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Live music in Chicago

Gigs, concerts and live music nights in Chicago this week, from back rooms to arenas.

6 picks · updated 28 October

A Night With Xscape, Plies, Ann Marie, Case and Pleasure PThu 29 October, 8pm · The Chicago TheatreQuadeca with DERBY and OlēkaFri 30 October, 8pm · MetroThe Damned with The Flamin' Groovies and The CourettesSat 31 October, 7pm · Concord Music Hall · From $45SWMRS with North By North and RepentSat 31 October, 9pm · Reggie's Rock ClubArch Enemy + The Black Dahlia Murder with Septicflesh, Crypta and Thrown Into ExileTue 3 November, 5pm · Concord Music Hall · From $45Mainstream Now Tour: George Clanton and Ryan HemsworthWed 4 November, 6:30pm · Concord Music Hall · From $30
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Live music in Chicago, answered

What are the best live music picks in Chicago?

Right now: A Night With Xscape, Plies, Ann Marie, Case and Pleasure P, Quadeca with DERBY and Olēka, The Damned with The Flamin' Groovies and The Courettes and SWMRS with North By North and Repent. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels, FreeGuides' own research and booking partners.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Chicago and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Chicago, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.