Chicagoland event lovers, you’ve arrived at the ultimate ticket gift giving guide for the 2012 holiday season! If you’re looking for concert, sport, theatre, family, or comedy ticket gift ideas, you’ve come to the right spot. Below, each category is alphabetized with an approximate price per ticket so you can find the perfect gift to fit any budget. Please let us know if we missed anything, and as always, feel free to comment below or call our office with any questions (312) 644-6446.

Last updated 12/17/12 11:51AM (New events added!) – All prices are subject to change and depend upon ticket availability. Please visit our website for the most up-to-date ticket prices.

Concerts A-Z:

Bon Jovi
Because We Can Tour
Soldier Field
July 12, 2013 @ 7:30PM
$80 per ticket & up
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Diana Krall (Just added!)
Chicago Theatre
April 27, 2013 @ 8:00PM
$115 per ticket & up
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Eli Young Band (Just added!)
Joe’s Bar on Weed Street (21+ show)
February 21 @ 8:00PM & February 22 @ 8:30PM
$74 per ticket & up
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Fleetwood Mac Live 2013
United Center
April 13, 2013 @ 8:00PM
$155 per ticket & up
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Jana Kramer (Just added!)
with Walker Hayes
Joe’s Bar on Weed Street (21+ show)
January 4, 2013 @ 7:00PM
$35 per ticket & up
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Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson
2013 Night Train Tour
Wrigley Field
July 20, 2013 @ 6:30PM
$100 per ticket & up
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Justin Bieber
“Believe” World Tour
United Center
July 9, 2013 @ 7:00PM
Not on sale yet, advanced orders only – please call 312-644-6446

Lady Gaga
The Born This Way Ball
with Madeaon & Lady Starlight
United Center
February 13 – February 14, 2013 @ 7:30PM
$99 per ticket & up
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Maroon 5
The Overexposed North American Tour
with Neon Trees and Owl City
Allstate Arena
April 6, 2013 @ 8:00PM
$185 per ticket & up
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Muse
with Dead Sara
United Center
March 4, 2013 @ 7:00PM
$90 per ticket & up
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Naked Raygun
with The Dwarves
Cobra Lounge (21+ show)
New Year’s Eve, 2012 @ 8PM
$85 per ticket & up
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One Direction
2013 Tour
First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
July 13 and July 14, 2013 @ 7:30PM
$90 per ticket & up
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One Night of Queen
Performed by Gary Mullen & The Works
Akoo Theatre at Rosemont
March 8, 2013 at 8:00PM
$69 per ticket & up
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Passion Pit
with Matt & Kim
UIC Pavilion
February 22, 2013 @ 7:30PM
$83 per ticket & up
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Pink
with The Hives
United Center
March 9, 2013 @ 8:00PM
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Ricardo Arjona
Akoo Theatre at Rosemont
February 14, 2013 @ 8:00PM
$250 per ticket & up
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Rihanna
Diamonds World Tour
with A$AP Rocky
United Center
March 22, 2013 @ 7:30PM
$79 per ticket & up
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Rod Stewart
Live the Life Tour
with Steve Winwood
April 10, 2013 @ 7:30PM
$89 per ticket & up
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Sarah Brightman
Dreamchaser World Tour
Akoo Theatre at Rosemont
September 28, 2013 at 8:00PM (rescheduled from 3/9/13)
$120 per ticket & up
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Sigur Ros
North American 2013 Spring Tour
UIC Pavilion
April 2, 2013 @ 8:00PM
$69 per ticket & up
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Soundgarden
Riviera Theatre
January 29 and January 30, 2013 @8:00PM
$90 per ticket & up
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Swedish House Mafia
One Last Tour
February 20, 2013 @ 8:00PM
$84 per ticket & up
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Taylor Swift
The Red Tour
with Ed Sheeran
August 10, 2013 @ 6:30PM
$95 per ticket & up
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Sports A-Z:

