Metal Concerts in Chicago 2026-2027

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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!

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Image of Agriculture / Genital Shame / Pure Hex
Nov 08Sun • 9:00 PM

Agriculture / Genital Shame / Pure Hex

Empty BottleChicago, IL
Image of Psycroptic, Inferi, Cognitive, Summoning the Lich, Burned In Effigy
Nov 12Thu • 7:00 PM

Psycroptic, Inferi, Cognitive, Summoning the Lich, Burned In Effigy

Inferi · Summoning the Lich
Reggies Rock ClubChicago, IL
Image of Gatsbys American Dream
Nov 13Fri • 8:00 PM

Gatsbys American Dream

Chop ShopChicago, IL
Image of The Menzingers: Everything I Ever Saw North American Tour
Nov 14Sat • 7:00 PM

The Menzingers: Everything I Ever Saw North American Tour

The Menzingers · Weakened Friends
The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)Chicago, IL
Image of Lucky Boys Confusion - 25 Years of Throwing the Game
Nov 14Sat • 5:00 PM

Lucky Boys Confusion - 25 Years of Throwing the Game

Lucky Boys Confusion · Spitalfield
House of Blues ChicagoChicago, IL
Image of Emo Night Karaoke
Nov 14Sat • 8:00 PM

Emo Night Karaoke

Bottom LoungeChicago, IL
Image of Saosin: 20 Years of Self-Titled
Nov 15Sun • 6:00 PM

Saosin: 20 Years of Self-Titled

Saosin · Like Moths To Flames
House of Blues ChicagoChicago, IL
Image of Hawthorne Heights - 20th anniversary of If Only You Were Lonely
Nov 18Wed • 6:00 PM

Hawthorne Heights - 20th anniversary of If Only You Were Lonely

Hawthorne Heights · Creeper
House of Blues ChicagoChicago, IL
Image of Havok , Hellripper, Slackjaw, Xoth
Nov 18Wed • 7:00 PM

Havok , Hellripper, Slackjaw, Xoth

Reggies Rock ClubChicago, IL
Image of Beartooth: Pure Ecstasy World Tour
Nov 20Fri • 6:00 PM

Beartooth: Pure Ecstasy World Tour

Beartooth · DON BROCO
Aragon BallroomChicago, IL
Image of Godchain
Nov 20Fri • 6:30 PM

Godchain

Subterranean - DownstairsChicago, IL
Image of In the Company of Serpents, Pale Horseman, Tba, Embittered
Nov 20Fri • 8:00 PM

In the Company of Serpents, Pale Horseman, Tba, Embittered

Reggies Music JointChicago, IL
Image of TRIVIUM: CROWN IN THE GRAVE WORLD TOUR
Nov 21Sat • 6:35 PM

TRIVIUM: CROWN IN THE GRAVE WORLD TOUR

In Flames · Orbit Culture
Aragon BallroomChicago, IL
Image of EPTIC - Ages 18+
Nov 21Sat • 9:30 PM

EPTIC - Ages 18+

Ramova TheatreChicago, IL
Image of Neurosis
Nov 21Sat • 8:00 PM

Neurosis

MetroChicago, IL
Image of Neurosis
Nov 22Sun • 8:00 PM

Neurosis

MetroChicago, IL
Image of Amorphis & Insomnium
Nov 23Mon • 6:30 PM

Amorphis & Insomnium

Amorphis · Insomnium
House of Blues ChicagoChicago, IL
Image of Sabaton, Pop Evil & Wings of Steel
Nov 24Tue • 7:00 PM

Sabaton, Pop Evil & Wings of Steel

Sabaton · Pop Evil
The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)Chicago, IL
Image of Black Label Society - Moved To Ramova
Nov 24Tue • 7:30 PM

Black Label Society - Moved To Ramova

Black Label Society · Zakk Sabbath
Ramova TheatreChicago, IL
Image of Underoath - Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour
Nov 24Tue • 6:00 PM

Underoath - Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour

Atreyu · Underoath
Aragon BallroomChicago, IL
Image of Turnover - Down On Earth Tour
Nov 25Wed • 6:30 PM

Turnover - Down On Earth Tour

Turnover · Nothing
House of Blues ChicagoChicago, IL
Image of Exhumed, Jarhead Fertilizer, Savage Master, Molder
Nov 25Wed • 8:00 PM

Exhumed, Jarhead Fertilizer, Savage Master, Molder

Reggies Rock ClubChicago, IL
Image of The Pineapple Thief
Nov 27Fri • 7:00 PM

The Pineapple Thief

House of Blues ChicagoChicago, IL
Image of Pigface with En Esch and I Speak Machine
Nov 27Fri • 8:00 PM

Pigface with En Esch and I Speak Machine

En Esch · Pigface
Thalia HallChicago, IL
Image of Whitechapel - 20th Anniversary Tour
Nov 28Sat • 5:45 PM

Whitechapel - 20th Anniversary Tour

Whitechapel · Chelsea Grin
Riviera Theatre- ILChicago, IL
Image of Pegboy
Nov 28Sat • 8:00 PM

