Concerts July 24-30: Benson Boone, Blues Traveler, Karol G, Guns N’ Roses, Lollapalooza and more

Friday, July 24

Afternoon of Chamber Music: 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Ravinia Festival, 201 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. Fellows of the Piano & Strings Program. Free with an advance ticket. ravinia.org.

HeyDay Happy Hour: 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 24-25, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Kacie Swierk on Friday and Jeanie B. on Saturday. Free. heynonny.com.

All The Feelings Tour: 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. With Metric, Broken Social Scene, and Stars. $76.50. aragonballroomchicago.com.

Southern Hospitality Tour: 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers. Tickets start at $24.75. creditunion1amp.com.

Hairbanger’s Ball: 7 p.m. Friday, July 24, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. With JT Rewind Duo. Tickets start at $12.25. 3dsideouts.com.

Jack White Live 2026: 7 p.m. Friday, July 24, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Rock. Sold out. saltshedchicago.com.

Karol G: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 24-25, at Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago. “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour.” Tickets start at $184. soldierfield.com.

Blues Traveler: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. Part of the Roaring Nights summer concert series. $50-$60, includes parking at the main entrance parking lot, carousel and Ferris wheel rides and full-day admission to the zoo on the day of the concert. Tickets: brookfieldzoo.org/events.

Poppy: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. “Constantly Nowhere Tour” with Landmvrks and Thousand Below. Tickets start at $61.36. jamusa.com.

Summer Jam: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Peach Jam, Cream Puff Warriors and Scott Tipping. $34.15. themusicvenue.org.

Benson Boone: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 24-25, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. “Wanted Man Tour.” Tickets start at $39.85. rosemont.com/allstate.

Classic Rock Experience: 8 p.m. Friday, July 24, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Inspired by ’70s arena rock legends Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Boston, Styx and more. $22.75. desplainestheatre.com.

DDXS: 8 p.m. Friday, July 24, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tributes to Duran Duran and INXS. $46.75-$66.75. arcadalive.com.

Fast Times: 8 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. ’80s music. No cover. brokenoar.com.

Kylesa: 8 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. With Yakuza and Cloud Rat. Tickets start at $39.96. thaliahallchicago.com.

Midnight Sun Band: 8 p.m. Friday, July 24, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Kool & The Gang vs. Cameo. $27.27-$33.90. evanstonspace.com.

On the Movies: 8 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Ravinia Festival, 201 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. Marin Alsop and Laura Karpman co-curate highlights on original orchestral music’s magic in screen storytelling. $17-$91. ravinia.org.

Arcada Theatre Live Blues: 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Blues with Cayenne Blue. Free. arcadalive.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Jazz: 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Jazz with the Michael Ross Band. $10. desplainestheatre.com.

Sarah’s Place: 9 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. A Zach Bryan and Noah Kahan tribute. $17.19. joesliverosemont.com.

Saturday, July 25

Rose Hill Revival: 2 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. Allman Brothers tribute. No cover. brokenoar.com.

Mungstock: 5-11 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. With Mungion, Lunar Ticks, Covington Groove and O.P.E. Tickets start at $17.63. 3dsideouts.com.

St. Vincent with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra: 6 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Ravinia Festival, 201 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. A new dimension of favorites and deep cuts with support from Arooj Aftab. “The Science of Scoring” Workshop at 6 p.m., performance at 8 p.m. $55-$129. ravinia.org.

Houndmouth with Rayland Baxter: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Rock. Tickets start at $48.05. saltshedchicago.com.

Saturday in the Lounge: 7-9 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Ryan Burns. Free. heynonny.com.

Buddy Guy 90: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Buddy Guy will celebrate 90 years with special guests Carlise Guy and The Nu Blu Band. Tickets start at $89.44. msg.com.

Goldpine: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Americana. Tickets start at $20. heynonny.com.

Nelly: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. Roaring Nights summer concert series. Hip-hop. DJ Trife opens. $70-$80, includes parking at the main entrance parking lot, unlimited carousel and Ferris wheel rides and full-day admission to the zoo on the day of the concert. Tickets: brookfieldzoo.org/events.

Drivin N Cryin: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. With special guest Laid Back Country Picker. $34.15. themusicvenue.org.

Jeff Anthony Group: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. Classic rock, soul and R&B. No cover. brokenoar.com.

L.A. Guns: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. With special guest Saigon Kick. $56.75-$98.75. arcadalive.com.

Rx Bandits: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. “And The Battle Begun 20th Anniversary Tour” with Catbite. $49-$66.63. thaliahallchicago.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Blues: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Blues with Cayenne Blue. $10. desplainestheatre.com.

Dueling Pianos: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Entertainment by 88 Keys Dueling Pianos. Rock ‘N Ravioli will open at 5 p.m. with a $25 buffet. Free, two-drink or equivalent minimum requested. arcadalive.com.

Studio 64 Old School DJ Dance Party: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. With Frankie “Hollywood” Rodriguez. Free. arcadalive.com.

Tribute to Juan Gabriel: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. “Homenaje a Juan Gabriel: Diez Años sin el Divo de Juárez” with Xavi Rios. $20.49-$32.52. joesliverosemont.com.

Sunday, July 26

We Rock! Chicago End-of-Camp Extravaganza: Noon Sunday, July 26, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. We Rock! campers will be performing the original songs they composed in five days. $15.78, free for kids 12 and younger. thaliahallchicago.com.

