Events in Chicago in January
Concerts, sports, theatre and shows in Chicago during January
All Events
100 eventsFri, Jan 1 at 2:30 PM
Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago, Chicago
Get Tickets$97Fri, Jan 1 at 6:30 PM
Mainstage at Second City - Chicago, Chicago
Get Tickets$167Fri, Jan 1 at 7:30 PM
Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago, Chicago
Get Tickets$57Fri, Jan 1 at 9:30 PM
Mainstage at Second City - Chicago, Chicago
Get Tickets$167Sat, Jan 2 at 1:00 PM
Jones Convocation Center, Chicago
Get Tickets$7Sat, Jan 2 at 2:00 PM
Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Chicago
Get Tickets$89Sat, Jan 2 at 2:30 PM
Apollo Theater Main Stage - Chicago, Chicago
Get Tickets$57Sat, Jan 2 at 6:30 PM
Mainstage at Second City - Chicago, Chicago
Get Tickets$184Sat, Jan 2 at 7:00 PM
Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Chicago
Get Tickets$89About Events in Chicago in January
There are 100 confirmed events on sale in Chicago for January, with dates running from Fri, Jan 1 through Wed, Jan 13.
Tickets start from $7 — about 81% below the typical sports ticket on sale right now.
The lineup is mostly concerts (83), plus 17 sports events.
Headliners include Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins, Vape! The Grease Parody and A Drunk Christmas Carol.
Weekend dates start at $7; weeknights from $7.
Quick answers
Events in Chicago in January — FAQs
Dates, venues, prices and checkout details before you pick seats.01What can I see in Chicago in January?
100 confirmed events are on sale in Chicago for January, with dates running from Fri, Jan 1 through Wed, Jan 13 — headliners include Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins, Vape! The Grease Parody and A Drunk Christmas Carol.
02What do Chicago tickets cost in January?
Tickets currently start from $7, with live pricing for every date on the secure checkout.
03Which January event in Chicago is the cheapest?
Chicago State Cougars vs. Central Connecticut State Blue Devils on Sat, Jan 2 currently has the lowest starting price at $7.
04What types of events are on in Chicago in January?
January's lineup in Chicago is mostly concerts (83), plus 17 sports events.
05What happens if a January event in Chicago is cancelled?
If an event is cancelled, refunds are handled by the verified seller per its policy — usually returned to the original payment method automatically. Rescheduled events are typically honoured on the new date.
06Can I buy January tickets in Chicago at the last minute?
Yes. Tickets are delivered as e-tickets by email immediately after checkout, so same-day purchases work while listings remain. The inventory on this page is live.
07Are January tickets in Chicago delivered as e-tickets?
Yes. Tickets for Chicago events are delivered by email as e-tickets immediately after checkout, and venues scan them straight from your phone.
08Can I buy January tickets in Chicago as a gift?
Yes. Tickets arrive as e-tickets by email, so you can forward them to whoever you are gifting them to, and they scan them at the door from their own phone.
09Are there comedy shows in Chicago in January?
Comedy is a regular part of Chicago's January calendar, from club nights to arena tours. Use the Comedy category filter above to surface every show with tickets on sale.
10What's the biggest event in Chicago in January?
The headline events in Chicago for January are listed at the top of the schedule above, sorted by date. Filter by category to surface the most-anticipated concerts, sports and shows.
Buy Chicago Tickets for January
Booking is straightforward: click any event above to see live seat availability and pricing, then complete checkout securely — tickets are issued instantly by email (show the QR code on your phone at the entrance) and prices update in real time, so the figure you see is what you pay. Looking ahead? Browse next month or jump back to last month for more events in Chicago.