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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.

Upcoming events

gnash

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

RockR&b / SoulPop
Oct 2
7:00 PM
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Outset·West Loop

Oakwood

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.

RockPopElectronic
Oct 2
7:00 PM
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Thalia Hall·Pilsen

Ripe presented by Thalia Hall & Deep Cut with Boys Go To Jupiter

Ripe remembers sweating to hell in a basement underneath a Subway sandwich shop, building their very first songs in a concrete cube that smelled like fresh bread. They remember selling their first tickets by hand outside the coffee shop that their friends worked at, holding court like twenty-something impresarios trying to move like 50 tickets to a bar that was willing to let you keep the ticket sales if they kept the bar. In a world where we constantly feel the loving pressure to "tell our story", where so many of our friends that have found success as artists have done it alone, Ripe is using their bio to tell you that at the center of everything is collaboration and community, a friendship that has become a bond as strong as family, a constantly spinning object that cannot be properly captured by any single still photograph. This moment, the two songs already out and the new songs coming, catches the band in a moment of intense joyous swelling energy. Working in dream studios, in a city they spent years trying to take a proper chance on, with a producer that had made albums we loved in our formative years, alongside the closest musical relations we've formed. This is our love letter to complicated nostalgia, to relentless empowering change, to realizing that making dreams come true (just like a crisis) only fully makes sense when it is shared. Joy in the wild unknown let us tell you who we were. Bright blues had us ripped apart so we could start again. What comes next is the band swinging for the fences, all in at the table, risking everything for a shot at feeling connected to you. Thank you for being here. Ripe remembers sweating to hell in a basement underneath a Subway sandwich shop, building their very first songs in a concrete cube that smelled like fresh bread. They remember selling their first tickets by hand outside the coffee shop that their friends worked at, holding court like twenty-something impresarios trying to move like 50 tickets to a bar that was willing to let you keep the ticket sales if they kept the bar. In a world where we constantly feel the loving pressure to "tell our story", where so many of our friends that have found success as artists have done it alone, Ripe is using their bio to tell you that at the center of everything is collaboration and community, a friendship that has become a bond as strong as family, a constantly spinning object that cannot be properly captured by any single still photograph. This moment catches the band in a moment of intense joyous swelling energy. Working in dream studios, in a city they spent years trying to take a proper chance on, with a producer that had made albums we loved in our formative years, alongside the closest musical relations we've formed. This is our love letter to complicated nostalgia, to relentless empowering change, to realizing that making dreams come true (just like a crisis) only fully makes sense when it is shared. Joy in the Wild Unknown let us tell you who we were. Bright Blues had us ripped apart so we could start again. Play The Game is the band swinging for the fences, all in at the table, risking everything for a shot at feeling connected to you. Thank you for being here.

MetalPopRock
Oct 2
7:30 PM
SPACE·Evanston

MARO w. Pedro Altério, Carbeau, & Manuel Rocha

MARO is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer from Lisbon, Portugal. After graduating from Berklee College of Music (Boston), she debuted her career in 2018, releasing five albums and an EP. She later joined Jacob Collier on his DJESSE World Tour as part of the band. In those years, MARO opened for artists including Jessie J, Gipsy Kings, Charlotte Cardin and The Paper Kites.n 2020, she created ITSAME, MARO! a 100-episode collaboration series with artists from around the world, including Eric Clapton, Pablo Alborn, Lizzy McAlpine, Ivan Lins, Vitor Kley, ANAVITRIA, Slvia Prez Cruz, Maria Gad, Mayra Andrade, Rui Veloso, and Lennon Stella.MARO won the Festival da Cano and represented Portugal at Eurovision in 2022, with saudade, saudade finishing in the top 10. She later released can you see me?, an album blending influences from pop, trap, world, and folk music.In April 2023, MARO released hortel, an acoustic trio album with Catalan guitarists Daro Barroso and Pau Figueres. Mostly sung in Portuguese, the album won the Jos Afonso Award for Portuguese Album of the Year.Following their collaboration on the EP PIRILAMPO, MARO and NASAYA released LIFELINE in 2024, introducing a more electronic sound that marked a shift from her prior album.MARO has been touring for the past 3 years, performing to sold-out venues globally with both her acoustic trio and electronic duo. MARO has shared major stages with Jacob Collier, Odesza, and Parcels, and opened arenas for Shawn Mendes summer tour. Announcing her new album SO MUCH HAS CHANGED a celebration of brighter, upbeat sound MARO embarks on a fresh chapter, debuting a full-band show to the audiences worldwide in 2026.

Folk / RootsPop
Oct 2
8:00 PM
Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals

With special opener Harris Harper. 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.

PopRock
Oct 2
8:00 PM
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Bottom Lounge·West Loop

The Lagoons

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.

PopRockElectronic
Oct 2
8:00 PM
Spybar·River North

Olive F

UK-born DJ and Producer Olive F, the winner of Breakthrough DJ at both the DJ Awards Ibiza and the1001Tracklists Awards, has quickly built a reputation for delivering warm, groove-driven house with soulful swing and undeniable personality.

