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LineUp

Pilfers

2 concerts

NYC's ska-punks Pilfers, featuring ex-members of the Toasters & Bim Skala Bim, are known for energetic shows & hits like "Chawalaleng." Formed in 1997, they've toured with Bad Brains & the Specials.

Operators

1 concert

Operators, a Montreal project led by Daniel Boeckner (Wolf Parade, Handsome Furs, Divine Fits), blends indie rock with electronic sounds and is known for albums like Blue Wave.

Space Monkey Mafia

2 concerts

Space Monkey Mafia, a six-piece horn-driven rock band from near Twin Cities, blends 90s/00s ska-punk with modern sounds. Known for energetic live shows, they've played 250+ gigs.

Stacked Like Pancakes

1 concert

Stacked Like Pancakes, formed near Baltimore in 2007, blends ska, punk, and alternative with brass instruments. Known for energetic shows, Vans Warped Tour gigs, and tours with Reel Big Fish.

Rude Echoes

1 concert

Bumsy and the Moochers

1 concert

Something To Do

1 concert

Run And Punch

1 concert

Concert Info

Genre: Alternative Rock, Indie/Alt, Rock

Witness the Pilfers concert in Chicago at Backporch Stage at House of Blues Chicago on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM, with Stacked Like Pancakes, Operators, and more. Grab your tickets before they're gone!

Event Details

Doors open at 5PM. Performance begins at 530PM. This is an 18 AND OVER event. House of Blues Chicago is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. If you have any questions in regards to this event please call us at 312.923.2000.

All support acts are subject to change without notice.

Festival Overview

Chicago's Midwest Ska Fest is back for 2025, bringing together ska bands from the Midwest and beyond for a one-day celebration of ska and punk. What began as a passion project has grown into a festival that honors the roots of the scene while spotlighting the new energy carrying it forward. It's about the music, the community, and keeping ska alive on stage where it belongs. Proudly presented in partnership with House of Blues Chicago.