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15 Oct – 16 Oct
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Alternative concerts in Chicago
Alternative and indie concerts in Chicago: currently 43 upcoming dates across 10 venues, scheduled from August 2026 to April 2027.
The most active venues right now:
- Bottom Lounge — 13 dates
- Thalia Hall — 11 dates
- Empty Bottle — 5 dates
- Cubby Bear — 3 dates
- Vic Theatre — 3 dates
The line-up ranges from household names to newcomers — a single overview of every upcoming Alternative date in Chicago.
Below you'll find the full schedule for Chicago. Filter by date, compare the listings and book each event directly with the official ticket seller — the final price including fees is shown on the seller's site.
52 events
Faux Real / Babe America / Bryce Xavier
Thu 15 Oct · 9:00 PM
Empty Bottle · Chicago
Medium Build w/ Bella White
Fri 16 Oct · 7:00 PM
Metro · Chicago
Horse Jumper of Love
16 Oct – 17 Oct
Chicago
Catch Your Breath w/ TX2
Sat 17 Oct · 7:00 PM
Vic Theatre · Chicago
PRAYERS No Tengo Calma Tour 2026
Sat 17 Oct · 7:30 PM Canceled
Bottom Lounge · Chicago
Rocket From The Crypt ??? Scream, Frankenstein, Scream! Tour 2026 - Ages 18+
Sat 17 Oct · 8:30 PM
Metro · Chicago
BurnDown w/ Catalyst
Wed 21 Oct · 7:00 PM
Subterranean · Chicago
Pain of Truth, 100 Demons, Shattered Realm, Killing Pace
Wed 21 Oct · 8:00 PM
Bottom Lounge · Chicago
The Tubs / Mopar Stars
Wed 21 Oct · 8:00 PM
Empty Bottle · Chicago
Gilla Band, Piss
Fri 23 Oct · 8:00 PM
Bottom Lounge · Chicago
No Strings Attached w/ Partisan, Reva K
Sat 24 Oct · 7:00 PM
Cubby Bear · Chicago
Ghosts In Transit w/ Come on Pilgrim, Girls INC.
Wed 28 Oct · 7:00 PM Canceled
Cubby Bear · Chicago
Cortisa Star
Thu 29 Oct · 7:00 PM
Subterranean · Chicago
The Airborne Toxic Event
29 Oct – 26 May
Chicago
Dammit!, Sour Milk, The Human Trials
Thu 29 Oct · 8:00 PM
Bottom Lounge · Chicago
L7
Sun 1 Nov · 7:30 PM
Vic Theatre · Chicago
Elanor Moss with Max Subar
Sun 1 Nov · 8:00 PM
Tack Room · Chicago
MELODY ANGEL / PETER HUNT AND THE GREAT OUTDOORS /RICKY LIONTONES
Thu 5 Nov · 7:00 PM
Cubby Bear · Chicago
Post Sex Nachos, Scarlet Demore, Hana Eid
Sat 7 Nov · 7:00 PM
Bottom Lounge · Chicago
Sueco, with Jeris Johnson
Sun 8 Nov · 7:00 PM
Bottom Lounge · Chicago
Improvement Movement / Jalen Reyes
Thu 12 Nov · 9:00 PM
Empty Bottle · Chicago
Andrew Bird
13 Nov – 14 Nov
Chicago
Noche Eterna and Feeltrip present: WINGTIPS (10 Year Anniversary) / Blood Handsome / Slugscape / DJ Lidia Vomito
Fri 13 Nov · 9:00 PM
Empty Bottle · Chicago
Frequently asked questions
How many Alternative events are on in Chicago?
Currently 43 upcoming dates across 10 venues, scheduled through April 2027.
Where do the events take place?
Across the city — the most active are Bottom Lounge, Thalia Hall, Empty Bottle.
What can I expect from Alternative in Chicago?
Alternative and indie concerts from local and touring names — the full schedule is below.
How do I buy tickets?
Pick an event, open its page and book directly with the official ticket seller. The final price including all fees is shown there — OnStage adds nothing on top.