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🔵 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20 2025
Summer’s Last Dance
Summer’s Last Dance returns for Year #2. Chicago’s “best end-of-summer music festival” is back on September 20 2025 — one day only — with two stages and promising “an epic all-day experience of music, art and community.” Taking place on the last summer before the Fall Equinox — literally, the last weekend of summer — the multi-genre festival presented by Afterlife Entertainment takes place both indoors and out in suburban Bridgeview, Illinois. Summer’s Last Dance boasts of 5 stages and 60+ acts, including KHSMR, Waka Flocka Flame, Cheat Codes, Sickick, Marshall Jefferson, Tommie Sunshine, Destructo, Ron Carroll, Nikho and more. more ⟶
Things That Go Bump In The Night at Smartbar
Smartbar presents Things That Go Bump In The Night with Derrick Carter on Saturday September 20 2025. more ⟶
DJ Nobu at Smoke & Mirrors
Auris welcomes DJ Nobu with Shanti and Makeen at Smoke & Mirrors on Saturday September 20 2025. more ⟶
Discip at Spybar
Discip First Contact North America tour at Spybar on Saturday September 20 2025. more ⟶
Less Is More 003 at PRYSM
Auris presents Less Is More 003 with Daniel Orpi, Jay de Lys and Misha at Prysm on Saturday September 20 2025. more ⟶
DDMD dance dance my darling at The Point
Chicago’s notorious Rock / BASS party Zombies Vs Skeletons return to an all-new stage! Join us Saturday, September 20th (Riot Fest Weekend) at The Point Chicago, for ‘DDMD’ dance dance my darling! We are excited to once again showcase Chicago’s newest and hottest artists, surrounded by LED panels that sync with the music, creating a fully immersive visual experience. Whether it’s a DJ dropping bangers or a live band shaking the room, every act feels up close and personal. Wear Black and meet us at the bar more ⟶
ARC At The Lake at Castaways
Auris presents Maz, Marten Lou, Blair and Anna Maria at Castaways on the beach on Saturday September 20 2025. more ⟶
Raw Code at Podlasie Club
On Saturday September 20 2025, Abstract Science presents Raw Code with Piezo, Chris Widman, Whoa-B and Norfik. more ⟶
Peggy Gou at The Western Lot
Peggy Gou makes her long-awaited return to Chicago Saturday, 9/20 at the Western Lot. Surrounded by steel, concrete, and the steady rhythm of passing trains, this industrial lot channels the spirit of Europe’s revered warehouse raves—gritty, immersive, and undeniably authentic more ⟶
SLO ‘MO at Sleeping Village
Welcome to Sensual September. Dive into the portal of our dance floor as special guest and Slo ‘Mo Fam Resident Dad Hijo Prodigo joins Icey Bby and VITIGRRL on the decks for a summoning of afro-diasporic sounds across timelines, continents and genre. In the spirit of eclipse season’s revelations, tap into a new feeling with afrobeat, tropical house, amapiano, baile funk and more mixed with our faithful homage to R&B music. Darling Shear will be teaching us new group choreography to move through together, and she and Angelica Grace will dazzle us with their legendary performances. Your Godmutha and Party Mom are here to help usher you into a new season of life more ⟶
Heavensware XI at Elastic Arts
HEAVENSWARE is an audio//visual experience in Logan Square, Chicago, featuring the best in live hardware music more ⟶
Shoreline Sessions at 31st St. Harbor Signature Drink Bar
Shoreline Sessions is a concert series presented by Forever Noir & Boatnificent in efforts to captivate audiences through unique live performances. Guests will enjoy refreshments from our signature drink bar while watching a live set from singer Luv Moore more ⟶
Phantoms at Electric Hotel
Phantoms, comprised of Los Angeles based Kyle Kaplan & Vinnie Pergola, are a live electronic act that does exactly that. Often tough to box in…..their style is best described as blurring the lines of house music & indie-dance ,while retaining a pop sensibility. Incorporating distinctive synth and drum patterns, the duo have become synonymous with their ‘genre’ of alternative electronic more ⟶
