Chicago · Cook County, IL
Live music in Chicago
Scout analyzed 157 Chicago places and surfaced the ones that actually fit live music.
Places analyzed
157
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.6 hr
Best neighborhoods for live music
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
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Sports & Recreation
Cog Hill Golf & Country Club
Streeterville
The Riu Rooftop Chicago
River West
AIRE Ancient Baths Chicago
River North
IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge
Posh rooftop restaurant & lounge in the Godfrey Hotel offering New American fare, booze & more.
Wrigleyville
Metro
A variety of indie & alternative bands play at this popular, intimate concert venue.
Fulton Market District
Bottom Lounge
Venue for underground music, beer & casual American comfort food (including vegetarian options).
Chicago Loop
The Chicago Theatre
French Baroque-style 3,600-seat auditorium showcasing national musical & comedy acts since 1921.
Wrightwood Neighbors
Lincoln Hall
Midsize venue for live music performances along with an unpretentious on-site cocktail bar.
River North
Blue Chicago
Late-night blues club with a casual crowd of adults (21 & over) enjoying music & drinks.
Sheridan Park
The Riviera Theatre
Concert venue built in 1917 in French Renaissance Revival style.
Ukrainian Village
The Empty Bottle
Indie music venue & bar hosting alternative bands in a somewhat small space with cheap drinks.
North Center
Martyrs'
Small bar & live-music venue showcasing eclectic performers, with a menu of pizza & bar bites.
Pilsen
Thalia Hall
This landmark venue, designed as an opera house in 1892, hosts concerts by well-known musical acts.
Near North
La Bella Trattoria on Rush
Chicago Loop
ROOF on theWit
A summer hotspot on the 27th floor of theWit Hotel, with skyline views & upmarket cocktails.
Near North
House of Blues Chicago
Rock- & blues-themed restaurant & bar serving Southern-inspired dishes, plus live music.
West Loop
WNDR Museum
Multi-sensory, contemporary installations by artists including Yayoi Kusama.
Chicago Loop
LH Rooftop
Three chic levels of hotel rooftop drinking & dining with indoor/outdoor seats & sweeping views.
Chicago Loop
Aire Rooftop Bar Chicago
Seasonal cocktail bar on a hotel rooftop offering sweeping views, fire pits & a light menu.
Chicago Loop
Cindy's Rooftop
Hip, stylish rooftop bar/eatery at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel with choice seasonal fare.
Lathrop Homes
Hexe Coffee Co.
Chill coffee shop with a patio brewing specialty coffee, plus cocktails, sandwiches & pastries.
River North
River Roast
Vibrant social house for refined, modern American tavern fare like whole roasted chicken, fish & beef, plus scenic river views.
Fulton Market District
HIDE+SEEK
Near North
Quartino Ristorante
Bustling, bi-level space where groups go for small & large plates plus cocktails & carafes of wine.
No reservation needed
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