Music Events In Chicago

Upcoming Music Events, Festivals And Concerts In Chicago

Nightlife is not all parties, it is the live music shows, gigs at cafes or a kickass concert. You get to witness the best of the music events in Chicago; from live music to the tours of artists, there is a lot that the city has in store for you. For a different choice of music, there are distinct events in Chicago. For classical music lovers, they have classical music shows and concerts, while for the groovers they have concerts in Chicago to dance your heart out.

The city is never out of stock when it’s music events so get grooving already.

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Date Event Venue
06 Apr 2024 A Chosen Few Djs Event. House Music is Home at The Loft. The Loft, Chicago
30 Mar 2024 A House Music Day Party w Terry Hunter Wayne Williams Duane Powell&More. The Point, Chicago
23 Mar 2024 CHICAGO GLOW IN THE DARK NEON HOLI PARTY UNDERGROUND NIGHTCLUB UNDERGROUND NIGHTCLUB, Chicago
30 Mar 2024 DJ Orma - Bad Bunny After Party (Concert) Radius Chicago
11 Jul 2024 2024 Windy City Smokeout - 4 Day Pass (Concert) Windy City Smokeout Festival, Chicago
22 Mar 2024 Little Stranger (Concert) Park West, Chicago
19 Jul 2024 Pitchfork Music Festival Chicago Union Park , Chicago
24 Mar 2024 Bob Schneider (Concert) City Winery - Chicago
23 Mar 2024 Claire Rosinkranz (Concert) Metro Chicago
20 Mar 2024 Chelsea Wolfe (Concert) Vic Theatre, Chicago

Music in Chicago

The city of Chicago, located on the shores of Lake Michigan, is the second most visited city in the United States with a footfall of 55 million domestic and international visitors. This city is a haven for music lovers from all over the world and the varied music culture of this place attracts people of every taste. There is no particular season for spectacular music events in Chicago as this city is overflowing with music festivals throughout the year with sold out concerts and packed live shows. This city is also called the “Blues Capital of the World” due to its rich blues culture. So if music is in your blood then you will never run out of fun with the countless music festivals, concerts in Chicago and not to forget the bars playing live music with fine beer.


Live Music in Chicago

Mainstream pop, metal, indie rock, blues, hip-hop or jazz, whatever be your musical taste, you name it and Chicago has it, live. With more than 225 venues, Chicago is the most favourable spot and home to the rising local talent. The top places for live music in Chicago are Green Mill Jazz Club, Blue Chicago, Chicago Cultural Centre, Schubas, Lincoln Hall, Buddy Guy’s Legend, Reggies Chicago, Empty Bottle, Huntington bank pavilion and Allstate Arena. The Green Milli Jazz Club is the longest running jazz club of the country and has an outstanding jazz lineup. Buddy Guy’s Legend, owned by the guitarist himself is one of the best blues nightclubs for live music in Chicago playing local, national and international acts and the annual show of Buddy Guy’s plays to a packed house each January. Reggie Chicago is one of the best rock clubs in Chicago with a live stage complemented by a bar and a grill and stellar performances as vivid as the crowd-- rock, punk, metal, jazz and hip-hop. 


Chicago Music Festivals & Concerts 

Music plays grand in Chicago even if it is on the streets, downtown parks or on the stage of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and even in Soldier Field stadium. Chicago is host to the largest music festivals in the world like the Lollapalooza and the World Music Festival Chicago. This city also hosts the biggest free international blues festival known as the Chicago Blues Festival and has seen some stellar performances by B.B.King, Ray Charles, Buddy Guy and the late Koko Taylor in the past years. The Grant Park Music Festival is the nation’s only free outdoor classical festival and comprises of the Grammy Nominated Grant Park Orchestra and showcases 32 phenomenal summer music concerts. Mamby on the Beach is an incredibly fun electronic meets indie rock music festival by the beach side. Other remarkable music festivals of Chicago are Chicago Gospel Music Festival, Country Lakeside festival and the Pitchfork Music Festival.


Music Bars in Chicago

The California Clippers have always been known for their diverse lineup. However, nowadays it is a favourite jazz and alternative rock music spot of the town with a classy cocktail menu to gulp down with the live music and the new DJ acts. Lincoln Hall has upped its game and giving a tough competition to popular joints like the Metro and Empty Bottle to become the best venue in Chicago with their eventful calendar of top-notch acts that showcases spectacular local talent. South Loop nightclub plays one of the best live punk music in Chicago. With a stunning rooftop patio, delicious food, a wide range of drinks and bus trips to the Bears games, this place never gets dull.

Where Can I Listen To Live Music In Chicago?

From some of the top music venues hosting concerts and music events in Chicago, we have all that you need.
Enjoy musical nights, karaoke events and concerts at live music venues in Chicago:

  • Thalia Hall
  • City Winery Chicago
  • Martyrs'
  • Raised, an Urban Rooftop Bar
  • Sleeping Village
  • The Promontory
  • SafeHouse
  • House of Blues Chicago
  • Seven Bar and Restaurant
  • Replay Lincoln Park
  • HVAC Pub
  • Millennium Park
  • The Empty Bottle
  • Staytion Market & Bar
  • Old Town School of Folk Music
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