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Rock Shows in Chicago

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Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

Mountain Grass Unit

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 / RootsRock
Nov 21
8:00 PM
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Salt Shed·Bucktown

2026 Beyond Hunger Benefit with Death Cab for Cutie

Formed in Bellingham, Washington in 1997, Death Cab for Cutie broke through internationally with 2003?s platinum-certified Transatlanticism, later named by NPR as one of ?The Decade?s 50 Most Important Recordings.? Their 2005 major-label debut, Plans, also went platinum, earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best Alternative Album, and produced hit singles including ?Soul Meets Body? and ?I Will Follow You into the Dark.? Over the decades they have continued to create and top charts. This June they released their 11th studio album, I Built You a Tower. The record showcases Death Cab for Cutie?s signature blend of introspective storytelling and dynamic rock arrangements with standout tracks like ?Riptides? and ?Punching the Flowers?.

Rock
Nov 21
8:00 PM
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SPACE·Evanston

Steve Poltz

A dude named Steve Poltz (me) in East Nashville wakes up one morning and gets a call from another dude in East Nashville named Dex Green. Dex says, , "rdquo" -> Hey man, you live so close. You oughta come over and make some music. Maybe we'll document it --- who knows, maybe it's a record." Capturing me in a studio is like convincing a whirling dervish to stop spinning long enough to sign a bill into law. It's chaos, caffeine, and accidental poetry --- art colliding with microphones and commerce in a glorious mess. That's how JoyRide happened. No seatbelts, no helmets. Just unsaturated, unadulterated art. Real humans making real noise in real time. JoyRide is my 14th solo album (not counting the Rugburns records, live things, and bootlegs floating around). I tour nonstop, so I usually have to be tricked into a studio under the guise of , "rdquo" -> just one song." The record opens with , "rdquo" -> If It Bleeds It Leads" --- my kinda classic mischief: , "rdquo" -> I can never watch the news with you because you yell back --- you scream like they can hear you in the television set." Then comes , "rdquo" -> Petrichor," inspired by the beautiful smell after it rains. (I later discovered Phish has one too, but mine's the barefoot cousin at brunch.) , "rdquo" -> At It Again" follows, a cosmic co-write with my brother-from-another-meerkat Jim Lauderdale, featuring Bryan Owings and Chris Donohue (Emmylou Harris's rhythm section). The title track , "rdquo" -> JoyRide" feels like a warm hug after a long road trip: , "rdquo" -> Free hugs, no shrugs, wrong drugs, bedbugs. Smiles, laughter, for here ever after."

RockFolk / Roots
Nov 21
8:00 PM
FitzGerald's·Berwyn

CRAIG FINN & The Band of Forgiveness @ FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:CRAIG FINN & The Band of Forgiveness$42 general admission seated // $50/seat reserved tables (Fully Seated Show)Craig Finn is a Minnesota-bred singer/songwriter based in New York City, best known as the singer of The Hold Steady. Finn spent the 90s leading Minneapolis indie band Lifter Puller, which released 3 albums and an EP. After relocating to New York, he joined with Lifter Puller member Tad Kubler to form The Hold Steady in 2003. The Hold Steady quickly achieved critical acclaim and a worldwide fanbase with their unique pairing of dense lyrical narratives with big rock guitars. The Hold Steadys ninth album, The Price Of Progress, was released in March 2023, commemorating the bands 20th Anniversary.Craig Finn released his 6th solo album Always Been in 2025. Produced by Adam Granduciel (The War On Drugs), the album features musical performances by Granduciel and members of The War on Drugs, Kathleen Edwards, Sam Fender, and more.Always Been tells the story of a man who becomes a clergyman despite a lack of faith. The songs detail his rise, fall, and eventual redemption, while also shining a light to sharply reveal the other characters that populate the world he moves through. A limited edition, 92-page companion book Lousy With Ghosts accompanies the album and features 11 works of fiction by Craig Finn. These stories take place in the same universe as the record, giving deeper looks at the characters within.Finn released his first solo album in 2012 with three additional solo LPs put forth from 2015 - 2019: Faith in the Future, We All Want The Same Things, and 2019s I Need a New War - which coalesced into a sign-of-the-times musical trilogy. Finns fifth album, A Legacy of Rentals was released in 2022 and received universal critical acclaim.In 2025, Finn debuted The Band of Forgiveness - an accomplished group of Minneapolis based musicians who bring a unique musical perspective to Finns solo compositions. In early 2026, The Band of Forgiveness toured the UK, culminating in a sold out performance at Londons esteemed Union Chapel. Thats How I Remember It is Craig Finns podcast series, launched in 2022. Co-produced and distributed by Talkhouse, the podcast series examines the connection between memory and creativity. Each episode features a discussion between Finn and one creator including musicians, authors, filmmakers, and more about the role memory plays in their art. These exclusive conversations reveal the different ways each creator synthesizes their remembered life experience to tell stories about themselves and the world we live in. Podcast guests have included George Saunders, Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, Lucinda Williams, Johnny Marr, Jason Isbell, Duff McKagan, Adam Duritz, Ben Gibbard, and many more.Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUEOr enjoy full service dining inside the club when doors open.***PARKING***There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw. ***AGE RESTRICTIONS***21+, minors admitted with guardian

