Music and Concerts

Review: With a new drummer and a tribute to Peart, a resurgent Rush gets back to work

July 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Rush’s first direct tribute to late drummer Neil Peart arrived before the second song on...

July 17, 2026 at 3:55 p.m.

Outdoor concerts, Great America and other open-air events around Chicago and the suburbs remained on...

July 16, 2026 at 8:28 p.m.

The Aragon was long criticized for its poor acoustics, but its stage has hosted some...

July 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Joining the musical lineup at Riot Fest 2026 in September is the debut of William...

July 15, 2026 at 5:45 a.m.

After helming the CSO’s summer residency for six formative seasons, Alsop departs Ravinia this year....

July 15, 2026 at 4:15 p.m.

Imprisoned Chicago R&B superstar R. Kelly has formally asked President Donald Trump to commute his...

July 13, 2026 at 10:50 a.m.

For his concert at the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, he delivered hit songs and...

July 12, 2026 at 1:26 p.m.

Lizzo, pianist Yunchan Lim and the CSO officially opened what is now the Hunter Pavilion...

July 12, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On July 12, 1979, as an angry reaction to the popularity of disco music, the...

July 11, 2026 at 6:11 p.m.

Thousands gathered at Jackson Park Saturday for a day dedicated to dance and house music...