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September 2026

  1. SportsChicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers - Expected visitors (30,000–40,000)
  2. Road & Traffic AlertsBike the Drive 2026 - Expected Visitors (10,000–20,000)
  3. AirportBattle of the Bags - Expected Visitors (500–1,500)
  4. High DemandChicago Jazz Festival – Sunday - Expected Visitors (20,000–40,000)
  5. High DemandGreat American Lobster Fest – Sunday - Expected Visitors (5,000–15,000)
  6. High DemandARC Music Festival – Sunday - Expected Visitors (20,000–30,000)
  7. High DemandNorth Coast Music Festival – Sunday - Expected Visitors (20,000–30,000)
  8. AirportChicago Dogs vs. Gary SouthShore RailCats – Sunday - Expected Visitors (3,000–6,000)
  9. SportsChicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins - Expected Visitors (15,000–30,000)
  10. SportsBig Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge at Wrigley Field - Expected Visitors (25,000–40,000)
  11. High DemandO.A.R. – Three Decades Tour - Expected Visitors (15,000–25,000)
  12. High Demand36th Annual African Festival of the Arts – Labor Day - Expected Visitors (5,000–10,000)
  13. AirportChicago Dogs vs. Gary SouthShore RailCats – Labor Day - Expected Visitors (3,000–6,000)
  14. High DemandLive on the Lake! – Labor Day Final Day - Expected Visitors (2,000–5,000)
  15. High DemandARC Music Festival – Labor Day Monday - Expected Visitors (15,000–25,000)
  16. High DemandTaste of Polonia Festival 2026 – Labor Day Monday - Expected Visitors (10,000–20,000)
  17. High DemandDanny Elfman – 2026 North American Tour - Expected Visitors (3,500–5,000)
  18. High DemandPRESIDENT: North American Campaign 2026 - Expected Visitors (2,000–2,500)
  19. SportsChicago White Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates – Tuesday - Expected Visitors (15,000–30,000)
  20. High DemandTLC & Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue – It's Iconic - Expected Visitors (15,000–25,000)
  21. High DemandMéxico en el Corazón - Expected Visitors (5,000–11,000)
  22. SportsChicago White Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates – Wednesday - Expected Visitors (15,000–30,000)
  23. SportsChicago Fire FC vs. Inter Miami CF - Expected Visitors (40,000–60,000)
  24. High DemandPlantasia 2026 – Day 1 - Expected Visitors (1,000–2,500)
  25. Road & Traffic AlertsShiploads of Celebrations Beach Party - Expected Visitors (2,000–5,000)
  26. SportsChicago White Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates – Thursday - Expected Visitors (15,000–30,000)
  27. AirportRockin' in the Park – American English - Expected Visitors (2,000–5,000)
  28. AirportGarth Brooks – Thursday Show - Expected Visitors (15,000–18,500)
  29. High DemandJungle with Rio Kosta - Expected Visitors (15,000–20,000)
  30. SportsChicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - Expected Visitors (30,000–40,000)
  31. Road & Traffic AlertsThrowback Music Fest 2026 – Friday - Expected Visitors (4,000–8,000)
  32. Road & Traffic AlertsChicago German-American Oktoberfest – Friday - Expected Visitors (8,000–15,000)
  33. High Demand10th Annual River North Design District Fall Gallery Walk - Expected Visitors (2,000–5,000)
  34. High DemandPlantasia – Day 2 with Makaya McCraven, Green-House, Precious Renee Tucker, Chee Shimizu & More - Expected Visitors (1,000–2,500)
  35. High DemandSkrillex with Dylan Brady, Frost Children (DJ Set), Knock2, slayr & Tiffany Day – Friday - Expected Visitors (8,000–12,500)
  36. High DemandYacht Rock Revue - Primetime - Expected Visitors (4,000–5,000)
  37. High DemandEric Clapton with Jimmie Vaughan - Expected Visitors (15,000–20,000)
  38. AirportGarth Brooks – Blame It All On My Roots Arena Tour - Expected Visitors (15,000–18,500)
  39. High DemandDermot Kennedy: The Weight of the Woods Tour - Expected Visitors (15,000–25,000)
  40. AirportRicardo Montaner – El Último Regreso - Expected Visitors (3,000–4,400)
  41. High DemandAdrian Uribe: 50 y Pico Tour - Expected Visitors (2,500–3,600)
  42. Road & Traffic AlertsThrowback Music Fest 2026 – Saturday - Expected Visitors (8,000–15,000)
  43. Road & Traffic Alerts21st Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival - Expected Visitors (10,000–15,000)
  44. Road & Traffic AlertsWicker Park Fine Art Fair 2026 - Expected Visitors (1,000–3,000)
  45. Road & Traffic AlertsPrinters Row Lit Fest 2026 – Saturday - Expected Visitors (30,000–50,000)
  46. Road & Traffic AlertsRavenswood ArtWalk 2026 – Saturday - Expected Visitors (5,000–10,000)
  47. Road & Traffic AlertsRenegade Craft Fair Chicago – Saturday - Expected Visitors (15,000–30,000)
