Chicago live music

Rock Shows in Chicago

Live rock events across Chicago-area venues on RUE. Listings come from venue calendars — open a show for tickets and details.

Upcoming events

Outset·West Loop

Suzy Sheer

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.

ElectronicWorld
Nov 8
6:30 PM
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Cobra Lounge·Ukrainian Village

smush

Riot Fest presents... smush w/ special guests TBA $20 ADV // $26 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

Rock
Nov 8
6:30 PM

Better Than Ezra - Legends of the Fall: Closer To The Edge

Doors open at 7PM. Performance begins at 8PM. 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.* Individuals under 17 are allowed to attend if accompanied by their parent or legal guardian Upgrade Your Experience: https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/hobchicago/hobwebsite

RockFolk / Roots
Nov 8
7:00 PM
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Bottom Lounge·West Loop

Sueco, with Jeris Johnson

Artist Presale: Thursday, July 16 at 10AM - Thursday, July 16 at 11:59PM General On Sale: Friday, July 17 at 10AM VIP Tier 1 Includes: A GA ticket to the show Meet & Greet with Sueco Individual Photo with Sueco Sueco will sign one personal item and one photo VIP Lanyard Tour Poster Exclusive Merch Item VIP Tier 2 Includes A GA ticket to the show Meet & Greet with Sueco Individual Photo with Sueco Sueco will sign one personal item and one photo VIP Lanyard Tour Poster Exclusive Merch Item One Tour Shirt One Hoodie Approx. 15min hang with Sueco after the show

RockHip HopPop
Nov 8
7:00 PM
Subterranean·Wicker Park

Banda AL9

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.

Rock
Nov 8
7:30 PM
SPACE·Evanston

Adam Ezra Group w. Sirsy

We dont see many artists building the kind of momentum Adam Ezra Group is generating right now.What has grown over more than two decades of relentless grassroots touring has become something far bigger than a typical touring band: a fiercely independent, fan-powered community that continues to expand one show at a time. Rooms across the country are selling out when Adam Ezra Group comes to town, with longtime fans regularly traveling across state lines to catch multiple shows, drawn by the bands deep sense of community and the promise that no two nights are ever the same.The band never performs from a fixed setlist, instead shaping each night around the energy in the room. Songs, stories, and moments unfold in real timepart concert, part revival, and part reminder of what live music can still be at its best.Blending folk/Americana soul, rock n roll energy, and deeply human songwriting, Adam Ezra Group has built one of the most authentic underground followings in live music today while quickly becoming recognized on a national level. As SPIN recently put it, they are an independent underground folk band blowing up without selling out, a rise that has happened entirely outside the traditional industry system, powered by word of mouth, community activism, and a genuine connection between band and audience that often turns first-time listeners into lifelong fans.Catch them now while theyre still playing the kinds of rooms where you can give Adam a hug on your way out.

Folk / RootsRock
Nov 8
8:00 PM
Color Club·Wicker Park

Back to the Grave

Your DJ hosts Scary Lady Sarah and Philly Peroxide invite you to BACK TO THE GRAVE, a club night devoted \*entirely\* to current & classic Goth Rock, Deathrock & Post-Punk! That’s right: we’re gatekeeping- gate creeping?- so no darkwave, industrial, or ebm at this particular party -- think guitars! Expect great music, creepy decor, rowdy fun & a batcave vibe! Wear your pointy boots, fishnets torn, your hair BIG, your corsets tight & your eyeliner extra heavy…or whatever -- as long as you come ready to shake your bones

RockPop
Nov 8
8:00 PM
Constellation·North Center

Frequency: Bridge Percussion ft Sachi Keiko w/ Ava Brennan

8:30pm. You can watch the livestream HERE. If you watch the livestream, please support the artists by purchasing a livestream ticket. - - - Complete Lineup Bridge Percussion featuring Sachi Keiko Ava Brennan Following a debut collaboration concert at Constellation Chicago and the recording of a two-song single for NPR's Tiny Desk Competition, Bridge Percussion and Sachi Keiko will come together once again to perform a full set of Keiko's original songs. Originally written for and performed with a traditional four-piece band, Keiko's music has been reimagined and rearranged to highlight the infinite expressive and creative capabilities of percussion. The members of Bridge Percussion and Sachi Keiko first crossed paths as students of Northwestern University's classical percussion program, but have since come together to create music that goes beyond their classical roots. With this performance, they aim to showcase their shared passion for music in a way that blends influences from traditional chamber playing and orchestral percussion with elements of indie songwriting. By blending percussion and voice, they've crafted a performance that is unique, approachable, and demonstrates the versatility and limitless possibilities of the modern-day percussion ensemble.

