Waukegan · Lake County, IL
Live music in Waukegan
Scout analyzed 60 Waukegan places and surfaced the ones that actually fit live music.
Places analyzed
60
Matches
14
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.6 hr
Scout-verified spots
Food & Drink
Green Town Tavern
Busy neighborhood haunt with classic bar food & lots of craft beers on tap, plus TVs showing sports.
Food & Drink
Test Kitchen BBQ
Food & Drink
Big Ed's BBQ
No-nonsense joint offering pit-smoked BBQ, classic sides & desserts, plus a bar with local brews.
Arts & Culture
Genesee Theatre
Elegant 1920s movie palace that now hosts comedy shows, medium-sized concerts & local events.
Nightlife
Anastasia's-Waukegan Restaurant & Sports Lounge
Sprawling pub with classic American sandwiches & pizzas, sports on TV & live music.
Braeside
Ravinia Festival
Historic picnic-friendly outdoor concert venue hosting symphony, jazz, folk, rock, opera & more.
Food & Drink
Mickey Finn's Brewery
Neighborhood brewery producing ales & lagers & offering a family-friendly menu & regular live music.
Braeside
The Pavilion at Ravinia
Family
Six Flags Great America
Sprawling amusement park with more than 100 rides & attractions, including myriad roller coasters.
Nightlife
TR's Front Row
Nightlife
Timothy O’Toole’s Pub Gurnee
Family-friendly watering hole with American eats, 30+ drafts, specialty cocktails & weekly events.
Arts & Culture
Evanston SPACE
Arts & Culture
Lakehurst Banquets
Spacious, energetic nightspot with cocktails featuring local & regional bands, with DJs on weekends.
Nightlife
The Vixen
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
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