BET Revives Soul Train Awards in Chicago
The reimagined ceremony was taped at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance and returns to BET and CBS on November 27.
Chicago Music News
For readers in Chicago, this page covers artist album releases, live concert tours, festival headliners and the music industry. Reporting tracks the business side of recorded music and the logistics behind the city's major performance venues.
R&B
BET Brings Soul Train Awards to Chicago
BET is taping the Soul Train Awards in Chicago for the first time, kicking off the weekend with a free public party and a Queen Latifah event.
Pop
Sombr Brings Arena Tour to United Center
The singer-songwriter performed his first arena headlining show in Chicago on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Hip-Hop and Rap
Looze Cannon Performs at G Herbo Concert
The Michael Jackson-inspired performer played his track 'Big Michael Micheal' at Chicago's United Center during a G Herbo-curated show.
Reggae
Live Poll
Do you find that contemporary punk music effectively captures the social frustrations you feel today?
Chicago Band Counterpunch Returns With New Single Dig
The punk rock group marks its first new musical release since 2022 with the drop of their latest track.
Metal
Live Poll
Is now a good time for you to purchase a high-end collectible pinball machine?
Stern Pinball Launches Remastered AC/DC Table
The classic music-themed game returns with updated hardware and eight additional songs.
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This section follows tour scheduling, ticket demand, festival announcements, album releases and industry business developments. Coverage runs across the city and the communities around it, wherever music intersects with the broader cultural landscape. Chicago hosts a distinct mix of large-scale festivals and club performances that dictates the pace of concert news throughout the year. The evolution of streaming platforms and their impact on record labels and live touring economics remains a central theme.