If you’re looking for some great entertainment to help you forget about all the April showers, you are in luck. From K-Pop superstars to an emo icon on a solo tour, the Chicago-area is absolutely blossoming with top tier performances this month.
Twice – United Center – April 6 & 7
Twice wowed fans at their Lollapalooza debut last year and they are returning to Chicago to perform a pair of shows at the United Center on April 6 and 7. Any Twice performance is going to be a good one, but during this tour, the group is taking things to the next level by performing in-the-round on a 360-degree stage!
Michelle Buteau – Chicago Theatre – April 18
Some shows are simply worth the wait. Michelle Buteau is set to take the stage at the Chicago Theatre on Saturday, April 18 to perform a long-awaited set that was originally scheduled to take place back in September. You’d better believe that this crowd will be ready to laugh as this multi-hyphenate brings The Surviving and Thriving Tour to The Windy City.
Florence + The Machine – Allstate Arena – April 10 & 11
If screaming at the top of your lungs sounds good about now, be sure to head up north to Rosemont where Florence + The Machine are performing at the Allstate Arena on April 10 and 11. The tour is in support of the group’s stellar 2025 album, Everybody Scream, so expect a cathartic concert.
Hayley Williams – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom – April 21 & 22
Another artist who released one of the best albums of last year is Hayley Williams of Paramore fame. The emo legend blends genres effortlessly throughout the release, entitledEgo Death at a Bachelorette Party, which is full of the personal storytelling and social commentary for which she is known. These shows are also notable as they are part of Williams’s first-ever solo tour. Make sure you are at The Aragon on April 21 or 22 to witness this chapter in rock history.
Ratboys – The Vic Theatre – April 18
Chicago’s-own Ratboys recently released their sixth studio album, Singin’ to an Empty Chair, and they are celebrating with a hometown show at The Vic Theatre on April 18. This one is currently sold-out, but resale tickets are available and perhaps a handful of tickets may be released closer to the show.
Elsewhere this month, Lily Allen will be performing West End Girl at the Auditorium Theatre April 3 & 4 while Nessa Barrett is set to take the stage at Thalia Hall on April 7. Chelsea Handler is bringing The High and Mighty Tour to the Chicago Theatre on April 10 and The Lambrini Girls will be rocking Metro on April 30. Last, but not least Rebellious Magazine favorite Waxahatchee, along with MJ Lenderman and special guest Brennan Wedl, will be performing at the Auditorium Theatre on April 27.
A few April showers can’t stop Chicago from enjoying a packed concert and comedy calendar!