Events in Chicago in November 2026
Chicago has 12 sourced events in November 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Chicago calendar for November 2026 leads with these:
- The Book of MormonNov 1Cadillac Palace Theatre · Source: SeatGeek
- Bruce LiuNov 1Chicago Symphony Center · Source: SeatGeek
- Best of The Second CityNov 2The Comedy Bar: Main Stage · Source: SeatGeek
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Sourced events
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- Nov 6 - Nov 8
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth
Allstate Arena. Arts & Theatre · Circus & Specialty Acts.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Nov 6
BERT KREISCHER: PERMISSION TO PARTY
The Chicago Theatre. Arts & Theatre · Comedy.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Nov 7
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Nov 5 - Nov 15
Chicago International Film Festival
An annual film festival showcasing international and independent films, held at various venues across Chicago.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Nov 20 - Nov 29
Christkindlmarket Chicago
A traditional German-style Christmas market offering holiday gifts, food, and beverages at Daley Plaza.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Veterans Day · publicNov 11
- Thanksgiving Day · publicNov 26
- Long weekend with bridge dayNov 26–Nov 29
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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