Upcoming Music Events in Chicago
| Date |
Event |
Venue |
| 21 Oct 2023 |
The Sky Affair House Music Day Party at Cerise Rooftop. |
Cerise Rooftop, Chicago |
| 14 Oct 2023 |
DUM MAARO DUM BOLLYWOOD PARTY (CHICAGO) |
Underground, Chicago |
| 07 Oct 2023 |
Sorry Papi (Concert) |
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, Chicago |
| 02 Nov 2023 |
Ben Howard (Concert) |
Riviera Theatre - IL, Chicago |
| 05 Oct 2023 |
Taylor Swift Drag Trivia |
Never Have I Ever, Chicago |
| 06 Nov 2023 |
Regina Belle (Concert) |
City Winery - Chicago |
| 12 Nov 2023 |
Disco Lines (Concert) |
Concord Music Hall, Chicago |
| 07 Oct 2023 |
Adekunle Gold (Concert) |
House of Blues Chicago |
| 07 Oct 2023 |
Shamarr Allen (Concert) |
The Hideout, Chicago |
| 06 Oct 2023 |
Chappell Roan (Concert) |
House of Blues 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
