# Events & Things To Do in Chicago in May 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in May 2026 in Chicago. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in May 2026 in Chicago.
- **Category**: May
- **Display Name**: Events in May
- **Type**: time_filter

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Wondering what to do on the weekend or on a not-so-fun night? We have all you need, discover all the happening events in May [YEAR] in Chicago and find the best picks of yourself. Be it a theatre workshop, meditation class or an entertaining concert, there are a bunch of curated events in Chicago in May [YEAR] for you.

## May Events in Chicago

- **Event Name**: Joel Ross at Chicago Symphony Center
  - **Date**: Fri May 14 2027 at 08:00 pm – Fri May 14 2027 at 10:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/joel-ross-at-chicago-symphony-center/2400030370828008
  - **Venue**: Chicago Symphony Center
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- **Event Name**: Tan Dun at Chicago Symphony Center
  - **Date**: Sat May 22 2027 at 07:30 pm – Sat May 22 2027 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/tan-dun-at-chicago-symphony-center/2400029828881641
  - **Venue**: Chicago Symphony Center
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Tan Dun - Water Concerto & Marco Polo
  - **Date**: Wed May 19 2027 at 06:00 pm – Sat May 22 2027 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chicago-symphony-orchestra-tan-dun-water-concerto-and-marco-polo/2300029909001227
  - **Venue**: Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center
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  - **Categories**: concerts, sports, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Sam Miller
  - **Date**: Fri May 14 2027 at 09:15 pm – Sat May 15 2027 at 11:15 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/sam-miller/2300028100751213
  - **Venue**: Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
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  - **Categories**: comedy
- **Event Name**: Valery Meladze at Riviera Theatre - IL
  - **Date**: Sun May 23 2027 at 07:00 pm – Sun May 23 2027 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/valery-meladze-at-riviera-theatre-il/2400030145378713
  - **Venue**: Riviera Theatre - IL
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle Mariners
  - **Date**: Fri May 28 2027 at 03:30 am – Sun May 30 2027 at 05:30 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chicago-white-sox-vs-seattle-mariners/2300027869387845
  - **Venue**: Rate Field
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Honeck Conducts Mahler & Bruckner 9
  - **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 - Honeck Conducts Mahler & Bruckner 9, whe
  - **Date**: Thu May 06 2027 at 07:30 pm – Sun May 09 2027 at 02:30 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chicago-symphony-orchestra-honeck-conducts-mahler-and-bruckner-9/3200030007461856
  - **Venue**: Chicago Symphony Center
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Dorothy's Quest in Chicago: Outdoor OZ Experience
  - **Description**: Step into a world where brains, heart, and courage are your greatest tools. Dorothy’s Quest invites you to rediscover the city through a classic fairy tale lens, where every statue or building could hide a coded message. It's an immers
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 30 2027 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/dorothys-quest-in-chicago-outdoor-oz-experience-tickets/80002976925970
  - **Venue**: Oz Park
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  - **Price**: USD 10 to 20
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, entertainment, heritage-walk, contests
- **Event Name**: PMP Certification 4 Days Training in Chicago, IL
  - **Description**: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Training Short Description: The PMP certification is the gold standard credential for project managers worldwide, and one of the most in-d
  - **Date**: Tue May 25 2027 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/pmp-certification-4-days-training-in-chicago-il-tickets/80001131231963
  - **Venue**: Chicago
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  - **Price**: USD 749 to 1,649
  - **Categories**: workshops, nonprofit, science-fair, virtual, job-fairs
- **Event Name**: Miami Marlins at Chicago White Sox at Rate Field
  - **Date**: Fri May 14 2027 – Mon May 17 2027 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/miami-marlins-at-chicago-white-sox-at-rate-field/2400027756055855
  - **Venue**: Rate Field
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Joe Hisaishi at Chicago Symphony Center
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 30 2027 at 07:30 pm – Sat May 01 2027 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/joe-hisaishi-at-chicago-symphony-center/2400030068890946
  - **Venue**: Chicago Symphony Center
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests
- **Event Name**: C2E2 2027
  - **Description**: You’re invited Chicago's premiere pop culture convention at McCormick Place! We’ve gathered your favorite celebs, exhibitors, artists, authors, and MORE in one place so you can celebrate ALL your fandoms. If you’ve always dreamed of attending the biggest
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 30 2027 at 10:00 am – Sun May 02 2027 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/c2e2-2027/200029887190500
  - **Venue**: 2301 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60616
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Seattle Mariners at Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field
  - **Date**: Fri May 07 2027 at 11:59 pm – Mon May 10 2027 at 01:59 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/seattle-mariners-at-chicago-cubs-at-wrigley-field/2400027758356312
  - **Venue**: Wrigley Field
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Washington Nationals at Chicago Cubs
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Wrigley Field
🏠 Address: 1060 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60613
🌆 City: Chicago
📍 Location: 41.9475, -87.6562🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Washington Nationals at Chicago Cubs, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Locat
  - **Date**: Fri May 21 2027 at 03:30 am – Sun May 23 2027 at 05:30 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/washington-nationals-at-chicago-cubs/3200027058526014
  - **Venue**: Wrigley Field
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8wMTg4NjAyMC1mNDZlLTExZjAtOTM5ZC04ZDdmNGZlNWUzYWQtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNTE0LWRjYTcwMTAxLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc2ODc0MTM3NQ.avif
  - **Price**: USD 76 to 173
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Esa-Pekka Salonen and Yunchan Lim
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Chicago Symphony Center
🏠 Address: 220 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604
🌆 City: Chicago
📍 Location: 41.879, -87.625🎉 Welcome to Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Esa-Pekka Salonen and Yunchan Lim, where dreams come alive and
  - **Date**: Thu May 27 2027 at 07:30 pm – Thu May 27 2027 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chicago-symphony-orchestra-esa-pekka-salonen-and-yunchan-lim/3200030479739901
  - **Venue**: Chicago Symphony Center
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, trips-adventures

