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

Reggie's·South Loop

PAT EGAN & THE HEAVY HEARTS

PAT EGAN & THE HEAVY HEARTS Hailing from Chicago’s south suburbs, Pat Egan & The Heavy Hearts are a rock & roll band formed in 2015 to bring you indie music that echoes with hooks, passion, and nostalgia. Pat Egan & The Heavy Hearts aim to create music highlighting love, loss, and loneliness through the characters and stories within their songs. Coming off the release of their first record “Love & Disruption”, Pat Egan & The Heavy Hearts take a look inward and begin growing and writing together more so than ever before. “I think I was just afraid of letting people into my world when I’m writing.” Says Pat Egan of his creative process. For Love & Disruption, he would bring most of the song to the band and the Heavy Hearts would write parts to the established song. This time around, Egan would come together with guitarist Adam Chorak and bassist Pat Leonard to work out ideas. Autumn Sky Passage by Jeff Scott Castle Band Website Spotify Facebook Instagram Twitter NATURE CLUB Nature Club is a Chicago-based garage indie folk band consisting of Mary Helen Hennessy on guitar and lead vocals, Caroline Gilley on electric guitar and back-up vocals, Evan Morales on the keys, Leo Hennessy on bass guitar, and Beck Anderson on drums. Featuring original songwriting by Mary Helen Hennessy, it’s sound has the rich, emotional, and introspective aspects of an alternative folk band while also being complete with the noise, angst, and simplicity of a garage band. Overall, passion and poetry are the centerfocus. Spotify Instagram

RockFolk / RootsPop
Sep 25
9:00 PM
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Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

Theo Katzman

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.

RockR&b / SoulPop
Sep 25
9:30 PM
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Smoke & Mirrors·Logan Square

MARRØN

Friday, September 25th, 2026 MARRØN Kimbä ** Operator - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2045 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL 60647 Doors 10pm – 21+ w/valid ID ***Tickets available at the door throughout the night***

RockElectronicPop
Sep 25
10:00 PM
Spybar·River North

Dam Swindle

In 2011, Dutch pair Lars Dales and Maarten Smeets quickly broke through in the electronic music scene as Dam Swindle. Since then they have become known for their widescreen approach to making and playing club-ready grooves. From deep to disco, tech to soul...

ElectronicPop
Sep 25
10:00 PM
Hydrate Nightclub·Northalsted

Martin

DJ Martin returns to Hydrate with a dance-floor-ready mix of Top 40, throwback R&B, pop favorites, and the tracks that get the entire room singing along.

PopElectronicRock
Sep 25
11:30 PM
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Gman Tavern·Wrigleyville

DJ Joe Shanahan

Saturday, September 26 DJ Joe Shanahan All Vinyl – Funk / Punk / Soul and a splash of Disco Free / 21 & over / Event: 3pm-7pm A portion of bar proceeds to benefit Nourishing Hope

FreeR&b / Soul
Sep 26
3:00 PM
Subterranean·Wicker Park

Windy Pop Weekender

Full Windy Pop Weekender details: windypopweekender.com TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This is a single-day ticket for Saturday, September 26th. Click HERE to purchase a 2-Day Pass for both days of the event. 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.

PopRock
Sep 26
5:00 PM
SPACE·Evanston

Alicia Witt: Album Release Show - Between Heaven and Earth (and David Lynch) w. Alice Wallace

Meet & Greet pre-show tickets available at ticket link: limited availability. Includes autographs of up to 5 items you bring, or anything you buy at merch table, and a photo with Alicia. Starts 2 hours before showtime. Between Heaven and Earth, the haunting and deeply personal new album from Alicia Witt, arrives August 28 via Thirty Tigers. Recorded live in New York City with producer Joe Henry and a band assembled specifically for the project, the album exists between transcendence and intimacy, channeling what Witt describes as , "rdquo" -> eternal unconditional love" and , "rdquo" -> the place suspended between heaven and earth." The album was shaped by the influence and memory of David Lynch, whose impact on Witt began with her first role as Alia in Dune at age seven. , "rdquo" -> I can't imagine who I would be without David Lynch," Witt reflects. , "rdquo" -> He is weaved throughout the fabric of my life." On Between Heaven and Earth, Witt explores what she learned from Lynch , "rdquo" -> regarding love. The eternal nature of it, the idea that only love is real." She describes his presence as palpable throughout the recording process: , "rdquo" -> David was with us every day in the studio. All six of us in the band felt his presence." While widely recognized for her acclaimed acting career spanning film, television, and stage, music has remained a constant throughline in Witt's life. A classically trained pianist who supported herself as a musician when she first moved to LA, Witt has long integrated music into her creative identity, through her own songwriting and in many of the roles she has portrayed onscreen. Between Heaven and Earth is Witt's 8th album. Tracked live over four days with vocals and instrumentation recorded simultaneously, the album embraces what Witt calls a , "rdquo" -> visceral and eternal" energy, one that , "rdquo" -> could never be replicated." Guided by Henry's vision and the chemistry of the musicians in the room, the songs were channeled instinctively, with minimal overdubs and an openness to what Witt repeatedly refers to as , "rdquo" -> that place" --- the transcendent emotional state she connects to through Transcendental Meditation, prayer, creativity, and Lynch's work itself. The songs on Between Heaven and Earth explore themes of longing, fate, healing, surrender, nostalgia, gratitude, and connection through what Witt describes as a lens of , "rdquo" -> insistent optimism." The title track embraces , "rdquo" -> a mystical new connection," rooted in faith that , "rdquo" -> it does no harm to dream". On , "rdquo" -> Artifacts," Witt examines , "rdquo" -> releasing ancient lessons that no longer serve"; , "rdquo" -> Kindred" channels , "rdquo" -> barriers evaporating in a fabric of light and destiny," while , "rdquo" -> Build Me A Dream" reflects on , "rdquo" -> constructing the reality we wish to exist in". Elsewhere, songs like , "rdquo" -> Freeze Frame," , "rdquo" -> Test Drive," and , "rdquo" -> Blue Moon" meditate on alternate timelines and the peaceful acceptance of connections that were not meant to remain. , "rdquo" -> Thank You," a duet with John Paul White, transforms heartbreak into gratitude. On , "rdquo" -> Love Anyway," Witt sings about unconditional love that remains even when unreturned. Closing the album is , "rdquo" -> The Director," a track Witt describes as , "rdquo" -> communication with David", , "rdquo" -> a collection of his words to me since he passed away."

