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October 2026

  1. ConventionsNAEC 2026 Convention & Expo — Thursday - Estimated Attendance (2,000–5,000)
  2. High DemandMilitarie Gun - Estimated Attendance (800–1,100)
  3. High DemandFall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo — Friday - Estimated Attendance (5,000–10,000)
  4. High DemandLincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest — Friday - Estimated Attendance (5,000–10,000)
  5. High DemandLE SSERAFIM - Estimated Attendance (15,000–20,000)
  6. High DemandBill Burr Live — Friday - Estimated Attendance (3,000–3,600)
  7. High DemandBoy Harsher — Friday - Estimated Attendance (800–1,100)
  8. High DemandIndo Warehouse - Estimated Attendance (2,000–4,000)
  9. High DemandBen Böhmer - Estimated Attendance (2,000–4,000)
  10. High DemandLincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest — Saturday - Estimated Attendance (15,000–30,000)
  11. High DemandFall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo — Saturday - Estimated Attendance (10,000–20,000)
  12. High DemandMinistry with Acid Bath and Windhand - Estimated Attendance (3,500–5,000)
  13. High DemandBill Burr Live — Saturday 7 PM - Estimated Attendance (3,000–3,600)
  14. High DemandDoja Cat with Latto - Estimated Attendance (15,000–20,000)
  15. High DemandBoy Harsher — Saturday - Estimated Attendance (800–1,100)
  16. High DemandTHE CHICKS — TAKING THE LONG WAY — Saturday - Estimated Attendance (3,200–3,900)
  17. High DemandBill Burr Live — Saturday 10 PM - Estimated Attendance (3,000–3,600)
  18. High DemandRuPaul - Estimated Attendance (3,000–5,000)
  19. High DemandVladimir Dubyshkin, Peterblue, Noise Mafia - Estimated Attendance (1,500–3,000)
  20. High DemandLincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest — Sunday - Estimated Attendance (15,000–30,000)
  21. High DemandFall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo — Sunday - Estimated Attendance (10,000–20,000)
  22. High DemandMaxwell Street Market - Estimated Attendance (5,000–10,000)
  23. SportsChicago Bears vs. New York Jets - Estimated Attendance (55,000–63,000)
  24. High DemandThe Revivalists with Robert Randolph - Estimated Attendance (3,500–5,000)
  25. High DemandBright Eyes - Estimated Attendance (800–1,100)
  26. High DemandTHE CHICKS — TAKING THE LONG WAY — Sunday - Estimated Attendance (3,200–3,900)
  27. SportsChicago Blackhawks vs. St. Louis Blues - Estimated Attendance (17,000–20,000)
  28. High DemandMalcolm Todd: Do That Again Tour - Estimated Attendance (3,000–5,000)
  29. SportsChicago Fire FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC - Estimated Attendance (18,000–30,000)
  30. High DemandStarbomb featuring DJ Commander Meouch - Estimated Attendance (3,500–5,000)
  31. SportsChicago Bulls vs. Phoenix Suns - Estimated Attendance (15,000–19,000)
  32. ConventionsAbbott Health & Fitness Expo — Thursday - Estimated Attendance (15,000–25,000)
  33. High DemandKoe Wetzel: The Night Champion World Tour - Estimated Attendance (3,500–5,000)
  34. High DemandGorillaz with Little Simz + Deltron 3030 - Estimated Attendance (17,000–23,000)
  35. High DemandAudrey Hobert: The Staircase To Stardom Tour - Estimated Attendance (2,000–2,500)
  36. High DemandSouvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine - Estimated Attendance (3,000–3,600)
  37. High DemandUB40 - Estimated Attendance (2,500–3,900)
  38. ConventionsAbbott Health & Fitness Expo — Friday - Estimated Attendance (20,000–35,000)
  39. High DemandLincoln Park Wine Fest — Friday - Estimated Attendance (1,200–1,800)
  40. High DemandPunchis Punchis: Banda Rave Experience - Estimated Attendance (4,000–7,000)
  41. SportsChicago Bulls vs. Memphis Grizzlies - Estimated Attendance (15,000–19,000)
  42. High DemandMUNA: Gets So Hot Tour - Estimated Attendance (3,500–5,000)
  43. High DemandJerry Seinfeld — Friday Performance - Estimated Attendance (3,000–3,600)
  44. High DemandShaboozey: Outlaws Never Die Tour - Estimated Attendance (3,500–5,000)
  45. High DemandBECK: RIDE LONESOME TOUR - Estimated Attendance (2,500–3,900)
  46. Road & Traffic AlertsAbbott Chicago 5K - Estimated Attendance (10,000–12,000)
  47. ConventionsAbbott Health & Fitness Expo — Saturday - Estimated Attendance (20,000–35,000)
  48. High DemandLincoln Brunch Fest - Estimated Attendance (2,000–4,000)
  49. High DemandLincoln Park Wine Fest — Saturday - Estimated Attendance (2,400–3,200)
  50. High DemandTenderFest — Morning Session - Estimated Attendance (3,000–5,000)
  51. SportsChicago Fire FC vs. New York City FC - Estimated Attendance (18,000–30,000)
