Review: A heartfelt tribute to John Prine let his music and legacy shine through
Musicians from Margo Price to Jeff Tweedy covered the late singer-songwriter's songs and channeled his special kind of humanism on a memorable night in Chicago.
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Open House 2026: Our 12 don’t-miss spots this year
The annual free event, presented by the Chicago Architecture Center, opens the doors to hundreds of Chicago buildings and sites worth seeing.
Review: Even with the new video screens, Iron Maiden remains metal to the core
In a Tinley Park concert with openers Megadeth, Iron Maiden had the kind of chemistry that shows its members still get immense enjoyment from playing together. The digital backdrops were...
Review: Phoebe Bridgers’ arena concerts still have those pin-drop silences
How do you make whisper-soft music translate in a cavernous venue? You'd be wise to consult Phoebe Bridgers. The singer's insistence on a phone-free environment at the United Center created...
Review: Garth Brooks proves himself a master at connecting with fans at Allstate Arena
His “Blame It All on My Roots Tour” arrived at Allstate Arena for the first of four shows Thursday night in a concert of nostalgic sing-alongs, energy and more-is-more bombast.
Riot Fest 2026: Our critic’s picks for best bands and what not to miss
Our music recommendations, by day, include Iggy Pop, Gwar, Quebec's Angine de Poitrine and Tool. And Alanis Morissette headlines on Sunday.
Live music for fall 2026: Garth Brooks, Noname and women running the show
Fall means live music. Whether due to hotter summers, festival non-compete clauses, routing coincidences or other factors, the stretch from September through November has come to compete with the summer...
Review: A fiery and unrestrained Tori Amos fills the Auditorium Theatre
While no longer in the commercial spotlight, the singer and pianist played with a passion that proves she never really went away.
Review: Foo Fighters leans hard into its history for its concert at Soldier Field
Dave Grohl loves rock ‘n’ roll, would do anything for it, and he projected that passion Saturday at Soldier Field, where he and his band surveyed 31 years of musical...
Review: Ariana Grande speaks about taking a break, then puts on a dazzling arena concert in Chicago
Ariana Grande began the concluding American dates of her “Eternal Sunshine Tour" at the United Center by speaking about her widely publicized remarks over the weekend.