One of Chicago’s best known and most respected jazz establishments, Andy’s Jazz Club offers casually sophisticated dining with Chicago’s top jazz artists. ...

The Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom is a concert venue and event center located in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago, IL. Opened in 1926, the interior of the historic ballroom is decorated to resemble the courtyard of an ornate Spanish palace. The venue includes a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system. ...

Built in 1926, the Arcada Theatre is a historic music/performance venue right in the middle of downtown St. Charles, IL. The theater is equipped with 850 theatre-style seats, a dance floor, a 50′ screen and projector, a large balcony and top-of-the-line sound and lighting systems. The space is fully capable of hosting everything from weddings and corporate events, to private movie screenings and concerts. ...

Avondale Music Hall in Chicago, IL, is a live performance venue showcasing a wide range of musical styles with a convenient cafe. ...

Barrington’s White House Cultural and Community Center is a unique, historic cultural and private event venue located in the heart of downtown Barrington, IL. This meticulously restored 1898 mansion hosts cultural and community events, and is also available for rental for weddings, corporate meetings, non-profit fundraisers and family celebrations. ...

Bass Station is located at the Lakehurst Center in Waukegan, IL. ...

Located in the heart of Roscoe Village, Beat Kitchen has been serving up Chicago with an excellent variety of live music, food and beer since 1994. The venue is fully equipped with stage, state-of-the-art sound system, and lights for performances, readings, speakers and other artistic events. Both touring and local musicians, comedians and artists grace the stage with shows almost every night. ...

Bennie’s Pizza Pub is a small pizza pub located in downtown Belleville, IL, serving pizza by the slice, whole specialty pies, and more. ...

Located a mile offshore on Grass Lake, Blarney Island has been a mainstay for tourists and local music lovers since 1901. Live music is featured seasonally including local, regional and national acts. There are docks for up to 300 private boats, a helipad, and a boat shuttle service that runs two 40 passenger shuttle boats to/from the island. ...

World-renowned Blue Chicago has been presenting the best in authentic Chicago Blues in a warm and friendly atmosphere since 1985. Located in the heart of the River North entertainment district, Chicagoans and Blues fans from all over the world pack the house nightly. ...

Located in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, Bottom Lounge is a music venue, bar and restaurant. Spaces include an upstairs warehouse-loft space, rooftop deck, and main music room. ...

Brauer House and BHouse Live offers intimate shows on two stages featuring local, regional, and national bands from a wide range of genres. ...

Located on 7 acres of the scenic Fox River in Port Barrington, IL, Broken Oar Marina Bar & Grill is the place to be for food, fun, and live entertainment. Enjoy panoramic views, waterfront dining, the spacious skydeck, the Oar stage and party tent, and the largest beer garden in McHenry County. ...

Buddy Guy’s Legends is the premier blues club located in Chicago, IL. Owned and operated by the Grammy winning blues legend himself. ...

The Burlington Bar is a small, low-key hangout in Chicago’s Logan Square with live music and DJs in the back room. ...

The Chicago Cultural Center, opened in 1897, is a landmark building operated by Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE). The center is home to two magnificent stained-glass domes, as well as free music, dance and theater events, films, lectures, art exhibitions and family events. Event spaces include the 300-seat Claudia Cassidy Theater, the 700-capacity Preston Bradley Hall, the 550-capacity GAR Hall & Rotunda, and 800-capacity Sidney R. Yates Gallery. ...

Housed in a former auto body shop in the heart of Wicker Park, the Chop Shop Chicago is the city’s only sustainable butcher, deli, restaurant and bar with an event space and concert venue. The Chop Shop venue features state-of-the-art sound, lights and production, modular staging elements, and a modern guest suite. The space features 20′ ceilings, exposed brick, and built-in amenities. ...

City Winery Chicago is West Loop’s only working urban winery, restaurant, concert venue, and private events space with live music, comedy, and wine events in an intimate venue with good food, a full bar, and great wine. The Main Venue offers the rustic appeal of wine country with modern amenities including a top of the line Meyer sound system, Ketra lighting system, full private bar, private restrooms, and full size stage to host top musical acts and DJs. ...