  52. SportsSchofield vs Bahdi - Estimated Attendance (6,000–10,000)
  53. High DemandJerry Seinfeld — Saturday Early Performance - Estimated Attendance (3,000–3,600)
  54. High DemandTenderFest — Evening Session - Estimated Attendance (3,000–5,000)
  55. SportsChicago Blackhawks vs. Carolina Hurricanes - Estimated Attendance (17,000–20,000)
  56. High DemandBeck - Saturday Performance - Estimated Attendance (2,500–3,900)
  57. High DemandJPEGMAFIA: Experimental Rap Tour - Estimated Attendance (3,500–5,000)
  58. High DemandJerry Seinfeld — Saturday Late Performance - Estimated Attendance (3,000–3,600)
  59. Road & Traffic AlertsBank of America Chicago Marathon - Estimated Attendance (1,500,000–2,000,000)
  60. High DemandLincoln Park Wine Fest — Sunday - Estimated Attendance (1,800–2,400)
  61. High DemandTASTE OF CHAOS - Estimated Attendance (3,500–5,000)
  62. High DemandOlivia Rodrigo with Wolf Alice - Estimated Attendance (18,000–23,000)
  63. High DemandInterpol: North America Tour 2026 with DIIV - Estimated Attendance (3,500–5,000)
  64. High DemandMetaphor: ReFantazio in Concert with Chicago Philharmonic - Estimated Attendance (2,500–3,900)
  65. High DemandOlivia Rodrigo with Wolf Alice — Monday Performance - Estimated Attendance (18,000–23,000)
  66. SportsChicago Blackhawks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins - Estimated Attendance (17,000–20,000)
  67. SportsChicago Fire FC vs. Philadelphia Union - Estimated Attendance (20,000–35,000)
  68. High DemandSmashing Pumpkins: Rats in a Cage Tour - Estimated Attendance (15,000–20,000)
  69. High DemandCHRONO TRIGGER Orchestra Concert: Melodies Across Time - Estimated Attendance (2,500–3,900)
  70. SportsChicago Blackhawks vs. Winnipeg Jets - Estimated Attendance (17,000–20,000)
  71. High DemandSubtronics - Estimated Attendance (3,000–4,000)
  72. High DemandCharlotte de Witte at Navy Pier Open Air - Estimated Attendance (8,000–15,000)
  73. SportsPFL Chicago: Liz Carmouche vs. Jena Bishop - Estimated Attendance (6,000–10,000)
  74. SportsChicago Bulls vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (Preseason) - Estimated Attendance (15,000–19,000)
  75. High DemandTINASHE – One Night With a Popstar - Estimated Attendance (2,500–3,500)
  76. High DemandBrad Williams: Tall Tales Tour - Estimated Attendance (3,000–3,600)
  77. High DemandSummer Walker: The Last Days of Summer in the Fall - Estimated Attendance (7,000–10,000)
  78. High DemandSubtronics (October 16) - Estimated Attendance (3,000–4,000)
  79. Road & Traffic AlertsMaking Strides of Chicago - Estimated Attendance (5,000–10,000)
  80. High DemandLenny Pearce: Toddler Rave World Tour - Estimated Attendance (2,000–3,500)
  81. High DemandSlightly Spooky October - Estimated Attendance (1,000–3,000)
  82. High Demanddeadmau5 at Navy Pier Open Air - Estimated Attendance (8,000–15,000)
  83. High DemandSlightly Spooky Movies at the Pier - Estimated Attendance (300–800)
  84. SportsChicago Blackhawks vs. Dallas Stars - Estimated Attendance (17,000–20,000)
  85. High DemandBen Schwartz & Friends - Estimated Attendance (3,000–3,600)
  86. High DemandJesse Welles – Presented by XRT - Estimated Attendance (2,500–3,500)
  87. High DemandDance Theatre of Harlem - Estimated Attendance (2,500–3,900)
  88. High DemandSuki Waterhouse: The Loveland Tour - Estimated Attendance (3,500–5,000)
  89. High DemandSweetest Day Comedy Jam - Estimated Attendance (6,000–10,000)
  90. High DemandSubtronics (October 17) - Estimated Attendance (3,000–4,000)
  91. High DemandJan Blomqvist - Estimated Attendance (1,500–2,500)
  92. High DemandBlack Coffee at Navy Pier Open Air - Estimated Attendance (8,000–15,000)
  93. High DemandMOVEMENTS – Happier Now USA Tour - Estimated Attendance (2,500–3,500)
  94. High DemandSubtronics (October 18) - Estimated Attendance (3,000–4,000)
  95. ConventionsPACK EXPO International 2026 (Monday) - Estimated Attendance (20,000–35,000)
  96. High DemandChicago International Film Festival – Weekday Screenings - Estimated Attendance (5,000–10,000)
  97. High DemandDisney Descendants, Zombies & Camp Rock - Estimated Attendance (14,000–18,000)
  98. ConventionsPACK EXPO International 2026 (Tuesday) - Estimated Attendance (20,000–35,000)
  99. ConventionsPACK EXPO International 2026 (Wednesday) - Estimated Attendance (15,000–30,000)
  100. ConventionsThe CooperatorEvents Chicagoland Expo - Estimated Attendance (3,000–7,000)

Attendance figures are estimates generated by Chicago Drivers and are not official figures from the event, venue, or organizer.