PopElectronic
Oct 2
10:00 PM
Beat Kitchen·Roscoe Village

Cryogeyser

BIO Since their 2019 debut album Glitch, Cryogeyser has delivered a steady arc of distinctive melodies—both sonically mesmerizing and cathartic. Reflecting years of breakdown, renewal, and lucid introspection, Cryogeyser finds the band at their most evolved, fortifying existing strengths and exploring new sonic sensibilities: huge, gritty guitars, blissful pop melodies, surreal soundscapes, and tenderly immediate vocals. Cryogeyser have shifted their earlier vision of longing and resistance to one of metamorphosis, and cemented a spellbinding sound that realizes their transfigurative trajectory. Each song on Cryogeyser invites listeners to submit fully to landscapes that illuminate the viscerality of transformation. “This album is about heat,” singer Shawn Marom explains. “Capturing ice and holding it forever—even as it melts—knowing you’re burning but staying in orbit.” Across the album’s sonic thresholds is a transfixing, heartfelt drive that celebrates the warmth that can emerge from new realizations. “Before music, I often felt like I took up too much space,” they reflect on Cryogeyser, which marks a deeply personal evolution. “This album is about transforming that shame into something shimmery and hopeful—playing like myself and no one else.” In immersive dedication to vulnerability, change, and the inevitable passage of time, the collection encapsulates the band’s journey and is a testament to Cryogeyser’s ethos: burning curiosity and fearless exploration of seemingly immutable grief. 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.

RockPopElectronic
Oct 3
5:30 PM
Empty Bottle·Ukrainian Village

Radioactivity

Doors: 6PM / Show: 7PM / 21+ The cast of Radioactivity reads like the credits to an all-star lineup of Texas punk and garage rock royalty, including members of The Marked Men, Mind Spiders, Bad Sports, Wax Museums, The Reds, VIDEO, and The Novice. Jeff Burke is one of the most distinctive songwriters in the punk rock underground, and these songs will sound instantly familiar to any fans of the aforementioned. Radioactivity's first LP was rightly hailed as a sort of sequel to The Marked Men's remarkable run through the first decade of the millennium, and while Silent Kill bears the unmistakable hallmarks of that band's tightly wound "Denton sound," Radioactivity can now lay claim to a sonic territory of their very own. Burke's distinctive hooks dig as deep as ever, but the scope of his vision has expanded. Although the twelve songs on Silent Kill abide one strict rule--providing garage punk pleasure at all costs--Radioactivity bend that mandate in myriad ways. Breathless ragers like "Battered" and "No Alarm" are as fleet and raw as anything in the combined canon of Radioactivity's members, while mid-tempo heartbreakers "Way Out," "Connection" and "Where I Come From" find Burke and company opening up their sound to let in a little tenderness. And then there are songs like "Not Here" or "With You," which enact perfect unions of melody and kinetic energy. Admirers of Burke's legacy will be not only satisfied, but pleasantly surprised

RockPop
Oct 3
7:00 PM
Chop Shop·Wicker Park

ZOLITA - THE HELL'S BELLES TOUR

With special guests: Pig Milk Tickets starting at $26 + fees $1 from each ticket will go to TAC (The Ally Coalitiion) and their work supporting LGBTQ Youth across the country. - https://theallycoalition.org/ Zolita has always viewed her songwriting thro...

PopRockElectronic
Oct 3
7:00 PM

Alana Springsteen: I Hope This Helps Tour

A fearless storyteller with an unshakable sense of self, Alana Springsteen has built her career on telling the truth, no matter how messy or hard-fought. Across high-concept projects like her three-part debut album TWENTY SOMETHING and her highly anticipated sophomore LP I HOPE THIS HELPS—a boldly autobiographical body of work due out May 29—the 25-year-old artist-songwriter has carved out a vital space for raw catharsis and unfiltered reflection. A multi-instrumentalist with an uncompromising vision, Springsteen plays guitar and piano throughout her albums and co-produces all her material, shaping each song with hands-on precision that underscores her identity as both author and architect. Rooted in country but unbound by its edges, she pulls freely from alt-pop and beyond, building a sonic world as expansive as it is emotionally exacting. Born and raised in Pungo, Virginia—a one-of-a-kind region where farmland meets beach—Springsteen's connection to music began in church, where she first found her voice as a child. By age seven, she was teaching herself guitar and writing her own songs; at ten, she began traveling to Nashville for co-writing sessions with industry heavyweights. After making her landmark debut with TWENTY SOMETHING—a 2023 release featuring her GOLD-certified smash "goodbye looks good on you (feat. Mitchell Tenpenny)"—Springsteen earned massive praise from outlets like NPR and PEOPLE. A powerhouse live performer who commands rooms of any size, she has headlined her own TWENTY SOMETHING TOUR; performed at major festivals like Stagecoach Festival; toured internationally across Europe, the U.K., and Australia; and supported superstars like Luke Bryan, LANY, Keith Urban, and NEEDTOBREATHE. With countless milestones to her name—including her Tiny Desk debut in 2024 and a No. 1 hit with "Hot Honey," a collaboration with multi-platinum DJ/producer Tiësto—Springsteen's momentum is undeniable.

