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Concerts in Illinois in May 2025 - Page 2

Date
Thu, 5:30 PM
May 1
2025
House of Blues Chicago - Chicago, IL
StubHub · $43
The pop rock band Nightly are hitting the road in 2025, with 30 North American concerts currently scheduled from April 4th to May 30th. A number of support acts are booked to ... more
Wed, 8:00 PM
May 7
2025
Beat Kitchen - Chicago, IL
StubHub · $59
Fri, 7:30 PM
May 2
2025
Park West - Chicago, IL
StubHub · $65
Sat, 7:00 PM
May 10
2025
House of Blues Chicago - Chicago, IL
StubHub · $48
Thu, 8:30 PM
May 15
2025
Reggies Chicago - Chicago, IL
StubHub · $45
Fri, 8:00 PM
May 9
2025
Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Chicago, IL
StubHub · $44
Sat, 8:00 PM
May 3
2025
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie - Skokie, IL
StubHub · $45
Fri, 8:00 PM
May 2
2025
Arcada Theatre - Saint Charles, IL
StubHub · $64
Norse prog rockers Leprous are soon heading out on their World Tour 2024-2025, with 50 dates scheduled across Oceania, Europe and the Americas between November 2nd 2024 and May ... more
Sat, 7:30 PM
May 17
2025
The Vic Theatre - Chicago, IL
StubHub · $52
Country duo Larkin Poe are going to head out on the road for their “The Bloom” tour in 2025. They will hit 21 cities across the US and Canada throughout the run. ... more
Wed, 7:30 PM
May 28
2025
Park West - Chicago, IL
StubHub · $56
Mon, 7:00 PM
May 19
2025
Metro Chicago - Chicago, IL
StubHub · $68
Sat, 8:00 PM
May 24
2025
Arcada Theatre - Saint Charles, IL
StubHub · $89
Sun, 7:30 PM
May 11
2025
The Vic Theatre - Chicago, IL
StubHub · $71
Rapper and hip-hop artist Harry Mack is hitting the road next year, with 19 gigs currently scheduled on his Anomaly Tour 2025, across the US and Europe. Harry will be starting ... more
Sun, 3:00 PM
May 4
2025
Des Plaines Theatre - Des Plaines, IL
StubHub · $129
Thu, 8:00 PM
May 15
2025
Beat Kitchen - Chicago, IL
StubHub · $67
Sat, 8:00 PM
May 10
2025
Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall at Old Town School of Folk Music - Complex - Chicago, IL
StubHub · $104
Thu, 9:00 PM
May 1
2025
Sleeping Village - Chicago, IL
StubHub · $30
Fri, 6:00 PM
May 2
2025
Outset - Chicago, IL
StubHub · $46
Tue, 8:00 PM
May 13
2025
Thalia Hall - Chicago, IL
StubHub · $34
Thu, 8:30 PM
May 1
2025
Thalia Hall - Chicago, IL
StubHub · $67
Thu, 8:30 PM
May 22
2025
FitzGerald's - Berwyn - Berwyn, IL
StubHub · $37
Thu, 8:30 PM
May 29
2025
FitzGerald's - Berwyn - Berwyn, IL
StubHub · $37
Thu, 9:00 PM
May 29
2025
The Empty Bottle - Chicago, IL
StubHub · $798
Wed, 9:00 PM
May 21
2025
The Empty Bottle - Chicago, IL
StubHub · $772
Fri, 8:00 PM
May 2
2025
Evanston Space - Evanston, IL
StubHub · $42
Sun, 5:00 PM
May 18
2025
Egyptian Theatre - Dekalb, IL
StubHub · $195
Sun, 8:00 PM
May 25
2025
Copernicus Center - Chicago, IL
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Fri, 10:00 PM
May 16
2025
Concord Music Hall - Chicago, IL
StubHub · $45
Sat, 7:00 PM
May 10
2025
The Chicago Theatre - Chicago, IL
StubHub · $49
Fri, 8:00 PM
May 2
2025
Des Plaines Theatre - Des Plaines, IL
StubHub · $121
Dweezil Zappa, son of legendary musician Frank Zappa is paying homage to his father’s music on his latest tour. Zappa has been touring for many years with his father’s ... more
Sat, 8:00 PM
May 3
2025
Arcada Theatre - Saint Charles, IL
StubHub · $111
Fri, 6:30 PM
May 16
2025
Robert's Westside - Chicago, IL
StubHub · $38
Thu, 7:30 PM
May 15
2025
Rialto Square Theatre - Joliet, IL
Ticketmaster · $38
Mon, 7:00 PM
May 5
2025
Bottom Lounge - Chicago, IL
StubHub · $45
Sat, 9:00 PM
May 17
2025
Subterranean - Chicago, IL
StubHub · $29
Fri, 6:30 PM
May 9
2025
The Forge - Joliet, IL
StubHub · $42
Sun, 7:00 PM
May 11
2025
The Apollo Theatre Ac - Belvidere, IL
StubHub · $70
Thu, 7:30 PM
May 1
2025
Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Chicago, IL
StubHub · $77
Thu, 8:30 PM
May 1
2025
FitzGerald's - Berwyn - Berwyn, IL
StubHub · $37
Fri, 6:00 PM
May 2
2025
Reggies Chicago - Chicago, IL
StubHub · $153