## Trending Events in Chicago

- **Event Name**: Chasing Sun(Sets) II — House of Friends Preview: 2026 Summers End
  - **Description**: THE MONOLITH PROJECT PRESENTS: CHASING SUN(SETS) IIHOUSE OF FRIENDS PREVIEWTHE NEXT CHAPTER RETURNS TO THE WATERThe date is locked. The lake is waiting.
  - **Venue**: Castaways Beach Club
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- **Event Name**: Best Deal - Chicago - Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival - August 22 AE
  - **Description**: Special Perks from TastingFestivals.com HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/best-deal-chicago-summer-whiskey-tasting-festival-august-22-tickets-1974934714896?aff=allevents&discount=3rd30Calling all whiskey lovers and connoisseurs
  - **Venue**: Kings Dining & Entertainment
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a342a78b65f9.jpg
- **Event Name**: 🎶 REGGAETÓN OLD SCHOOL BOAT PARTY 🎶
  - **Description**: 🎶 REGGAETÓN OLD SCHOOL BOAT PARTY 🎶⚓ CHICAGO – LAKE MICHIGANGet ready to travel back to the golden era of reggaetón!This Saturday, August 29, step aboard the Fantasy and enjoy an after
  - **Venue**: 400 E Monroe St
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- **Event Name**: Chasing Sun(Sets) III — JOEZI x MASSUMA
  - **Description**: THE MONOLITH PROJECT PRESENTS: CHASING SUN(SETS) IIIJOEZI x MASSUMATHE SEASON FINALEThree dates. One lake. One home. One final sunset.Saturday, September 19, Chasing Sun(Sets) returns to Castaways B
  - **Venue**: Castaways Beach Club
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a7c131828b6d.jpg
- **Event Name**: Just Announced - Chicago - Top Shelf Tequila and Whiskey Tasting Festival - September 26 AE
  - **Description**: Special Perks from TastingFestivals.com HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/just-announced-chicago-top-shelf-tequila-and-whiskey-tasting-festival-september-26-tickets-1353028266969?aff=allevents&discount=3rd30Calling all
  - **Venue**: Kings Dining & Entertainment
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a4a3669aba15.jpg
- **Event Name**: Event Planning Certification Training at Chicago Marriott Downtown | September 19, 2026
  - **Description**: Turn Your Event Planning Skills Into a Career or BusinessJoin us at Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile for a one-day, instructor-led Certified Event Planner (CEP) Certification Train
  - **Venue**: Chicago Marriott Downtown
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a552cef8ecec.jpg
- **Event Name**: Dorothy's Quest in Chicago: Outdoor OZ Experience
  - **Description**: Step into a world where brains, heart, and courage are your greatest tools. Dorothy’s Quest invites you to rediscover the city through a classic fairy tale lens, where every statue or building could hide a coded message. It's an immers
  - **Venue**: Oz Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a58ffd5f26b5.jpg
- **Event Name**: PMP Certification 4 Days Training in Chicago, IL
  - **Description**: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Training Short Description: The PMP certification is the gold standard credential for project managers worldwide, and one of the most in-d
  - **Venue**: Chicago
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a760e8d4278d.jpg
- **Event Name**: Private Psychic Reading & Energy Cleansing Sessions | Chicago | Aug. 24–25
  - **Description**: Meet Setsu, a psychic & spiritual advisor based in New York. In-person sessions in English or Japanese, for two days only in Chicago.Private Psychic Reading & Energy Cleansing Sessions | Chicago | Aug. 24–25✨ Monday,
  - **Venue**: Chicago
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a7d3fcad8e95.jpg

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top May events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Joel Ross at Chicago Symphony Center (Fri May 14 2027 at 08:00 pm at Chicago Symphony Center), Tan Dun at Chicago Symphony Center (Sat May 22 2027 at 07:30 pm at Chicago Symphony Center), Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Tan Dun - Water Concerto & Marco Polo (Wed May 19 2027 at 06:00 pm at Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center), Sam Miller (Fri May 14 2027 at 09:15 pm at Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago), Valery Meladze at Riviera Theatre - IL (Sun May 23 2027 at 07:00 pm at Riviera Theatre - IL).
- **Q**: How can I find May events in Chicago?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming May 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 May 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 May events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting May events in Chicago include Chicago Symphony Center, Orchestra Hall At Chicago Symphony Center, Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago.
- **Q**: What is the price range for May events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Prices for May events in Chicago range from USD 10 to USD 1,649. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for May events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting May events in Chicago include Vivid Events, Ticket Network Events, Seat Geek.
- **Q**: Are there any online May events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many May 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 May events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Follow the May category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new May events are listed in Chicago.

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