Chanticleer: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Ravinia Festival, 201 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. “Our American Journey: Lyrics, harmonies, and rhythms in the musical heritage of the U.S.” $17-$66. ravinia.org.

ARRA: 2 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. ABBA tribute. No cover. brokenoar.com.

Stars, Stripes & Symphony Sing Along: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. The Lake Forest Civic Orchestra performs. $15. gortoncenter.org.

Jonny Lyons & The Pride: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at 3D Sideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Early rock ’n’ roll. Tickets start at $6.63. 3dsideouts.com.

The Doo Wop Project: 4 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. The classic sounds of doo wop and “Doo Woopified” contemporary songs. $32.75-$56.75. arcadalive.com.

Space’s Summer Patio Series: 4 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Jazz with Alta Vista. Free. evanstonspace.com.

Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone: 5 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. With special guests Mike and Treaci of Good Clean Fun. $66.75-$108.75. desplainestheatre.com.

Slightly Stoopid: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Rock. Tickets start at $62.50. saltshedchicago.com.

Emmylou Harris & Graham Nash: 7 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Ravinia Festival, 201 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. Americana, folk and country-rock. $65-$134. ravinia.org.

Hilary Duff: 7 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. “The Lucky Me Tour.” Tickets start at $105.91. creditunion1amp.com.

The Rascals: 7 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Two founders of The Rascals, Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish, perform together. $56.75-$108.75. arcadalive.com.

Songs of Protest, Sounds of Freedom: 7 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Chicago-area musicians singing and speaking out for change. Blues, folk, jazz, reggae, rock and poetry. Proceeds benefit the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. $33.90. evanstonspace.com.

Daniel Caesar: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. With special guest Faye Webster. Tickets start at $157.55. unitedcenter.com.

T.I.: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. “The King Succession Tour” with Domani and KING. $79-$111. jamusa.com.

Monday, July 27

Yates McKendree: 8 p.m. Monday, July 27, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Blues. $20.63-$33.90. evanstonspace.com.

Tuesday, July 28

Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at Ravinia Festival, 201 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. With special guest The Docksiders. $55-$86. ravinia.org.

WhiteWolfSonicPrincess and The Handcuffs: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. With Scott & Odie. $23.33-$36.61. evanstonspace.com.

Red Vox: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. With special guests Super Guitar Bros. Sold out. thaliahallchicago.com.

NE-YO & AKON: 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. “Nights Like This Tour 2026.” Tickets start at $24.75. creditunion1amp.com.

Pete Ellman Big Band: 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. An evening with Thaddeus Tukes. Tickets start at $34.15. themusicvenue.org.

Wednesday, July 29

The Kody Norris Show: 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Ravinia Festival, 201 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. With special guests Duke Tumatoe and Railheart. $20-$25. ravinia.org.

Guns N’ Roses: 6:25 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. “World Tour 2026.” Tickets start at $100.45. creditunion1amp.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Blues, Jazz, Folk, Rock and Pop: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Blues, jazz, folk, rock and pop with Paris Schutz. $5. desplainestheatre.com.

The Wilder Flower: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Bluegrass. $20.63-$33.90. evanstonspace.com.

Empire of the Sun: 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Official Lollapalooza aftershow. Tickets start at $163.16. saltshedchicago.com.

Audrey Hobert: 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Lollapalooza aftershow. Sold out. thaliahallchicago.com.

The Smashing Pumpkins: 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. Alternative rock. Official Lollapalooza aftershow. Sold out. jamusa.com.

Wet Leg: 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Official Lollapalooza aftershow with Smut. $175-$277. jamusa.com.

Thursday, July 30

Lollapalooza 2026: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, July 30 through Aug. 2, in Grant Park, South Lake Shore Drive and East Monroe Street, Chicago. Over 170 performers across eight stages. Headliners include Lorde and John Summit on Thursday, Charli xcx and The Smashing Pumpkins on Friday, Olivia Dean and Jennie on Saturday, and Tate McRae and The XX on Sunday. Tickets start at $185 for one day, $439 for four days. lollapalooza.com.

Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte: 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland, Tinley Park. “North American Tour 2026.” Tickets start at $24.75. creditunion1amp.com.

Alicia & Ben: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. Contemporary to classic rock and country. No cover. brokenoar.com.

Arcada Theatre Live Blues: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Blues with Brother John Kattke. Free. arcadalive.com.

Arrival From Sweden: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. The music of ABBA. $46.75-$66.75. arcadalive.com.

Bronwyn Keith-Hynes: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Grammy-winning fiddle virtuoso. $27.27-$40.54. evanstonspace.com.

Bourbon ‘N Brass Live Blues: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Blues with Windy City Rev Ups. $5; two-drink minimum. desplainestheatre.com.

Young Dubliners: 8 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Celtic rock. Tickets start at $34.15. themusicvenue.org.

Thursday Night After Party: 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music by Fox Crossing Duo. Free. heynonny.com.

Official Lollapalooza Aftershow: 10 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Kettama, Boys Noize and Kai Castro. Tickets start at $101.36. aragonballroomchicago.com.

Chuck Timely Live From Chicago: 11 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Official Lollapalooza aftershow. Sold out. thaliahallchicago.com.

Slayyyter: 11 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at the Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Official Lollapalooza aftershow. Sold out. saltshedchicago.com.

Yungblud: 11 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. Official Lollapalooza aftershow with Jesse Jo Stark. $90-$318. jamusa.com.

Zara Larsson: 11 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Official Lollapalooza aftershow with Skye Newman. $157-$285. jamusa.com.