What's happening in Chicago today?

Looking for something to do in Chicago today? You've come to the right place. Somo gathers every event happening in Chicago today in real time, updated throughout the day as new listings appear. You'll find the big arena show next to the neighbourhood flea market, the stand-up night at the local pub alongside the gallery opening at six. Somo is built on a simple idea: every event matters. A pickup football game in the park deserves discovery just as much as a sold-out show at the main theatre.

What can you experience in Chicago?

Today in Chicago spans morning to late night. Start with a yoga class or a quiet coffee, tour the city's museums, visit a food market or farmers' market in the afternoon, and round the day off with a concert, club night or theatre performance. Local or visiting, alone or with friends, with the family or on a date: there's something for you today. Use the category filter to narrow in fast: music, food & drink, culture, sports, nightlife or family-friendly.

How to find the right event fast

To find the right event today, start by scrolling the list below, events are ordered by time so you can instantly see what's starting now and what's on later tonight. Need inspiration? Switch to the map view to see what's happening in your neighbourhood, or use the category filter to focus. Found something you like? Save it in the Somo app, get reminders when it starts and share it with friends. Browsing is always free.

Popular categories in Chicago

The most popular categories in Chicago are live music and concerts, nightlife and clubs, food & drink, theatre and performing arts, sports and family activities. New categories surface constantly as Chicago evolves. Click the links below to explore a specific category, or combine category and time filter to find exactly what you're after, for instance "concerts this weekend" or "food & drink today".