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100 concerts in Chicago for summer 2026

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Ariana Grande performs at the United Center in 2017. Her “Eternal Sunshine" tour will play there for three nights in August. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune)
Ariana Grande performs at the United Center in 2017. Her “Eternal Sunshine” tour will play there for three nights in August. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune)

This weekend’s Bruno Mars concerts kick off a new summer of live music outdoors at Soldier Field. Kid Rock’s Freedom 250 Tour does the same for Tinley Park and Two Friends for Huntington Bank Pavilion on Northerly Island. With Memorial Day about a week away, here are 100 concerts to help you plan your summer from now until the first day of autumn — focusing on the arena shows, festivals and big ou ...

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