You got a guy™ for tickets

Chicago Live! Tickets

Follow Chicago Live! tour dates and be first in line when new tickets drop - all backed by our 100% Buyer Guarantee.

100% Buyer Guarantee Secure checkout (312) 644-6446

On the schedule

Chicago Live! Tour Dates & Tickets

Loading current ticket availability

Inside the performance

Sound, stage & company

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Chicago Live! is a storied Chicago performer with roots in a 60-minute stage and radio variety program hosted by Rick Kogan. Produced by the Chicago Tribune in partnership with The Second City, the show gathered interviews with newsmakers, sketch comedy, Chicago history, and performances by local artists. It aired on WGN Radio on Saturdays at 11 p.m. from its start in October 2010 through 2013, and later connected with the dynamic Chicago LIVE! festival at Navy Pier. We’ve got you covered for background, current activity, and upcoming appearances.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Think of Chicago Live! as a trusted connector in the Chicago arts scene—informative, entertaining, and rooted in community. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering the act now, we can help you find tickets and stay updated on future engagements.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

In addition to the original radio and stage presence, Chicago LIVE! (the festival) expands the brand across Navy Pier with a free, citywide performing-arts festival featuring 100+ performances across multiple stages. The 2025 edition is scheduled for September 20–21, continuing the tradition of celebrating Chicago’s diverse arts communities at Navy Pier’s East Stage and surrounding venues. If you’re seeking upcoming tour information for Chicago Live!, we’ll guide you to dates, venues, and ticket options so you can secure your seats with ease.

The live experience

What reaches the room

For the latest updates, follow official sources and social channels linked below. We’re here to help you find reliable, non-pushy access to Chicago Live! appearances and related performances across Chicago and nearby venues.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Chicago Live!

  • Chicago Live! (the show) was a 60‑minute stage/radio variety program hosted by Rick Kogan, produced by the Chicago Tribune in partnership with The Second City, and broadcast on WGN Radio on Saturdays at 11 p.m. It first aired in October 2010 and last aired in 2013.
  • The show featured interviews with newsmakers, Second City comedy sketches, Chicago history Almanac segments, and performances by Chicago artists, taped in front of a live audience.
  • Notable guests on Chicago Live! included Billy Corgan, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Cookie Monster, and Lupe Fiasco; the production moved from The Chicago Theatre to UP Comedy Club in 2012.
  • The 2025 Chicago LIVE! lineup includes a wide range of organizations and artists (e.g., Chicago Philharmonic and various dance/theater groups) and takes place on Navy Pier’s stages, including the East Stage and other venues around the pier.
  • Social media/social presence for Chicago Live! is indicated via links on external listings (e.g., TheaterMania) and related pages; there is a referenced Facebook link on the Chicago Live! listing.

In addition to the original radio and stage presence, Chicago LIVE! (the festival) expands the brand across Navy Pier with a free, citywide performing-arts festival featuring 100+ performances across multiple stages. The 2025 edition is scheduled for September 20–21, continuing the tradition of celebrating Chicago’s diverse arts communities at Navy Pier’s East Stage and surrounding venues. If you’re seeking upcoming tour information for Chicago Live!, we’ll guide you to dates, venues, and ticket options so you can secure your seats with ease.

For the latest updates, follow official sources and social channels linked below. We’re here to help you find reliable, non-pushy access to Chicago Live! appearances and related performances across Chicago and nearby venues.

Follow Chicago Live! on social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Official Website

Pick your night

Browse Concert Tickets

100% GuaranteeSee refund conditions
Secure CheckoutEncrypted & protected
Invalid-Entry ProtectionVenue letter required
Since 199331+ years in Chicago