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There are 153 live jazz, soul and music shows programmed in Chicago, across 39 venues. Listings updated nightly.

153 shows · 39 venues · updated nightly · October 7, 2026

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153 shows

October 2026

06OCT

The Whistler Jam (Oct 2026 Edition)

The Whistler Jam

The Whistler· Chicago· 9:30 PM CDT

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07OCT
Today

Carmen Stokes Quartet - Under the Influence: Exploring the Musical Influences of Roberta Flack

Winter's Jazz Club· Chicago· 6:30 PM CDT

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07OCT
Today
Blues

Wednesday: Liz Mandeville's Bourbon and Blues Review

Le Piano· Chicago· 7:00 PM CDT

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07OCT
Today
Jazz

Relax Attack Jazz Series: Common Ghosts

Relax Attack Jazz Series

The Whistler· Chicago· 9:00 PM CDT

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08OCT
This week

Thursday: Ben Paterson Organ Trio | Bobby Broom Guitar | Greg Artry | Honoring Laurens Hammond's B3 Organ

Le Piano· Chicago· 7:00 PM CDT

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08OCT
This week
Jazz

Harper Jazz Ensemble & Guest Artist Markus Howell Live at FSC

Guest Artist Markus Howell

Fulton Street Collective· Chicago· 7:30 PM CDT

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08OCT
This week

ALAN GRESIK’S SWING ORCHESTRA

Alan Gresik’s Swing Orchestra

Green Mill· Chicago· 8:00 PM CDT

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08OCT
This week

Christopher McBride & The Whole Proof

Christopher McBride

Jazz Showcase· Chicago· 8:00 PM CDT

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08OCT
This week

Improvised Music Series: Calamity + Tim Daisy Duo, Acorn Projects

Improvised Music Series

Elastic Arts· Chicago· 8:30 PM CDT

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11OCT
This weekend

Big Band & BBQ w/ SHOUT SECTION BIG BAND

Shout Section Big Band

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB· Chicago· 6:00 PM CDT

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16OCT

Friday Night in the SIDEBAR w/ The Meadowlark Lemons!

The Meadowlark Lemons!

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR· Chicago· 8:00 PM CDT

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18OCT
Jazz

BIG BAND & BBQ: Chicago Skyliner's w/ Bill O'Connell

Bill O’Connell

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB· Chicago· 6:00 PM CDT

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18OCT
Soul / Funk

JOHN SCOFIELD’S “ELECTROSPECTIVE” featuring OTEIL BURBRIDGE, LARRY GOLDINGS & ADAM DEITCH

John Scofield

Thalia Hall· Chicago· 7:00 PM CDT

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November 2026

06NOV
Soul / Funk

Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen

Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen

SPACE· Chicago· 7:00 PM CST

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06NOV

Julian Lage Quartet feat. John Medeski, Jorge Roeder, Kenny Wollesen

Julian Lage

Cahn Auditorium· Chicago· 7:00 PM CST

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07NOV
Soul / Funk

Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen

Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen

SPACE· Chicago· 7:00 PM CST

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07NOV

Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen

Evanston Space· Chicago· 8:00 PM GMT-6

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14NOV
Soul / Funk

The Wooten Brothers

Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers

Thalia Hall· Chicago· 7:00 PM CST

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28NOV
Jazz

A Charlie Brown Christmas Brunch LIVE w/ CHRIS WHITE TRIO! **Tickets on sale Friday, 10/2 at 10am**

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB· Chicago· 10:00 AM CST

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29NOV
Jazz

A Charlie Brown Christmas Brunch LIVE w/ CHRIS WHITE TRIO! **Tickets on sale Friday, 10/2!**

Chris White

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB· Chicago· 10:00 AM CST

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December 2026

30NOV
Bossa nova

Kat Edmonson: Have Your Merry Christmas With Me

Kat Edmonson

SPACE· Chicago· 6:30 PM CST

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05DEC
Jazz

A Charlie Brown Christmas Brunch LIVE w/ CHRIS WHITE TRIO! **Tickets on sale Friday, 10/2 at 10am**

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB· Chicago· 10:00 AM CST

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05DEC

A Charlie Brown Christmas w. Kevin Fort Trio (Matinee)

SPACE· Chicago· 12:00 PM CST

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06DEC
Jazz

A Charlie Brown Christmas Brunch LIVE w/ KEVIN FORT TRIO! **Tickets on sale Friday, 10/2 at 10am**

Kevin Fort

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB· Chicago· 10:00 AM CST

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12DEC
Jazz

A Charlie Brown Christmas Brunch LIVE W/ KEVIN FORT TRIO! **Tickets on sale Friday, 10/2 at 10am**

Kevin Fort

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB· Chicago· 10:00 AM CST

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12DEC

A Charlie Brown Christmas w. Chris White Trio & Choir (Matinee)

SPACE· Chicago· 3:30 PM CST

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13DEC
Jazz

A Charlie Brown Christmas Brunch LIVE w/ CHRIS WHITE TRIO! **Tickets on sale Friday, 10/2 at 10am**

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB· Chicago· 10:00 AM CST

From $15Tickets →
13DEC

A Charlie Brown Christmas w. Chris White Trio & Choir (Matinee)

SPACE· Chicago· 2:30 PM CST

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19DEC
Jazz

A Charlie Brown Christmas Brunch LIVE w/ CHRIS WHITE TRIO! **Tickets on sale Friday, 10/2 at 10am**

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB· Chicago· 10:00 AM CST

From $15Tickets →
19DEC

A Charlie Brown Christmas w. Chris White Trio & Choir (Matinee)

SPACE· Chicago· 3:30 PM CST

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20DEC
Jazz

A Charlie Brown Christmas Brunch LIVE w/ CHRIS WHITE TRIO! **Tickets on sale Friday, 10/2 at 10am**

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB· Chicago· 10:00 AM CST

From $15Tickets →
20DEC

A Charlie Brown Christmas w. Kevin Fort Trio (Matinee)

SPACE· Chicago· 12:00 PM CST

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22DEC

A Charlie Brown Christmas w. The Commercialists

SPACE· Chicago· 6:00 PM CST

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Frequently asked questions about jazz in Chicago

What jazz shows are on in Chicago?
There are 153 live jazz, soul and music shows programmed in Chicago, 63 in the next 30 days, updated nightly.
Where can I see live jazz in Chicago?
In Chicago, 39 venues and spaces in our listings programme jazz. Above we link the guide to the best venues in Chicago, ranked by their actual activity.
Are there free jazz shows in Chicago?
Part of the programme is free entry (jams, council-run series, open-air live shows). Take a look at the free shows section too.
How often are the listings updated?
Every night. We gather the programme from more than 40 sources (venues, festivals and listings) into a single place, so new dates appear the next day.