Chicago concert guide September 2025: Selena Fragassi?s must-see picks from Lady Gaga to Riot Fest

Looking for the best concerts in Chicago this September? Music journalist Selena Fragassi ? who?s covered the city?s music scene for more than 20 years ? shares her top picks, from Lady Gaga?s four-night run at the United Center to Riot Fest in Douglass Park, the Evanston Folk Fest, and more can?t-miss shows across the city.