

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

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

## Events in Chicago

- **Event Name**: Merry, Merry Chicago!
  - **Description**: Head to Symphony Center for a magical evening celebrating the most wonderful time of the year. Members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and conductor Thomas Wilkins are joined by Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez, whose soaring vocals have lit up Hamilton and
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    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 18 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Dec 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/merry-merry-chicago/200029795014430
  - **Venue**: 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, performances, holiday
- **Event Name**: Bluey's Big Play at Cadillac Palace
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Bluey's Big Play at Cadillac Palace, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Cadillac Palace in Chicago, IL sets the perfect stage for
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Dec 20 2026 at 11:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/blueys-big-play-at-cadillac-palace/2400029816837228
  - **Venue**: Cadillac Palace
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9kYWY4NWI3MC0yYzE5LTExZjEtYTM0Yi1hYjJkZGZkYWJiZjktcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNTUwLWRjZDM3YTVhLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NDg2MjQ5OA.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests
- **Event Name**: Renegade Chicago
  - **Description**: Shop 200+ curated artists at our lovely holiday fair in Bridgeport!
Plus, come check out our night market on Friday from 5-8pm.

Saturday &amp; Sunday event hours are 11am–5pm.

https://www.renegadecraft.com/event/chicago-winter/
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 56
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 18 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Dec 20 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/renegade-chicago/200029643217751
  - **Venue**: Bridgeport Art Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9kZGJmZTYxM2ZlZDhiMzA4OTE5NjgxNTVkODBhODk0MjgxM2Y1YjI2ZmVhM2U1MDNhZTRjYTQ3YmFlYTlhNjc1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzc2MmYxOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTA3NTA1MA.avif
  - **Categories**: night-markets, art, holiday
- **Event Name**: Home Alone 2: Lost In New York - Film With Live Orchestra
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Home Alone 2: Lost In New York - Film With Live Orchestra, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Auditorium Theatre - IL nestled in bustling Chicago
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 18 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/home-alone-2-lost-in-new-york-film-with-live-orchestra/2300029805672625
  - **Venue**: Auditorium Theatre - IL
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9iM2FiOWI3MC0yOGY2LTExZjEtODFiYi03MzA4ODQ0NWE1N2EtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjAwLWRjMDAwMDAyLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NDUxNzU0Ng.avif
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Avondale Almanac and Wall Calendar  AGA '27 ed
  - **Description**: Come celebrate our 4th annual AGA Avondale Almanac and Wall Calendar release! Yule is the perfect time to pick up your 2027 Alma and start dreaming of 2027 garden plans. Makes a great gift for gardeners! 
6-8p at Revolution Brewing 
Link to pre-order in d
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    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Dec 18 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/avondale-almanac-and-wall-calendar-aga-27-ed/200029553601816
  - **Venue**: Revolution Brewing
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy80MjRhODY4Y2IxZTM1ZDllNDc3OTJlZDJjYjcwNWUxMThlY2Y3MTlkNGE4Y2ZiMmYxMmVhNTEyNmE4NmIyMGM1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE0NzMtZGNmMWVkZTctZ21pcj92PTE3NzM4MjMyNDM.avif
  - **Categories**: calendar

## 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 &amp; 5th, 2026 @Union Park, 1501 W. Rand
  - **Venue**: Union Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69c5af3add268.jpg
- **Event Name**: Family Building Panel in Chicago | Surrogacy, IVF & LGBTQ Parenthood Event
  - **Description**: You don’t want to miss this.If you’re exploring surrogacy, IVF, egg donation, or alternative paths to parenthood in Chicago, a Families Out Loud panel is designed to give you the clarity and community many intended parents are searc
  - **Venue**: Willis Tower, South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69b725dd2eb1a.jpg
- **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**: Chicago Strategic Leadership Masterclass July 16-17, 2026
  - **Description**: Many professionals are promoted into leadership roles without formal leadership training. They are expected to motivate teams, communicate clearly, and guide decisions while managing competing priorities.Without a clear understandin
  - **Venue**: Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69a9d05e088f2.jpg
- **Event Name**: 2-Day Chicago Event Planner Certification July 18-19, 2026
  - **Description**: Certified Event Planner (CEP) – 2-Day Intensive TrainingTake your event planning skills from good to great. This premium certification program gives you the practical strategies, insider knowledge, and professional
  - **Venue**: Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69a9cf06122f8.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
- **Event Name**: Project Management ( PMP ) Exam Prep Classroom Training in Chicago, IL
  - **Description**: Centuera, a highly regarded and globally recognized professional training institute, is honored to invite you to join the ranks of the hundreds of thousands of certified professionals who have been trained by Centuera.The Project Management Professiona
  - **Venue**: Regus - Chicago - Hyde Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6978e50d1b474.jpg
- **Event Name**: Morgan Wallen Still the Problem Tour 2026
  - **Description**: 🎶 Morgan Wallen Live in Chicago — Win 2 Tickets!Country music superstar Morgan Wallen is bringing his chart-topping hits to Chicago for an electrifying live concert experience. From fan favorite
  - **Venue**: Soldier Field
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb695c997b2259e.jpg

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Merry, Merry Chicago! (Fri Dec 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604), Bluey's Big Play at Cadillac Palace (Fri Dec 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Cadillac Palace), Renegade Chicago (Fri Dec 18 2026 at 05:00 pm at Bridgeport Art Center), Home Alone 2: Lost In New York - Film With Live Orchestra (Fri Dec 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Auditorium Theatre - IL), Avondale Almanac and Wall Calendar  AGA '27 ed (Fri Dec 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Revolution Brewing).
- **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 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604, Cadillac Palace, Bridgeport Art Center.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Chicago include Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Vivid Events, Renegade Craft.
- **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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