Skip to content
GoingOutly
Language: English

Things to do in Evanston

151 upcoming events. Evanston, IL, United States.

Updated October 30, 2026 · October 2026 listings

Subscribe to calendar
Apple Calendar / OutlookGoogle CalendarCalendar link (.ics)

New dates and changes show up in your calendar on their own.

151 upcoming events

Just announced in Evanston

Added to the listings in the past week

We Three
Apr22Thu
Concerts

We Three

Thu, Apr 22 · 7:30 PM

Space

Artists & shows in Evanston

Northwestern Wildcats Mens Basketball 27Northwestern Wildcats Womens Basketball 25Northwestern Wildcats Wrestling 5Northwestern Wildcats Womens Volleyball 4Case Oats 2Ben Kweller 2Susan Werner 2Laurie Berkner 2Northwestern Wildcats Football 2Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen 2David Berkeley 1Anne Heaton 1Shannon Lay 1Purdue Boilermakers Wrestling 1Michigan State Spartans Wrestling 1Princeton Tigers Wrestling 1

Venues with the most dates in Evanston

More ways to explore Evanston

Map of venues in Evanston

The map loads OpenStreetMap data from OpenFreeMap once you open it.

Evanston at a glance

Right now 151 events are coming up in Evanston, with 5 on this weekend.

By number of dates, Space, Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall and Welsh-Ryan Arena lead the venue table.

A typical ticket costs around $34, and the cheapest start at $21.

The busiest category is concerts, with 80 dates; after that come sports (61) and workshops & classes (4).

If you want something soon, Rocks Off: Rolling Stones Tribute is on October 30.

About Evanston

Evanston is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Evanston lies on Lake Michigan 12 miles (19 km) north of the Loop. A Chicago suburb, it is bordered by Wilmette to the north, Skokie to the west, Chicago to the south, and the lake to the east. Evanston had a population of 78,110 as of 2020.

Evanston events: FAQ

What's happening in Evanston this weekend?

There are 5 events in Evanston this weekend. Across the whole calendar, the biggest category is concerts. See the full weekend line-up on our Evanston this weekend page.

Which venues in Evanston have the most events?

By number of upcoming dates: Space (82), Welsh Ryan Arena / McGaw Hall (37), Welsh-Ryan Arena (24), Cahn Auditorium (6) and Ryan Field (2).

What kind of events are on in Evanston?

Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (80), Sports (61), Workshops & Classes (4), Other Events (2) and Festivals (2).

How much do tickets for events in Evanston cost?

Where sellers publish prices, tickets start at $21; a typical ticket costs around $34.

Where can I buy tickets for events in Evanston?

Each event page links to the organiser or the ticket seller that lists the event. Buying from the official seller is the safest way to make sure your tickets are valid.

Explore other cities

New YorkChicagoLos AngelesSan FranciscoBostonDenverSeattleLas VegasPhiladelphiaNashvilleAtlantaHouston