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Shows to See This Summer

The weather in Chicago has been quite erratic, but I promise, summer is coming. There are many shows and festivals to look forward to this year. There is always something to do in the city, so here is a month by month list of upcoming shows in Chicago.

April

Source: Detroit Metro Times
  • Alec Benjamin, Alexander – Lincoln Hall – April 23
  • Bea Miller – Lincoln Hall – April 24
  • Neon Nite, Synth Jams – Late Bar – April 25
  • Bayonne – Schubas – April 26
  • San Holo – Aragon Ballroom – April 27
  • Rise Against – The Chicago Theatre – April 28
  • Julia Michaels – House of Blues – April 28
  • The Japanese House, Art School Girlfriend – Bottom Lounge – April 29

May

source: TicketWeb.com
  • Emo Nite – Subterranean – May 4
  • Zara Larsson – House of Blues – May 6
  • Matt Maeson – Lincoln Hall – May 6
  • Passion Pit, The Beaches – The Riviera Theatre – May 15
  • Jorja Smith & Kali Uchis – Aragon Ballroom – May 28
  • Frenship – Thalia Hall – May 29
  • Juice Wrld – Aragon Ballroom – May 30

June

Source: React Presents
  • Tash Sultana – Ravinia Festival – June 1
  • Ariana Grande – United Center – June 4 – 5
  • Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals – June 4
  • Nav – House of Blues – June 6
  • Spring Awakening – Poplar Creek – June 7- 9
  • The National – Huntington Bank Pavilion – June 28
  • Moon King – Empty Bottle – June 28
  • Cuco – Metro – June 24, 28

July

Source: Rollingstone.com
  • Car Seat Headrest w/ Naked Giants – Millennium Park – July 1
  • Yungblud – Lincoln Hall – July 13
  • Lord Huron  – The Chicago Theatre – July 26
  • The Marias – Thalia Hall – July 26
  • Jon Bellion – Huntington Bank Pavilion – July 27
  • Beck and Cage the Elephant – Huntington Bank Pavilion – July 31

August

Source: Time Out
  • Lollapalooza – Grant Park – Aug 1 – 4
  • Queen & Adam Lambert – United Center – Aug 9
  • Backstreet Boys – United Center – Aug 10
  • Knotfest Roadshow – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Aug 11
  • Smashing Pumpkins & Noel Gallagher – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Aug 15
  • $uicideboy$ – Aragon Ballroom – Aug 16
  • Westside Music Festival – Douglas Park – Aug 17

There is a good variety of people coming this summer. From Hip-Hop, Pop, and Rock there is something for everyone to enjoy. Some shows range from free to $200, so whether you decide to splurge or not you will still have a great time.

Don’t see something you like yet? Click here to check out other shows around the city.

Who are you excited to see this summer??

stephescobar8

I am a student at UIC studying Communications and Music. Started singing and playing instruments when I was in high school and fell in love. I love going to concerts and talking to people about music.

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