  48. Road & Traffic AlertsChicago German-American Oktoberfest – Saturday - Expected Visitors (15,000–30,000)
  49. Road & Traffic AlertsEnglewood Music Fest 2026 - Expected Visitors (8,000–15,000)
  50. High DemandSonic Pavilion Festival 2026 – Saturday - Expected Visitors (1,000–4,000)
  51. AirportParkway Bank Park Fall Festival - Expected Visitors (1,000–3,000)
  52. SportsChicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates – Saturday - Expected Visitors (30,000–40,000)
  53. Road & Traffic Alerts60th Annual Von Steuben German Day Parade - Expected Visitors (10,000–20,000)
  54. Road & Traffic AlertsEl Grito Chicago – Saturday - Expected Visitors (10,000–17,000)
  55. SportsChicago Football Classic - Expected Visitors (20,000–40,000)
  56. High DemandSkrillex from Open to Close – Saturday - Expected Visitors (8,000–12,500)
  57. High DemandSam Barber with Josiah and The Bonnevilles - The American Route Tour - Expected Visitors (4,000–5,000)
  58. High DemandBlack Label Society - Expected Visitors (3,500–5,000)
  59. High DemandRobyn – The Sexistential Tour - Expected Visitors (15,000–20,000)
  60. High DemandChief Keef - Expected Visitors (15,000–25,000)
  61. High DemandDan + Shay with Tyler Hubbard & Josh Ross - Expected Visitors (18,000–28,000)
  62. High DemandMojo Brookzz Outta Pocket Tour – Saturday - Expected Visitors (8,000–10,000)
  63. AirportGarth Brooks – Saturday Show - Expected Visitors (15,000–18,500)
  64. AirportMidway 5K Run & Walk - Expected Visitors (1,500–3,000)
  65. Road & Traffic AlertsMaxwell Street Market – September Market - Expected Visitors (3,000–8,000)
  66. Road & Traffic AlertsPrinters Row Lit Fest 2026 – Sunday - Expected Visitors (30,000–50,000)
  67. Road & Traffic AlertsThrowback Music Fest 2026 – Sunday - Expected Visitors (5,000–10,000)
  68. Road & Traffic AlertsRenegade Craft Fair Chicago – Sunday - Expected Visitors (15,000–30,000)
  69. Road & Traffic AlertsRavenswood ArtWalk 2026 – Sunday - Expected Visitors (5,000–10,000)
  70. Road & Traffic AlertsChicago German-American Oktoberfest – Sunday - Expected Visitors (10,000–20,000)
  71. High DemandSonic Pavilion Festival 2026 – Sunday - Expected Visitors (1,000–4,000)
  72. SportsChicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates – Sunday - Expected Visitors (30,000–40,000)
  73. Road & Traffic AlertsEl Grito Chicago – Sunday - Expected Visitors (10,000–17,000)
  74. AirportGarth Brooks – Sunday Show - Expected Visitors (15,000–18,500)
  75. SportsChicago Fire FC vs. New England Revolution - Expected Visitors (20,000–35,000)
  76. High DemandHUGEL Presents Make The Girls Dance - Expected Visitors (5,000–10,000)
  77. High DemandMojo Brookzz Outta Pocket Tour – Sunday - Expected Visitors (8,000–10,000)
  78. High DemandPitbull – I'm Back Tour with Lil Jon - Expected Visitors (18,000–28,000)
  79. High DemandLily Allen Performs West End Girl - Expected Visitors (2,500–3,600)
  80. ConventionsIMTS 2026 – International Manufacturing Technology Show - Expected Visitors (80,000–95,000)
  81. High DemandSonic Pavilion Festival 2026 – Monday - Expected Visitors (1,000–4,000)
  82. SportsChicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves – Monday - Expected Visitors (30,000–40,000)
  83. High DemandBikini Kill with Ganser - Expected Visitors (2,500–3,600)
  84. ConventionsLOUPE Americas 2026 - Expected Visitors (10,000–13,000)
  85. SportsChicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves – Tuesday - Expected Visitors (30,000–40,000)
  86. High DemandLP – All Is Not Lost Tour - Expected Visitors (2,500–3,600)
  87. High DemandJay Park with special guest LNGSHOT: Serenades & Body Rolls - Expected Visitors (3,500–5,000)
  88. SportsChicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves – Wednesday - Expected Visitors (30,000–40,000)
  89. High DemandTove Lo - ESTRUS TOUR - Expected Visitors (4,000–5,000)
  90. High Demand$uicideboy$ with Destroy Lonely, Shakewell, Drain, Black Kray & $lim Guicci - Expected Visitors (18,000–28,000)
  91. High DemandSenior Fest 2026 - Expected Visitors (3,000–6,000)
  92. High DemandEnglewood Jazz Festival – Opening Night - Expected Visitors (1,000–3,000)
  93. High DemandJCC Chicago Growing Hope Concert - Expected Visitors (1,000–3,000)
  94. High DemandLiz Phair & Sleater-Kinney: The Flannel and The Fury 2026 - Expected Visitors (4,000–5,000)
  95. SportsChicago Sky vs. Washington Mystics - Expected Visitors (7,000–10,000)
  96. High DemandThe B-52s & Devo with DJ Cummerbund - Expected Visitors (18,000–28,000)
  97. AirportRockin' in the Park – Echos of Pompeii - Expected Visitors (2,000–5,000)