RockFolk / Roots
Nov 21
8:30 PM
Thalia Hall·Pilsen

The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays Music of Taylor Swift for Kids

Children aged one and under are admitted free to The Rock and Roll Playhouses shows and do not require a ticket.$15 Advance / $17 Day of ShowThe Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country, allows kids to move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon (NY Times). Performing songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse band offers its core audience of families with children age ten and under games, movement, stories and an opportunity to rock out in an effort to educate children and explore their creativity. The Rock and Roll Playhouse is an early and often first introduction to a childs lifelong journey with live music and rock and roll. See you at the show!This concert for kids and families shares the music of the artist named above with a new generation of music lovers, but is not associated with or endorsed by the artist. All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. The Rock and Roll Playhouse knows that little ears are sensitive, so we turn down the volume at our shows. However, all kids experience music differently and you may find that your child is more comfortable wearing hearing protection earmuffs, such as Baby Banz, which are available for purchase here.By attending this event, I consent to my image (with or without my voice) being included in photographs and/or film and videotape of the event, and give BBNY, The Rock and Roll Playhouse and their respective licensees and assigns the absolute and irrevocable right and permission to use and publish such content in any and all media, whether now known or hereafter developed. All ticket purchasers agree to be opted into The Rock and Roll Playhouse mailing list.

Rock
Nov 22
11:30 AM

Amorphis & Insomnium

Doors open at 6:30PM. Performance begins at 7:30PM. 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

MetalRock
Nov 23
6:30 PM
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Salt Shed·Bucktown

Sabaton: Legends on Tour

In the more than two decades since the band's launch, Sabaton has headlined major festivals, sold-out arena concerts worldwide and gained a legion of loyal fans by carving out a reputation for being one of the hardest working bands in the business. Since their 2005 debut album, they?ve earned Gold, Platinum, and multi-Platinum certifications in territories around the world with their 10 studio albums. They?ve also had eight albums score Top 10 international chart status, and six claim the Top 5. The band has earned eight Metal Hammer/Golden Gods Awards nominations, taking home the award for "Breakthrough Artist" in 2011 and "Best Live Band" in three different years, and a Grammis nomination (Swedish equivalent to the U.S. GRAMMY) as Best Heavy Metal band. Sabaton has also accumulated more than three billion streams across all streaming platforms and almost 2 billion views on YouTube.

MetalRock
Nov 24
7:00 PM
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Ramova Theatre·Bridgeport

Black Label Society - Moved To Ramova

Doors @ 630PM, Performance @ 730PM 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. Aragon Ballroom is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. There is NO re-entry. Individuals under 17 are allowed to attend if accompanied by their parent or legal guardian https://www.aragonballroomchicago.com/

MetalRockPop
Nov 24
7:30 PM
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Salt Shed·Bucktown

Turnover- Down On Earth Tour

Turnover?s sixth album, Down On Earth is a foundational shift for the band. It?s an evolution encompassing fragments of the various sounds and scenes they?ve cut their teeth in over their decade-spanning career. Honed in with the help of their longtime front of house engineer Zac Montez, Turnover sought out to and succeeded in capturing the essence of their renowned live show to Down On Earth. The album is also the most collaborative in their discography. The band reconvened after 2022?s Myself in the Way and took their time, utilizing the course of four years to hammer out the shape of their new album in the room together, iterating and improvising on ideas, experiences, riffs, and stray lyrics that each member brought to those sessions from lived experiences and life changes over that span.

RockPopElectronic
Nov 25
7:30 PM
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EL TRI "ADICTO AL ROCANROL"

Doors @ 7PM, Performance @ 8PM 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. Aragon Ballroom is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. There is NO re-entry. Individuals under 17 are allowed to attend if accompanied by their parent or legal guardian https://www.aragonballroomchicago.com/

RockLatinJazz / Blues
Nov 25
8:00 PM
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Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

Hot Like Mars

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
Nov 25
8:00 PM
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FitzGerald's·Berwyn

Night 1 of 2: THE ZIMMERMEN Perform The Last Waltz

FITZGERALDS Nightclub Presents: The Zimmermen Perform: The Last Waltz The Zimmermen are: Patrick Brennan, Terry White, Andon Davis, Chris Neville, John Carpender, Jenny Bienemann, Kellie Owens-Hutton, Henry Carpender, Klem Hayes, Jodi Walker, Robin Bienemann. The Last Waltz was a concert by the Canadian-American rock group The Band, held on American Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1976, at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. The Last Waltz was advertised as The Band's "farewell concert appearance",[2] and the concert had The Band joined by more than a dozen special guests, including their previous employers Ronnie Hawkins and Bob Dylan, as well as Paul Butterfield, Bobby Charles, Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond, Dr. John, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Ringo Starr, Muddy Waters, Ronnie Wood, and Neil Young. The musical director for the concert was The Band's original record producer, John Simon. Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE ***PARKING*** There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.

