Music and Concerts – Page 22

Mario Abney, co-founder and CEO, right, dances as Kevin Nabors and other members of the Windy City Ramblers perform at the 95th/Dan Ryan Red Line CTA station in Roseland on Oct. 1, 2026, at the culmination of the Red Line Jazz Festival. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

A quartet of new music festivals take root in Chicago this month

By Hannah Edgar

October 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Summer is over, but music festival season very much isn’t. Cue the Red Line Jazz...

FILE – Freddie Jackson attends a special screening of “The Magnificent Seven” in New York on Sept. 19, 2016. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for ’80s hits like ‘You Are My Lady,’ dies at 70

By Maria Sherman

October 6, 2026 at 1:51 p.m.

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for his smooth ’80s hits “Rock Me Tonight (For...

City Voices, under director William Chin, will perform “A Song of Joys,” a program of choral pieces inspired by the poetry of Sara Teasdale and Walt Whitman, in Oak Park on Oct. 17 and 18. (City Voices)

City Voices to put poetry of Walt Whitman and Sara Teasdale to song in Oak Park

By Myrna Petlicki

October 5, 2026 at 4:55 p.m.

Oak Park's City Voices will perform a program of choral pieces inspired by the poems...

People watch the fireworks display during Oak Brook's annual Taste of Oak Brook Friday, July 3, 2015 in Oak Brook. This year's event is also planned for July 3. (Steve Johnston/Pioneer Press)

Taste of Oak Brook to open an hour earlier this year

By Chuck Fieldman

June 23, 2026 at 11:23 a.m.

Oak Brook’s biggest annual event, the Taste of Oak Brook, returns July 3, with an...

Cernan Earth and Space Center at Triton College has created its first original laser light and music show in over 30 years. The new show is based on the music of Chappell Roan. (Cernan Earth and Space Center)

Cernan’s first original laser show in 30 years offers celestial version of Chappell Roan songs

By Myrna Petlicki

June 19, 2026 at 2:24 p.m.

Cernan Earth and Space Center's first original laser light and music show in over 30...

Conductor Joshua Weilerstein shakes hands with actor Harry Lennix after performing "Lincoln Portrait" with members the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Center on June 18, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Review: What works best for the CSO’s America250 season finale? Variety

By Hannah Edgar

June 19, 2026 at 1:13 p.m.

There were highlights, to be sure, but the bombastic “Lincoln Portrait” was not one of...

Julian Casablancas leads the Strokes at the United Center in Chicago on June 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Review: The Strokes deliver real headlining rock ‘n’ roll in Chicago

By Jessi Roti

June 18, 2026 at 11:17 a.m.

Taking over the United Center Wednesday night for the very first time as headliners on...

Iggy Pop performs at the newly opened Salt Shed in West Town on March 10, 2025. (Lou Foglia/for the baiduhai)

Riot Fest posts the lineup of music acts by day for 2026

By Doug George

June 17, 2026 at 10:03 a.m.

Single-day tickets for the annual music fest in Douglass Park go on sale Thursday.

Acclaimed guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli and his trio will join the Elmhurst University Jazz Band on June 20 for the 30th anniversary June Jazz concert. (John Pizzarelli)

Elmhurst University’s June Jazz marks 30th year with John Pizzarelli performance

By Myrna Petlicki

June 16, 2026 at 11:13 a.m.

Elmhurst University's June Jazz concert will feature guitarist John Pizzarelli and his trio as the...

Fans watch Kanye West during "The Donda Experience" listening party at Soldier Field on Aug. 26, 2021 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Kanye is slated to play Chicago concerts in September

By Doug George

June 15, 2026 at 1:26 p.m.

Kanye West, aka Ye, has added his hometown of Chicago to his global tour this...

Mannie Fresh performs at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on July 5, 2024. He's part of this year's Black Yacht Weekend. (Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

Juneteenth 2026: Our 5 ways to celebrate in Chicago

By Britt Julious

June 15, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

From a string quartet to boat parties to DJ showcases, eclectic, unique and community-driven seems...

Conductor Giancarlo Guerrero takes a bow during the Grant Park Music Festival at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Chicago, Friday, June 12, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)

Review: Grant Park Music Fest and Guerrero sing songs of America in opening weekend

By Hannah Edgar

June 13, 2026 at 2:35 p.m.

Friday featured the first choral-orchestral work of the season: “Conquest Requiem” by Gabriela Lena Frank,...

Lil Uzi Vert performs on the Lyrical Lemonade stage during Summer Smash at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview on June 12, 2026. (Josh Boland/baiduhai)

Summer Smash 2026: Chaos, delays and great sets by G Herbo and Chief Keef on opening day

By Jessi Roti

June 13, 2026 at 12:15 p.m.

Friday was far from smooth at SeatGeek Stadium, but performances by boldface names did not...