One of the best things about January in Illinois is the fact that you can daydream about what will happen when it's not January in Illinois and that includes the biggest concerts of the year, many of which have already been revealed and confirmed. While I've tried to be comprehensive, there's no way I haven't overlooked a venue and/or a show. That being said, here are the biggest and best concerts that I've been able are coming to Illinois this year. There are numerous concerts also on the calendar for the Metro in Chicago, the Aragon Ballroom, the Salt Shed and many other great venues. This will be an ongoing project for me as new shows are confirmed as major acts plan their 2026 treks across America that include Illinois.