RockFolk / RootsElectronic
Nov 8
8:30 PM
Hungry Brain·Roscoe Village

Microplastique + Common Ghosts

21+. 9pm. Set 1 Common Ghosts Kai Ihns - Voice Caroline Jesalva - Violin/Voice Erez Dessel - Piano Colin Dorion - Drums Set 2 Microplastique Ben Zucker - pocket trumpet, toy piano, accordion, percussion Molly Jones - soprano saxophone, toy piano, accordion, percussion Josh Harlow - toy piano, melodica, percussion Adam Shead - percussion, accordion, toy wind instruments, sound effects, compositions

Jazz / BluesWorldPop
Nov 8
9:00 PM
smartbar·Wrigleyville

Queen!

Sunday, November 8, 2026 Queen! Featuring Derrick Carter * Julie Marghilano * Michael Serafini Hosted by Lucy Stoole * Nico Guest Host: Claire $15 Early / $20 Advanced / $20 Door / $15 Student Door (before 12am with valid ID) / 21+ / Doors: 10PM

ElectronicRockPop
Nov 8
10:00 PM
SPACE·Evanston

SOLD OUT - Bill Callahan (solo) w. Rick Maguire (of Pile)

My Days of 58 is the eighth Bill Callahan album, his first since 2022. The twelve tunes here open uncanny depths of expression as Bill continues to blaze one of the most original songwriting-and-performance trails out there. With My Days of 58, he applies the living, breathing energies of his live shows to the studio process, sharpening his slice-of-life portraiture to cut deeper than ever before. The core musicians featured on My Days of 58 is the group that toured for 2022's REALITY: guitarist Matt Kinsey, saxophonist Dustin Laurenzi and drummer Jim White, whose synergy was evident in 2024's live Resuscitate!. This showed Bill, as he puts it, , "rdquo" -> that they could handle anything I threw at them," adding: , "rdquo" -> Improv/unpredictability/the unknown is the thing that keeps me motivated to keep making music. It's all about listening to yourself and others. A lot of the best parts of a recording are the mistakes---making them into strengths, using them as springboards into something human."

Folk / RootsRockElectronic
Nov 9
7:30 PM
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Cobra Lounge·Ukrainian Village

Sanity Slip / Ballista / Spare No Mercy / Invasive / Choice

Empire Productions and Chicagoland Hardcore present... Sanity Slip Ballista Spare No Mercy Invasive Choice $20 - 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/** ⬅️

ElectronicMetalRock
Nov 10
6:00 PM
Reggie's·South Loop

School Of Rock Chicago West + School Of Rock Chicago

Under 21 with parent is allowed. SCHOOL OF ROCK CHICAGO WEST Welcome to School of Rock Chicago West, where students learn to rock their worlds. School of Rock Chicago West has the best combination of instructors, instruments, and captivating programs to get your student strumming, drumming, playing, or singing their way to rockstar status. At School of Rock Chicago West, we believe as much in the power of the band as we do in the thrill of a killer solo act. We bring our kids and the community of Chicago West together to create excellent performers who learn from cool, real life experiences in the world of music. Our performance-based approach amps up our students for serious fun and serious success. Music in a team-based environment is today’s gateway to education, confidence, fun, friendship, and so much more. Visit School of Rock Chicago West today. Band Website Instagram SCHOOL OF ROCK CHICAGO School of Rock is a performance-based music school for kids aged 8-18, offering lessons in guitar, bass, drums, keys and vocals. Students receive individual lessons as well as group rehearsals, where they learn classics from the entire rock catalog, culminating in real rock shows at real rock venues. For more information, please visit http://schoolofrock.com . Now teaching adults,too! Our performance-based teaching method is an immersive experience that inspires our students to be their best. We get our students playing music as quickly as possible because we know that that is what our students want to do. As a result our students become more interested in the theory of music. We deliver an authentic experience using professional equipment, a staff of seasoned musicians, and performances on real rock stages, at real rock venues in front of real live audiences. Our instructors live to play and play to live. They are experienced professional musicians that can instruct students on the finer points of their instrument, while at the same time educating them on everything that goes into putting on a great live show. We teach and perform music that our students love to play and our audiences love to here. From the fundamental roots of rock and roll through classic rock, funk, reggae, heavy metal, alternative, indie and prog rock – we share, engage and celebrate it all. For Free Tickets Go To Our Facebook Page Band Website Facebook Instagram

FreeRock
Nov 10
6:30 PM

Michelle Branch: Everywhere And Back Again Tour

Doors open at 7PM. Performance begins at 8PM. 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.* Individuals under 17 are allowed to attend if accompanied by their parent or legal guardian Upgrade Your Experience: https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/hobchicago/hobwebsite

RockPopFolk / Roots
Nov 10
7:00 PM
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Subterranean·Wicker Park

Not My Weekend

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.

RockPop
Nov 10
7:30 PM
Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

Cut Copy

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.

ElectronicWorldRock
Nov 10
8:00 PM
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