Editorials
Shows to See This Summer
The weather in Chicago has been quite erratic, but I promise, summer is coming. There are many shows and festivals to look forward to this year. There is always something to do in the city, so here is a month by month list of upcoming shows in Chicago.
April
- Alec Benjamin, Alexander – Lincoln Hall – April 23
- Bea Miller – Lincoln Hall – April 24
- Neon Nite, Synth Jams – Late Bar – April 25
- Bayonne – Schubas – April 26
- San Holo – Aragon Ballroom – April 27
- Rise Against – The Chicago Theatre – April 28
- Julia Michaels – House of Blues – April 28
- The Japanese House, Art School Girlfriend – Bottom Lounge – April 29
May
- Emo Nite – Subterranean – May 4
- Zara Larsson – House of Blues – May 6
- Matt Maeson – Lincoln Hall – May 6
- Passion Pit, The Beaches – The Riviera Theatre – May 15
- Jorja Smith & Kali Uchis – Aragon Ballroom – May 28
- Frenship – Thalia Hall – May 29
- Juice Wrld – Aragon Ballroom – May 30
June
- Tash Sultana – Ravinia Festival – June 1
- Ariana Grande – United Center – June 4 – 5
- Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals – June 4
- Nav – House of Blues – June 6
- Spring Awakening – Poplar Creek – June 7- 9
- The National – Huntington Bank Pavilion – June 28
- Moon King – Empty Bottle – June 28
- Cuco – Metro – June 24, 28
July
- Car Seat Headrest w/ Naked Giants – Millennium Park – July 1
- Yungblud – Lincoln Hall – July 13
- Lord Huron – The Chicago Theatre – July 26
- The Marias – Thalia Hall – July 26
- Jon Bellion – Huntington Bank Pavilion – July 27
- Beck and Cage the Elephant – Huntington Bank Pavilion – July 31
August
- Lollapalooza – Grant Park – Aug 1 – 4
- Queen & Adam Lambert – United Center – Aug 9
- Backstreet Boys – United Center – Aug 10
- Knotfest Roadshow – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Aug 11
- Smashing Pumpkins & Noel Gallagher – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Aug 15
- $uicideboy$ – Aragon Ballroom – Aug 16
- Westside Music Festival – Douglas Park – Aug 17
There is a good variety of people coming this summer. From Hip-Hop, Pop, and Rock there is something for everyone to enjoy. Some shows range from free to $200, so whether you decide to splurge or not you will still have a great time.
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