Champaign · Champaign County, IL
Live music in Champaign
Scout analyzed 74 Champaign places and surfaced the ones that actually fit live music.
Places analyzed
74
Matches
23
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Scout-verified spots
Downtown Champaign
Esquire Lounge
Pizza, sandwiches & a vast beer list offered in easygoing surrounds with sidewalk seating.
Downtown Champaign
Seven Saints
Stylish, wood-trimmed American tavern for creative burgers, craft beer, cocktails & wine.
Downtown Champaign
Hound's Rest
Buzzy, rustic offshoot of a local brewery featuring a vast array of tap & bottled craft beer.
Downtown Champaign
Farren's at The Inman
Low-key joint doling out burgers & other American grub, plus a selection of draft beers.
Food & Drink
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
Chain outpost serving a large menu of Italian fare plus specialty cocktails in a laid-back setting.
Food & Drink
Baxters American Grille
Steaks & American entrees plus wine & cocktails in a relaxed, art-decorated space with live music.
Downtown Champaign
Watson's Shack & Rail
Eatery for Southern comfort food with an emphasis on chicken, plus craft beer, cocktails & slushies.
Downtown Champaign
The Axe Bar
Food & Drink
The Ribeye
Meat & fish dishes plus a salad bar are featured at this comfy steak joint & cocktail spot.
Campustown
Joe's Brewery
Campus-adjacent bar with basic pub food, live bands & DJs in a casual setting with a beer garden.
Nightlife
Aspen Tap House
Downtown Champaign
The Literary
Nightlife
Rose Bowl Tavern
Sports & Recreation
State Farm Center
Longtime arena hosting Fighting Illini basketball games, plus concerts & theater productions.
Downtown Champaign
Pour Bros. Craft Taproom
Downtown Champaign
Cowboy Monkey
Stylish bar & Tex-Mex restaurant with live music in surroundings of polished wood & leather.
Downtown Champaign
Virginia Theatre
Historic, restored theater with concerts, performing arts productions, comedians & film series.
Downtown Champaign
Big Grove Tavern
Warm, upscale American restaurant with an extensive menu, plus craft cocktails, wine & regional draft beers.
Downtown Champaign
Black Dog Smoke & Ale House
Ribs, brisket & burgers pair with craft beers at this BBQ spot housed in a restored train depot.
Arts & Culture
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
University venue for music & theater productions with a cafe, restaurant, bar & gift store.
Food & Drink
Jupiter's At The Crossing
Low-lit pizzeria & bar with thin-crust pies, pool tables, video games, sports on TV & family nights.
Downtown Champaign
Barrelhouse 34
Downtown Champaign
Allure Salon & Spa
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
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