Matt Mathews in Hammond: The Venue at Horseshoe Casino, Oct 23, 2026

Will Matt Mathews be performing in Chicago in 2026?

Not inside the city limits, as far as the published dates go. There is no Chicago venue on the Not What I Ordered World Tour. Hammond is the answer for most Chicagoland fans: The Venue at Horseshoe Casino sits just over the Indiana state line, roughly 25 miles from the Loop, so it is effectively the Chicago date for 2026. If Friday night does not work, the other Illinois options are Peoria the night before (Thursday, October 22) and Rockford on May 1, 2027.

Should you pick the 8:00 PM or the 11:00 PM show?

The 8:00 PM show is the easy pick if you are driving in from the city after work: you can grab dinner at the casino and still be home at a sensible hour. The 11:00 PM show is the night-owl option. Late shows are usually added after the first one sells well, so they sometimes have more choice of seats on resale. The flip side is the drive home after 1 AM on a Friday, so line up a sober driver or a room.

How much are Matt Mathews tickets in Hammond?

No official face value for Hammond was published on the pages we checked, so we won't guess. Across the US dates, the cheapest resale seats sat at about $40–60 in our September 2026 snapshot; see ticket prices for the full picture. The buttons on this page go to TicketNetwork, a resale marketplace, where prices can sit above face value. The official primary seller is Ticketmaster, and Caesars bundles tickets with hotel stays if you want to make a night of it.

Is the Hammond show 21+?

Plan on it. This is a casino venue, and casino dates on this tour are usually 21+ (North Star Mohican and Live! Casino Hanover both say so outright). Theatre dates are more often suggested 18+. Horseshoe sets its own entry rules, so check the event page before you buy for anyone under 21. More detail on our age limit page.

What is the Not What I Ordered show about?

According to Matt's official tour copy, the show is about relationships, family, fame, farm life, mental health and everyday chaos, and it is billed as brutally honest. Expect adult language. This is his first world tour after Boujee On A Budget, and our what to expect guide covers the format.

Is there a VIP Q&A in Hammond?

The Not What I Ordered Q&A Experience is sold across the tour: one premium ticket, a group photo with Matt, the Q&A session, an exclusive poster, a lanyard, a koozie, a sticker pack and a wax melt. The price is not published and varies by city. Read our VIP experience breakdown before you pay a premium for it.

How do you get to Horseshoe Hammond, and where do you park?

Most people drive in from Chicago and the south suburbs; allow extra time on a Friday evening. Casino resorts generally offer on-site parking, but rates and garage details change, so check Horseshoe's own site before you go. If you plan to celebrate at the tables afterwards, a rideshare home is the safer bet.

What other Matt Mathews dates are nearby?

Hammond is part of a tight Midwest run: Peoria plays the night before on October 22, and Mount Pleasant, Michigan follows on October 24. Illinois fans who miss both can wait for Rockford on May 1, 2027. Every city is on our tour dates page.

Matt Mathews in Hammond: quick answers