Wrigley Field Gets a Safety Glow-Up — and Noah Kahan Is Coming This Summer

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Wrigleyville · April 7, 2026

Wrigleyville neighbors, two pieces of big news dropped this week that signal just how much momentum your neighborhood is carrying into the 2026 season — one that will make Clark and Addison safer and more walkable, and one that will have you reaching for concert tickets ASAP.

First, the safety upgrade: Wrigleyville Alderman Bennett Lawson (44th Ward) recently introduced a City Council ordinance calling for the installation of anti-terrorism-rated removable bollards around Wrigley Field, along with a widening of sidewalks along Addison Street. The move resolves what had been a long-running security standoff between the Cubs organization and City Hall, and it means game days and concert nights will be safer and more pedestrian-friendly for everyone — fans, residents, and local businesses alike.

On the entertainment front, folk-pop star Noah Kahan is bringing his biggest tour yet to Wrigley Field this summer, giving the Friendly Confines yet another marquee concert to look forward to alongside John Mulaney's already-announced July date. Between a packed Cubs schedule, a calendar full of special events, and now Kahan lighting up the ballpark, Wrigleyville's summer 2026 is shaping up to be genuinely unforgettable. Keep an eye on mlb.com/cubs/tickets for on-sale dates — and if you want to weigh in on the bollard ordinance, reach out to Ald. Lawson's office at the 44th Ward.

Sources:
1. https://chicago.suntimes.com/wrigleyville
2. https://www.fox32chicago.com/tag/us/il/cook-county/chicago/wrigleyville