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Meghan Trainor
United Center — Chicago, IL
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About Meghan Trainor

Meghan Trainor emerged in 2014 with All About That Bass, a retro-leaning pop song that became inescapable. The track's doo-wop production and body-positive messaging hit a specific cultural moment, though it also invited criticism for its occasional condescension toward thinner women. She followed up with a self-titled debut that leaned into that throwback aesthetic, working with producers like Dr. Luke and Ryan Tedder to craft songs about relationships and confidence. Lips Are Moving and Dear Future Husband kept her in the conversation through 2015 and 2016. After that initial run, her output became less consistent, with later albums receiving less attention. She's since pivoted toward reality TV and other ventures while continuing to make music. Trainor's best work captures a specific early-2010s pop formula: infectious hooks, deliberate retro production, and direct lyrics about dating and self-worth.

Her crowds are heavily weighted toward younger fans who grew up with her early hits. Shows tend to lean into the party side of pop, with audiences singing back every word to All About That Bass. Energy is straightforward and buoyant rather than revelatory.

Known for All About That Bass, Lips Are Moving, Dear Future Husband, No Excuses, Title

Meghan Trainor + Chicago

Meghan Trainor brought her tour through Chicago on October 5th, hitting the Allstate Arena with the kind of setlist that rewards longtime listeners. She mixed the obvious singles—"All About That Bass," "Dear Future Husband"—with deeper cuts like "Forget How to Love" and "Criminals" that showed she wasn't just running through the hits. The real moment came when she closed with "Made You Look," a track that felt earned rather than obligatory. Twenty-seven songs in, it was clear she'd thought about what this crowd needed to hear, not just what they'd expect.

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Live Music in Chicago

Chicago's got deep roots in soul, house, and hip-hop, but the city's always had room for pop that doesn't take itself too seriously. Trainor's throwback approach to pop production—those doo-wop vibes and bass-heavy beats—actually shares DNA with the playful, sample-heavy production that's defined Chicago's best electronic and hip-hop scenes. The Midwest respects craft, and she's got it.

Chicago road trip to see Meghan Trainor?

Stay in Lincoln Park or Wicker Park depending on your vibe—both neighborhoods have real character and plenty of late-night options. Book dinner at Alinea if you're feeling ambitious, or hit RPM Italian for something excellent and less impossible to get into. Spend an afternoon at the Art Institute, then walk along the Lakefront. The city's got enough to fill a weekend without feeling like you're checking boxes. Catch the show, eat well, and remember why you liked this band in the first place.

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