Catch The Biggest Outdoor Summer Concerts In Illinois

Summertime in Illinois is the best time for concerts because you get to experience live music at outdoor venues, and some big ones are coming this year.

The Biggest Outdoor Concerts Coming To Illinois This Summer

Many of my friends have hobbies. They like to do things like golfing, fishing, and hunting. For me, it's going to concerts. We're starting to get into my favorite time of year for shows. I love experiencing live music outside. The summer vibe can't be topped. There's nothing like watching bands under the stars.

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Here are the biggest concerts coming to Illinois' Largest Venues this summer...

• June 11th Mumford and Sons with Caamp and Dylan Gossett at Wrigley Field

• June 12th RÜFÜS DU SOL at Wrigley Field

• June 19th Morgan Wallen with Brooks & Dunn, Gavin Adcock, and Zach John King at Soldier Field

• June 20th Morgan Wallen with Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock, and Zach John King at Soldier Field

• June 26th Marshmello at Guaranteed Rate Field

• June 27th Ed Sheeran with Myles Smith and Ellie Banke at Soldier Field

• July 11th John Mulaney at Wrigley Field

• July 12th Tyler Childers and Jon Batiste at Wrigley Field

• July 14th Noah Kahan with Gigi Perez and Annabelle Dinda at Wrigley Field

• July 24th Karol G at Soldier Field

• July 25th Karol G at Soldier Field

• August 7th Ja Rule at Guaranteed Rate Field

• August 8th Foo Fighters with Queens of the Stone Age and Mannequin Pussy at Soldier Field

• August 21st Usher Raymond and Chris Brown at Soldier Field

• August 22nd Usher Raymond and Chris Brown at Soldier Field

• August 27th BTS at Soldier Field

• August 28th BTS at Soldier Field

• September 18th Cole Swindell at Guaranteed Rate Field