Chicago is set to host a packed lineup of July concerts featuring major headliners across the city’s top venues. From country and hip hop to rock and house music, fans can attend major events between now and Sunday, Aug. 2, with tickets available through official venue sites.
Global stars, major headliners take center stage
Noah Kahan performs on his “The Great Divide” tour at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 15, as reported by MLB.com.
Lil Wayne joins 2 Chainz at Huntington Bank Pavilion in Northerly Island on Friday, July 17, as noted by Ticketmaster.
Rock legends Rush return to the United Center for four shows on Thursday, July 16, Saturday, July 18, Monday, July 20, and Wednesday, July 22.
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At the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, the "Summer of 99 and Beyond" tour kicks off Saturday, July 18, through Sunday, July 19, with headliners including Creed, Cypress Hill, Limp Bizkit, and fourteen others, according to Live Nation.
Additional rock acts hit the same venue on Friday, July 24, with The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers for their “Southern Hospitality” tour, as reported by Live Nation.
At Soldier Field, global pop star Karol G performs on Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25.
Pop star Hilary Duff brings her "Lucky Me" tour to the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park on Sunday, July 26, while Ne-Yo and Akon perform their "Nights Like This" tour on Tuesday, July 28. Guns N Roses will headline at the amphitheatre on Wednesday, July 29, per Live Nation.
Grammy award-winning artist Ne-Yo performs at the White House in 2023 (Official White House Photo by Carlos M. Vazquez II) | Photo by Wikimedia Commons
Chicago festivals featuring big concerts
The Windy City Smokeout kicked off this past Wednesday through Sunday, July 12, outside the United Center, featuring Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis, Hootie & the Blowfish, and Treaty Oak Revival, as reported by the country music and BBQ festival's website.
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Other highlights include the Chosen Few House Music Festival on Saturday, July 11, Billy Idol at Ravinia Festival on Sunday, July 12, and the Chicago Gospel Music Festival on Friday, July 24, through Saturday, July 25, at Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
Finally, Lollapalooza—headlined by Lorde, John Summit, Charli XCX, Smashing Pumpkins, Olivia Dean, and Tate McRae—starts Thursday, July 30, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 2, in Grant Park.
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