Chicago Concerts: Rock and Metal schedule 2025-2026

Want to know who’s playing in Chicago? We’ve put together a schedule of the city’s top rock concerts and music festivals so you can plan ahead.

Our Chicago concerts calendar is organized by month, making it easy for you to access both international and local shows happening in the city.

After choosing which concert to attend, take advantage of the opportunity to plan your musical journey or outing with the Travel 2 Concert Chicago Guide. It includes record and instrument stores, comprehensive info on concert venues, significant places in the history of rock and heavy metal, and even rock bars.

UPCOMING ROCK CONCERTS IN CHICAGO

SEPTEMBER 2025

The Who – United Center – September 7
Supergrass – Riviera Theatre – September 9
TV On The Radio – Riviera Theatre – September 10
The Story So Far – The Salt Shed – September 11
Mirador – Metro – September 12
YUNGBLUD – Riviera Theatre – September 12
Odisseo – Avondale Music Hall – September 14
Mudvayne – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom – September 14
Pixies – The Salt Shed – September 15
Seven Hours After Violet – Avondale Music Hall – September 15
X Ambassadors – The Vic Theatre – September 15
Kula Shaker – Metro – September 16
The Damned – The Vic Theatre – September 17
Spacey Jane – Metro – September 17, and 18
Knuckle Puck – Bottom Lounge – September 18
Viagra Boys – The Salt Shed – September 18
Blessthefall – House of Blues Chicago – September 19
Sex Pistols & Frank Carter – Concord Music Hall – September 19 o
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram – Park West – September 19
The Front Bottoms – Bottom Lounge – September 19
Texas is the Reason e Samiam – Bottom Lounge – September 20
The Academy Is… – Concord Music Hall – September 20
Alkaline Trio – Metro – September 20
Landmvrks – House of Blues Chicago – September 20
The Bouncing Souls – Concord Music Hall – September 21
Marky Ramone e Buzzcocks – Metro – September 21
The Brian Jonestown Massacre – Metro – September 22
Anamanaguchi – Metro – September 25
Sam Fender – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom – September 25
Cartel – House of Blues Chicago – September 26
Wolf Alice – The Vic Theatre – September 26
Nitzer Ebb – Metro – September 26
Maná – United Center – September 26, and 27
Bruce Dickinson – The Vic Theatre – September 27
Morrissey – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom – September 27
The Mountain Goats – The Salt Shed – September 27
Molotov – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom – September 28
She Past Away – Metro – September 28
The Raveonettes – Bottom Lounge – September 28
Garbage – The Salt Shed – September 29
The Bridge City Sinners – Bottom Lounge – September 29
Invent Animate e Silent Planet – House of Blues Chicago – September 30
Kublai Khan TX – The Salt Shed – September 30
Swans – Metro – September 30

OCTOBER 2025

Frankie and The Witch Fingers – Bottom Lounge – October 1
Letlive – House of Blues Chicago – October 2
Queens Of The Stone Age – The Chicago Theatre – October 2
Kingfishr – Park West – October 2
AFI – The Salt Shed – October 3
Bad Suns – House of Blues Chicago – October 4
The Stews – Park West – October 4
The National Parks – Metro – October 4
High Vis – Bottom Lounge – October 5
The Sword – House of Blues Chicago – October 6
Elbow – Riviera Theatre – October 6
Mumford & Sons – United Center – October 8
From Ashes To New – House of Blues Chicago – October 9
Stereolab – Metro – October 9, and 10
Downtown Struts – Sleeping Village – October 10
Blood Club – Bottom Lounge – October 10
Ballyhoo! – Bottom Lounge – October 12
Night Tapes – Bottom Lounge – October 14
Elvis Costello & The Imposters – The Chicago Theatre – October 16
Black Pistol Fire – Bottom Lounge – October 16
Sons Of The East – House of Blues Chicago – October 17
Carbon Leaf – Bottom Lounge – October 17
Violent Femmes – The Salt Shed – October 17
moe. – The Vic Theatre – October 17
Sun Room – Bottom Lounge – October 18
Six Feet Under – Avondale Music Hall – October 18
Parcels – Credit Union 1 Arena – October 19
Neon Trees – House of Blues Chicago – October 20
Biohazard – Concord Music Hall – October 21
Nekrogoblikon – Concord Music Hall – October 22
The Beta Band – Metro – October 23
Lorna Shore – The Salt Shed – October 23
Don Broco – House of Blues Chicago – October 24
My Morning Jacket – The Salt Shed – October 24, 25 , and 26
Arcy Drive – Metro – October 25
The Spill Canvas – Bottom Lounge – October 25
Like Moths To Flames – Bottom Lounge – October 26
Lovejoy – House of Blues Chicago – October 27
Between the Buried and Me e Hail the Sun – The Vic Theatre – October 27
GBH – Bottom Lounge – October 30