Folk / RootsRockPop
Oct 3
7:00 PM
Joe's Live Rosemont·Lincoln Park

Ralph Kaminski & IGO

This is an outside promoter show, for any questions/inquiries please reach out to magda@anholdinggroup.com or 773-901-9030. PL Ralph Kaminski & IGO – Dwa Koncerty, Jedna Noc Już teraz zapowiadamy wielkie muzyczne wydarzenie — po raz pierwszy w USA! Na jednej scenie spotkają się dwie mega gwiazdy w formule „Dwa koncerty. Jedna noc.": IGO z zespołem oraz Ralph Kaminski z zespołem. To będzie podwójny koncert i podwójna dawka emocji — dwa zupełnie różne muzyczne światy, jedna wyjątkowa noc i energia, której nie da się porównać z niczym innym. Usłyszysz największe hity, poczujesz klimat koncertu na żywo i zobaczysz show, o którym będzie się mówić długo po ostatnim bisie. Jeśli kochasz polską muzykę i chcesz przeżyć coś naprawdę specjalnego w USA — to wydarzenie jest obowiązkowe. Nie może Cię zabraknąć — widzimy się pod sceną! UWAGA! Osoby poniżej 21. roku życia mogą przebywać na wydarzeniu wyłącznie pod opieką rodziców lub prawnych opiekunów. ENG Ralph Kaminski & IGO – Two Concerts. One Night. Get ready for a major Polish music event — for the first time ever in the USA! Two of Poland's biggest music stars will share one stage in a unique "Two Concerts. One Night." experience: IGO with his band and Ralph Kaminski with his band. This is more than just one show — it's two full concerts and twice the emotion. Two completely different musical worlds, one unforgettable night, and an incredible live energy you won't find anywhere else. Expect the biggest hits, powerful live performances, spectacular stage presence, and a show people will be talking about long after the final encore. If you love Polish music and want to experience something truly special in the USA, this is an event you simply cannot miss. Two artists. Two bands. Two concerts. One incredible night. PLEASE NOTE: Guests under the age of 21 may attend the event only when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

RockPopJazz / Blues
Oct 3
7:00 PM
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Hungry Brain·Roscoe Village

Paul Asaro Quartet ft. Natalie Scharf

The Paul Asaro Quartet featuring Natalie Scharf features absolutely swinging and danceable music from the late 1920s through the mid 1940s. Paul and Natalie are both influenced and inspired by stride piano masters/consummate entertainers Fats Waller, Willie the Lion Smith, and James P. Johnson, as well as early swing innovators like Coleman Hawkins, Benny Carter, and Lester Young.

Jazz / BluesPop
Oct 3
7:00 PM
Bottom Lounge·West Loop

Olivia O’Brien Presents: The PIXIE Tour

ARTIST PRE SALE: Wednesday, Aug 12th @ 10:00 AM PUBLIC ON SALE: Friday, Aug 14th @ 10:00 AM Olivia O'Brien Perfect VIP Experience One (1) General Admission (GA) Ticket Invitation to a pre-show soundcheck experience with Olivia O'Brien, including: Soundcheck performance (2-3 songs) Q&A session Group photo Exclusive merch item Commemorative laminate & laminate Merchandise shopping opportunity before doors open Early entry into the venue Limited availability 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 us know.

Pop
Oct 3
7:30 PM
Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals

With special opener Harris Harper. 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.

PopRock
Oct 3
8:00 PM
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Outset·West Loop

2000s Rave

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.

PopRock
Oct 3
9:00 PM
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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
Oct 4
12:00 PM
Salt Shed·Bucktown

The Revivalists with Robert Randolph presented by Jack Daniel's

The Revivalists have made the journey from hole-in-the-wall marathon gigs to sold-out headline shows at such hallowed venues as New York City's Radio City Music Hall and Morrison, CO's Red Rocks Amphitheatre, multiplatinum success, and more than 1.6 billion worldwide streams thus far. The eight-piece New Orleans, LA-based band - David Shaw (lead vocals, guitar), Zack Feinberg (guitar), Andrew Campanelli (drums), George Gekas (bass), Ed Williams (pedal steel guitar), Rob Ingraham (saxophone), Michael Girardot (keyboard, trumpet), and PJ Howard (drums, percussion) - broke through. The Revivalists have partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to Rev Causes, a fund that supports the essential work of organizations dedicated to reviving and investing in our communities, our health, and our environment. By allocating a portion of our ticket sales, and through fan donations and a variety of fundraising efforts, we aim to assist these exciting organizations in building a better future.

RockR&b / SoulPop
Oct 4
6:30 PM
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Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals

With special opener Harris Harper. 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.

PopRock
Oct 4
7:00 PM
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