both the traditions of American indie rock as well as the unnerving detachment of the American experience itself. American Pyramid arrives barely a year after Hunt’s 2025 album, Timeless World Forever , the final release in a trilogy of records and a capstone on a significant part of his life. “I knew I was going to be moving from this house where the home studio is, so I gave myself the limitation of making those three albums that specific way, and then I knew I’d do something different,” he explains. “Part of me felt like I could live in that house and make an infinite amount of records there with the same process forever, but for a long time I’d also had this vision for tracking an album live with a band in a studio–I knew that’s how I wanted to make the next record even before I wrote any songs for it.” Hunt’s innate creative restlessness has always served him well but it wasn’t enough to simply record the songs with a group rather than alone: he even self-imposed limitations on the writing process itself, choosing to avoid demoing on the computer or even fleshing out the songs beyond simple iphone voice memos. “I wanted to keep it to just chords and melody and then figure out the rest with a group of people in a live room studio setting, I just hadn't done it like that in a very long time.” And this would be no ordinary live band, instead a group of eight fellow multi-instrumentalists, each an impressive creative in their own right, all assembled to help Hunt see his vision through. “I was thinking about all the people who have played in my band in all its different iterations over the years, and I just wanted to try and get as many of them involved as possible,” he explains. “We only did two rehearsals before we went into the studio and everyone ended up swapping instruments and changing roles throughout recording. That sort of helped to recreate some of the feeling of what I do when I’m making music with the computer, but executed with a full band.” The group decamped to Pachyderm Studio, the famous recording site of countless iconic albums, from Nirvana’s In Utero and PJ Harvey’s Rid of Me , to more recent records like Bully’s Sugaregg or Beach House’s Once Twice Melody . The isolated location allowed the band to immerse themselves in the work, and the session proved fruitful, but when Hunt got home and began to receive rough mixes, something didn’t feel quite right. “I had a bit of a crisis at first, ” he laughs. “It didn’t turn out how I had it in my head and that threw me off. There were so many things I’d have done differently if I’d been making it by myself, and it felt unnatural. But I had to remind myself that was the whole point–I had to submit myself to the spirit of the idea and now I’m really proud of how it turned out.” As American Pyramid came together in the mix, Hunt was struck with even further inspiration, and another batch of songs began to take shape that felt connected to the material already recorded. “I did some harmonies and guitar doubles, some noises and experiments with the songs,” he explains.“But I ended up writing even more and decided to pepper some of those homemade songs in as well.” The result is a record that bridges the gap between Hunt’s past and present work, and hints at countless directions that he could go in next. “The audio quality is obviously pretty different but for how much I attempted to make the whole album in this new way, it still feels like me,” he says. “It kinda makes you realize all the instrumentation and the bells and whistles are just the frosting and what makes people connect to it at the end of the day are just the songs in their most basic form.” Yet the songs themselves are anything but basic. The album opens with “Straight Line To Love,” a slowburn build where instruments enter the arrangement like each band member introducing themselves: first a gentle hi-hat pattern and simple organ chords, then comes the 12-string guitar, then bass, and finally Hunt’s voice. Around the halfway point, the track roars to life as the full band kicks in to sweep listeners off their feet via Hunt’s way with a hook. The song’s melodic sweep almost belies the frustration and longing in his lyrics, which introduce American Pyramid ’s recurring motif: the nagging unease and loneliness that pokes out around the corners of everyday life, and the ways we try to avoid it. “I think a lot of the record is just about feeling really isolated and trying to cope with that. It’s something that feels very American to me, it has less to do with how we actually choose to live our lives and more to do with structural things about the culture we live in. You can be surrounded by people, you can be a part of a community–but there’s this intrinsic isolation to modern life that feels kind of inescapable.” “Waiting For You To Come Home” explores this strange existential limbo with Hunt’s signature combination of unbeatable melodies and vivid imagery about the doldrums of existence. “You have to create meaning in your own life and I think that can be a difficult thing for a lot of people. You try all these different things–hobbies, or spirituality, or drugs, or being super social, or whatever–but at the end of the day you’re still sitting around not knowing what to do, so you walk down the street to get ice cream and eat it while watching TV.” Tracks like the Pachyderm-recorded rave-up “Riverboat Blues” seamlessly segue into the home-recorded music like “Dust Underwater,” both veering into escapist fantasies where vibrant production flourishes match the surreal storytelling. Or elsewhere mid-album standout “Getting Older” offers some of Hunt’s most instantly satisfying guitar pop and the most grounded lyrics on American Pyramid . It’s this ability to straddle so many different sounds, emotions, and moods that makes Hunt such a special songwriter. Very few would even attempt to combine Westerberg-ian everyman rock with gonzo autotuned vocal runs, or psychedelic lyrical abstractions with heart-on-sleeve musings about the relentless march of time–and fewer still could pull it off like Hunt does throughout American Pyramid . The record comes to a close with “You Always Have The Morning,” a wild ride of wacked-out pub rock that somehow brings to mind both the freewheeling joy of early Bruce Springsteen and the unhinged improvisations of Butthole Surfers. Through the din, Hunt sings a surprisingly hopeful refrain about the inherent possibilities of just making it to the next day, how there’s always something new o 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.

PopRockR&b / Soul
Sep 21
8:00 PM

Ryan Beatty - Arms Over Armor North American Tour '26

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

PopRockElectronic
Sep 22
6:00 PM
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wave to earth - the pieces tour

Doors @ 530PM, Performance @ 7PM This is an ALL AGES event. Aragon Ballroom is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. There is NO re-entry. https://www.aragonballroomchicago.com/

RockPop
Sep 22
7:00 PM
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Metro·Wrigleyville

Hail The Sun

Tuesday, September 22 Hail The Sun * A Lot Like Birds * Blight Town * Diver $32.50 Adv. / $35 Day of / 18+ / Doors: 6PM / Show: 7PM. Anybody familiar with Hail The Sun will know there's always a great deal of meaning beneath the surface. Theirs are songs that probe the very nature of existence, that strive to find the answers to the fundamental questions that being human raises, and that don't flinch away from any form of self-reflection whatsoever. That's been the case since the band—lead vocalist Donovan Melero, guitarists Shane Gann and Aric Garcia, bassist John Stirrat and drummer Allen Casillas—formed in Chico, CA in 2009, but which is especially the case on cut. turn. fade. back, their seventh full-length. Indeed, even for a band whose album titles veer between being suggestive of something more and existentially profound, this record truly goes the distance, encompassing the complete cycle of life with its four monosyllabic words.

RockElectronicMetal
Sep 22
7:00 PM
Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

Thundersmack

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.

Jazz / BluesWorldPop
Sep 22
8:00 PM
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Beat Kitchen·Roscoe Village

Palmyra

TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: 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, 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.

Folk / RootsRockPop
Sep 22
8:00 PM
Subterranean·Wicker Park

THE BLACK QUEEN: Fever Daydream 10th Anniversary

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.

RockElectronicPop
Sep 22
8:00 PM