NOVEMBER 2025

Plain White T’s – House of Blues Chicago – November 1
Boys Night Out – Bottom Lounge – November 1
The Wombats – The Vic Theatre – November 1
Michigander e Oliver Hazard – Metro – November 2
Set It Off – House of Blues Chicago – November 4
Sanguisugabogg – Metro – November 5
Pinkshift – Bottom Lounge – November 5
Of Monsters and Men – The Salt Shed – November 6
Seether e Daughtry – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom – November 6
Hot Water Music – Bottom Lounge – November 6
The Frights – Bottom Lounge – November 8
Grizzly Bear – The Salt Shed – November 8, and 9
Thrice – House of Blues Chicago – November 9
Born of Osiris – Bottom Lounge – November 9
Boris – Metro – November 9
The Living Tombstone – House of Blues Chicago – November 11
The Saints – Metro – November 11
Robert Plant’s Saving Grace Ft. Suzi Dian – The Vic Theatre – November 12
As It Is – Bottom Lounge – November 12
The Faint – Metro – November 12
Queensrÿche – House of Blues Chicago – November 13
Tom Morello & Friends – The Vic Theatre – November 13
Fit for a King – Riviera Theatre – November 14
The Mars Volta – The Salt Shed – November 14
Lucky Boys Confusion – House of Blues Chicago – November 15
Minus the Bear – Metro – November 15, and 16
King 810 – Bottom Lounge – November 16
Patti Smith and Her Band – The Chicago Theatre – November 17, and 18
Ax and the Hatchetmen – Metro – November 21
The Junior Varsity – Bottom Lounge – November 21
The Murder City Devils – Park West – November 21
Saturdays At Your Place – Bottom Lounge – November 22
Boombox – Park West – November 23
The Beths – The Salt Shed – November 23
Paul McCartney – United Center – November 24, and 25
Mammoth e Myles Kennedy – House of Blues Chicago – November 26
Atreyu – Concord Music Hall – November 28
The Home Team – House of Blues Chicago – November 28
Dying Wish – Metro – November 29
Memphis May Fire – House of Blues Chicago – November 30

DECEMBER 2025

Avatar – Riviera Theatre – December 2
Blind Guardian – The Vic Theatre – December 2
Hot Mulligan – The Salt Shed – December 4, and 5
Samantha Fish – House of Blues Chicago – December 7
Cattle Decapitation – House of Blues Chicago – December 9
Belmont – Bottom Lounge – December 12
Acid Bath – The Salt Shed – December 12
The Symposium – Metro – December 19
TRSH – Bottom Lounge – December 20

JANUARY 2026

Lord of the Lost – Concord Music Hall – January 31

FEBRUARY 2026

Enjambre – House of Blues Chicago – February 8
Nothing More – Riviera Theatre – February 28

MARCH 2026

The Strumbellas – House of Blues Chicago – March 20

APRIL 2026

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MAY 2026

Belle & Sebastian – The Salt Shed – May 28, and 29

Learn more about the venues

Curious about the concert venues, tips for picking the best seat, or nearby hotels to stay at on show day? Check out our special pages:

• House of Blues Chicago
• Metro
• United Center
• Radius
• Riviera Theatre
• Concord Music Hall
• The Vic Theatre
• Avondale Music Hall
• The Chicago Theatre
• Bottom Lounge
• The Salt Shed
• Park West
• Credit Union 1 Arena
• Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

Chicago’s Rock Route, USA

Chicago, Illinois, USA, is a city known for its deep musical roots. It is also the birthplace of legendary bands such as Smashing Pumpkins, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Rise Against, each contributing to the city’s rich musical heritage.

In addition to the show you’re planning to attend, if you have a few extra days in Chicago, consider taking a rock-themed tour of the city. Iconic venues like House of Blues Chicago and Riviera Theatre host a wide range of performances, from rock to blues.

For those looking for a fun spot to hang out, Hard Rock Cafe and Cobra Lounge are great options. Vinyl collectors and music lovers will also enjoy exploring Reckless Records and visiting the Museum of Post Punk.

To plan your rock-inspired trip to Chicago (or other cities and countries around the world), check out all the guides we’ve already published here at Travel 2 Concert!