News, notes & late-breaking changes.

Riot Fest has named October 28, 2026 as its next presale date in a message thanking fans after this year's Chicago festival. The announcement gives returning attendees a date to watch for ticket information. The notice does not specify a sale time, prices or lineup, so those details remain unconfirmed.

Goodman's Theater of the Mind is extended through November 29 at the Reid Murdoch Building, 333 North LaSalle. Created by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar, the immersive production leads audiences through rooms exploring perception and memory. Performances last 75 minutes without an intermission, and the experience is recommended for ages ten and older.

Goodman Theatre has extended The Attic through October 11 in its Albert Theatre. Written, directed and choreographed by Shana Carroll, the production brings Montreal collective The 7 Fingers to Chicago with a memoir told through theater and aerial performance. The show runs two hours and ten minutes, including an intermission.

Metro and Riot Fest have announced a November 28 Pegboy concert, with Mary Jam and Rumblehawk joining the bill. The venue lists tickets as available for the 18-and-over Chicago show. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the performance begins at 8 p.m., according to Metro's newly announced listing.

Metro has moved feeble little horse's October 9 concert to January 27, 2027. All tickets will be honored for the replacement date, and Snuggle remains listed as support. The all-ages Chicago show has doors at 6:30 p.m. and a 7:30 p.m. start, giving ticket holders a new date to plan around.

VNV Nation's Metro concert has been rescheduled to April 1, 2027, with DJ Scary Lady Sarah also on the bill. Tickets from the original May 7, 2026 date will be honored. The 18-and-over show starts at 8 p.m., with doors at 7 p.m., according to the venue's updated listing.

Michael Shannon, Jason Narducy and friends will perform R.E.M.'s Document at The Salt Shed on March 13, 2027. Metro lists tickets going on sale October 2 at 10 a.m. Presented by JAM, Metro and 93XRT, the Chicago show opens doors at 6 p.m., with music starting at 7 p.m.

The long-closed Uptown Theatre has been added to Open House Chicago on October 17 and 18. Visitors can enter the Broadway lobby and auditorium in guided groups during the free festival. Chicago Architecture Center members receive priority access, offering a rare chance to see inside the historic North Side venue.

Lyric Opera will offer live American Sign Language interpretation for its October 18 Don Giovanni matinee at 2 p.m. The Italian-language opera will also have audio description, SoundShirts and a noon touch tour. Lyric is introducing Auracast assistive listening throughout the production's run, expanding access for Chicago opera audiences.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians and the orchestra association have ratified a labor agreement covering September 2026 through September 2029. Base compensation increases four percent in each of the first two years and 4.5 percent in the third. Insurance and retirement benefits remain, alongside changes to working conditions and media activities.

Lucinda Williams and her band will play four concerts at Old Town School of Folk Music on November 7, 8, 10 and 11. The extended Maurer Hall engagement gives Chicago listeners multiple chances to see the Grammy-winning songwriter in a room built around close listening and roots music.

Judy Collins will bring the Sweet Judy Blue Eyes farewell tour to Old Town School of Folk Music for three concerts on October 23, 24 and 25. The Maurer Hall engagement gives Chicago audiences a full weekend of performances during the singer and songwriter's announced farewell run.

Old Town School of Folk Music will mark John Prine's 80th birthday on October 10 with songwriting discussions, a mural dedication and a free evening tribute at Martyrs'. The daytime and evening programs are currently sold out, though the venue says tickets can sometimes become available closer to the event.

XG has scheduled a Chicago stop on The Core world tour at the United Center on November 9. The arena date places the seven-member group in Chicago during the North American run of its new touring production. Current ticket and entry information is available through the venue's official event page.

Chicago-born producer John Summit will bring his CTRL Escape Arena Tour to the United Center for two nights on November 24 and 25. The back-to-back hometown dates move his current arena production into one of the city's largest indoor venues, giving local electronic fans two opportunities to see the show.

Stevie Wonder will bring the Songs in the Key of Life 50th Anniversary Tour to the United Center on November 21. The concert is built around a complete performance of his 1976 album. The show starts at 8 p.m., with arena gates scheduled to open at 6:30 p.m.

The Auditorium and 16 On Center will present Andrea Gibson's Love Letter from the Afterlife on November 21. Poet Megan Falley, the Chicago Philharmonic and additional guests will bring Gibson's writing to the stage in an interdisciplinary program that combines spoken word, music and collective remembrance.

The Auditorium now lists Alicia Villarreal's October 29 Bendita Locura Tour concert as postponed. The venue has not posted a replacement date on the event page. Ticket holders should retain their original purchase information and check the official listing for the next update before making plans for the Chicago performance.

The Auditorium has added a Halloween-themed VIP pre-party to its October 24 Edward Scissorhands live-to-film concert. Svengoolie will appear for a meet-and-greet and costume contest before the Chicago Philharmonic performs Danny Elfman's score. The add-on also includes cocktails, light bites, candy and live styling inspired by the film.

The Chicks will bring the Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour to The Auditorium for two concerts on October 3 and 4. The trio plans to perform the 2006 album in full for the first time, then close each night with favorites from across its catalog.