Folk / RootsPop
Sep 26
7:30 PM
Winter's Jazz Club·Streeterville

Chicago Soul Jazz Collective with LaShera Ellis

As a collective, Chicago Soul Jazz Collective features rotating band members and vocalists with the core members being: Amr Fahmy - piano; Micah Collier - bass; Boyce Hudson - vocals; Joshua Achiron - guitar; Keith Brooks - drums; Ryan Nyther - trumpet; John Fournier - tenor sax.

Jazz / BluesPop
Sep 26
7:30 PM
The Wild Hare·Fulton Market

Dj E-magic: poetic justus

The R&B Vibe night done right. FREE Novelty Microphone upon arrival. Add your favorite song to the playlist with your FREE RSVP. Poetry Session 10-11p, Then sing your heart out all night til 3am. This is world music event: R&B, Soca, Reggae, Deep House and more with a R&B twist.

FreeElectronicPop
Sep 26
8:00 PM
Bottom Lounge·West Loop

Cheekface, Apes of the State

ARTIST GA PRESALE: March 25 @ 11am CT (PW: stubbsclubb711) LOCAL GA PRESALE: Thursday, March 26 @ 10am CT CHEEKFACE DISCORD PRESALE: Thursday, March 26 @ 10am LOCAL (PW: bagelstore711) On-Sale: Friday, March 27 @ 10:00 AM CT / 11:00 AM ET 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.

RockFolk / RootsPop
Sep 26
8:00 PM
Salt Shed·Bucktown

Cavetown with Chloe Moriondo - Running With Scissors Tour

Cavetown's Robin Skinner, of Cambridge, England, has become an anchor for a generation of listeners who've found not just solace in his music, but a kind of spiritual room to grow up in. His catalog, spanning lo-fi ditties and indie rock charmers, has amassed billions of streams, earned a 6× Platinum certification, and inspired high-profile features in the New York Times, Rolling Stone and Billboard. His global touring career has taken him from sold-out clubs to massive tours with AJR and Pierce The Veil, as well as festival main stages at Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, Corona Capital, Primavera Sound, and many more. Along the way, his songs have become comfort objects to his dedicated fans, who have clasped them, cried to them, and grown up alongside them. They've been soft hands offering understanding when the world felt too sharp.

PopRockElectronic
Sep 27
7:00 PM
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Sara Bareilles: The Good Grief Tour

PLEASE NOTE: Pricing is all-in and includes fees (before taxes if applicable). Resale tickets may exceed face value and prices are NOT set by the artist team. Sara Bareilles has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket sold, and not refunded for the Chicago Theatre show, will be contributed by Live Nation to help protect emotional health and prevent suicide among teens and young adults through the JED Foundation. No portion of the purchase price is tax-deductible. ARRIVE EARLY: Please arrive 60-minutes prior to showtime. All packages, including briefcases and pocketbooks, will be inspected prior to entry. 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 for your event on www.chicagotheatre.com. This event may have immersive elements, which may include flashing or strobe lights, intense ligh

PopRockFolk / Roots
Sep 27
8:00 PM
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smartbar·Wrigleyville

Queen!

Sunday, September 27, 2026 Queen! Featuring Derrick Carter * Michael Serafini * Shaun J Wright Hosted by Lucy Stoole * Nico Guest Host: Opal $15 Early / $20 Advanced / $20 Door / $15 Student Door (before 12am with valid ID) / 21+ / Doors: 10PM

ElectronicRockClassical
Sep 27
10:00 PM

Sara Bareilles: The Good Grief Tour

PLEASE NOTE: Pricing is all-in and includes fees (before taxes if applicable). Resale tickets may exceed face value and prices are NOT set by the artist team. Sara Bareilles has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket sold, and not refunded for the Chicago Theatre show, will be contributed by Live Nation to help protect emotional health and prevent suicide among teens and young adults through the JED Foundation. No portion of the purchase price is tax-deductible. ARRIVE EARLY: Please arrive 60-minutes prior to showtime. All packages, including briefcases and pocketbooks, will be inspected prior to entry. 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 for your event on www.chicagotheatre.com. This event may have immersive elements, which may include flashing or strobe lights, intense ligh

PopRockFolk / Roots
Sep 28
8:00 PM
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