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Doechii performs on the third day of Lollapalooza at Grant Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/for the Chicago Tribune)

Doechii announces ‘Live from the Swamp Tour’ that will kick off in Chicago this fall

August 4, 2025 at 9:42 a.m.

Two days after her Lollapalooza performance, the rapper Doechii has announced a tour that will begin with a concert at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom.

My Chemical Romance performs at Riot Fest in Chicago’s Douglass Park on Sept. 16, 2022. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

25 outdoor concerts for what’s left of summer, all with tickets available

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

Our list of open-air concerts from Cyndi Lauper in Tinley Park this week to Riot Fest on the last weekend of summer, all with tickets available.

People cheer for The Marias during their performance at Lollapalooza in Chicago’s Grant Park, Aug. 3, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)

Lollapalooza 2025: On Day 4, a shared love of K-pop and early reports of a safe festival

August 4, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

Headliners for Sunday are Sabrina Carpenter, making a day-closing stand for 2025 Lolla's strong female lineup, and New York rapper A$AP Rocky on the Bud Light.

Olivia Rodrigo plays guitar while performing at Lollapalooza, Aug. 1, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Lollapalooza 2025: Olivia Rodrigo is Friday’s fest favorite, with Chance the Rapper added for Saturday

August 2, 2025 at 11:45 a.m.

There was a sea of Olivia Rodrigo’s signature purple at the T-Mobile by noon on Friday.

"Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience" is coming to the Chicago area this fall. (Provided by "Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience")

‘Harry Potter’ outdoor experience is coming to Chicago area this fall

July 24, 2025 at 12:52 p.m.

Titled "Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience," it will open on Oct. 3 near suburban Fox Lake.

Paul McCartney arrives at the Bowery Ballroom for a pop-up concert on Feb. 12, 2025, in New York. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News)

Paul McCartney’s ‘Got Back’ tour will bring him to Chicago

July 10, 2025 at 9:43 a.m.

The former Beatle has announced a concert tour that will conclude at the United Center this November.

Fans dance and sing to a set by DJ Pauly D at Windy City Smokeout outside of the United Center in Chicago on July 12, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Windy City Smokeout 2025 opens this week, the annual double bill of barbecue and country music

July 7, 2025 at 5:45 a.m.

Along with music headliners like Jon Pardi, Bailey Zimmerman and Kane Brown, the main attraction is the food by 20-plus barbecue pit masters.

Lupe Fiasco performs at Riot Fest in Chicago's Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Taste of Chicago music headliners including Lupe Fiasco announced for 2025

June 27, 2025 at 6:59 p.m.

Taste of Chicago is coming back to Grant Park Sept. 5-7. Music headliners include the Chicago-born rapper Lupe Fiasco, R&B singer JoJo and Latin superstar Elvis Crespo.

Adam Sandler at the 2017 Governors Awards in Hollywood, California. (Valerie Macon/Getty-AFP)

Adam Sandler’s tour will bring him to the United Center

June 26, 2025 at 3:39 p.m.

Comedian Adam Sandler announced a North American tour on Thursday that will bring him to Chicago this fall.

People celebrate Independence Day by watching fireworks at Chicago’s Navy Pier on July 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Fireworks 2025: All the Fourth of July shows in the Chicago area

June 20, 2025 at 5:28 p.m.

Here's our guide to July 4 fireworks displays in the Chicago area, with shows from almost a hundred communities.

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