Fernando Pérez
The Windy City has more than 800,000 Latinos, which represents almost a third of its population. With that said, thousands of Chicago inhabitants will be able to remember their origins through great musical events that will take place in the month of December near their homes.
JefeBet will be your trusted guide on a tour of the highlights of Latin art. Below we bring you the five most recognized performers who will perform in Chicago ready to give it their all on stage. Keep reading!
Latin concerts in Chicago December 2023 | The 5 best musical events
The most populated city in the State of Illinois will be in charge of hosting great shows at the end of the year not only for the Latin community but for all music lovers. What are you waiting for? Look closely at your calendar and mark the dates when your favorite artists will have an appointment with you.
1 – Dannylux | December 3
Dannylux is a clear example that with effort and dedication anything is possible. His career began during the Pandemic by uploading videos to TikTok. From one day to the next, one of his covers had more than 12,000 views, something that led him to venture even further into the world of regional Mexican music.
From there his fame seems to have no limits. This young artist managed to reach No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Songwriters list and has just released his album Dlux in August, an album of 17 songs from various genres such as Bachata, EDM, and Pop. From Palm Springs to the world the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom will make you enjoy several of their hits such as Corazón Frío and Amor and some of their new releases such as Un Momento and Mi Hogar.
2 – Sin Bandera | December 7th
What more can we say about Sin Bandera, an Argentine-Mexican duo that speaks the language of love? With 23 years of success under their belt, they will perform at the Rosemont Theater as part of the Frecuencia Tour, an international tour that began in early 2023 with destinations such as Argentina, Mexico, Guatemala, and the United States, among other countries in the Southern Cone.
Fans present at Rosemont will have the opportunity to remember all their romantic experiences with songs like Que Lloro, Entra en Mi Vida, and Suelta Mi Mano that will only fill their hearts with passion. Noel Schajris and Leonel García will connect with their audience like in every concert in which they usually share lyrics full of love, spite, and many other emotions.
3 – Justin Quiles | December 8
Justin Quiles has dominated the urban music scene for several years now and has even collaborated with singers of the height of Maluma, Daddy Yankee and J Balvin. He arrives at the House of Blues Chicago to present his new single La hora y el día released at the beginning of February in the company of Daddy Yankee, icon of this musical genre.
After having canceled his shows in San Diego, Phoenix, and Santa Ana, the reggaeton and trap composer from Connecticut will make his first presentation in his native country on November 30 in Nashville. As in Chicago, he will delight lovers of his scores with true hits like Loco, Bellaquita, and Colorín Colorado.
4 – Sheila E. | December 8
The iconic Oakland-born drummer with Mexican roots will showcase all her talent at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino after becoming the first solo percussionist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
From the age of five, Sheila E. was destined to succeed in music, when she made her first public appearance with her father, percussionist Pete Escovedo, in front of more than 3,000 people. Since 1984, with her debut album The Glamorous Life, this art lover has received several Grammy nominations and as if that were not enough, she has shared the stage with great stars such as Ringo Starr, Diana Ross, and Beyoncé herself.
5 – Mariachi Herencia de México | December 9, 17, 22 and 23
With its Herederos Tour, this band promises to provide an unparalleled show in 43 cities in the United States to the beat of Escándalo and Hay Unos Ojos, among many other hits. With La Marisoul as a guest artist, they will visit Chicago, the city where they were born, more specifically the Old Town School of Folk Music.
Influenced by the mariachi customs of cities like Guadalajara and Oaxaca Mariachi Herencia de México will give you four chances to keep your roots in mind with its traditional and folkloric style. It is worth remembering that very recently he was nominated at the Latin Grammys for Herederos in the category Best Norteño Music Album.
