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

Cole's Bar·Logan Square

Street Dove / Shredded Sun / Humdrum

Street Dove is celebrating the release of their debut self-titled album. They are an indie pop / art rock project out of Chicago, writing dreamy and punchy songs. Like the pop of Vampire Weekend, the hazy polish of Beach House, and the grandiose of the Flaming Lips, but with their own charm baked in. Shredded Sun play loud, short, messy, catchy songs about cities, puzzles, aging, and other concerns of our time. Sarah, Nick, and Ben have been playing music together for a while, but Rosy Overdrive called their new album Never Odd or Even "a fizzy, expert-level power pop album that stands as perhaps their best work yet." Humdrum is a Chicago based dreampop/indiepop project by Loren Vanderbilt III.

PopRockMetal
Nov 13
9:00 PM
Subterranean·Wicker Park

House Party

A sweaty love-letter to the 2010s rager returns. Party with hundreds of your closest friends at House Party. The chaos and thrill of a 2010s rager. Louder, sweatier, and no neighbors to shut it down. Mid-2000s anthems, bloghouse, your skinniest jeans, and the kind of night that feels like it’s happening in a thousand blurry photos. The soundtrack? LMFAO, Skrillex, A$AP Rocky, Swedish House Mafia, Passion Pit, Rihanna, MGMT + more. The soundtrack of nights you wish you could remember. (Or maybe forget.) Shutter shades. Neon bracelets. Disposable cameras. A little reckless, but never forced. This isn’t nostalgia. This is muscle memory. Friday, November 13, 2026 Subterranean, Chicago Doors 9pm // 21+ For more information, email orlove@weareorlove.com . TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is UPSTAIRS This event is 21+ 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.

ElectronicRock
Nov 13
9:00 PM
Cobra Lounge·Ukrainian Village

Vick Vapors / Holy Water / Sleep of Mirrors

Cobra Lounge presents... Vick Vapors w/ special guests Holy Water and Sleep of Mirrors $20 ADV // $24 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

RockElectronic
Nov 13
9:00 PM
Reggie's·South Loop

Sicard Hollow

SICARD HOLLOW Sicard Hollow is a four-piece progressive bluegrass band who formed with a mutual passion for pushing the boundaries of genre. Heavily influenced by the Grateful Dead and New Grass Revival, these young pickers bring new energy to a timeless style with a combination of fearless improvisation and instrumental prowess. Band Website Spotify Facebook Instagram JANKY LIMO For more than a decade and hundreds of shows, the current members of Janky Limo have been throwing parties and solidifying their sound. Blues, Rock, Funk, Reggae and Bluegrass all combine to make Janky Limo fans move their feet. With its roots planted by Indiana party outfit “The All Good Things Band”, Janky Limo branches out into more original territory without losing the respect they have for the audience to hear the songs they know and love. A casual listener might not even notice Janky Limo weaving their catchy original music into a show with classics by Paul Simon or The Talking Heads or Phil Collins. Come check out a show and see why folks are lining up to take a ride with Janky Limo! ​ ​Janky Limo is part fancy, part funky and always a good time! You’ll hear the songs you know, songs you think you know and songs you’ll want to get to know better. Like the jukebox at Burt Reynolds’ house. Band Website Spotify Facebook Instagram

Folk / RootsRock
Nov 13
9:00 PM
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Carol’s Pub·Rogers Park

Blue Rose

21+ / www.carolspub.comHailing from Chicago and fronted by Jori Rose Griffith, Blue Rose is a six-piece Americana country rock band, blending tight vocal harmonies, roots-driven songwriting, and full-band energy. The band includes: Mike DelPrincipe (drums), Marcus Gebauer (lead guitar), Mike Gruber (keys), Sean Shiel (lap steel), and Nick Zean (bass). Their debut album, Blue Moon (May 2025), debuted on the CDX TRACtion Americana radio airplay chart, marking the band's arrival on the national Americana scene. Known for a sound that draws as much from classic country storytelling as from rock and roll grit, the band continues to expand its reach with new singles rolling out into 2027, ahead of a full second album. This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. GA Tickets do not include seating. Reserved Table purchase includes entrance to the show and a reserved table for the designated number of people. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to showtime to claim your table. If your party has not arrived by that time, your table may be subject to be given away to another group and we will do our best to facilitate your group upon your arrival, however a table is no longer guaranteed.

