With 2023 in the rearview mirror, now is the perfect time to take a leap into the new year, and by “take a leap,” of course, we mean to start plotting your concert schedule for 2024. Although you may take a leap bit cold on On the way there, there's no shortage of must-see concerts in Chicago in January, from big name rappers to indie gems and weekend festivals.
Check out the 10 best Chicago concerts to see this January below.
Travis Scott
January 3 and 22 at United Center
Travis Scott, photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images
Travis Scott begins 2024 with a season at the United Center on January 3 (rescheduled from its original December 15 date). But that's not all, as the rapper will be performing his “Utopia – Circus Maximus Tour” back in the Windy City just a few weeks later on January 22. It's good that you give us options!
Get tickets to Travis Scott here
olive tree
January 13 @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Oliver Tree, photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty
Eccentric musician and online personality Oliver Tree knows how to turn heads, and on January 13, he'll be turning heads in good old Chi-town. His “Alone in a Crowd” tour passes through the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom and is supported by the skate-punkers of FIDLAR. If nothing else, it will be one hell of a ruckus.
Get tickets to Oliver Tree here
Allison Russell
January 14 @ Thalía Hall
Allison Russell, photo by Josh Weichman
Allison Russell has built a well-deserved following with her impressive blend of poetry, music, and activism. Her effort of 2022 The one who returns saw the multihyphenate reach new heights, finding new synergy between his sonic and thematic interests. She continues her celebration of that release with another leg of her “Returner Tour,” which will stop at Thalia Hall on January 14.
Get tickets for Allison Russell here
Tomorrow You Never Know Festival
January 17-21 at Lincoln Hall, Schubas, Gman Tavern and Sleeping Village
Since 2005, Tomorrow Never Knows has helped music fans stay warm during Chicago's infamously harsh winters through the raw power of good tunes. This year's lineup spans five days and features notable names like L'Rain (which made our Best Albums of 2023 list), Squirrel Flower (which made our Best Songs of 2023 list), Greg Freeman, Groupthink, Torres , Wishy and much more.
Mike Jenkins
January 19 @ House of Blues
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Mick Jenkins, photo by Bryan Lamb
Mick Jenkins had an incredible 2023. In fact, we loved their album Patience So much so that we included it on our list of the best hip-hop albums of the year. For 2024, he'll celebrate the record with a series of dates, and luckily for Chicagoans, he'll make a stop at the Chicago House of Blues along the way.
Get tickets to Mick Jenkins here
Everclear
January 25 at the Des Plaines Theater and January 26 at the Arcada Theater
Everclear, photo by Alive Coverage
In September, Everclear fell Live at the Whiskey A Go Go, a (you guessed it) live album featuring some of their biggest hits. In case the set sparked any FOMO on the part of Chicago fans, the band has two dates in the Chicago area quickly approaching. On January 25 the group arrives in Des Plaines and January 26 finds them in St Charles.
Armand Martillo
January 25 @ Lincoln Hall
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With the electrifying and always impressive Billy Woods and the wonderful Elucid, Armand Hammer has fully established himself as royalty in the underground hip-hop scene. His 2023 album, We buy test strips for diabetics, only served to further cement that fact. They'll arrive at Lincoln Hall on January 25, and they'll bring Quelle Chris just in case.
Black Cougars
January 25-27 at The Salt Shed
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Chicago loves the Black Pumas and the band knows it. So, they saw fit to play not one, not two, but three shows at The Salt Shed. Running from the 25th to the 27th, the marathon of shows is sure to be absolutely electrifying, especially with friends The Dip joining Black Pumas for each date.
Get tickets for the Black Pumas here
Thursday
January 30 at Concord Music Hall
Thursday, photo by Carlo Cavaluzzi
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of their fan favorite LP. war all the time, the legendary post-hardcore veterans hit the road on Thursday. Featuring the recently reunited Rival Schools and Many Eyes (featuring Every Time I Die's Keith Buckley), the celebration comes to Chicago on January 30 at Concord Music Hall.
DJ shadow
January 31 @ Metro
DJ Shadow, photo courtesy of the artist
For the first time in seven years, DJ Shadow has announced a full tour. Fortunately, the race includes a date in Hometown's of Consequence finalist and Chicago favorite Metro. End January the right way, with an iconic producer performing iconic songs in an iconic venue. Iconic enough for you?
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