What are the top free Events happening in Chicago?

Here are the top free Events in Chicago:: - *SOLD OUT* Brigitte Calls Me Baby - Irreversible Tour presented by Thalia Hall and Jam Productions is happening on Fri 17 Apr 2026 from 7:30 PM onwards at Thalia Hall, Chicago - Hard Country Honky Tonk with The Hoyle Brothers is happening on Fri 17 Apr 2026 from 5:30 PM onwards at Empty Bottle, Chicago

What are the top Events happening in Chicago?

Here are the top Events in Chicago:: - Michael McIntyre is happening on Fri 17 Apr 2026 from 1:00 AM onwards at The Chicago Theatre - New York Mets at Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field is happening on Fri 17 Apr 2026 from 11:59 PM onwards at Wrigley Field, Chicago - New York Mets at Chicago Cubs is happening on Fri 17 Apr 2026 from 8:30 AM onwards at Wrigley Field, Chicago - Pat Metheny at Chicago Symphony Center is happening on Fri 17 Apr 2026 from 8:00 PM onwards at Chicago Symphony Center - MARK FARINA • HOUSE MUSIC IS HOME • ALAN KING, LEGO and more! is happening on Fri 17 Apr 2026 from 10:00 PM onwards at 226 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL - Michael McIntyre: Hello America! is happening on Fri 17 Apr 2026 from 8:00 PM onwards at The Chicago Theatre - Mark Farina in Chicago is happening on Fri 17 Apr 2026 from 10:00 PM onwards at Sound-Bar, Chicago - LANY at Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC is happening on Fri 17 Apr 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC, Chicago - CamelPhat at Salt Shed - Indoor Shed is happening on Fri 17 Apr 2026 from 9:00 PM onwards at Salt Shed - Indoor Shed, Chicago - Hamilton (Chicago) is happening on Fri 17 Apr 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at CIBC Theatre, Chicago

Events & Things To Do In Chicago on 17th April 2026

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Events in Chicago

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 01:00 AM

Michael McIntyre

The Chicago Theatre
Fri, 17 Apr Onwards

New York Mets at Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field

Wrigley Field
Fri, 17 Apr Onwards

New York Mets at Chicago Cubs

Wrigley Field
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 08:00 PM

Pat Metheny at Chicago Symphony Center

Chicago Symphony Center
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 10:00 PM

MARK FARINA • HOUSE MUSIC IS HOME • ALAN KING, LEGO and more!

226 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL

17+ Interested
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 08:00 PM

Michael McIntyre: Hello America!

The Chicago Theatre
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 10:00 PM

Mark Farina in Chicago

Sound-Bar
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 07:00 PM

LANY at Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC

Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 09:00 PM

CamelPhat at Salt Shed - Indoor Shed

Salt Shed - Indoor Shed
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Hamilton (Chicago)

CIBC Theatre
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 08:00 PM

Made In America – A Live Tribute to Toby Keith with Special Guest: Icons of Country – Tribute to Zac Brown Band

Joe's on Weed St.

9+ Interested
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 06:00 PM

New Beers Eve 2026

Artifact Events

USD 26
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 07:00 PM

MARO in Chicago

Lincoln Hall
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 08:00 PM

Ragana, Eudaemon, Genital Shame

Bottom Lounge

USD 26
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 07:30 PM

Melvin Seals & JGB

Park West

347+ Interested
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Aidan Bissett in Chicago

UIC Pavilion
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Stuff You Should Know at Auditorium Theatre Chicago

Auditorium Theatre Chicago
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 07:30 PM

Heroes off Duty Comedy Tour - Chicago, IL

The Vic Theater

22+ Interested
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Regina Belle

City Winery - Chicago
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Dance With the Dead & Magic Sword

Bottom Lounge
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 07:00 PM

TBD/TBD

Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center

USD 23
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 06:00 PM

HANDYMAN HAL COMES TO TOWN

The Riviera Theatre

20+ Interested
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Gospel Night in Bronzeveille

