Punk Shows in Chicago

chicago alt/indie rockSUMMER NIGHTS OUT NOWWW

chicago alt/indie rockSUMMER NIGHTS OUT NOWWW Helicopter Leaves is Influenced by a combination of 90s indie rock and 70s power pop. Led by Chicago-born and raised singer/vocalist Anthony Vaccaro. The sophomore album Sabrina Nickels is out on Noyes Records.

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.

Doors @ 5PM, Performance @ 6PM 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/

Riot Fest presents... Ghostwoman w/ special guests Croaker $26 ADV // $33 DOS - All Ticket prices inclusive of taxes and fees. What you see is what you pay, no surprises later. 📬Stay in touch, subscribe to our newsletter here➡️ \*\*https://cobralounge.com/email-newsletter/** ⬅️ Riot Fest says sign up for their email list, or their boss will yell at them: https://riotfest.org/newsletter

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.

21+ 8pm DOORS

Independent local night out.

Cobra Lounge presents... The Sheltered: Farewell and EP Release Show Full Nelson Love Lost See God $15 ADV // $17 DOS - All Ticket prices inclusive of taxes and fees. What you see is what you pay, no surprises later. 📬Stay in touch, subscribe to our newsletter here➡️ \*\*https://cobralounge.com/email-newsletter/** ⬅️ Riot Fest says sign up for their email list, or their boss will yell at them: https://riotfest.org/newsletter

Friday, November 20 ADULT. & A Place To Bury Strangers * DANA $25 Adv. / $30 Day of / 18+ / Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm ADULT . is not cooperating. For over 25 years, the dystopian Detroit synth-punk institution founded by Nicola Kuperus and Adam Lee Miller has embodied steadfast frustration, distrust, and apprehension. One might expect the edges to soften with time, but ADULT. is not interested in the comforts of legacy. The duo’s music has never sounded as visceral, urgent, and downright angry as it does on the culminating, uncompromising Kissing Luck Goodbye, their scorched-earth 10th LP and fourth with Dias Records. Built with upgraded gear and a whole new library of sounds, the material is crushingly dynamic, louder yet clearer, with Kuperus’ commanding delivery given greater prominence in the mix, outlining an arsenal of vivid, caustic calls, chants, and musings. Fans around the world know Oliver Ackermann always brings surprises. For nearly two decades, the singer and guitarist of New York City’s A Place To Bury Strangers has fused post-punk, noise-rock, shoegaze, psychedelia, and avant-garde experimentation into music that feels volatile and alive. As the founder of Death By Audio, he’s extended that same spirit through his signal-scrambling effects, empowering artists everywhere to push sound past its limits. Onstage, A Place To Bury Strangers delivers a shamanistic experience—immersive, feral, and electrifying—where real-time experiments and sudden breakthroughs collide.

Head on over to Tack Room to join Laura Cai every month for her theme night! Channel your inner emo kid for this next one on Friday, October 23rd. From 9pm-11pm, she will be at the piano performing fan favorite and deep cut pop punk/emo songs from artists like Paramore, Blink 182, and more! No cover, so come on in and be ready to belt out some tunes!

21+. 9pm. The Sidepieces is a country band with a rotating cast of Chicago singers and players revisiting a range of mostly sad songs, some recent/some old, some familiar/some hidden gems, some traditional/some unorthodox. Led by Jordan Martins on pedal steel, The Sidepieces plays these songs in order to listen to eachother, improvise, find the form, invite surprises, and stretch the sounds that inhabit the song. Current members include Angela James, Sam Cantor, Ryan Norris, Kelsey Wild, Raul Cotaquispe, Nolan Chin, Gus Martini, and Chris Salveter (Judson Claiborne) among others. Listening, talking, weeping, dancing, and laughing are all encouraged from the audience.

Friday, November 20, 2026 Vegyn feat. Headache * Madeline * amr* $20-$25 GA / $25 Door / $20 Student Door (before 12am with valid ID) / 21+ / Doors: 10PM

Saturday, November 21 DJ Joe Shanahan All Vinyl – Funk / Punk / Soul and a splash of DiscoFree / 21 & over / Event: 3pm-7pm

Dorians Presents M.e.h. Live at 9PM & 11PM Happy Hours 6-8pm Nightly No reservations ~ 6pm – 2am 21+ $10 Cover After 8PM Music has always been a pivotal part of m.e.h.'s life. She began writing songs when she was 5 or so, where throughout most years of her life, music was implemented in some way. Whether that was playing the violin in the 3rd grade, singing in the choir all her life, performing in talent shows, and finally started to get gigs around Annapolis, MD when she was 14 years old. Now 23 years old, she continues to fuel this passion in Chicago, IL. She studied Contemporary, Urban and Popular Music at Columbia College Chicago, and now performs throughout the city of Chicago. She has been tirelessly working on her artistry, which has earned her live performances at venues like Schubas Tavern, Cobra Lounge, California Clipper and Uncommon Ground.

**THE BJÖRKENING** is an all-drag bjïrthday celebration of Björk! Celebrate the icelandic icon in style with your host Betty Theft and special guests X, Luc Ami, Fallon, Mats, Celeste, and Zahradka Tonic.

Saturday, November 21st, 2026 ISAbella Madeline \* Valeria Fride \- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2045 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL 60647 Doors 10pm – 21+ w/valid ID \*\*\*Tickets available at the door throughout the night\*\*\*

Sunday, November 22, 2026 Queen! Featuring Derrick Carter * Michael Serafini * Tripmastaz Hosted by Lucy Stoole * Nico Guest Host: Dida Ritz $15 Early / $20 Advanced / $20 Door / $15 Student Door (before 12am with valid ID) / 21+ / Doors: 10PM

Doors @ 5PM, Performance @ 6PM 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/

Tickets starting at $20 + fees

Wednesday, November 25th, 2026 TENGO FUNK GIO SANDZ \* PRESSURE POINT \* MAMICANA \* J SANTOS \- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2045 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL 60647 Doors 10pm – 21+ w/valid ID \*\*\*Tickets available at the door throughout the night\*\*\*

Urban Twang is lead by the quixotic songwriting team of Lead Vocalist Trish Clausen and guitarist Max Twang who are joined by cellist Molly Rife, a native of Tucson, AZ, who is also a member of the 30-piece critically praised band Mucca Pazza.Urban Twang has a resumé that boasts opening for nationally touring acts, songs appearing in indie films, numerous performances for radio and television, and is still gathering new fans that enjoy their music.

Saturday, November 28 Metro & Riot Fest Present… Pegboy with Mary Jam * Rumblehawk $31 Adv. / $41 Day of / 18+ / Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm

21+ // 8pm doors