Independent event guide

Metal Concerts in Chicago 2026-2027

Ready to headbang? Discover the heaviest metal concerts in Chicago, IL. Browse our upcoming 2026-2027 schedule below to secure your tickets before they sell out!

Sep 25Fri • 7:00 PM

Cold Waves XIV featuring STABBING WESTWARD (18 and Over)

MetroChicago, IL

Sep 25Fri • 8:00 PM

The Appleseed Cast - Ages 17+

SubterraneanChicago, IL

Sep 26Sat • 6:00 PM

Russian Circles

Bohemian Nat'l Cemetery (Outside)Chicago, IL

Sep 26Sat • 8:00 PM

Greenleaf

Reggies Music JointChicago, IL

Sep 27Sun • 5:30 PM

DYING FETUS & SANGUISUGABOGG

House of Blues ChicagoChicago, IL

Sep 27Sun • 7:00 PM

Vader, Jungle Rot, Fleshcrawl, Trash Panda

Reggies Rock ClubChicago, IL

Sep 27Sun • 7:00 PM

King Woman

MetroChicago, IL

Sep 27Sun • 8:00 PM

Unsane

Beat KitchenChicago, IL

Sep 28Mon • 7:30 PM

Chelsea Wolfe

Riviera Theatre- ILChicago, IL

Sep 28Mon • 8:00 PM

Elder (17 and Over)

Avondale Music HallChicago, IL

Sep 30Wed • 6:00 PM

Knocked Loose & Denzel Curry

The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)Chicago, IL

Oct 01Thu • 7:30 PM

156/Silence, Aviana, Heavensgate, Fromjoy

Reggies Rock ClubChicago, IL

Oct 01Thu • 8:00 PM

United Forces

Reggies Music JointChicago, IL

Oct 02Fri • 7:30 PM

Mastodon w/ Deafheaven

Riviera Theatre- ILChicago, IL

Oct 02Fri • 7:00 PM

Oakwood

OutsetChicago, IL

Oct 02Fri • 9:00 PM

W.I.T.C.H.

Sleeping VillageChicago, IL

Oct 02Fri • 7:00 PM

Revocation, Defeated Sanity, Fuming Mouth, Weeping

Reggies Rock ClubChicago, IL

Oct 03Sat • 8:00 PM

Brand New

Aragon BallroomChicago, IL

Oct 03Sat • 6:30 PM

Ministry and Acid Bath with Windhand

The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)Chicago, IL

Oct 03Sat • 7:30 PM

Band-Maid

Vic TheatreChicago, IL

Oct 03Sat • 6:00 PM

Underground Madness

Reggies Music JointChicago, IL

Oct 04Sun • 8:00 PM

Brand New

Aragon BallroomChicago, IL

Oct 04Sun • 7:00 PM

Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats

Concord Music HallChicago, IL

Oct 04Sun • 8:00 PM

Sinclair Noire

Reggies Music JointChicago, IL

Oct 07Wed • 8:00 PM

Sweet Pill with Heart to Gold and Emily How

Thalia HallChicago, IL

Oct 09Fri • 8:00 PM

Eyehategod, BL'ast!, Luicidal, Cavity, Evil Army

Reggies Rock ClubChicago, IL

Oct 09Fri • 10:00 PM

Iron Lung

Empty BottleChicago, IL

Oct 10Sat • 7:30 PM

Wind Walkers

Bottom LoungeChicago, IL

Oct 10Sat • 7:00 PM

Switchfoot with special guest Anberlin - Forever Now Tour

House of Blues ChicagoChicago, IL

Oct 10Sat • 8:00 PM

Failure (18 and Over)

Park WestChicago, IL

Oct 11Sun • 6:00 PM

TASTE OF CHAOS

Aragon BallroomChicago, IL

Oct 11Sun • 7:00 PM

Heavy Temple

Reggies Music JointChicago, IL

Oct 13Tue • 6:30 PM

SLIFT

OutsetChicago, IL

Oct 14Wed • 8:00 PM

The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour

United CenterChicago, IL

Oct 14Wed • 6:30 PM

PeelingFlesh

MetroChicago, IL

Oct 14Wed • 8:00 PM

Deraps

Reggies Music JointChicago, IL

Oct 15Thu • 9:00 PM

Subtronics (18 and Over)

RadiusChicago, IL

Oct 15Thu • 7:30 PM

ROBERT PLANT WITH SAVING GRACE and SUZI DIAN

The Chicago TheatreChicago, IL

Oct 15Thu • 6:30 PM

Castle Rat

Concord Music HallChicago, IL

Oct 15Thu • 8:00 PM

Silly Goose - The ???Set It Off??? Tour - Ages 17+

SubterraneanChicago, IL

Oct 16Fri • 9:00 PM

Subtronics (18 and Over)

RadiusChicago, IL

Oct 16Fri • 7:00 PM

King's X

House of Blues ChicagoChicago, IL

Oct 16Fri • 8:00 PM

Scathing Torment

Reggies Music JointChicago, IL

Oct 17Sat • 9:00 PM

Subtronics (18 and Over)

RadiusChicago, IL