4600 S King Dr

USD 29
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 07:00 PM

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 09:00 PM

Let's Dance: Bowie Dance Party [Chicago]

Beat Kitchen

Free
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Ballet 5:8 - The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe

Harris Theater
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Ratboys

Vic Theatre
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 07:00 PM

The Grateful String Band at Martyrs' - Honoring Jim Boukas

Martyrs'

122+ Interested
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 07:30 PM

*SOLD OUT* Brigitte Calls Me Baby - Irreversible Tour presented by Thalia Hall and Jam Productions

Thalia Hall

Free
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 08:00 PM

Jorma Kaukonen at Garcias Chicago

Garcias Chicago
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Breakfield (FKA Boy Named Banjo)

Schubas
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 09:00 PM

Fantasy Pole Night

Provocateur

USD 34
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 01:00 AM

Sunn O)))

The Salt Shed - Indoors
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 01:00 AM

Haley Heynderickx and Max Garcia Conover

Old Town School of Folk Music
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 05:30 PM

Hard Country Honky Tonk with The Hoyle Brothers

Empty Bottle

Free
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 07:00 PM

3238 WINE TASTING CLASS-BECOME A WINE CONNOISSEUR:

Discovery Center

USD 42
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 10:00 PM

Julian Saunders (Album Release)

Empty Bottle

USD 20
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 08:00 PM

Rewind: The Ultimate 2000's Rave

House of Blues Chicago
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 08:30 PM

Imminence Festival

Elastic Arts

Free
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Deepfake

Outset
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 11:00 PM

Handyman Hal: Comes to Town

Riviera Theatre - Chicago
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 08:00 PM

Solid Kingz MC 3 Year Anniversary

The Loop

70+ Interested
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Exhorder

Reggie's Rock Club
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Snuffed On Sight, Bayway, Hold My Own, Spent Case, Kartika55

Reggies Rock Club
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Safronia at Lyric Opera House

Lyric Opera House

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New York Mets at Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field

New York Mets at Chicago Cubs

Pat Metheny at Chicago Symphony Center

MARK FARINA • HOUSE MUSIC IS HOME • ALAN KING, LEGO and more!

Michael McIntyre: Hello America!

Mark Farina in Chicago

LANY at Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC

CamelPhat at Salt Shed - Indoor Shed

Hamilton (Chicago)

Made In America – A Live Tribute to Toby Keith with Special Guest: Icons of Country – Tribute to Zac Brown Band

New Beers Eve 2026

MARO in Chicago

Ragana, Eudaemon, Genital Shame

Melvin Seals & JGB

Aidan Bissett in Chicago

Stuff You Should Know at Auditorium Theatre Chicago

Heroes off Duty Comedy Tour - Chicago, IL

Regina Belle

Dance With the Dead & Magic Sword

TBD/TBD

HANDYMAN HAL COMES TO TOWN

Gospel Night in Bronzeveille

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Let's Dance: Bowie Dance Party [Chicago]

Ballet 5:8 - The Curious Life of Edgar Allan Poe

Ratboys

The Grateful String Band at Martyrs' - Honoring Jim Boukas

*SOLD OUT* Brigitte Calls Me Baby - Irreversible Tour presented by Thalia Hall and Jam Productions

Jorma Kaukonen at Garcias Chicago

Breakfield (FKA Boy Named Banjo)

Fantasy Pole Night

Sunn O)))

Haley Heynderickx and Max Garcia Conover

Hard Country Honky Tonk with The Hoyle Brothers

3238 WINE TASTING CLASS-BECOME A WINE CONNOISSEUR:

Julian Saunders (Album Release)

Rewind: The Ultimate 2000's Rave

Imminence Festival

Deepfake

Handyman Hal: Comes to Town

Solid Kingz MC 3 Year Anniversary

Exhorder

Snuffed On Sight, Bayway, Hold My Own, Spent Case, Kartika55

Safronia at Lyric Opera House

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