Things to do in Chicago

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A Christmas Carol
From $27

A Christmas Carol

Goodman Theatre in the Albert
Dennis Watkins' The Magic Parlour
From $40
Drunk Dracula Chicago
From $32

Drunk Dracula Chicago

The Lounge at The Lion Theatre
Revolution(s)
From $35

Revolution(s)

Goodman Theatre - Owen Theatre
Drunk Shakespeare Chicago
From $32

Drunk Shakespeare Chicago

The Lounge at The Lion Theatre
Jekyll & Hyde

Jekyll & Hyde

Chopin Theatre
Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!
From $32

Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!

Studebaker Theater
Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci
From $77

Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci

Lyric Opera House - Chicago
Annie

Annie

Drury Lane Theatre
Job

Job

Writers Theatre
Leopoldstadt

Leopoldstadt

Writers Theatre - Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre
The Outsiders

The Outsiders

Cadillac Palace Theatre
The Notebook

The Notebook

CIBC Theatre
Downtown Chicago TV & Movie Sites Tour

Downtown Chicago TV & Movie Sites Tour

Roosevelt University Auditorium Building
The Enormous Crocodile

The Enormous Crocodile

Studebaker Theater
SIX

SIX

CIBC Theatre
Elf the Musical

Elf the Musical

Auditorium Theatre
Dear Evan Hansen

Dear Evan Hansen

Paramount Theatre
Sister Act

Sister Act

Drury Lane Theatre
Holiday

Holiday

Goodman Theatre's Albert Theatre
Two Sisters and a Piano

Two Sisters and a Piano

Writers Theatre - Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre
El último sueño de Frida y Diego

El último sueño de Frida y Diego

Lyric Opera House - Chicago
Hell’s Kitchen

Hell’s Kitchen

James M. Nederlander Theatre
Jack Frost

Jack Frost

Copley Theatre
Catch as Catch Can

Catch as Catch Can

Downstairs Theater At Steppenwolf Theatre
Topdog / Underdog

Topdog / Underdog

Downstairs Theater At Steppenwolf Theatre
Madama Butterfly

Madama Butterfly

Lyric Opera House - Chicago
SUFFS

SUFFS

CIBC Theatre
Water For Elephants

Water For Elephants

James M. Nederlander Theatre
Christmas Carol

Christmas Carol

Studebaker Theater
This Too Shall Slap

This Too Shall Slap

The Second City - Mainstage (Chicago)
A Little Night Music

A Little Night Music

The Marriott Theatre
9 to 5

9 to 5

Drury Lane Theatre
Nunsense

Nunsense

Drury Lane Theatre
Hamilton

Hamilton

CIBC Theatre
Ride the Cyclone

Ride the Cyclone

Copley Theatre
On Your Feet!

On Your Feet!

Drury Lane Theatre
Merry, Merry Chicago!

Merry, Merry Chicago!

Chicago Symphony Center
Hamlet

Hamlet

Courtyard Theatre at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Mrs. Krishnan’s Party

Mrs. Krishnan’s Party

Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier
The Merry Wives of Windsor

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Courtyard Theatre at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Brokeback Mountain

Brokeback Mountain

Courtyard Theatre at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Stereophonic

Stereophonic

CIBC Theatre
Oh, the Places You'll Glow!

Oh, the Places You'll Glow!

The Second City - Mainstage (Chicago)
Salome

Salome

Lyric Opera House - Chicago
As You Like It

As You Like It

Writers Theatre - Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre
Kinky Boots

Kinky Boots

James M. Nederlander Theatre

Prepare to be blown away — not because Chicago is nicknamed the Windy City, but because there is so much to do within it! Long-time Chicagoans and visitors never have difficulty finding things to do in Chicago, with limitless options. From the colorful arts scene to the outdoor recreational activities, people of all lifestyles and hobby preferences can find plenty to see and experience in and around this bustling city.

Many kinds of Chicago events draw people to this city, which is the Midwestern hub for all things cultural, intellectual, and athletic. From prize-winning shows that come to the city via Broadway in Chicago and nightlife cruises on Lake Michigan to foodie night outs that celebrate the city’s culinary talents and al fresco concerts featuring all genres, Chicago plays host to some of the United States’ most engaging events.

That's just a fraction of the Chicago attractions to experience. See animals galore at the Lincoln Park Zoo; take a guided tour of the Rookery Building, one of the most historically significant buildings in Chicago; and enjoy a taping of Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, the hit NPR show recorded at the legendary Studebaker Theater located right downtown. If you want to experience a certain activity, Chicago has something magical in store for you.

A Christmas Carol
From $27

A Christmas Carol

Goodman Theatre in the Albert
Drunk Dracula Chicago
From $32

Drunk Dracula Chicago

The Lounge at The Lion Theatre
Dennis Watkins' The Magic Parlour
From $40
Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!
From $32

Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!

Studebaker Theater
Revolution(s)
From $35

Revolution(s)

Goodman Theatre - Owen Theatre
Drunk Shakespeare Chicago
From $32

Drunk Shakespeare Chicago

The Lounge at The Lion Theatre