Tied at Arbella
Tied presents Loren and Tyson Dias at Arbella on Saturday September 20 2025. more ⟶
🔵 SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21 2025
Golden Bloom Sunset at Azul
Mystic Nature presents Golden Bloom 2.0 – a lush rooftop gathering of vibrant rhythms and elevated energy. Join us as we celebrate the sound of summer through House, Progressive House, and Deep House — with sweeping skyline views and curated grooves… more ⟶
Summer’s Last Dance Decompression Party at Masada
Decompression party for Summer’s Last Dance festival at Masada featuring Tommie Sunshine, Nikho, Bobby Afterlife, B. Pharrell, David Blk, Djorgiou and Lisa Pizza on Sunday, September 21 2025 more ⟶
🔵 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2025
🔵 THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 25 2025
a Party Called Tribe at The Giant Penny Whistle
a Party Called Tribe presents Ron Carroll, T. Mixwell and CeaseDays on Thursday September 25 2025 at The Giant Penny Whistle. more ⟶
Quicktastic Voyage Nights at Arbella
Quicktastic Voyage Nights is a weekly residency every Thursday night at Arbella in Chicago with resident DJ Quicktastic and guests. September 25 features guests Chess Knight and Celeste. more ⟶
Vibes Social Club at Podlasie Club
Podlasie Club presents Vibes Social Club on Thursday September 25 2025 featuring D.R.E.A.M and Shazam Bangles. more ⟶
The Residency at The Lounge
The Residency: Thursdays at The Lounge with Side Project and Miguel Ante. more ⟶
🔵 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26 2025
Navy Pier Open Air with Carl Cox & John Digweed
Live Nation and Auris present Navy Pier Open Air: Carl Cox with John Digweed, Archie Hamilton b2b Sidney Charles and Muffy on Friday September 26 2025. more ⟶
Flowers of Romance at Smartbar
Smartbar presents Flowers of Romance with Paranoid London, Justin Aulis Long and Faited on Friday September 26 2025. more ⟶
Bianca Oblivion b2b Jubilee at Smoke & Mirrors
Radio Muevelo and Auris present Bianca Oblivion b2b Jubilee with Janesita and Barragoon at Smoke & Mirrors on Friday September 26 2025. more ⟶
Confession vs Night Bass at Radius
Auris presents Tchami and AC Slater on Friday September 26 2025. more ⟶
Sidney Charles at Spybar
Sidney Charles headlines Spybar’s Navy Pier Open Air afterparty on Friday September 26 2025. more ⟶
Effin at The Point
Effin’s Daydreams Tour arrives in Chicago on Friday September 26 2025. more ⟶
Superflux at Podlasie Club
Podlasie Club presents Superflux featuring Fleet.Dreams, DJ Brisket and Tamahori on Friday September 26 2025. more ⟶
🔵 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27 2025
Roza Terenzi at Smoke & Mirrors
Stem Studio and Auris present Roza Terenzi with HOTPRETTY and Dylan Gold at Smoke & Mirrors on Saturday September 27 2025. more ⟶
+area code with Slamm
With their roots in Miami but formation in Chicago, SLAMM’s musically and culturally diverse upbringing meshes the sounds of electro, minimal house, rock n’ roll, and more to create a unique sound characterized by synthesizers, punchy drums, and a carefully curated sample selection as well as catchy, original vocals. The chart-topping duo’s ability to sell out shows across the country is a testament to the impact they’re having on dance music. more ⟶
Catz ‘N Dogz and Low Steppa at PRYSM
Auris welcomes Catz ‘N Dogz, Low Steppa, Nightfunk and Haute Soup to PRYSM on Saturday September 27 2025. more ⟶
ARC At The Lake at Castaways
Auris presents Marsh, Durante and Ixto b2b Miguel Ante at Castaways on the beach on Saturday September 27 2025. more ⟶
Artifakts at The Point
Artifakts is the multimedia undertaking of Garret Meyer that blurs the line between electronic genres. An ever-evolving artist, Artifakts established his project in 2011 and has been able to break out of confines of modern electronic music while also contributing to the project both sonically and visually. Landing noteworthy shows across the country with a wide array of both live and DJ sets, this producer has shown his belonging among the ranks of… more ⟶