Chicago Bulls
United Center
Plus, all away games!
$25 per ticket & up (select games)
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Chicago Cubs
Wrigley Field & Hohokam Stadium
Plus, all away games!
$25 per ticket & up (select games)
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Chicago White Sox
U.S. Cellular Field & Camelback Ranch
Plus, all away games!
$25 per ticket & up (select games)
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DePaul Blue Demons
Allstate Arena
Plus, all away games!
$25 per ticket & up (select games)
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Discover BCS National Championship
ND Fighting Irish vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
Sun Life Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida)
January 7, 2013 Time 8:30PM
$1795 per ticket & up
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Discover Orange Bowl
Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Florida St. Seminoles
Sun Life Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida)
January 1, 2013 8:00PM
$35 per ticket & up
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Hockey City Classic – NCAA Hockey
Minnesota vs. Wisconsin & ND vs. Miami (OH)
February 17, 2013 @ 12:00PM
Soldier Field
$50 per ticket & up
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Kentucky Oaks & Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs
May 3 – May 4, 2013 1:00PM
$60 per ticket & up (Oaks) – $70 per ticket & up (Derby)
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Masters
Augusta National Golf Course (Augusta, GA)
April 8 – April 14, 2013
Prices vary depending on day
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Northwestern Wildcats Basketball
Welsh Ryan Arena
Plus, all away games!
$15 per ticket & up
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Super Bowl XLVII
Mercedes Benz Superdome
Teams TBA
February 3, 2013 @ 6:30PM
$3000 per ticket & up
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UFC on Fox
United Center
January 26, 2013 @ 2:00PM
$55 per ticket & up
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WWE Holiday Smackdown
Allstate Arena
December 26, 2012 @ 7:30PM
$39 per ticket & up
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Theatre, Family, Comedy A-Z:

Anthony Bourdain & Eric Ripert (Just added!)
Good vs. Evil Tour
Auditorium Theatre
May 9, 2013 @ 7:30PM
$114 per ticket & up
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Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan
Cadillac Palace
January 20 – February 10, 2013
$49 per ticket & up
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Disney on Ice: Rockin’ Ever After
Allstate Arena
January 23 – January 27, 2013
United Center
January 30 – February 10, 2013
$65 per ticket & up
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Elvis Lives!
Akoo Theatre at Rosemont
March 30, 2013 @ 3:00PM & 8:00PM
$135 per ticket & up
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Joe Rogan
Chicago Theatre
January 25, 2013 @ 8:00PM
$99 per ticket & up
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Lord of the Dance
Akoo Theatre at Rosemont
March 2, 2013 @ 2:00PM & 7:00PM
$89 per ticket & up
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Monster Jam
Allstate Arena
February 8 – February 10, 2013
$64 per ticket & up
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Jim Gaffigan
Chicago Theatre
April 20, 2013 @ 9:30PM
$120 per ticket & up
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Russell Peters
Chicago Theatre
May 4, 2013 @ 8:00PM
$125 per ticket & up
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Sesame Street Live : Elmo Makes Music
Akoo Theatre at Rosemont
May 2 –  May 5, 2013
$69 per ticket & up
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Sinbad
Chicago Theatre
February 15, 2013 @ 8:00PM
$100 per ticket & up
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The Book of Mormon
Bank of America Theatre
Starting December 11, 2012 (open run)
$105 per ticket & up (limited tix avail. at this price, please call for dates)
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Gold Coast Tickets Gift Card

From now through Dec. 30, 2012
we’re giving a $25 Bonus Certificate
for every $100 in gift cards purchased.
Bonus Certificates may be used between
Jan. 2 – March 15, 2013 for events
taking place between Jan. 2 – June 1, 2013.
**This offer is not good with any other discounts, offers, or promotions.
BUY GIFT CARD

Photo Source(s):  Matt Sayles/AP (Jason Aldean & Kelly Clarkson), MTV (Muse), Newswire (Passion Pit), Lilja Birgisdottir (Sigur Ros), Antiquiet.com (Soundgarden), Press/Official Photo/logo (Diana Krall, Eli Young Band, Fleetwood Mac, Jana Kramer, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Maroon 5, Muse, Naked Raygun, One Direction, One Nightof Queen, Pink, Ricardo Arjona, Rihanna, Rod Stewart, Sarah Brightman, Sigur Ros, Soundgarden, Swedish House Mafia, Taylor Swift, Discover Orange Bowl, Discover BSC National Championship, DePaul Blue Demons, Hockey City Classic, Northwestern Wildcats, UFC on Fox, Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan, Joe Rogan, Lord of the Dance, Monster Jam, Russell Peters, Sinbad, and The Book of Mormon).

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