COOL ACTS. SMALL CLUBS. SWEET DEALS.
This ten-day festival features a lineup of Chicago’s top cabaret artists performing blues, Broadway, burlesque, jazz, R&B, American Songbook, French chanson, and world music.
Cabaret has been at the heart of Chicago’s nightlife for more than a century. The venues are intimate spaces, including small theatres, restaurants, churches, and clubs — many featuring cabaret throughout the year for a growing audience. This year’s event will feature 70+ performers across 16 concerts at 16 venues.
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Mashups* (Mostly) from The Beaus
Prepare to be captivated by the harmonious melodies and infectious energy of The Beaus, Chicago’s favorite MAN-band. With three talented vocalists and two skilled pianists,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
From the Mainland to the Island: Louis & Ella + Lou Ella Rose
For a Spectacular Double Header: In Act 1: Jazzlady Robin Watson and Will Washington bring to life a match made in heaven by their captivating…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Bridge Over Muddied Waters
The waters in our country have been muddied with hate, fear, and division. What are we going to do about it? Join Cynthia, along with…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Muse: Earth
Muse is a live music experience that incorporates drag, burlesque, clowning and other art forms to explore universal themes. Muse: Earth is the final installment…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Swingin’ on a Star
Join us for a lovely Mother’s Day Brunch. The fabulous harmonies of the Swingin’ Sisters will charm and uplift your spirits as we swing into…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Miz Cracker – Big Gay Cabaret
Miz Cracker is a New York City drag queen—and a writer, foodie, and comedienne. She launched her drag career in 2011 while participating in marches…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Studs’ Place – One more time (Musical Mondays)
A musical salute to Chicago’s own Studs Terkel by Chicago Cabaret Professionals. Studs Terkel, the great writer/interviewer, produced essays and conversations on almost every genre…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
A Smashing Hot Evening with Lynne Jordan
In a city brimming with classic blues and jazz divas, Lynne Jordan stands apart. Not only do her soaring vocals dip effortlessly into blues, jazz,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Café Carly – When I Grow Up
Café Carly cabaret show — featuring Chicago’s most talented young musical theater performers, wrangled into a uniquely themed show by hometown girl (and former NYC…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Bob Solone with Guest Singers and Open Mic
Monsignor Murphy’s is a friendly neighborhood bar in Lakeview Chicago, where every Wednesday 8 to 11pm is presented live music featuring Bob Solone at the…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Romance Language: French songs for lovers
An idyllic view overlooking the Chicago River sets the scene as chanteuse Claudia Hommel transports you to Paris and the river Seine. Come to Rockwell…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Rags to Rhinestones: The Musical Life of Dolly Parton
Marianne Murphy Orland and Girls Like Us bring you the Life, Stories and Music of National Treasure and Country Music Icon Dolly Parton. After 7…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
All The Best From Frank & Liza
Gary Thomas and Lexa Maxa take the stage in a captivating cabaret show celebrating the iconic tunes of Frank Sinatra and Liza Minnelli. As part…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
My Fair Audrey Hepburn
When you think of Audrey Hepburn, you think of timeless beauty. But Audrey was so much more than a pretty face and a killer clavicle.…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Sam Fazio – Fresh Jazz Standards and Pop Classics
Chicago-based vocalist Sam Fazio has established a name for himself in the music scene over the years. A graduate of DePaul University’s School of Music,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Chicago Cellar Boys
Started in 2017 by Andy Schumm, the Chicago Cellar Boys band specializes in jazz and hot dance styles of the 1920s and 1930s. The group…
Many venues host cabaret acts year-round. Your source for cabaret every day is the calendar at chicagocabaret.org.
Chicago Cabaret Week is coordinated by Acts of Kindness Cabaret, Chicago Cabaret Professionals, The Cabaret Project, and Working In Concert and supported in part by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), the Illinois Arts Council, WDCB-90.9 FM radio (Chicago’s home for jazz, blues, and more), and Choose Chicago.
For more information or questions, please contact Working in Concert at (773) 509-9360.
