Things to Do in Chicago, IL

Chicago, Illinois hosts around 6,700 upcoming events, with approximately 2,800 scheduled for the next 30 days. The city's program includes about 5% free events across major categories like concerts and live music, which account for roughly 2,000 listings, followed by theater and performing arts at around 1,700. Other significant types include sports and fitness with about 800 entries, community and social gatherings near 600, family and kids activities at approximately 350, and comedy shows also around 350. Venues with the highest number of upcoming listings are The Fields Studios, United Center, Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Second City Chicago - Mainstage, and Cadillac Palace. Notable performers with upcoming dates include the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, The Second City Mainstage 112th Revue, Vape! The Grease Parody, Drunk Shakespeare, and Disney Presents The Lion King (Chicago). Founded in 1837 and home to about 2.7 million people, this urban area offers a wide variety of cultural options for residents and visitors planning their month ahead.

City facts

Population

2,746,388 (2020)

Area

606.4 km²

Elevation

179 m

Founded

1837

Source: Wikidata