Summer is here and the Chicago concert and comedy calendar is jam-packed with incredible events. From a two-time Grammy-winner playing for a “wild” crowd to a genre-bending flamenco pop artist taking the House that Jordan built by storm, here’s a look at some of the performances taking place in and around Chicago this June.
Kim Gordon – Metro – June 23
There is no cooler person on the planet than Kim Gordon and this legendary artist is set to take the stage at Metro on June 23. With support from The Fiery Furnaces, Gordon is sure to showcase songs from her 2026 album Play Me and much more.
Amyl & The Sniffers – The Salt Shed – June 14
If you haven’t seen Amyl & the Sniffers live yet, here is your chance. These fiery Australian punks are among the best live acts around and their June 14 show at The Salt Shed (Fairgrounds) is going to be a rowdy, rockin’ good time.
Corrine Bailey Rae – Athenaeum Theatre – June 10
Can you believe it’s been 20 years since Corinne Bailey Rae released the breakout single “Put Your Records On!?!” The English singer-songwriter is celebrating her two decade career with a special night of music – dubbed Like a Star: Celebrating 20 Years of Corinne Bailey Rae – at the Athenaeum Theatre on June 10.
Melissa Etheridge – Brookfield Zoo – June 7
Melissa Etheridge has played for a lot of audiences in her day, but this show promises to have one of the “wildest” crowds she has ever encountered. The two-time Grammy-winner is set to perform at Brookfield Zoo on June 7 as part of the Zoo’s Roaring Nights Summer Concert Series.
Rosalía – United Center – June 20
From teaming up with Bjork to sharing a surprise performance at Act x Palestine Barcelona, Rosalía is having a great 2026 while pushing the envelope when it comes to art and activism. This genre-bending flamenco pop artist will be performing at the United Center on June 20 for the Chicago stop on her extensive Lux Tour.
Elsewhere in June, the Pour Minds Podcast will bring the Still Sippin’ Tour to Park West on June 14 and Rebellious Magazine favorite Amy Sumpter will be performing at Steppenwolf as part of the show You’re Bing Ridiculous: Plot Twist on June 6. Sierra Ferrel is playing The Salt Shed Fairgrounds on June 10 and Holly Humberstone’s Cruel World North American Tour will be stopping by The Vic on June 16. And with festival season in full swing, the Chicago Blues Festival will be taking over Millennium Park June 5-7 and Chicago Pride Fest will be happening in the Northalsted neighborhood on June 20 & 21.
Nothing is better than summertime in Chicago. See you out there!