# Events & Things To Do In Chicago on 18th September 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Chicago on 18th September 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Chicago on 18th September 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Chicago

- **Event Name**: Lady Gaga: The MAYHEM Ball 2026
  - **Description**: 🎤 The Mayhem Ball – Live in Chicago📍 Chicago📅 18 SeptemberGet ready for a night of pure chaos, drama, and unforgettable pop spectacle as Lady Gaga brings The Mayhe
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 33
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/lady-gaga-the-mayhem-ball-2026/80002170482008
  - **Venue**: United Center
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, performances, live-music, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: 2026 Riot Fest - 3 Day Pass at Douglass Park
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at 2026 Riot Fest - 3 Day Pass at Douglass Park, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Douglass Park in vibrant Chicago, IL transform
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 10:59 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/2026-riot-fest-3-day-pass-at-douglass-park/2400028967142919
  - **Venue**: Douglass Park
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  - **Categories**: festivals, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: 2026 Riot Fest - Friday at Douglass Park
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at 2026 Riot Fest - Friday at Douglass Park, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Douglass Park in the heart of Chicago,
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 11:59 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/2026-riot-fest-friday-at-douglass-park/2400028967143123
  - **Venue**: Douglass Park
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, trips-adventures, Contests
- **Event Name**: Aldous Harding at Thalia Hall
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Aldous Harding at Thalia Hall, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Thalia Hall in vibrant Chicago, IL, this eve
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/aldous-harding-at-thalia-hall/2400029522522820
  - **Venue**: Thalia Hall
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests
- **Event Name**: Tucker Wetmore at Salt Shed - Outdoor Fairgrounds
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Tucker Wetmore at Salt Shed - Outdoor Fairgrounds, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Salt Shed - Outdoor Fairgrounds in the heart of
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/tucker-wetmore-at-salt-shed-outdoor-fairgrounds/2400029806341855
  - **Venue**: Salt Shed - Outdoor Fairgrounds
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  - **Categories**: contests, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Tucker Wetmore in Chicago
  - **Description**: 🎤 Join Tucker Wetmore LIVE at The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds) on Friday, September 18, 2026! 🎤  
Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Tucker Wetmore is coming to The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgroun
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Sep 18 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/tucker-wetmore-in-chicago/3300029961755456
  - **Venue**: The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)
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- **Event Name**: Parking Riot Fest - Friday
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Douglass Park
🏠 Address: 1401 South Sacramento Drive, Chicago, IL 60623
🌆 City: Chicago
📍 Location: 41.8636, -87.7004🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Parking Riot Fest - Friday, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set again
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 08:30 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/parking-riot-fest-friday/3200029149535922
  - **Venue**: Douglass Park
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  - **Categories**: festivals, calendar
- **Event Name**: US*99 Presents: Tucker Wetmore of the Salt Shed Fairgrounds
  - **Description**: Tucker Wetmore at the Salt Shed Fairgrounds 

September 18, 2026

Doors 4:30pm | Show 6pm
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 42
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/us99-presents-tucker-wetmore-of-the-salt-shed-fairgrounds/200029912370332
  - **Venue**: The Salt Shed
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- **Event Name**: Ryan Goodcase
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Ryan Goodcase, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at The Comedy Bar - Chicago in dynamic Chicago, IL, this event will become the talk of the to
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/ryan-goodcase/2300029511406532
  - **Venue**: The Comedy Bar - Chicago
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  - **Categories**: comedy
- **Event Name**: GALLERY GUICHARD PRESENTS   SOUL OF THE STONE II
  - **Description**: Get ready to be mesmerized by stunning Shona stone art from the Mountains of Zimbabwe at Gallery Guichard's SOUL OF THE STONE II exhibit!About this EventThis event Soul of the Stone II
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Sep 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/gallery-guichard-presents-soul-of-the-stone-ii/100001977302401711
  - **Venue**: Gallery Guichard
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, exhibitions
- **Event Name**: Sam Greenfield
  - **Description**: InformationDoors at 6:30pm. All sales are final, no refunds/exchanges permitted, but tickets may be transferred through your TM Account. Garcia's is fully ADA compliant featuring wheelchair lifts and ramps between the various levels of
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Sep 18 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/sam-greenfield/210002809803378
  - **Venue**: Garcia's Chicago
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- **Event Name**: Riot Fest - 3 Day Pass
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Douglass Park
🏠 Address: 1401 South Sacramento Drive, Chicago, IL 60623
🌆 City: Chicago
📍 Location: 41.8636, -87.7004🎉 Welcome to Riot Fest - 3 Day Pass, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 08:30 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/riot-fest-3-day-pass/3200029570897412
  - **Venue**: Douglass Park
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, trips-adventures

