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Things to do in Chicago, December 2026

Browse 28 upcoming events and things to do in Chicago during December 2026. Highlights include Suicide Silence: REMINDERS OF HELL TOUR, Shintaro Sakamoto, 10 Years of 6LACK Tour and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Suicide Silence: REMINDERS OF HELL TOUR

Suicide Silence: REMINDERS OF HELL TOUR

Chicago · House of Blues ChicagoWed, Dec 2Music
Shintaro Sakamoto

Shintaro Sakamoto

Chicago · Thalia HallThu, Dec 3Music

🎟️ From $40

10 Years of 6LACK Tour

10 Years of 6LACK Tour

Chicago · Aragon BallroomFri, Dec 4Music
DragonForce: Inhuman Rampage 20th Anniversary

DragonForce: Inhuman Rampage 20th Anniversary

Chicago · Riviera Theatre- ILSat, Dec 5Music
Nate Jackson: BIG DOG

Nate Jackson: BIG DOG

Chicago · The AuditoriumSat, Dec 5Culture & Art
King Buffalo

King Buffalo

Chicago · Thalia HallSat, Dec 5Music

🎟️ Free entry

Rhye

Rhye

Chicago · Vic TheatreSun, Dec 6Music
Chicago Bears vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Chicago Bears vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Chicago · Soldier FieldSun, Dec 6Sport
TBD/TBD

TBD/TBD

Chicago · Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues CenterMon, Dec 7Music

🎟️ From $18

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Edmonton Oilers

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Edmonton Oilers

Chicago · United CenterMon, Dec 7Sport
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show

Chicago · The AuditoriumMon, Dec 7Culture & Art
Senses Fail Presents Still Searching

Senses Fail Presents Still Searching

Chicago · House of Blues ChicagoWed, Dec 9Music
Imminence: North America 2026

Imminence: North America 2026

Chicago · Riviera Theatre- ILFri, Dec 11Music
Brett Eldredge: Glow 10 Year Anniversary Tour

Brett Eldredge: Glow 10 Year Anniversary Tour · Dec 11

Chicago · The Chicago TheatreFri, Dec 11Music
Brett Eldredge: Glow 10 Year Anniversary Tour

Brett Eldredge: Glow 10 Year Anniversary Tour · Dec 12

Chicago · The Chicago TheatreSat, Dec 12Music
HEATHEN AXE / Prime Angel Weather / Mild Violence / DJ Bill Roe

HEATHEN AXE / Prime Angel Weather / Mild Violence / DJ Bill Roe

Chicago · Empty BottleSat, Dec 12Music

🎟️ From $33

Straight No Chaser: Making Spirits Bright Tour

Straight No Chaser: Making Spirits Bright Tour

Chicago · The Chicago TheatreSat, Dec 12Music
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Utah Mammoth

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Utah Mammoth

Chicago · United CenterSun, Dec 13Sport
Supertaste

Supertaste

Chicago · Garcia's ChicagoSun, Dec 13Music
Temples: The BLISS Tour with GIFT

Temples: The BLISS Tour with GIFT

Chicago · Thalia HallSun, Dec 13Music

🎟️ From $40

Michael Smoak - The Purpose Progression: Understanding Your “Why”

Michael Smoak - The Purpose Progression: Understanding Your “Why”

Chicago · Bottom LoungeThu, Dec 17Culture & Art

🎟️ From $40

Choir! Choir! Choir!

Choir! Choir! Choir!

Chicago · Vic TheatreFri, Dec 18Music
93XRT Winter Jam Presents - Ratboys w/ special guests Friko and Florry

93XRT Winter Jam Presents - Ratboys w/ special guests Friko and Florry

Chicago · The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)Sun, Dec 20Music
Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers

Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers

Chicago · Soldier FieldFri, Dec 25Sport
World Famous Gospel Brunch at House of Blues (CHI)

World Famous Gospel Brunch at House of Blues (CHI)

Chicago · House of Blues ChicagoSun, Dec 27Music
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Chicago · United CenterSun, Dec 27Sport
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vegas Golden Knights

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vegas Golden Knights

Chicago · United CenterWed, Dec 30Sport
Greensky Bluegrass

Greensky Bluegrass

Chicago · The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)Thu, Dec 31Music

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Festive season

December is typically dominated by festive markets, holiday concerts and New Year’s Eve programming, with many cities running special end-of-year events.

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