Karl Almaria at Pilsen Yards
Decades of DJ experience, a multi-genre comfort zone, creative mixing style, and on-point track selection have taken Karl Almaria to DJ gigs all around Chicago, 19 USA states, and as far away as the Philippines & Mexico. On occasion, he performs as a duo with his brother Geto Mark AKA Mark Almaria as The Flying Almaria Brothers. more ⟶
Research & Development at Podlasie Club
Podlasie Club presents Research & Development with Overland and Makeen b2b Josh Tong on Saturday September 27 2025. more ⟶
+area code extensions at Spybar
+area code continues with +extensions at Spybar with selections from versatile international artist Airrica. Support from rising talent Braydon Terzo and Chicago’s very own Koz and DJ Goose. more ⟶
🔵 SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28 2025
Czarina’s Birthday Queen! at Smartbar
5 Mag’s Czarina Mirani aka Czboogie celebrates her birthday with Queen resident Michael Serafini and Evan G, hosts Lucy Stoole and Nico and guest host Valentine Addams on Sunday September 28 2025. more ⟶
🔵 THURSDAY OCTOBER 2 2025
Children of Acid Premiere at Podlasie Club
Viva Acid is taking over Chicago nightlife for its fifth year this October, and has announced the music lineups for their 2025 event series. On Thursday, October 2 2025, Viva Acid will present the premiere of the Children of Acid film at Podlasie (2918 N. Central Park Ave.) along with music by 313 Acid Queen live (aka Rebecca Goldberg) and Steve Noah. more ⟶
🔵 FRIDAY OCTOBER 3 2025
Viva Acid x Tribe at Avondale Music Hall
Viva Acid is taking over Chicago nightlife for its fifth year this October, and has announced the music lineups for their 2025 event series. On Friday, October 3, 2025, Viva Acid will team up with A Party Called Tribe at Avondale Music Hall (3342 N Milwaukee Ave.) with music by Byron The Aquarius, Oliver Dollar, Rimarkable and A Party Called Tribe. more ⟶
Flow State with Surusinghe at Podlasie Club
Podlasie Club presents Flow State with Surusinghe and Alejandro Marenco on Friday October 3 2025. more ⟶
Marcel Dettmann: Serum at PRYSM
Auris presents SERUM with Marcel Dettmann joined by Tal Fussman and Josh Tong on Friday October 3 2025. more ⟶
🔵 SATURDAY OCTOBER 4 2025
5 Mag 20th Anniversary Party with Natasha Diggs, Czboogie & Quicktastic at Smartbar
5 Mag made it to 20 years and we couldn’t be more proud! You are cordially invited to celebrate with 5 Mag on our 20th anniversary this October 4 2025 at Smartbar. On the agenda that night: dancing. Dancing and good music from a lineup featuring the one and only goddess Natasha Diggs, 5 Mag editrix Czboogie and the always awesome Quicktastic. Lots of surprises in store, including a dance performance by the Fivestarboogie Dancers + more. We want to see everybody at once, so we’re going to do this one like you’ve never seen before. Come out and celebrate with us! more ⟶
Roddy Lima at Spybar
Spybar welcomes Roddy Lima on Saturday October 4 2025. more ⟶
Viva Acid presents VBNTS at Avondale Music Hall
Viva Acid is taking over Chicago nightlife for its fifth year this October, and has announced the music lineups for their 2025 event series. On Saturday, October 4, 2025, Avondale Music Hall will host VBNTS anniversary with Josh Wink, Photek, DJ Heather and DJ Slugo. more ⟶
Jazzy and Malóne at PRYSM
Auris presents Jazzy and Malóne at Prysm on Saturday October 4 2025. more ⟶
Digital Affair at The Point
@DIGITALAFFAIR.MP3 is back OCTOBER 4TH at @THEPOINTCHICAGO to bring you one of the pioneers of Ghetto House. DJ SLUGO, with AMARJI KING joining us all the way from Houston alongside local Chicago talent. Digital Affair is a party series that primarily focuses on genres like Juke, Jersey Club, Ghetto House, Techno and others alike, while paying homage to the originators of the sound. Our goal is to also showcase upcoming artists in the local & global scene who are also pushing the future sounds of these genres. more ⟶
