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

Metro·Wrigleyville

Cold Waves XIV

Saturday, September 26 Cold Waves XIV… featuring TR/ST • HAUNT ME • NGHTCRWLR • DIE SEXUAL • NUXX • CLUBDRUGS $55 Adv. / $65 Day of / $145 3-Day Metro Pass / 18 & over / Doors: 6PM / Show: 7PM Portion of proceeds to benefit Darkest Before Dawn and other non-profit organizations Cold Waves Single Day VIP Tables available here

RockElectronic
Sep 26
7:00 PM
Beat Kitchen·Roscoe Village

Charlie Burg

TICKET EVENT INFORMATION: This event is ALL AGES 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.

RockR&b / Soul
Sep 26
7:30 PM
Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

The Polish Ambassador

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.

ElectronicRock
Sep 26
8:00 PM
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Green Mill·Uptown

JEFF NEWELL'S NEW TRAD OCTET

Jeff Newell's New Trad Octet featuring: Jeff Newell – sax, James C. Davis – trumpet, Andy Baker – trombone, Mike Hogg – tuba, John McLean – guitar, Steve Million – Hammond B-3 organ, Lawrence Kohut – bass, Rick Vitek – drums.

Folk / RootsRockWorld
Sep 26
8:00 PM
Uncommon Ground·Edgewater

The Chain Links with Al Day and Victor Sanders

Please join us for an early evening journey with a couple of great song writers and performers. Robert Willians, originally from Oklahoma, artfully blends American influences like Woody Guthrie and Levon Helm with European influences from the cabaret and elsewhere. He'll be accompanied by his band The Chain Links - Chuck Wasserburg (guitar), Jay Whitehouse (bass), and Sarah Allen (percussion). Also performing will be singer-songwriter Al Day, a major presence on the Chicago music scene. Al has performed on WTTW and WFMT and plays with one of the city's most unique and exciting jazz ensembles, The Last Word. He'll be accompanied by the "master of mystery guitar," Victor Sanders, who has played with a who's who of singer-songwriters and helms Lakeside Media, one of Chicago's legendary studios.

Rock
Sep 26
8:00 PM
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Bottom Lounge·West Loop

Cheekface, Apes of the State

ARTIST GA PRESALE: March 25 @ 11am CT (PW: stubbsclubb711) LOCAL GA PRESALE: Thursday, March 26 @ 10am CT CHEEKFACE DISCORD PRESALE: Thursday, March 26 @ 10am LOCAL (PW: bagelstore711) On-Sale: Friday, March 27 @ 10:00 AM CT / 11:00 AM ET 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 three days before your event, be sure to let us know.

RockFolk / RootsPop
Sep 26
8:00 PM
FitzGerald's·Berwyn

Saturday Night Rockabilly and Surf Jams in the SIDEBAR w/ ROGER THAT!

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS: ROGER THAT! Roger That has been performing an infectious mix of California Surf, British Invasion, American Rockabilly and Garage Rock since 2020. Their energetic performances bring a fresh twist to the timeless sounds of the 50's and 60's, making it their own while drawing inspiration from legendary artists such as Dick Dale, The Ventures, The Beatles, and Carl Perkins. Their setlist includes memorable tracks from rock 'n' roll pioneers like Eddie Cochran and Johnny Cash, as well as beloved hits from The Monkees, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Elvis Presley. FREE SHOW! Click , "rdquo" -> Book Now" to RSVP for guaranteed entry. 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. ***AGE RESTRICTIONS*** 21+, Minors admitted with guardian

FreeRockHip Hop
Sep 26
8:30 PM
Dorian's·Wicker Park

M.e.h

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.

MetalRock
Sep 26
9:00 PM
Joe's Live Rosemont·Lincoln Park

Crvena Jabuka "40 Godine Sa Vama"

This is an outside promoter event. For any questions/inquiries please reach out to info@purelivemusic.com. To reserve a table, visit this link: https://purelivemusic.ticketspice.com/table-for-crvena-jabuka-live-in-chicago. Crvena Jabuka is celebrating four decades of music with their massive anniversary tour, "40 Godine Sa Vama". Led by frontman Dražen Žerić–Žera, the legendary pop-rock band is marking this milestone with a spectacular "40 Cities for 40 Years" tour across Europe and the U.S.

Rock
Sep 26
9:00 PM
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Rosa’s Lounge·West Town

Sean McKee Band special guest Zach Avery and Lil' Ed Williams

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. Rosa's Lounge ensures that you and your friends are seated together if you purchase tickets under the same name.

Rock
Sep 26
9:30 PM

DYING FETUS & SANGUISUGABOGG

Doors open at 530PM. Performance begins at 630PM. 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
Sep 27
5:30 PM
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Winter's Jazz Club·Streeterville

Spider Saloff Quintet - Chet Baker: The Cool Jazz of the 50's

[ All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable -- please order carefully and be sure all details are correct before completing purchase. 1-Drink minimum purchase of $10 per person, per set applies to all guests and all shows. ] * * Prices below INCLUDE ticket fees, no other fees added. * * Please add "info@wintersjazzclub.com" to your approved email senders list; check your spam/junk email folder if ticket confirmation is not found in your inbox a few moments after completing your order.

Jazz / BluesFolk / RootsRock
Sep 27
5:30 PM
Salt Shed·Bucktown

Cavetown with Chloe Moriondo - Running With Scissors Tour

Cavetown's Robin Skinner, of Cambridge, England, has become an anchor for a generation of listeners who've found not just solace in his music, but a kind of spiritual room to grow up in. His catalog, spanning lo-fi ditties and indie rock charmers, has amassed billions of streams, earned a 6× Platinum certification, and inspired high-profile features in the New York Times, Rolling Stone and Billboard. His global touring career has taken him from sold-out clubs to massive tours with AJR and Pierce The Veil, as well as festival main stages at Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, Corona Capital, Primavera Sound, and many more. Along the way, his songs have become comfort objects to his dedicated fans, who have clasped them, cried to them, and grown up alongside them. They've been soft hands offering understanding when the world felt too sharp.

PopRockElectronic
Sep 27
7:00 PM
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Garcia's Chicago·West Loop

The Polish Ambassador

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.

ElectronicRock
Sep 27
7:00 PM
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Metro·Wrigleyville

Cold Waves XIV

Sunday, September 27 Cold Waves XIV featuring KING WOMAN • YOUTH CODE • LEAD INTO GOLD • SPIKE HELLIS • BLACK CROSS HOTEL • INSULA ISCARIOT $55 Adv. / $65 Day of / $145 3-Day Metro Pass / 18 & over / Doors: 6PM / Show: 7PM Portion of proceeds to benefit Darkest Before Dawn and other non-profit organizations. Cold Waves Single Day VIP Tables available here.

MetalRockElectronic
Sep 27
7:00 PM