13 Can't-Miss Holiday Concerts In Illinois

Christmas and and other winter holidays are always a peak time for concerts in the Prairie State, and 2025 is no exception.

Paul McCartney comes to the United Center on Nov. 24 and 25, but that’s not the only opportunity to sit back and enjoy the music and spirit of the season.

We’ve rounded up 13 concerts in Illinois that are worth getting on the calendar. And speaking of calendars: Are you planning an event this holiday season? Feature it so nearby readers see it all across Patch — including in roundups like this!

Here’s what you need to know about upcoming concerts:

Paul McCartney - Nov 24-25 at the United Center

Burna Boy: No Sign Of Weakness Tour - Dec. 1 at the United Center

Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour - Dec. 2 at Allstate Arena

Leon Thomas Mutts Don't Heel Tour - Dec. 3 at the Aragon Ballroom

Christmas Together with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith & CeCe Winans- Dec. 3 at the Rosemont Theater

MGK: Lost Americana Tour - Dec. 4 at Allstate Arena

Mariachi Herencia De México - A Mariachi Christmas - Dec. 7 at Thalia Hall

Chris Isaak- Dec. 12 at the Rialto Square Theatre

Home Alone in Concert - Dec. 12-14 at the Symphony Center

A Soulful "Motown Christmas" Concert - Dec. 13 at the Harris Theatre

Sixpence None The Richer - O'Night Divine: A Sixpence Christmas - Dec. 16 at Thalia Hall

Manheim Steamroller Christmas - Dec. 20 at the James M. Nederlander Theatre and Dec. 22 at the Prairie Home Alliance Theater

Trans-Siberian Orchestra “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” - Dec. 26 at Allstate Arena