PopRockJazz / Blues
Nov 13
9:30 PM
Rosa’s Lounge·West Town

Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials

Join us for just $20! Secure your seat in advance, or grab your ticket at the door for $25 (if available; advance purchase highly recommended). Entry begins at 10:30-11 PM. Shared-table and bar seating are available as space permits. Doors open at 8 PM: To secure guaranteed seating, guests should arrive between 8 PM and 9 PM. Guests arriving after 9 PM will be guaranteed entry, but seating will be based on availability.

Jazz / BluesRock
Nov 13
9:30 PM
smartbar·Wrigleyville

LADYBEAR

Friday, November 13, 2026 Lucy Stoole & smartbar present… LADYBEAR Featuring Juliana Huxtable * Ariel Zetina * Mister Hoochiemama Performances by Valentine Addams * Tenderoni * Fantasy Banks Gogo Dancers Ari * Marckus * Mush Hosted by Lucy Stoole * Gnat $20-$25 Adv / $25 Door / $20 Student Door (before 12am with valid ID) / 21+ / Doors: 10PM

PopElectronicJazz / Blues
Nov 13
10:00 PM
Cobra Lounge·Ukrainian Village

Cliffhanger / Midway Down

Cobra Lounge presents... Cliffhanger Midway Down +Special Guests TBA $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

Rock
Nov 14
3:00 PM

Lucky Boys Confusion - 25 Years of Throwing the Game

Doors open at 5PM. Performance begins at 630PM. 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

RockWorld
Nov 14
5:00 PM
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Cobra Lounge·Ukrainian Village

Ryan Jesse

Riot Fest presents... Ryan Jesse w/ special guests TBA $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

Folk / RootsRock
Nov 14
6:00 PM
Salt Shed·Bucktown

The Menzingers: Everything I Ever Saw North American Tour

Everything I Ever Saw finds the Menzingers entering a new era in what?s already been a storied career. The Philadelphia punk legends? eighth album chronicles moments of significant change?the personal, the political, and the universal?while returning to the core creative principles that first put them on the map with listeners the world over. Twenty years in, the Menzingers have discovered that the wisdom gained with time?s passing is even stronger than the emotional armor they once wore in their youth, and Everything I Ever Saw captures the quartet embracing the here and now while strengthening the bonds that have held them together.

RockMetal
Nov 14
7:00 PM
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Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

Sam Grisman Project

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 / RootsRockPop
Nov 14
8:00 PM
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Metro·Wrigleyville

The Afghan Whigs

Saturday, November 14 The Afghan Whigs * Night Moves $45 Adv. / $50 Day of / $295 VIP-1 / $170 VIP-2 18+ / Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm VIP-1: The Afghan Whigs Side Stage Experience One (1) GA admissionExclusive side stage access during the showAccess to pre-show soundcheck performanceIntimate Q&A with Greg DulliOne (1) signed merchandise itemOne (1) exclusive merchandise item created exclusively for this tourCommemorative VIP laminate & lanyardPriority merchandise shoppingEarly merchandise shopping before public doors VIP-2: The Afghan Whigs Q&A Experience One (1) GA admission Access to pre-show soundcheck performance Intimate Q&A with Greg Dulli One (1) signed merchandise item One (1) exclusive merchandise item created exclusively for this tour Commemorative VIP laminate & lanyard Priority merchandise shopping Early merchandise shopping before public doors The Afghan Whigs new album, Soft Control is testament to the old David Bowie quote, where he describes aging as “an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been.” By now, the volatile years of band leader Greg Dulli’s youth have been substituted with a wry and self-aware satori. The edge and sensitive temperament remain but the unchecked infernos of ego and rage no longer threaten personal immolation. And Dulli’s vocals are simultaneously the strongest and most delicate that they’ve ever been.