Pegboy

MetroChicago, IL
Image of Suicide Silence: REMINDERS OF HELL TOUR
Dec 01Tue • 6:00 PM

Suicide Silence: REMINDERS OF HELL TOUR

Suicide Silence · Emmure
House of Blues ChicagoChicago, IL
Image of Genevieve Artadi ft. Louis Cole & Chiquita Magic
Dec 01Tue • 7:30 PM

Genevieve Artadi ft. Louis Cole & Chiquita Magic

Genevieve Artadi · District 97
Garcia's ChicagoChicago, IL
Image of DragonForce: Inhuman Rampage 20th Anniversary
Dec 04Fri • 7:30 PM

DragonForce: Inhuman Rampage 20th Anniversary

DragonForce · Rhapsody Of Fire
Riviera Theatre- ILChicago, IL
Image of Sullivan King
Dec 04Fri • 10:00 PM

Sullivan King

RadiusChicago, IL
Image of King Buffalo with Doom Gong
Dec 04Fri • 8:00 PM

King Buffalo with Doom Gong

Thalia HallChicago, IL
Image of Darkest Hour, Judiciary, Luca, Death Pose
Dec 04Fri • 8:00 PM

Darkest Hour, Judiciary, Luca, Death Pose

Darkest Hour · Judiciary
Reggies Rock ClubChicago, IL
Image of The Lawrence Arms
Dec 04Fri • 8:00 PM

The Lawrence Arms

MetroChicago, IL
Image of Bodysnatcher
Dec 05Sat • 7:00 PM

Bodysnatcher

Avondale Music HallChicago, IL
Image of The Lawrence Arms
Dec 05Sat • 8:00 PM

The Lawrence Arms

MetroChicago, IL
Image of Story Of The Year & Silverstein
Dec 06Sun • 7:00 PM

Story Of The Year & Silverstein

Silverstein · Story Of The Year
Riviera Theatre- ILChicago, IL
Image of Senses Fail Presents Still Searching
Dec 08Tue • 6:00 PM

Senses Fail Presents Still Searching

Senses Fail · Koyo
House of Blues ChicagoChicago, IL
Image of Imminence: North America 2026
Dec 10Thu • 6:30 PM

Imminence: North America 2026

Riviera Theatre- ILChicago, IL
Image of Honey Revenge x Dead Poet Society
Dec 11Fri • 6:30 PM

Honey Revenge x Dead Poet Society

Broadside · Honey Revenge
Bottom LoungeChicago, IL
Image of Face to Face - Celebrating 35 Years
Dec 12Sat • 6:00 PM

Face to Face - Celebrating 35 Years

Face To Face · Sparta
Concord Music HallChicago, IL
Image of Jkyl X Hyde - Duo
Dec 12Sat • 10:00 PM

Jkyl X Hyde - Duo

Ramova TheatreChicago, IL
Image of Night Lovell
Dec 13Sun • 6:30 PM

Night Lovell

Ramova TheatreChicago, IL
Image of Deceased, Vigil, Force, Second Wind
Dec 15Tue • 8:00 PM

Deceased, Vigil, Force, Second Wind

Reggies Rock ClubChicago, IL
Image of Emma Ruth Rundle
Dec 16Wed • 8:00 PM

Emma Ruth Rundle

Lincoln HallChicago, IL

Top metal Artists Coming to Chicago in 2026

Bon JoviBon Jovi tickets in Chicago — Jul 21, 2027 →

Bon Jovi

Formed in America, Bon Jovi ushered in the pop-metal era with their 1986 blockbuster album Slippery When Wet, featuring hits like Living on a Prayer. They became one of the biggest rock bands by adapting their sound to incorporate soft rock and country.
SlipknotSlipknot tickets in Chicago — Jul 25, 2027 →

Slipknot

Formed in Iowa, Slipknot is an influential rock band known for wearing masks and blending metal, punk, and hip hop. With nearly 30 years of history, the group released the track Arsenal, showcasing their signature pummeling dynamics and razor-sharp vocals.
NickelbackNickelback tickets in Chicago — Feb 18, 2027 →

Nickelback

Bring Me The HorizonBring Me The Horizon tickets in Chicago — Jul 25, 2027 →

Bring Me The Horizon

Popular Venues for metal Concerts in Chicago

Soldier Field

Soldier Field

Venue typeMulti-purpose stadium
Capacity62,500
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United Center

United Center

Venue typeIndoor Arena
Capacity23,500
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The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)

The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)

Venue typeMusic Venue
Capacity3,600
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FAQ

What Metal Concerts are Coming Up in Chicago?

Upcoming Metal concerts in Chicago include these performers and event dates: Bon (July 21, 2027), Slipknot: (July 25, 2027), Nickelback: (February 18, 2027), and Def (March 25, 2027). Listings are regularly updated, so explore the current shows to see what's coming up and check ticket options for events that interest you.

What Are the Best Venues for Metal Concerts in Chicago?

Notable options for Metal concerts in Chicago include House of Blues Chicago, Metro, Reggies Rock Club, and The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed). These selected venues aren't a complete list, so check current event listings to see where upcoming shows are scheduled and find a concert that interests you.

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