# 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**: Bluey's Big Play at Cadillac Palace
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Bluey's Big Play at Cadillac Palace, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Cadillac Palace in the heart of Chicago, IL
  - **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
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  - **Categories**: contests, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: DL Hughley at City Winery - Chicago
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at DL Hughley at City Winery - Chicago, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of City Winery - Chicago in dynamic Chicago, I
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Dec 20 2026 at 08:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/dl-hughley-at-city-winery-chicago/2400030044858742
  - **Venue**: City Winery - Chicago
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **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
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **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**: Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Handel’s Messiah
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Chicago Symphony Center
🏠 Address: 220 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604
🌆 City: Chicago
📍 Location: 41.879, -87.625✨ Discover the extraordinary at Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Handel’s Messiah, where magic meets reality
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 18 2026 – Sun Dec 20 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chicago-symphony-orchestra-handel’s-messiah/3200030003384946
  - **Venue**: Chicago Symphony Center
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Home Alone 2: Lost In New York - Film With Live Orchestra
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Home Alone 2: Lost In New York - Film With Live Orchestra, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Auditorium Theatre - IL in 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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy80NTk2YWM3MC0zZWY4LTExZjEtYmVmMS04NzE4MTI1NDE4MWItcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjAwLWRjMDAwMDAyLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NjkzNzE0Ng.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, live-music, art, theatre
- **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 & Sunday event hours are 11am–5pm.

https://www.renegadecraft.com/event/chicago-winter/
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 71
  - **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
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  - **Categories**: night-markets, art, holiday
- **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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  - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy80MjRhODY4Y2IxZTM1ZDllNDc3OTJlZDJjYjcwNWUxMThlY2Y3MTlkNGE4Y2ZiMmYxMmVhNTEyNmE4NmIyMGM1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE0NzMtZGNmMWVkZTctZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc2NDc0MjI.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
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- **Event Name**: A Chosen Few Djs Event at The Legendary Soundbar. House Music.
  - **Description**: A Chosen Few Djs event at one of Chicago's best nightclubs. Alan King, Tony Hatchett, Wayne Williams DJ w Gene Hunt and Steve Maxwell 3p-10pAbout this EventA house music day party.Memorial Day, Monday,
  - **Venue**: Sound Bar
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- **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**: WNBA All Star Lesbian Hoop Her Weekend
  - **Description**: Get ready for epic hoops, fun vibes, and lesbian pride all weekend long at the WNBA All Star Lesbian Hoop Her Weekend!About this EventWNBA All Star Lesbian Hoop Her WeekendGet ready for an amazing in-person e
  - **Venue**: United Center
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- **Event Name**: ARJUN RAMPAL spinning LIVE in CHICAGO @TAO
  - **Description**: SAVAGE LOOKS X HYPNOTIC BEATS - Arjun Rampal live in CHICAGO!!About this EventARJUN RAMPAL – THE RAMPAGE TOUR | SPINNING LIVE IN CHICAGOBollywood’s OG hotness, Arjun Rampal is brin
  - **Venue**: TAO Chicago
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- **Event Name**: BACK TO THE 90s CHICAGO • Juneteenth Weekend Experience • Music By DJ Self
  - **Description**: Chicago’s ultimate 90s Juneteenth Weekend experience with throwback hits, DJs, complimentary light bites & nonstop vibes.About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/365b18f0-538d-11f1-a694-bf22da6c0ace-rimg-w
  - **Venue**: The Hidden Gem
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- **Event Name**: Bollywood cruise party Chicago
  - **Description**: Step into a world of glitz and glamour at "Bollywood Nights on the Water" hosted by Aarush Entertainment! Get ready to experience a night filled with dazzling performances, pulsating beats, and endless fun under the starlit sky.📅 Da
  - **Venue**: 896 S Wells St
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a0d651125d1d.jpg
- **Event Name**: Thread Theory Rug Making Class
  - **Description**: Join the Thread Theory Rug Making Class!Ready to get crafty? Come hang out with us in person and dive into the art of rug making. Comes with Two FREE drinks, Food by Chef, DJ, Make your own Custom Rug and Special Tr
  - **Venue**: Iridium 77 Lab
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a0e1cc707680.jpg
- **Event Name**: 2-Day Chicago Event Planner Certification July 18-19, 2026
  - **Description**: Anyone can plan an event with a folding table and a Costco membership.But companies and clients are not just paying for “put together.” They expect you to build and manage real budgets, create detailed timelines, co
  - **Venue**: Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69e631a3c6a93.jpg

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Bluey's Big Play at Cadillac Palace (Fri Dec 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Cadillac Palace), DL Hughley at City Winery - Chicago (Fri Dec 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at City Winery - Chicago), Merry, Merry Chicago! (Fri Dec 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604), Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Handel’s Messiah (Fri Dec 18 2026 at Chicago Symphony Center), Home Alone 2: Lost In New York - Film With Live Orchestra (Fri Dec 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Auditorium Theatre - IL).
- **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 Cadillac Palace, City Winery - Chicago, 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Chicago include Vivid Events, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Seat Geek.
- **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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