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Best Indie & Rock This Spring

in Chicago

One Night of Queen at Vibrant Arena

One Night of Queen

The music of Queen comes alive in One Night of Queen performed by Gary Mullen & The Works. The performance recreates and pays tribute to the greatest live band of all time, Queen, and their hit songs like "We Are The Champions", "I Want To Break Free" and the unsurpassed rock legend, "Bohemian Rhapsody".

Mar 22, 2025

Vibrant Arena

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Dean Lewis at Riviera Theater

Dean Lewis

Global music sensation Dean Lewis is set to mesmerize the world once again with the release of his eagerly awaited third studio album, The Epilogue, on Friday, October 18th. Accompanying this monumental announcement, Lewis has also revealed the dates for his new tour. Making stops across the country including Atlanta, Washington, Boston and many more, don't miss your chance to see him live in 2025!

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds at Salt Shed - Indoor Shed

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds

With style that would make the devil jealous, the compelling Nick Cave is one of indie rock's most unique front-men. As the leader of The Bad Seeds, he cuts the figure of a doomed romantic anti-hero, delivering layered narratives with a maniacal fever, yet always enthralling. In a career that has spanned over two decades and myriad studio albums, they continue to perform with the intensity of band half their age, ever-evolving and never disappointing.

Dream Theater at The Chicago Theatre

Dream Theater

Never a band to skimp on ambition, Dream Theater has announced their massive North American tour in celebration of their 40th anniversary. As always with this exceptional prog-rock band, these shows will be spectacular fusions of music, lighting, and stage design. Expect deep cuts, classic hits, fan favorites and brand newer anthems!

Refused at Salt Shed - Indoor Shed

Refused

Originating from Umea, Swedish hardcore punk band Refused formed in 1991. Enjoying a long and lasting legacy thanks to their unique blend of hardcore, punk and metal, the outfit broke many a rocker's heart when they split up following the release of the seminal album The Shape of Punk To Come in 1998. Luckily the punk gods intervened and the outfit announced their long-awaited reunion in 2012, a miracle considering the band's original and explicit declaration to never reunite! But now, the Swedish outfit are breaking up once again and kick off their farewell tour next year!

Hippo Campus at Salt Shed - Outdoor Fairgrounds

Hippo Campus

Indie rock ain't dead and bands like Hippo Campus are proving its alive, kicking and evolving to new heights! Formed in 2013 when frontman Jake Luppen, guitarist Nathan Stocker, bassist Zach Sutton and drummer Whistler Isaiah Allen met at the Saint Paul Performing Arts Conservatory in their native Minnesota, the quartet quickly became a fixture in their local indie scene before graduating to the mainstream with the release of their debut album Landmark in 2017.

Coal Chamber at Concord Music Hall

Coal Chamber

Nu Metal is back and better than ever with fan favorites Coal Chamber reuniting once more. The self-proclaimed spooky-core band are heading out on the Fiend for the Fans tour and are bringing metal legends Fear Factory along for the ride. Expect to hear your favorite classics including Loco, I. O. U. Nothing, and more!