Delamota & Friends at Bourbon on Division
Discover a new story in sound with Delamota and Friends—a free night of pure Drum & Bass passion, curated for true heads and new fans alike. Join us at Bourbon on Division, located at 2050 W Division in Chicago, and experience the peak of your local scene. 21+ to enter. more ⟶
Main Phase at Smoke & Mirrors
Auris presents Main Phase with Jack Galactic and XZEN on Saturday October 4 2025. more ⟶
Linear at Radius
Auris presents Linear by Klangkuenstler on Saturday October 4 2025 with Perc and Flores Negras. more ⟶
🔵 SUNDAY OCTOBER 5 2025
Jeff Mills Presents Tomorrow Comes The Harvest at Metro
Jeff Mills Presents: Tomorrow Comes the Harvest Featuring Jean-Phi Dary & Prabhu Edouard on Sunday, October 5 2025 at Metro. more ⟶
Viva Acid x House Calls
Viva Acid is taking over Chicago nightlife for its fifth year this October, and has announced the music lineups for their 2025 event series. On Sunday, October 5, 2025, Viva Acid teams up with Chicago underground crew +area code for a special night of House Calls with Juliet Mendoza, Andrew Emil, Dylan Gold and Miss B Haven at a secret location. more ⟶
Queen! at Smartbar
Queen! is Smartbar’s Sunday night residency featuring residents Derrick Carter and Michael Serafini with special guest Matty aka The Narcoleptic, hosts Lucy Stoole and Nico and guest host Hinkypunk. Read our cover story on Queen! here. more ⟶
🔵 THURSDAY OCTOBER 9 2025
🔵 FRIDAY OCTOBER 10 2025
DJ Stingray 313 at Smoke & Mirrors
Auris presents ECHOGENESIS: DJ Stingray 313, Akua and 1morning at Smoke & Mirrors on Friday October 10 2025. more ⟶
REBUKE: Serum at PRYSM
Auris presents Serum at PRYSM on Friday October 10 2025 featuring REBUKE World of Era Tour. more ⟶
Amtrac (DJ Set) at Spybar
Amtrac (Caleb Cornett) is a Kentucky-born, Los Angeles-based artist, DJ, producer and founder of the record label Openers – Never content to settle, his musical mood and influences change with each passing season. Ambition and curiosity keep him locked on the edge, always happy to experiment with new techniques and sounds. His music is what he feels in the moment. Simply put, his constant evolution comes from a hatred of boredom and a love of labor more ⟶
🔵 SATURDAY OCTOBER 11 2025
Torren Foot x Airwolf Paradise at PRYSM
Auris presents Torren Foot x Airwold Paradise on Saturday October 11 2025. more ⟶
Dombresky and Walker & Royce at Radius
Auris welcomes Dombresky and Walker & Royce at Radius on Saturday October 11 2025. more ⟶
Fideles at Electric Hotel Nightclub
Fideles -Faithful in melody, New Age in delivery. Forming as Fideles in 2010, Italians Daniele Aprile & Mario Roberti have been at the cutting-edge of techno music blending the melodic and epic to create mature, contemporary sounds which have electrified and energized dance floors and festivals the world over. Drawing on their lifelong influences, the duo’s music has grabbed the attention of some of the biggest names in the melodic house and techno dance genre. more ⟶
CCL at Smoke & Mirrors
Auris presents CCL with Patrixia and Moorhaus on Saturday October 11 2025. more ⟶
Sistek at Spybar
Hailing from Santiago de Chile, Sistek is one of the most exciting artists emerging from South America with a refreshing sound that fuses emotional latin/afro house production influences and world music vocals. In 2024, he exploded onto the scene via a series of viral remixes for international Latin superstars including Karol G, Myke Towers, Kali Uchis, and Feid. This surge paved the way for performances on some of the biggest stages in Latin America, including Lollapalooza and Creamfields, and 25 sold out headline shows around the globe. His original records have been supported by Tiesto, Hugel, CamelPhat, Adriatique, Oliver Heldens, ARTBAT, and Vintage Culture. more ⟶
🔵 SUNDAY OCTOBER 12 2025
