Arts & Entertainment
Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for June 3-9
Sports Boyfriend (Julia Siegferth)
Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more.
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Wednesday, June 3:
Art Star, Crisis Actress, Pet Peeves, Pudding at Hideout. Tickets.
See a collection of local talent open for these South Carolina rockers.
G’Nite, Elijah Berlow, Midamerican Elevator at Schubas. Tickets.
The project of prolific drummer and musical collaborator Fiona Palensky, a Mississippi native who is now a great addition to Chicago’s music scene.
Thursday, June 4:
Bursting, Temps, BirdHands, Utility at Sleeping Village. Tickets.
The headliners are a local punk supergroup featuring members of Stress Positions, Thou, C.H.E.W. and more.
Friday, June 5:
Widemouth, Free Range, Sleeper’s Bell at Schubas. Tickets.
This local folk outfit just dropped a gorgeous new album called “No Gasoline.”
Cabeza de Chivo, Vatos Tristes at Thalia Hall. Tickets.
See what this “Psychotropical” band from Chicago is all about.
Orillia, Max and the Fellow Travelers, Glass Beagle at Gman Tavern. Tickets.
Want to see the future of Chicago’s twangy indie rock? Head to Wrigleyville.
David Ramirez, Rachel Baiman at Old Town School of Folk. Tickets.
A stacked duo of excellent songwriters.
The Hoyle Brothers at Empty Bottle. Free.
Want a matinee show? This honky tonk residency is always on Fridays at 5:30 p.m. and always free.
Saturday, June 6:
John Moreland, Joe Pug at Old Town School of Folk. Tickets.
Two singer-songwriter staples team up in Lincoln Square.
Felix Da Housecat, Zeds Dead, Tiesto, Rebecca Black, LP Giobbi, DJ Snake and more at Northerly Island. Tickets.
This is a two-day dance music festival happening at Huntington Bank Pavilion.
Model Living, Nervous Wake at Schubas. Tickets.
This Lakeview venue puts on a series called “High Five,” which boasts under-the-radar local acts for just $5.
Sunday, June 7:
Sports Boyfriend, Living Thing, Airport 77 at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
“Nothing Assumed” is this Ukrainian Village venue’s concert series catered to sober people with nonalcoholic drinks, like-minded talent and community.
Augustana, Phantom Planet at Lincoln Hall. Tickets.
Yes, I remember the 2000s, too.
My New Band Believe at Constellation. Sold out.
Ex-black midi member Cameron Picton might have a divisive stage moniker, but he also has one of the best albums of 2026.
Goran Ivanovic at SPACE. Tickets.
This Croatia-born, Chicago-based guitarist is a virtuosic instrumental talent.
Monday, June 8:
Prathloons, Hannah Frey, Able Baker at Empty Bottle. Free.
Every Monday, the Ukrainian Village dive hosts a free show of excellent talent.
James Blake, Swavay at Salt Shed. Tickets.
The U.K. electronic music crooner makes another stop in the city.
Tuesday, June 9:
Nora O’Connor at Hideout. Tickets.
The veteran local songwriter continues her Tuesday residency throughout June.
Willi Carslile, Futuretime String Band at SPACE. Tickets.
Cerebral folk music in Evanston.
Public Opinion, Squint, Majesty at Subterranean. Tickets.
The headliner has a buzzy and charismatic brand of rock ’n’ roll.
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