On October 9, Hobert enchanted the audience with equal parts playful humor and blunt honesty, fostering an atmosphere for unapologetic self-expression.
Associate Arts Editor Gabby Mansilla takes a look into some of the artists who performed at Riot Fest 2026, showcasing the range of women in alternative music.
Thirty-five years after Lollapalooza got its start as a touring festival centered in alternative music, six performances reveal how the genre, and the festival, have evolved.
The band stopped at Tinley Park’s Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre during its first major world tour in four years, celebrating the release of its new album, Sanctuary.
Featuring performances from artists like Kali Uchis, Yandel, J Balvin, and Fuerza Regida, the Midwest’s largest Latin music festival returned for its 5th year.
As part of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, bundled up crowds braved subfreezing temperatures along the Chicago River to witness the Central time zone countdown to 2026.
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