Free shows in Chicago

29 shows · 8 venues · next 14 days

Lineup is tracking 29 free shows at 8 venues for this in Chicago. Every listing carries its date, time, venue and ticket link, and most have a 30-second preview so you can hear the act first.

Updated Wednesday, Oct 7

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Wednesday, Oct 7

2 shows
  1. Henry Carpender Quartet w/ special guest Chris Greene Live in the Sidebar!Fitzgeralds SidebarJazzFreeTickets
  2. Elizabeth Nichols - I Don't Kiss & Tell, I Kiss & Tour with Soren AndersonCarol's PubCountryFreeTickets

Thursday, Oct 8

2 shows
  1. Thursday Night in the Sidebar w/ Jaik Willis!Fitzgeralds SidebarFreeTickets
  2. Pachanka Music Culture Presents: Panchita!Fitzgeralds SidebarFolkFreeTickets

Friday, Oct 9

3 shows
  1. Happy Hour on the Patio w/ Hillbilly Frolic!FITZGERALDS PATIOCountryFreeTickets
  2. Davy KnowlesSPACEFreeTickets
  3. VitigrrlThree Top LoungeElectronicFreeTickets

Saturday, Oct 10

3 shows
  1. Sidebar Supper Club w/ Groove WitnessFitzgeralds SidebarJazzFreeTickets
  2. Copeland w. Special Guest Jenny DeeSPACEIndie / RockFreeTickets
  3. GodfreyImprov Comedy Club ChicagoComedyFreeTickets

Sunday, Oct 11

4 shows
  1. 5th Annual Honky Tonktoberfest Hosted by Wild EarpFitzGerald'sCountryFreeTickets
  2. Bears Brunch in The Sidebar w/ host Jack O'Hara!Fitzgeralds SidebarFreeTickets
  3. Big Band & BBQ w/ Shout Section Big BandFitzGerald'sJazzFreeTickets
  4. An Evening With Steve Dawson with special guests Jason Adasiewicz, Jason Roebke, Diane Christiansen and Alton SmithSPACEPopFreeTickets

Tuesday, Oct 13

1 show
  1. Songwriter's Circle w/ Host Ron Lazzeretti ft. guests David Hinske and Christine MelodyFitzgeralds SidebarIndie / RockFreeTickets

Wednesday, Oct 14

2 shows
  1. Jazz in the Sidebar w/ The Andy Brown Trio!Fitzgeralds SidebarJazzFreeTickets
  2. Blue Water Kings - Free Showcase Party!FitzGerald'sFreeTickets

Thursday, Oct 15

3 shows
  1. Thursday Night Jazz in the Sidebar w/ Luke Polipnick Trio!Fitzgeralds SidebarJazzFreeTickets
  2. Will Dempsey - Carry The Weight Tour with Gavin HughesCarol's PubCountryFreeTickets
  3. Pachanka Music Culture Presents: Secret Agent Men!Fitzgeralds SidebarIndie / RockFreeTickets

Friday, Oct 16

2 shows
  1. *sold Out* Osees ft. Brigid Dawson with Traps PSThalia HallIndie / RockFreeTickets
  2. Friday Night in the Sidebar w/ The Meadowlark Lemons!Fitzgeralds SidebarJazzFreeTickets

Saturday, Oct 17

3 shows
  1. Funk Brunch in the CLUB w/ Greg Jacks & Brother HelpFitzGerald'sFreeTickets
  2. Sold Out: Duane Betts & Palmetto MotelSPACEIndie / RockFreeTickets
  3. Saturday Night in the Sidebar w/ The Ooozin' Ahhhs!Fitzgeralds SidebarIndie / RockFreeTickets

Sunday, Oct 18

2 shows
  1. Little Miss Ann And Friends Halloween Concert!SPACEIndie / RockFreeTickets
  2. Big Band & Bbq: Chicago Skyliner's w/ Bill O'ConnellFitzGerald'sJazzFreeTickets

Monday, Oct 19

1 show
  1. Albert CummingsSPACEFreeTickets

Tuesday, Oct 20

1 show
  1. An Evening With Richard Shindell - All AcousticSPACEFolkFreeTickets

Venues with the most of these

  1. Fitzgeralds Sidebar 11 shows
  2. SPACE 7 shows
  3. FitzGerald's 5 shows
  4. Carol's Pub 2 shows
  5. FITZGERALDS PATIO 1 show
  6. Improv Comedy Club Chicago 1 show
  7. Thalia Hall 1 show
  8. Three Top Lounge 1 show
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