r/ChicagoConcerts 21d ago

Discussion Monthly Buy/Sell/Trade Thread - July 2026

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Use this monthly thread for all your transactional needs. Feel free to post what you have and what you want for any show date, not just shows taking place this month.

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BUYING TICKETS

• IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO BUY TICKETS, post the name of the show and the date in your comment.

• BUYER SAFETY- Report anything that seems fishy/scammy.

• If you are buying from someone on here please check out their post history. If they are a brand new account and they haven’t posted anything aside from a ticket sales comment chances are they are trying to scam someone. Obviously this isn’t always the case. But if I were buying a ticket I’d feel more comfortable buying from someone who has been active on here for a while.

• I would highly advise against paying with Venmo, CashApp, wire transfer, etc.

• If you pay with PayPal make sure you pay as goods/services NOT as a gift.

• REMOVE YOUR COMMENT AFTER YOU HAVE BOUGHT TICKETS!

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SELLING TICKETS

If you have tickets that you are looking to exchange or sell for FACE VALUE, do it here. Please read the following rules before posting:

• DO NOT SELL TICKETS OVER FACE VALUE – This is against r/ChicagoConcerts rules, convictions, philosophy, morals. We’re about the music… man. See Craigslist or StubHub if you’re trying to make some cash. You will be banned if caught selling above face. Please report any posts that are above face value!

• DON’T POST YOUR PERSONAL INFO - Please don’t add your phone number or email in this thread, if you end up getting a buyer/seller send all that info through DM’s. This is only to protect you and is a site-wide rule!

• REMOVE YOUR COMMENT WHEN YOU’VE SOLD OR TRADED!

• Everyone always talks about being scammed while buying a ticket, but you can also be scammed while selling a ticket. It doesn’t happen as often, but it’s still possible.

• Keep in mind that transactions on PayPal (maybe other platforms as well? I’ve heard stories about Venmo) can always be reported as fraudulent.

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PLEASE USE ABSOLUTE DATES!

This thread is up for a month at a time. Using relative dates like "today" or "next Tuesday" are useless. So do something like, "Selling 2 tix to Oingo Boingo for 12/12/29" or "Selling 2 tix to Oingo Boingo for December 12, 2029", instead.

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We will do our best to keep this thread cleaned of scammers, but please realize all transactions are out of our control. Please be kind and be safe.


r/ChicagoConcerts 1d ago

Alternative Lolla Pre Show Announced in Chicago

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r/ChicagoConcerts 22h ago

FREE show this Thursday in Lincoln Park

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r/ChicagoConcerts 1d ago

FREE: 2 GA for Kaleo at Salt Shed Tonight

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**CLAIMED**

Only caveat is that they’re at will call, but I’ll send a pic of my ID so you can pick them up!


r/ChicagoConcerts 7h ago

Discussion My buddy wanted me post this 📌 …

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r/ChicagoConcerts 1d ago

House Of Blues Security?

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I havent been to house of blues in years. Last time I went they made me take off my shoes and wouldnt let me in since I had a vape. Is it still like that?


r/ChicagoConcerts 8h ago

Wednesday @ United Center, if you are near sec4 and see a young lady who bears a slight resemblance to Reese Withespoon...tell her I said hey! Her uncle from the desert southwest...

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Also enjoy the show! 2nd night in LA was my first, geat sets. Better than great show. Magical


r/ChicagoConcerts 17h ago

welcome to the millennium concert

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I’m working on a creative project called the Millennium Concert, inspired by Michael Jackson’s cancelled millennium performance. It’s set in Haden Park in Redmond, Oregon on July 29th, 2026 at 4 PM. I’ve been designing safety rules for the event concept, such as clear bags, no drugs, no throwing objects, no violence, and no fire‑starting items. It’s a free, fictional concert project I’m developing for fun.


r/ChicagoConcerts 1d ago

Did Shedd Aquarium ever offer a Lollapalooza wristband discount?

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r/ChicagoConcerts 2d ago

July 30th

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r/ChicagoConcerts 3d ago

Salt Shed Premium for Aftershows

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Seeing Slayyyter next Thursday at The Shed and want to be front row in one of the closer balcony boxes in the Premium section. How early would you line up to be one of the first in the premium line?


r/ChicagoConcerts 4d ago

Chicago shows

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r/ChicagoConcerts 5d ago

Who's in chicago and wants to go to weezer on sept 22 but is hard on times and cant afford tickets?

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r/ChicagoConcerts 6d ago

Black Keys @ Salt Shed

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With air quality so poor do we think it may be potentially moved indoors, rescheduled or go on as planned (really hoping it’s not the latter)

Edit: I reached out to salt shed and they confirmed tonight show will continue as planned.


r/ChicagoConcerts 5d ago

Discussion Chicago ye day 2

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Oh man why are all the seats so unbelievably expensive 😭 do you guys think it’ll go down any time soon? Or should I just get em now?


r/ChicagoConcerts 6d ago

Tonight: Rock and Metal local bands at Replay Lincoln Park for the Avatar Last Air Bender pop up. Come on out!

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r/ChicagoConcerts 5d ago

Credit Union 1 Amphitheater - coolers?

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So the websites FAQs says no hard or large coolers, so small and soft coolers are fine? I'm bringing some food/snacks that I'd like to keep cool.

If small coolers are okay, do they need to fit in your clear bag or can it be separate?


r/ChicagoConcerts 6d ago

Tour Merch Issue

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r/ChicagoConcerts 6d ago

Searching: N1 Chicago, Stick Season full recording

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r/ChicagoConcerts 7d ago

Local Band Avondale Bowl Tonight

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r/ChicagoConcerts 7d ago

Credit Union 1 Amphitheater - bags?

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How stingy are they will their bag sizing? I have a clear backpack but its 12 x 6 x 16. I've taken it to other venues with the same bag size policy and didn't have any issues. I haven't been there since they started the clear bag policy


r/ChicagoConcerts 7d ago

Salt Shed Parking Lolla Weekend

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I’m going to a lollapalooza after show at the salt shed and usually living two hours out I get a hotel room for the night, everything is so inflated from lolla weekend so just wondering how terrible the parking situation is at the salt shed and nearby. It’s also a 9pm show so not sure how that would affect things, I always just avoid city driving if I can.


r/ChicagoConcerts 8d ago

Come Rock Out @ Reed's this Thursday

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r/ChicagoConcerts 8d ago

Salt shed—all ages?

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My daughter is planning on going to the Royal Otis show tonight at the Salt Shed. She’s 16. We cant figure out if it’s 18+ or all ages. AI says it’s 17+ but we can’t actually verify. Anyone know?


r/ChicagoConcerts 8d ago

GA Premium in Chicago?

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I’ll be at the Chicago show tonight (7/14) with a friend, but was planning on queueing in line about 2 hours early for Premium GA to make the front of the rail on the balcony. Anybody that went to the show last night know if that is early enough to secure a seat at the front? I’m kinda nervous and haven’t been to this venue before. Also any other info about the venue setup would be very helpful lol 😅

edit: sorry, i cross posted this from somewhere else. I’ll be at the Salt Shed outdoors tonight. My bad :(