Music and Concerts – Page 62

Olivia Rodrigo performs at the United Center on Oct. 11, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Review: Olivia Rodrigo, in a sea of flowers, kicking her way towards what’s next

By Christopher Borrelli

October 12, 2026 at 10:38 a.m.

In Chicago at the United Center on her "Unraveled Tour," Olivia Rodrigo leans into the...

Baritone Thomas Hampson in a performance of William Walton’s "Belshazzar's Feast" with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, led by Klaus Mäkelä. (Todd Rosenberg)

Review: Mäkelä and CSO bring back a delicious ‘Feast’

By Hannah Edgar

October 9, 2026 at 1:15 p.m.

Fifty years have passed since the Chicago Symphony last played “Belshazzar’s Feast” by English composer...

All the artists stand together on stage after singing “Paradise” at the Chicago Theatre for Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine tribute show, Oct. 8, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)

Review: A heartfelt tribute to John Prine let his music and legacy shine through

By Bob Gendron

October 9, 2026 at 1:07 p.m.

Musicians from Margo Price to Jeff Tweedy covered the late singer-songwriter's songs and channeled his...

Jeff Pezzati of Naked Raygun performs at Riot Fest in Humboldt Park in Chicago on Sept. 14, 2014. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhai)

Naked Raygun, Alkaline Trio will play Riot Fest anniversary aftershows

By Doug George

September 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

The anniversary concerts at Metro also include Screeching Weasel, with tickets on sale Sept. 4.

Mike Reed owns Constellation, a concert venue in North Center, Aug. 19, 2025. From Sept. 10 to 14, Reed and his team will debut Sound & Gravity, a five-day, 50-act festival running in and around Constellation. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

With Sound & Gravity, the co-founder of the Pitchfork Festival declares he isn’t done yet

By Hannah Edgar

September 4, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Sound & Gravity is a five-day, 50-act festival running in and around Constellation, and championing...

For the first "Chicago Water Music" concert on Sept. 18, 2024, Music of the Baroque performed Handel's "Water Music" aboard Shoreline Sightseeing's boat Bright Star, conducted by Dame Jane Glover. (Elliot Mandel)

Classical, jazz and experimental music for fall 2025, from a new river concert to the CSO

By Hannah Edgar

September 14, 2025 at 10:13 a.m.

Ear Taxi, jazz festivals, Harris Theater’s Mix at Six and a return for “Chicago Water...

Vocalist Gerard Way leads My Chemical Romance at Soldier Field in Chicago on Aug. 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Photos: My Chemical Romance performs at Soldier Field

By Chris Sweda

September 2, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

My Chemical Romance performs during their “Long Live the Black Parade” tour at a sold-out...

Robert Mecozzi , director of bands at Stagg High School in Palos Hills, holds programs from past Jamborees, including the 25th and 35th anniversaries. The public is welcome to the event, set for Sept. 6. Tickets can be bought at the gate. (Melinda Moore/Daily Southtown)

Stagg High School’s Jamboree marks 45 years of bringing area’s best marching bands to Palos Hills

By Melinda Moore

September 2, 2025 at 11:10 a.m.

Stagg High School's Jamboree has brought the area's best marching bands together to compete in...

Pianist Monty Alexander performs with bassist Luke Sellick and drummer Jason Brown at the Chicago Jazz Festival in Millennium Park on Aug. 29, 2025. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Review: Chicago Jazz Fest gives established beacons and rising stars a chance to shine

By Hannah Edgar

September 2, 2025 at 10:16 a.m.

The 2025 edition of Chicago's summer-capping festival boasted Patricia Barber, Esperanza Spalding and Ernest Dawkins,...

Joanna Hernandez of Yorkville enjoys some Mexican corn smothered in a creamy mayo sauce topped with chili powder, cheese and lime during a previous Fiestas Patrias in Aurora. This year's Fiestas Patrias is set for this coming weekend in Aurora. (Linda Girardi/For The Beacon-News)

Aurora Fiestas Patrias celebration set to take place this weekend

By Aurora Beacon-News

September 1, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

The city of Aurora's Fiestas Patrias celebration will include the first parade to be held...

Gerard Way leads My Chemical Romance at Soldier Field in Chicago on Aug. 29, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Review: My Chemical Romance brings its intense and shadowy ‘Black Parade’ tour to Soldier Field

By Jessi Roti

August 30, 2025 at 12:33 p.m.

An authoritarian dystopia, public executions decided by grand jury, a murderous clown — and that...

Liam Gallagher, left, and his brother Noel Gallagher walk on stage before Oasis performs at Soldier Field, Aug. 28, 2025, in Chicago. Chicago is one of three cities in the United States for the British band’s world tour and one of just five in North America. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Review: Oasis goes through the motions and gets paid in a ho-hum reunion show at Soldier Field

By Bob Gendron

August 29, 2025 at 11:10 a.m.

Led by oft-feuding siblings Noel and Liam Gallagher, Oasis played its part in the communal...

Fans watch Oasis perform at Soldier Field on Aug. 28, 2025, in Chicago. Chicago is one of three cities in the United States for the British band’s world tour and one of just five in North America. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Photos: A reunited Oasis performs at Chicago’s Soldier Field

By Armando L. Sanchez

August 29, 2025 at 9:02 a.m.

Oasis performs at Soldier Field on Aug. 28, 2025. Chicago is one of three cities...