Indie / Rock shows in Chicago

72 shows · 30 venues · next 14 days

Lineup is tracking 72 shows at 30 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

6 shows
  1. The Jungle GiantsOutsetIndie / Rock—Tickets
  2. Cameron Davies w/ Tyler StockCubby BearIndie / RockFrom $13.88Tickets
  3. Ben Harper & The Innocent CriminalsGarcia's ChicagoIndie / Rock—Tickets
  4. Wayne Hancock, Three Blue TeardropsReggies Music JointIndie / Rock—Tickets
  5. Sweet Pill with Heart to Gold and Emily HowThalia HallIndie / Rock$34.56–$305.27Tickets
  6. Eddie Jobson€™S U.K. RevisitedReggies Rock ClubIndie / Rock—Tickets

Thursday, Oct 8

5 shows
  1. Inverted Temple / Esculis / Jtopium / ZakhouryCubby BearIndie / RockFrom $12.82Tickets
  2. Ripcord, Wynton Existing, Sgt. Starling, Danimal FarmReggies Music JointIndie / Rock—Tickets
  3. Gorillaz - The Mountain TourUnited CenterIndie / Rock—Tickets
  4. Karina RykmanGarcia's ChicagoIndie / Rock—Tickets
  5. SYML - Solo in North America 2026 with Roger WeeksThalia HallIndie / RockFrom $43.08Tickets

Friday, Oct 9

8 shows
  1. Scene Queen: MetaliciousHouse of Blues ChicagoIndie / Rock—Tickets
  2. Beck: Ride Lonesome TourAuditorium Theatre - ILIndie / Rock—Tickets
  3. Karina RykmanGarcia's ChicagoIndie / Rock—Tickets
  4. Eyehategod, BL'ast!, Luicidal, Cavity, Evil ArmyReggies Rock ClubIndie / Rock—Tickets
  5. Sawyer Hill - Everybody’s Home, Nobody’s Happy World TourBottom LoungeIndie / Rock$28.78–$111.18Tickets
  6. The Dead Bolts with Cab EllisThalia HallIndie / Rock$33.52–$330.23Tickets
  7. Fighting for Scraps, Hunting Lions, Squared OffReggies Bananna's Shack Indie / Rock—Tickets
  8. Terrapin Flyer: A Grateful Dead Tribute @ Fitzgeralds!FitzGerald'sIndie / Rock$29.53–$189.70Tickets

Saturday, Oct 10

10 shows
  1. Rock and Roll PlayhouseThalia HallIndie / RockFrom $21.07Tickets
  2. TenderFest @ East End Plaza at Navy PierNavy PierIndie / Rock—Tickets
  3. Switchfoot with special guest Anberlin - Forever Now TourHouse of Blues ChicagoIndie / Rock—Tickets
  4. Moonbird / GreenTTea & The Tempos and special guestsCubby BearIndie / RockFrom $12.82Tickets
  5. Wind Walkers - The "I Don't Belong Here" Tour w/ If Not For Me & True NorthBottom LoungeIndie / RockFrom $28.27Tickets
  6. Beck: Ride Lonesome TourAuditorium Theatre - ILIndie / Rock—Tickets
  7. Failure (18 and Over)Park WestIndie / Rock—Tickets
  8. Copeland w. Special Guest Jenny DeeSPACEIndie / RockFreeTickets
  9. Fleetwood Mac Tribute: Big LoveImpact Fuel RoomIndie / Rock$35.71–$54.25Tickets
  10. Lily Vakili & Her Band, Mighty Joe Castro and the Gravamen, GreystoneReggies Bananna's Shack Indie / Rock—Tickets

Sunday, Oct 11

2 shows
  1. Interpol - North America Tour 2026 with DIIVThe Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)Indie / Rock—Tickets
  2. Paul Banks (DJ Set)Three Top LoungeIndie / RockFrom $55.81Tickets

Monday, Oct 12

1 show
  1. InohaMetroIndie / Rock—Tickets

Tuesday, Oct 13

5 shows
  1. SliftOutsetIndie / Rock—Tickets
  2. Songwriter's Circle w/ Host Ron Lazzeretti ft. guests David Hinske and Christine MelodyFitzgeralds SidebarIndie / RockFreeTickets
  3. White Denim w. Arc IrisSPACEIndie / RockFrom $40.54Tickets
  4. Jessie Ware: The Superbloom TourAragon BallroomIndie / Rock—Tickets
  5. Will Varley, Mikey HarmsReggies Bananna's Shack Indie / Rock—Tickets

