Illinois Fall 2025 Concert Guide: Luke Bryan, Judas Priest, Patti Smith, Sir Paul

ILLINOIS — Fall is always a peak time for concerts in Illinois as artists kick off or wind down national tours.

Sir Paul McCartney comes to Illinois in November, and there are also plenty of concerts in the area that will have you dancing in your seat.

We’ve rounded up 15 concerts in Illinois that are worth getting on the calendar. And speaking of calendars: Are you planning an event this fall? 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:

Lady Gaga
The Mayhem Ball
Sept. 15, 17, 18 @ 8 p.m.
Chicago United Center

Luke Bryan
Sept. 19 @ 6 p.m.
Berning Family Farms
Prairie Grove, IL

Jefferson Starship
Sept. 25 @ 7: 30 p.m.
Arcadia Live Complex
St. Charles

Sleep Token
Sept. 28 @ 8 p.m.
Allstate Arena
Rosemont

Judas Priest & Alice Cooper
Oct. 5 @ 6:45 p.m.
Credit Union 1 Amphitheater
Tinley Park

Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen
Featuring Patrick Myers
As Freddie Mercury
Oct. 7 @ 6:30 p.m.
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
Gary, IN

Dionne Warwick
Oct. 10 @ 7 p.m.
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
Gary, IN

Def Leppard
Oct. 11 @ 7 p.m.
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
Gary, IN

Cat Stevens
Oct. 14 @ 8 p.m.
Chicago Theatre

Elvis Costello
Oct. 15 @ 8 p.m.
Chicago Theatre

Three Dog Night
Nov. 14 @ 8 p.m.
Arcadia Live Complex
St. Charles

Shaun Cassidy
Nov. 7 @ 8 p.m.
Arcadia Live Complex
St. Charles
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Nov. 8 @ 8 p.m.
Des Plaines Theatre

Gladys Knight
Nov. 13 @ 7:30 p.m.
Arcadia Live Complex
St. Charles

Patti Smith
Nov. 17, 18 @ 8 p.m.
Chicago Theatre

Paul McCartney
Nov. 25 @ 8 p.m.
Chicago United Center