Waukegan, Illinois, offers a wide range of live events—from concerts at the historic Genesee Theater to community theater productions and annual festivals along the lakeshore. Whether you’re planning a night out to see your favorite band or an afternoon at a local cultural celebration, Vivid Seats can help you find the perfect tickets.

Things to Do in Waukegan This Week

Waukegan locals can head to Wrigley Field to cheer the Chicago Cubs in a classic MLB showdown. Music fans have plenty of options from pop star Jessie Reyez and rapper Smino at Salt Shed - Indoor Shed to rock hits by Counting Crows under the stars at Ravinia. Meanwhile Latin music enthusiasts can immerse in regional rhythms with Palomazo Norteno at Rosemont Theatre.

Things to Do in Waukegan Next Week

As summer heats up near Waukegan, music fans can head to Chicago to see Halsey at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island or cheer on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field under the lights. A short drive to Milwaukee brings even more options with Hozier performing lakeside at Henry Maier Festival Park - American Family Insurance Amphitheater. Whether you crave pop anthems, baseball thrills or rock rhythms by the water next week has it all.