Not too hot, and not too cold, Chicago in July is perfect for swimming, lazing about in the sun and of course, a trip to the theatre! Check out the top shows to see in Chicago in July!

Chicago Shows To See In July

George Strait with Chris Stapleton
Soldier Field Stadium, July 20, 2024

Although the living legend George Strait said he was retiring from the road, he likes to keep fans on their toes as he announces this brand new tour for 2024! After a successful run together in summer 2023, he will be teaming up with country star Chris Stapleton once again. Don't miss your chance to see the country stars on their co-headlining tour.
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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
Albert Goodman Theater, June 25 - August 4, 2024

Coming to Chicago for its world premiere is the new musical Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. The play is based on John Berendt's New York Times best-seller novel of the same name which was released in 1994. The show stars J. Harrison Ghee, the world's first Tony Award-winning non-binary actor, Olivier nominee Sierra Boggess, and Tony nominee Tom Hewitt. Newly announced for the production are Lance Roberts (The Best Man) as Bobby Lewis, Austin Colby (The Great Gatsby) as Danny Hansford, Bailee Endebrock (Parade) as Corrine Strong and many more!
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Alice By Heart
Chopin Theatre, July 18 - September 29, 2024

Inspired by the tales of Alice in Wonderland, Alice By Heart is a poignant story of love, loss, and courage from the Grammy and Tony-winning duo behind Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Waitress's Jessie Nelson that retells Alice's journey down the rabbit hole from against the tumult of the London Blitz of WW2. A world premiere engagement, don't miss it at the Chopin Theatre this summer.
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Million Dollar Quartet
Metropolis Performing Arts Center, July 11 - August 4, 2024

On a cold and wet December night in 1956, four young musicians gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest recording sessions ever. You may have heard of them - they were Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis, between them making up the eponymous "million dollar quartet". Not an easy feat back in the Fifties!
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The Lord of the Rings
Chicago Shakespeare Theater, July 19 - September 1, 2024

After a hugely successful run across the pond, the hit musical The Lord of the Rings is coming to Chicago this summer. Journey to Middle Earth with creator and director Paul Hart as the cast takes you on the epic quest from the Shire to the perilous Mount Doom, via way of Moria and Lothlorien and beyond. Don't miss out on joining the Fellowship on their epic adventure, get your tickets now before they sell out!
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The Choir of Man
Apollo Theater Mainstage, Open Run

From the creative team behind the Soweto Gospel Choir, The Magnets and North By Northwest comes a brand new choral experience that'll fill your soul with soaring harmonies and plenty of feel good moments! Set in a working pub, Choir Of Man brings together the sonorous, deep timbres of nine burly lads for winning arrangements of a broad spectrum of pub tunes, folk classics, Broadway hits, and classic rock and pop anthems, from the likes of David Bowie, Tim Minchin, Father John Misty and more!
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IU
Allstate Arena, July 25 - 26, 2024

U.S. fans, you're in for a treat! K-pop icon IU is bringing the H.E.R. World Tour across North America in 2024 for the very first time. The Nation's Little Sister' will perform all of her smash-hit songs as well as her highly anticipated new single "Love Wins," featuring BTS' V. This is your chance to catch IU on stage and hear all of the classics from her beloved albums, including "Real+" and "Last Fantasy".
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Vampire Weekend
Huntington Bank Pavilion, July 26 - 28, 2024

Breaking out with their timeless track 'A-Punk', the delectable indie four pieces are back out on tour in 2024, bringing with them the witty and honest songs, sartorial elegance and accessible style that makes them continually popular. Catch them on the road this year as they present their fifth album, 'Only God Was Above Us'.
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Journey and Def Leppard
Wrigley Field, July 15, 2024

Journey and Def Leppard, two of the biggest names in Rock music for over 40 years are joining forces for the first time since 2018 to bring their fans a night of epic Rock across North America. With hits like 'Don't Stop Believing' and 'Bringin' On the Heartbreak' fans will be awash with hit after hit of Rock anthems, so back-comb your hair, grab your guitars, and get ready to ROCK!

Special guest for the trek include Cheap Trick (St Louis, Orlando, Seattle and Denver) , Heart (Cleveland, Toronto and Boston) and Steve Miller Band (all remaining cities).
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1964 The Tribute
Des Plaines Theatre, July 20 - 21, 2024

Since the early '80s, "1964"...The Tribute has been thrilling audiences all over the globe with what Rolling Stone Magazine has called the "Best Beatles Tribute on Earth". "1964" takes its audiences on a journey through a quintessential moment in music history that will live forever.
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Cavetown
Huntington Bank Pavilion, July 13, 2024

Cavetown and Mother Mother are heading on a brand new co-headlining tour together, with Destroy Boys supporting on all dates! Cavetown is the musical project of Robin Skinner, a 25-year-old from the United Kingdom who has been writing and producing music since his early teens. His brand of heartfelt acoustic pop has seen him amass a huge following on social media. Don't miss the chance to catch multi-platinum singer/songwriter Cavetown and Canada's biggest alt-rock band Mother Mother this summer!
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Jason Mraz
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, July 19 - 20, 2024

Jason Mraz's success has taken him from playing coffee houses in San Diego to concert halls around the world, his good looks and affable nature a perfect partner to his laid-back, soulful musical style. Mraz will be hitting the road once again with his The Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride summer tour 2024! We are sure you'll hear all your favorite Mraz hits, which are sure to summon those nostalgic feelings.
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Niall Horan
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, July 9 - 10, 2024

Niall Horan is hitting the American road summer of 2024 with 'The Show Live On Tour', the first in five years! The tour plans to kick off in Florida, making stops at Philadelphia, New York, Denver and many more before wrapping up in Arizona. Post his One D days Niall has plugged himself into some 70s folk and rock influences, and given us two outstanding singles - the funk-laden "Slow Hands" and sing-along hit "Nice To Meet Ya".
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