## Trending Events in Chicago

- **Event Name**: Rock The Boat Chicago The Biggest All White Yacht Party Juneteenth Weekend
  - **Description**: The biggest All White daytime yacht party in Chicago. Juneteenth Weekend. Lake Michigan. Early Bird $50.About this Eventhttps://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/515b4090-f57c-11f0-92d6-d568e2653d8f-rimg-w5
  - **Venue**: Anita Dee II Yacht
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb696f2f5114ff5.jpg
- **Event Name**: African/Caribbean International Festival of Life (IFOL) - 33rd Annual.
  - **Description**: Celebrate America’s 250th Independence Anniversary @ 33rd AFRICAN/CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF LIFE (IFOL) July 4th weekend, Fri., Sat., Sun., 3, 4 & 5th, 2026 @Union Park, 1501 W. Rand
  - **Venue**: Union Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69c5af3add268.jpg
- **Event Name**: Rock The Boat Chicago All White Yacht Party Memorial Day Weekend 2026
  - **Description**: Chicago biggest Memorial Day weekend yacht party. All white vibes, skyline views, music, and energy all night on the Anita Dee.About this Event 🚢 ROCK THE BOAT CHICAGO
  - **Venue**: Anita Dee Yacht Charters
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69e52d4bbc199.jpg
- **Event Name**: MUMBAI TO CHICAGO: BOLLYWOOD PARTY @FAME NIGHTCLUB
  - **Description**: USA's #1 desi party @Lore Nightclub on Apr 25th, Browny edition! Where Bollywood music meets Chicago’s nightlfe!About this Event MUMBAI TO CHICAGO ✨ : April 25thTamasha Ni
  - **Venue**: Fame Nightclub
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/112ac93ad9e3fe057f9a31bc2f94ddd80e3da0704c63c8dc335e5791a502264b-rimg-w1200-h1500-dc020213-gmir.jpg?v=1776175684
- **Event Name**: Chicago Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)
  - **Description**: Park Picnic date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy fun digital activities in your digital date night box!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: Robert Taylor Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Singles Migle Mixer Barcocina Lakeview
  - **Description**: Ready to meet new people and have fun with other singles aged 35-55 in a relaxed, friendly vibe?Get ready to meet exciting singles in Lakeview and potentially find your perfect match at this lively mixer!Hello! W
  - **Venue**: Barcocina Lakeview
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69d83e0bcfce2.jpg
- **Event Name**: "Industry Monday" Makeover
  - **Description**: A Chicago-based after work social where "Industry Mondays" get a sober makeover!We offer options that differ in both flavor profile AND how you want it to make you feel. M
  - **Venue**: The Jungle
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69d54aabd6416.jpg
- **Event Name**: Become a Certified Event Planner 2-Day In-Person Training | Chicago
  - **Description**: You plan events. Now it's time to be trained, certified, and operating at the highest level.Whether you are a professional looking to elevate your credentials or an employer investing in your team, this two-
  - **Venue**: Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69e631a3c6a93.jpg
- **Event Name**: From Expert Contributor to Authentic Leader: Design Your Leadership Style
  - **Description**: Stop trying to fit the mold of a 'boss' and start building the leader you actually want to follow.We've all worked for the "accidental manager"; the high performer who was promoted for their technical skill and ability to execute, but left witho
  - **Venue**: 318 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL, USA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb697fec1f52f54.jpg

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Lady Gaga: The MAYHEM Ball 2026 (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 04:00 pm at United Center), 2026 Riot Fest - 3 Day Pass at Douglass Park (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 10:59 am at Douglass Park), 2026 Riot Fest - Friday at Douglass Park (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 11:59 pm at Douglass Park), Aldous Harding at Thalia Hall (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 08:00 pm at Thalia Hall), Tucker Wetmore at Salt Shed - Outdoor Fairgrounds (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Salt Shed - Outdoor Fairgrounds).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Chicago?
  - **A:** GALLERY GUICHARD PRESENTS   SOUL OF THE STONE II (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Gallery Guichard).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Chicago?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Chicago on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Chicago?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Chicago include United Center, Douglass Park, Thalia Hall.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Chicago include USA Contest, Vivid Events, Beat Curator.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Chicago.

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