Wednesday, Oct 14

3 shows
  1. Deraps, ReflexiconReggies Music JointIndie / Rock—Tickets
  2. Acid Mothers Temple, Magick Potion, Spiral GalaxyReggies Rock ClubIndie / Rock—Tickets
  3. The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage TourUnited CenterIndie / Rock—Tickets

Thursday, Oct 15

7 shows
  1. Kashmir: The Led Zeppelin ShowCubby BearIndie / RockFrom $13.88Tickets
  2. Robert Plant with Saving Grace and Suzi DianThe Chicago TheatreIndie / Rock—Tickets
  3. Osees ft. Brigid Dawson with Traps PSThalia HallIndie / RockFrom $42.04Tickets
  4. Carbon LeafGarcia's ChicagoIndie / Rock—Tickets
  5. Insomniac, Krononaut, the Waterfall KingReggies Music JointIndie / Rock—Tickets
  6. Silly Goose - The ???Set It Off??? Tour - Ages 17+SubterraneanIndie / Rock—Tickets
  7. Pachanka Music Culture Presents: Secret Agent Men!Fitzgeralds SidebarIndie / RockFreeTickets

Friday, Oct 16

6 shows
  1. Medium Build w/ Bella WhiteMetroIndie / Rock—Tickets
  2. Montrose Beach w/ James the Boneless, Ab LagCubby BearIndie / RockFrom $13.88Tickets
  3. *sold Out* Osees ft. Brigid Dawson with Traps PSThalia HallIndie / RockFreeTickets
  4. 7th HeavenSideouts Sports TavernIndie / Rock$12.25–$823.50Tickets
  5. Duane Betts & Palmetto MotelSPACEIndie / Rock$38.77–$52.04Tickets
  6. Friday Night in the Club w/ Funkhouse!FitzGerald'sIndie / Rock$35.20–$251.50Tickets

Saturday, Oct 17

13 shows
  1. The Offering (Tribute To Sleep Token), Common Courtesy (Tribute To A Day To Remember), City Of Evil (A Tribute To Avenged Sevenfold)The ForgeIndie / Rock$36.20–$61.25Tickets
  2. Catch Your Breath w/ TX2Vic TheatreIndie / Rock—Tickets
  3. American Draft and special guestsCubby BearIndie / RockFrom $12.82Tickets
  4. Prayers No Tengo Calma Tour 2026 featuring Devora and Chriz AmayaBottom LoungeIndie / Rock$39.60–$99.85Tickets
  5. Suki Waterhouse: The Loveland TourAragon BallroomIndie / Rock—Tickets
  6. Toad the Wet SprocketGeorge Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore CenterIndie / Rock—Tickets
  7. True LovesGarcia's ChicagoIndie / Rock—Tickets
  8. Oso Oso, Leisure Hour, Bad Luck.Reggies Rock ClubIndie / Rock—Tickets
  9. Sold Out: Duane Betts & Palmetto MotelSPACEIndie / RockFreeTickets
  10. Dogstar: All in Now TourHollywood Casino AuroraIndie / Rock—Tickets
  11. Rocket From The Crypt ??? Scream, Frankenstein, Scream! Tour 2026 - Ages 18+MetroIndie / Rock—Tickets
  12. SnapshotSideouts Sports TavernIndie / Rock$12.25–$331.50Tickets
  13. Saturday Night in the Sidebar w/ The Ooozin' Ahhhs!Fitzgeralds SidebarIndie / RockFreeTickets

Sunday, Oct 18

4 shows
  1. Little Miss Ann And Friends Halloween Concert!SPACEIndie / RockFreeTickets
  2. Movements - Happier Now Usa TourThe Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)Indie / Rock—Tickets
  3. CKYHobart Art TheaterIndie / Rock$30.36–$43.11Tickets
  4. Chinese Football, HearthandsBottom LoungeIndie / RockFrom $32.39Tickets

Monday, Oct 19

1 show
  1. Eggy: The Final Tour (of 2026) - A Special Acoustic PerformanceGarcia's ChicagoIndie / Rock—Tickets

Tuesday, Oct 20

1 show
  1. The Black Keys: Peaches 'N KreamThe Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)Indie / Rock—Tickets

Venues with the most of these

  1. Cubby Bear 6 shows
  2. Garcia's Chicago 6 shows
  3. Thalia Hall 6 shows
  4. SPACE 5 shows
  5. Bottom Lounge 4 shows
  6. Reggies Music Joint 4 shows
  7. Reggies Rock Club 4 shows
  8. Fitzgeralds Sidebar 3 shows
  9. Metro 3 shows
  10. Reggies Bananna's Shack 3 shows
  11. Aragon Ballroom 2 shows
  12. Auditorium Theatre - IL 2 shows
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