🔵 THURSDAY OCTOBER 16 2025
Harvey Sutherland at Smartbar
Smartbar welcomes Harvey Sutherland (DJ set) with support from Buen Viaje on Thursday October 16 2025. more ⟶
🔵 FRIDAY OCTOBER 17 2025
Midland at Smartbar
Smartbar welcomes Midland with DJ Heather and Shaun J. Wright on Friday October 17 2025. more ⟶
Chris Liebing: Serum at PRYSM
Auris presents Chris Liebing, Baugruppe90 and Dunes of Dawn on Friday October 17 2025. more ⟶
🔵 SATURDAY OCTOBER 18 2025
Quest at Smartbar
Smartbar welcomes Quest with KC Wray and Dylan Gold on Saturday October 18 2025. more ⟶
RuPaul (DJ Set) at Radius
RuPaul will be performing a DJ set at Radius on Saturday October 18 2025. more ⟶
Angrybaby at Spybar
Angrybaby is an Asian-American producer/DJ from San Francisco, CA who broke onto the scene in 2023 with his debut EP REGULARITY, released through TH3RD BRAIN Records, Angrybaby’s music has captured the attention of fans and industry giants alike, leading to viral moments and chart success, including his single “HOLD YOU” landing on both electronic airplay and Spotify Viral 50 charts more ⟶
🔵 SUNDAY OCTOBER 19 2025
🔵 MONDAY OCTOBER 20 2025
Autechre at Concord Music Hall
Auris presents Autechre at Concord Music Hall on Monday October 20 2025. more ⟶
🔵 FRIDAY OCTOBER 24 2025
Alex Wann: Serum at PRYSM
Auris presents Alex Wann, Notre Dame, Blair and Dane on Friday October 24 2025. more ⟶
Horse Meat Disco at Smartbar
Smartbar welcomes Horse Meat Disco with Harry Cross and Madeline on Friday October 24 2025. more ⟶
🔵 SATURDAY OCTOBER 25 2025
Young Franco at Smoke & Mirrors
Auris welcomes Young Franco with Lance Savali at Smoke & Mirrors on Saturday October 25 2025. more ⟶
HILLS at Spybar
HILLS are a dynamic house music duo making waves in the Tech House music scene, building a devoted following over social media by consistently releasing free remixes every week, showcasing their knack for reimagining trackes with an energetic twist. Now, the duo is channelling that same passion and creativity into their own original tracks, culminating with “Coolin,” which was signed to superstar Fisher’s renowned Catch & Release music label, as well as new releases on Repopulate Mars and Cr2 Records. more ⟶
Devil In The White City with Damian Lazarus at The Roundhouse
Devil in the White City: A Halloween Warehouse Experience with Damian Lazarus, Carlita, Liva K, Inphinity b2b Dabura, Branzino Boys, Rika B, Jrynecki and Juju on Saturday October 25 2025. more ⟶
Dimitri Vegas at Radius
Auris presents Dimitri Vegas at Radius on Saturday October 25 2025. more ⟶
🔵 SUNDAY OCTOBER 26 2025
Hallo-Queen! at Metro / Smartbar
Queen! is Smartbar’s Sunday night residency, presenting an all-building Halloween party featuring Derrick Carter, Tama Sumo & Lakuti, Alinka, Ralphi Rosario, Michael Serafini, hosts Lucy Stoole and Nico, guest hosts Valentine Addams and Fallon and decorations by Boxboy Rich. Read our cover story on Queen! here. more ⟶
🔵 FRIDAY OCTOBER 31 2025
Halloween with Heart of Chicago Soul Club at Color Club Ballroom
Heart of Chicago Soul Club returns to Color Club for an ALL VINYL, RARE SOUL Halloween dance party. Costumes VERY encouraged! Special Guest DJs: Blackburn Oldies from Lancashire, England more ⟶
ON THE HHAUNT Halloween Special at PRYSM
Auris presents SERUM x ON THE HHAUNT with HHunter, The Avina Brothers, Nola and Elarm at PRYSM on Friday October 31 2025. more ⟶
🔵 SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1 2025
Theo Parrish All Night Long at Smartbar
Theo Parrish will be playing all. night. long. on Saturday November 1 2025 at Smartbar. more ⟶
🔵 SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8 2025
X CLUB at Smoke & Mirrors
Auris presents X CLUB: North American Fall Tour at Smoke & Mirrors with Hotpretty and KX1000 on Saturday November 8 2025. more ⟶
🔵 SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15 2025
Silva Bumpa at Smoke & Mirrors
Auris presents Silva Bumpa at Smoke & Mirrors on Saturday November 15 2025. more ⟶
