Things to do in Chicago in December 2026 – page 2

Hell on Heels: An Immersive Performance with Western Edge

Thu, Dec 3 · 8:00 PM

Joe's on Weed Street

From $25.79

10 Years of 6LACK Tour

Thu, Dec 3 · 8:00 PM

Aragon Ballroom

La Croix Mystique, Geddy Trezak Band, Boomwagon

Thu, Dec 3 · 8:00 PM

Reggies Music Joint

Krampusnacht feat. Wild Earp & the Free for Alls / Iris Marlowe / MEoW Puppet Show / MC Santa

Thu, Dec 3 · 9:00 PM

The Empty Bottle

From $23.48

Zeds Dead

Thu, Dec 3 · 9:00 PM

Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

Zeds Dead

Dec 3, 4, and 5, 2026

Aragon Ballroom

Loyola Ramblers Mens Basketball vs. Augustana Vikings Mens Basketball

Fri, Dec 4

Gentile Arena

Illinois v. UCONN

Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM

United Center

Leslie Liao

Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM

Zanies Comedy Club

Toronzo Cannon Blues Band/Joanna Connor Blues Band

Dec 4–5, 2026

Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center

From $23

Joffrey Ballet w/ The Nutcracker

Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM

Civic Opera House

Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker

Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM

Lyric Opera of Chicago

Augustana Vikings at Loyola Chicago Ramblers Mens Basketball

Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM

Gentile Arena

DragonForce: Inhuman Rampage 20th Anniversary

Fri, Dec 4 · 7:30 PM

Riviera Theatre

DragonForce: Inhuman Rampage 20th Anniversary

Fri, Dec 4 · 7:30 PM

Riviera Theatre

Nate Jackson

Fri, Dec 4 · 7:30 PM

The Auditorium

Darkest Hour, Judiciary, Luca, Death Pose

Fri, Dec 4 · 8:00 PM

Reggies Rock Club

Chicago Gay Mens Chorus: Silver and Gold

Fri, Dec 4 · 8:00 PM

Harris Theater

King Buffalo with Doom Gong

Fri, Dec 4 · 8:00 PM

Thalia Hall

From $33.52

Bedouine

Fri, Dec 4 · 8:00 PM

Old Town School of Folk Music

Wilco - Winterlude 2026

Dec 4 and 5, 2026

The Chicago Theatre

Rachael & Vilray

Dec 4 and 5, 2026

Garcia's Chicago

Abe Partridge and Clark Paterson

Fri, Dec 4 · 9:00 PM

Carol's Pub

From $12.08

Barstool Sports Presents: Pup Punk - Thirsty For More Tour

Fri, Dec 4 · 9:00 PM

Joe's on Weed Street

From $25.79