Top Concerts This Weekend

Trending Illinois Concerts

Popular Music Venues in Illinois

Your Guide to the Best Upcoming Concerts in Illinois

Illinois has been an important state for the development of music in the United States. It incorporates richly diverse music with genres such as country, rock, hip hop, and Christian. Chicago in particular is significant for pioneering many musical genres; in fact, electric blues and house music evolved from this city. 

What Are The Trending Concerts in Illinois On Calendar This Year?

Upcoming concerts in Illinois include Billie Eilish, LA-born pop icon known for hits such as "What Was I Made For?” and “No Time To Die”. The 9-time Grammy winner is doing this soon as part of her Hit Me Hard And Soft tour.

You can experience some Latin music at the Peso Pluma concert at United Center; Hailing from Guadalajara, Mexico, Peso Pluma blends regional Mexican into Latin music.

You can also catch the $uicideboy$ in Illinois, featuring hip-hop duo Scrim and Ruby da Cherry. This show is for a good cause too as the band is partnering with PLUS1 to promote mental health - $1 per ticket is going to the cause.

Other noteworthy concerts in IL include Shakira and Twenty One Pilots with Balu Brigada.

Where Do the Most Popular Illinois Concerts Take Place?

The United Center in Chicago is the premium music venue in Illinois. Being the largest arena in the United States, the indoor stadium has a massive capacity of 23,500. The venue is 100% ADA compliant, which is nice. 

The Symphony Center in Chicago is a historic venue that offers some quality music. It is home to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. 

The Allstate Arena in Rosemont is another venue worth visiting. One special thing about this building is its timber roof, designed to muffle the sound of aircraft that frequently fly above.

The House of Blues Chicago and Thalia Hall are other venues you should consider attending.

Picking the Ideal Concert for You

Finding Events: Check the reviews of the venue left by others; it is often an indication of how good it is. Follow your favorite artist or band on social media to know when and where they will perform next. Our website also helps in that regard.

Best Time to Visit: If you visit in August you can attend Lollapalooza, a massive 3-day festival that draws major acts. 

Age and Restrictions: Be sure to check any venue restrictions by perusing the venue website, including any age restrictions. 

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Make Sure You Plan for the Event

Getting Early Access tickets allows you to skip lengthy queues and may also give you the chance to get up and close to the artists. If it is an outdoor event, make sure to check the weather report. Only bring essentials such as ID, phone, and maybe a portable charger.

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Since the same ticket can be sold for a much different price, it is important to compare prices between different sellers. That is exactly what you can do on our website: you can opt to buy tickets from any of our trusted and verified ticketing partners. Our calendar of upcoming concerts near you helps you pick the shows that fit your own schedule. 

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