Rock
Nov 14
8:00 PM
SPACE·Evanston

Amythyst Kiah w. Buffalo Nichols

Produced by Butch Walker (Taylor Swift, Green Day, Weezer) and recorded at his Nashville studio, Amythyst Kiahs new album Still + Bright explores the vast expanse of her inner world: her deep-rooted affinity for Eastern philosophies and spiritual traditions, a near-mystical connection with the natural world, the life lessons learned in her formative years as a self-described anime-nerd mall goth. In dreaming up the backdrop to her revelatory storytelling, Kiah and Walker arrived at a darkly cinematic and exhilarating twist on the rootsy alt-rock of her 2021 breakthrough album Wary + Strangean LP that landed on Rolling Stones list of the 25 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2021 and drew acclaim from major outlets like Pitchfork. With its sonic palette encompassing everything from fuzzed-out guitars and industrial-leaning beats to gilded pedal steel and Kiahs exquisitely graceful banjo work, Still + Bright fully affirms her as an artist of both daring originality and uncompromising depth.On Wary + Strange, Kiah offered up a collection of spellbinding songs detailing her experience with grief and trauma and alienation, each illuminating the extraordinary impact of her songwriting. An electrifying showcase for her singular musicality and soul-stirring voice, Kiahs Rounder Records debut soon found many leading critics hailing her as a formidable new talent, adding to a list of accolades that includes earning a Grammy nomination for her powerhouse anthem Black Myself. But when it came time to create her follow-up, the Tennessee-born singer/songwriter felt compelled toward a profound shift in her artistry. On the last record it felt so cathartic to write about all the pain I was dealing with, but this time the songs came from a place of finding joy in the music, says Kiah. In the past I felt so mired down with anxiety that I sometimes held back from what I really wanted to write about; I felt like I needed to play it safe and keep certain thoughts to myself. But now Im at a point where Im confident in what I value and love, and because of that Ive made the album Ive always wanted to make.

RockFolk / RootsJazz / Blues
Nov 14
8:00 PM
Bottom Lounge·West Loop

Emo Night Karaoke

This event is 17 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 17 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. 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.

Rock
Nov 14
8:00 PM
Beat Kitchen·Roscoe Village

Babehoven

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 14
8:30 PM
Cole's Bar·Logan Square

BIG BILL / Chemical-X / bugoff! / Wild Zero

Austin's ripping, idiosyncratic Big Bill forges their own darkly comedic brand of philosophical post-punk. Vocalist Eric Braden (aka @Eric Bill ) conjures weirdo underdog characters in deadpan wit, while Alan Lauer plays scarily spring-loaded bass lines, @Alex Riegelman scratches crazily on guitar, Keith Galloway (aka @KindKeith ) layers the keys, and ex-White Denim member Jeff Olson pummels his drums with elegant aplomb. The result is a legendary live show, fueled by what has been called "climbing-up-the-rafters energy." After being named Best Punk Band at the Austin Music Awards, Big Bill dropped their fourth full-length album, Sick Myth (Todo Records)—distilling the band's politically righteous, hook-laden approach down to its purest essence yet. Bugoff! is midwest punk, heavily inspired by kennedys and op ivy! Wild Zero is an Indie Rock outfit from Chicago. After joining the scene in the fall of 2025, they have crafted a sound built on head-spinning 12 string riffs, catchy hooks, and a tour de force rhythm section.

RockJazz / Blues
Nov 14
9:00 PM
Cobra Lounge·Ukrainian Village

Nightbreakers / Lake Drive / Nick Karchner

Cobra Lounge presents... Nightbreakers Lake Drive Nick Karcher $20 ADV // $24 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

RockPop
Nov 14
9:00 PM
Rosa’s Lounge·West Town

Dave Herrero feat. Pete Galanis — Finally, a Damn Saturday Night!

For the last decade or so, you've caught Dave Herrero feat. Pete Galanis here Every Damn Tuesday. Now, finally—a damn Saturday night! Don't miss this rare chance to hear what the band's been working on. Buy Tickets – 9:30 PM Show! Includes Rosa's After Hours at 11 PM! Join us for just $20! Secure your seat in advance, or grab your ticket at the door for $25 (if available; advance purchase highly recommended). Buy Tickets – 11 PM Show! Rosa's After Hours! $15 General Admission is a relaxed, free-flowing late-night blues set where artists stretch out, special guests musicians often sit in. Entry begins at 10:30-11 PM. Shared-table and bar seating are available as space permits. Important Details: Doors open at 8 PM: To secure guaranteed seating, guests should arrive between 8 PM and 9 PM. Guests arriving after 9 PM will be guaranteed entry, but seating will be based on availability. Seating: Available on a first-come, first-served basis at tables and the bar. Please note that tables are shared. Group Ticket Purchases: Rosa's Lounge ensures that you and your friends are seated together if you purchase tickets under the same name. If people of your group are purchasing tickets separately, please include the group name in the Customer Notes section in the Order Summary form. Late Arrivals: Please note that we cannot hold seats for late arrivals or no-shows. After 9 PM, Rosa's Lounge may seat other guests in any available seats. We are 21 & over: For those parents who wish to bring their own under 21 years of age: Must be contacted by a parent for pre-authorization and other instructions before you purchase tickets. Must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to enter. Illinois law prohibits anyone under 21 from consuming alcohol, even when accompanied by a parent.

RockFolk / RootsJazz / Blues
Nov 14
9:30 PM