Live Music Venues in Chicago, IL

The Midwest's music capital with legendary venues from Wrigleyville to Pilsen. Home to blues, house music, and a thriving indie rock scene.

10 venues
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All 10 Venues in Chicago

Metro Chicago

3730 N Clark St

1100 cap

Legendary Wrigleyville venue since 1982. Launched Smashing Pumpkins and countless others. Essential for indie and rock.

IndieRockAlternativePunk
club

The Empty Bottle

1035 N Western Ave

400 cap

Ukrainian Village institution for experimental, indie, and punk. Intimate room with legendary booking and DIY spirit.

IndieExperimentalPunkNoise
club

Thalia Hall

1807 S Allport St

900 cap

Pilsen venue in a stunning 1892 building. Beautiful room with excellent acoustics for indie, folk, and rock.

IndieFolkRockWorld
hall

Lincoln Hall

2424 N Lincoln Ave

507 cap

Lincoln Park venue with excellent sound and intimate atmosphere. Books quality indie, rock, and folk.

IndieRockFolkSinger-Songwriter
club

Schubas Tavern

3159 N Southport Ave

165 cap

Lakeview listening room in a historic Schlitz brewery. Intimate setting for singer-songwriters and indie.

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The Vic Theatre

3145 N Sheffield Ave

1400 cap

Lakeview theater since 1912. Beautiful 1,400-seat venue hosting rock, indie, and comedy.

RockIndieElectronicComedy
theater

The Riviera Theatre

4746 N Racine Ave

2500 cap

Uptown landmark since 1917. Grand 2,500-seat theater hosting major touring acts across all genres.

RockHip-HopElectronicPop
theater

Hideout

1354 W Wabansia Ave

100 cap

Industrial corridor gem with eclectic programming. Intimate room for indie, country, and experimental.

IndieCountryExperimentalFolk
bar

Sleeping Village

3734 W Belmont Ave

250 cap

Avondale venue with great sound and eclectic booking. Indie, experimental, and electronic in a welcoming space.

IndieExperimentalElectronic
club

The Salt Shed

1357 N Elston Ave

3600 cap

North Branch venue in a converted industrial space. Chicago's newest major venue with indoor and outdoor stages.

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