Rock
Nov 25
8:30 PM

The Pineapple Thief

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

RockMetal
Nov 27
7:00 PM
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Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

The Werks

With special opener Big Blitz. 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.

RockPop
Nov 27
8:00 PM
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FitzGerald's·Berwyn

Night 2 of 2: THE ZIMMERMEN Perform The Last Waltz

FITZGERALDS Nightclub Presents: The Zimmermen Perform: The Last Waltz The Zimmermen are: Patrick Brennan, Terry White, Andon Davis, Chris Neville, John Carpender, Jenny Bienemann, Kellie Owens-Hutton, Henry Carpender, Klem Hayes, Jodi Walker, Robin Bienemann. The Last Waltz was a concert by the Canadian-American rock group The Band, held on American Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1976, at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. The Last Waltz was advertised as The Band's "farewell concert appearance",[2] and the concert had The Band joined by more than a dozen special guests, including their previous employers Ronnie Hawkins and Bob Dylan, as well as Paul Butterfield, Bobby Charles, Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond, Dr. John, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Ringo Starr, Muddy Waters, Ronnie Wood, and Neil Young. The musical director for the concert was The Band's original record producer, John Simon. Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE ***PARKING*** There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.

Rock
Nov 27
8:30 PM
SPACE·Evanston

Susan Werner (Early)

Susan Werner doesnt just perform music she reinvents it every time she steps on stage. A virtuoso guitarist and pianist with a voice-trained musicians precision and a storytellers wit, Werner has spent more than two decades building a reputation as one of the most original and entertaining performers on the acoustic music scene. From elegant jazz-pop inspired by George Gershwin and Cole Porter to gospel, Cuban son, and New Orleans piano grooves, Werners catalog refuses to sit still. Whether shes crafting sharp, funny observations or deeply moving songs, her performances blend intelligence, humor, and jaw-dropping musicianship into an unforgettable live experience. A featured guest on Marian McPartlands Piano Jazz and composer/lyricist for Bull Durham, The Musical for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Werner continues to push boundaries with every project. Her latest recordings, The Birds of Florida and Halfway to Houston (2024), showcase an artist still exploring new territory and making it sound entirely her own.

FreeJazz / BluesRock
Nov 28
5:00 PM

Gnarls Barkley: To Whom It Still Concerns Tour

Doors open at 630PM. Performance begins at 730PM. 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

R&b / SoulHip HopRock
Nov 28
6:30 PM
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Dexter and The Moonrocks

Doors @ 7PM, Performance @ 8PM 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. Aragon Ballroom is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. There is NO re-entry. Individuals under 17 are allowed to attend if accompanied by their parent or legal guardian https://www.aragonballroomchicago.com/

RockFolk / Roots
Nov 28
8:00 PM
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Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

Sneezy

With special opening act Zuffalo. 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 / Soul
Nov 28
8:00 PM
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SPACE·Evanston

Susan Werner (Late)

Susan Werner doesnt just perform music she reinvents it every time she steps on stage. A virtuoso guitarist and pianist with a voice-trained musicians precision and a storytellers wit, Werner has spent more than two decades building a reputation as one of the most original and entertaining performers on the acoustic music scene. From elegant jazz-pop inspired by George Gershwin and Cole Porter to gospel, Cuban son, and New Orleans piano grooves, Werners catalog refuses to sit still. Whether shes crafting sharp, funny observations or deeply moving songs, her performances blend intelligence, humor, and jaw-dropping musicianship into an unforgettable live experience. A featured guest on Marian McPartlands Piano Jazz and composer/lyricist for Bull Durham, The Musical for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Werner continues to push boundaries with every project. Her latest recordings, The Birds of Florida and Halfway to Houston (2024), showcase an artist still exploring new territory and making it sound entirely her own.

FreeJazz / BluesRock
Nov 28
8:00 PM
FitzGerald's·Berwyn

HA HA TONKA Returns for the Annual "Tonksgiving"

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:HA HA TONKA Returns for the Annual Tonksgiving!$25 General Admission / Reserved Tables Available Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE (link to restaurant website)Or enjoy full service dining inside the club when doors open. ***PARKING***There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw. ***AGE RESTRICTIONS***21+, minors admitted with guardian

Folk / RootsRock
Nov 28
8:30 PM