Lose yourself to music at our picks of the best concerts, club events and live shows in Chicago this week.
Photo: cousindaniel.com | Lose yourself to music at our picks of the best concerts, club events and live shows in Chicago this week.
Photo: cousindaniel.com

The best concerts in Chicago this week

We've combed through our music listings to find the very best concerts in Chicago this week, from rock to hip-hop

Zach Long
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In the mood for a concert? Whether you want to mosh, sit or gently sway back and forth while standing at a summer music festival, we have the event for you. Dig through our picks of the top rock & roll, electronic, pop, soul, jazz and blues shows taking place over the next seven days. Soak up some of the city's best live music, explore rock music venues or blues music clubs and discover the best concerts in Chicago this week.

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Concerts in Chicago this week

  • Music
  • Jazz
  • Museum Campus
  • price 2 of 4
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The Shedd Aquarium's weekly summer concert series presents a rotating lineup of jazz bands on its scenic lakeside terrace, where attendees can dance, have a drink and get a great view of the Navy Pier fireworks. Guests also get access to the Shedd's exhibitions, meaning that you can gaze at the creatures that inhabit the Caribbean Reef, snap a picture of a cute sea otter or touch a sea star.
  • Music
  • Classical and opera
  • Millennium Park
  • Recommended
For classical music lovers who enjoy taking in a show set beneath Chicago's skyline, the annual Grant Park Music Festival is a perennial favorite summer event. This year's series of classical concerts runs through August 15 with performances ranging from symphonies by Mozart and Brahms to an evening of classic Broadway arrangements and the annual Independence Day salute. Take a look at the complete schedule of events below and find more information on the Grant Park Music Festival website.
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  • Music
  • Folk, country and blues
  • Museum Campus
  • price 4 of 4
  • Recommended
Country star Morgan Wallen is headed to Soldier Field on his "Still The Problem" tour. The Last Night and Whisley Glasses singer is playing Friday and Saturday night shows, both opened by Ella Langley, who is best known for her song Choosin' Texas.
  • Music
  • Music festivals
  • Suburbs
  • price 2 of 4
  • Recommended
Winnetka Music Festival celebrates 10 years on the North Shore this month. What started as a small fest inside founder Val Haller's home has transformed into a beloved, neighborhood-wide celebration of music, food and community. Father John Misty and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave headline this year's festival, along with acts like Grace Potter, Ben Kweller and Petey USA. 
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  • Music
  • United Center
  • price 4 of 4
  • Recommended
See Rosalía perform hits like "BIZCOCHITO" and "DESPECHÁ" at her LUX tour at the United Center this month. The show has already garnered critical praise for its theatrical production, setlist variety and vocal performance.
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