Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more.
Thursday, Sept. 17:
The B-52s, Devo at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre. Tickets.Expect awkward, herky-jerky dancing from the crowd for these alt rock legends. Dutch Interior, Racecourse at Constellation. Tickets.This wildly collaborative Los Angeles folk rock band makes knotty but relatable songs. Liz Phair, Sleater-Kinney at Salt Shed Fairgrounds. Tickets.Headlined by a former New Trier graduate and Rainbo Club regular. Friday, Sept. 18: The Beths, Lunar Vacation at Concord Music Hall. Tickets.New Zealand alt-rockers hit Logan Square. A Riot Fest aftershow. Iggy Pop, Pixies, Rise Against, Sex Pistols, Santigold, more at Douglass Park. Tickets.Riot Fest returns for three nights of eclectic punk and rock in Douglass Park. Day one of three. Phoebe Bridgers, Alex G at United Center. Tickets.The folk star headlines an arena. Night one of two. PUP, Destroy Boys at Metro. Tickets.Canadian punk excellence in Lakeview. A Riot Fest aftershow.
Saturday, Sept. 19:
Hana Stretton, Austin Cash at Constellation. Tickets.This ambient folk artist has one of the best albums of 2026. Phoebe Bridgers, Alex G at United Center. Tickets.The folk star headlines an arena. Night two of two. Tool, Morrissey, Nas, Sugar, Bright Eyes, PUP, Kiwi Jr., more at Douglass Park. Tickets.Riot Fest returns for three nights of eclectic punk and rock in Douglass Park. Day two of three. Sunday, Sept. 20: Alanis Morissette, Elvis Costello & the Imposters, The Format, Patti Smith & Her Band, Twin Peaks, Taking Back Sunday, more at Douglass Park. Tickets.Riot Fest returns for three nights of eclectic punk and rock in Douglass Park. Day three of three. Brown Horse, Poolish at FitzGerald’s. Tickets.This talented U.K. group is inspired by Jason Molina, Neil Young and classic country. Starcleaner Reunion, National Photo Committee at Schubas. Tickets.See a rising indie rock group before everyone else catches on.
Monday, Sept. 21:
Graham Hunt, Jawdropped at Subterranean. Tickets. This Wisconsin maestro cleverly combines pop-punk with ‘90s alt-rock.