Club Arcada is one of the most exclusive entertainment experiences in the Midwest. Located on the third floor of the historic Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL, Club Arcada Speakeasy and Restaurant features Prohibition-era cocktails, gourmet dining, flapper-girl floor shows, period music, comedy, jazz, and blues. The main showroom, the Fred & Ginger Room, has a professional dance floor and a stage where some of the finest entertainers in the world perform for an intimate audience. ...

Cobra Lounge in Chicago is a music venue, restaurant, brewery, and bar. Since 2006, Cobra Lounge has been Chicago’s best kept secret for showcasing regional underground and emerging music talent. National touring bands choose to play Cobra Lounge for its dynamic sound, intimate feel, and unpretentious attitude. ...

Cole’s Bar is a music venue and Logan Square neighborhood tavern, that features live entertainment such as bands performing original music, stand up comedy, and other events. ...

Located between the Chicago neighborhoods of Wicker Park and Logan Square, Concord Music Hall venue hosts a diverse range of genres and musical acts. The music hall has a stage, four full bars, and state-of-the-art sound and lighting. In addition to the main floor there are two spacious balcony suites that overlook the main hall. The balcony suites are also equipped with full bars and DJ booths, each with spectacular sightline views of the main stage. ...

Constellation is a venue on Chicago’s North West side that provides a reliable, high-end performance platform for jazz, improvised, experimental, and contemporary classical music. Constellation Chicago has two performance spaces: a small white box studio and larger black box studio. The venue seeks to support the artists that perform at the space as well as the local artistic community in general. ...

The Copernicus Center serves the Northwest side of Chicago as a concert venue and cultural, community, and event center. Every September, The Copernicus Foundation presents the Taste of Polonia Festival, the largest Polish festival in the country. Facilities include The Mitchell P. Kobelinski Theater which seats 1,852, The Annex (282), The Lobby (350) and King’s Hall (254). ...

An iconic spot for Cubs’ post-game parties, The Cubby Bear is Wrigleyville’s destination for year round live music and sports entertainment since 1953. ...

District Bar and Grill is your Downtown Rockford destination for great food, drinks and live entertainment. Join us on Tuesday nights for District jams night, Wednesday DJ battle nights, Thursday Karaoke and live music on Friday and Saturday nights. ...

Distro Music Hall is a live music venue in Berwyn, IL, with a full-service bar, a spacious stage, top-notch audio equipment, and a modern lighting system in an exposed-brick warehouse environment. Experience live music, live DJ sets and more. Distro Music Hall is an all-inclusive space. The venue presents mostly Spanish music (rock, ska, banda, cumbia), but also touring indie artists, as well as new wave/ house music. ...

Dorian’s Chicago is an intimate cocktail bar with live performances and vinyl DJ sets from local and national acts. Dorian’s offers midwestern fare and is hidden behind a record shop in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. ...

Durty Nellie’s Gastropub & Concert Hub in Palantine, IL, features a restaurant, beer garden, rooftop patio and concert venue. The back room at Durty Nellie’s Palantine boasts state-of-the-art sound and lighting with stage area and a large bar located on the first floor. The 200-capacity mezzanine has a great view of the stage and a separate bar with access to the outside rooftop. ...

Elgin Community College Arts Center is a three-story, state-of-the-art complex located in Building H on the ECC campus in Elgin, IL. The ECC Arts Center features two intimate theaters and presents a range of exhilarating music, theatre, and comedy performances. Other venues include dance studios, a recital hall, large rehearsal rooms, and numerous classrooms. The Blizzard Theatre is a 662-seat proscenium-style theatre with comfortable seating, outstanding acoustics, and great sightlines that can accommodate groups of all sizes. The SecondSpace Theatre is an intimate 168-seat “black box” theater with numerous possibilities for set-up. ...

The Effingham Performance Center, a concert venue in Effingham, IL, hosts live events including country, rock, contemporary, comedy, christian, bluegrass, and children’s shows. Operated by Arts Connection Of Central Illinois. ...

Opened in 1929, the Egyptian Theatre is located in downtown DeKalb, IL, and is host to live events and films. The theater provides mesmerizing historical architecture and history, as well as state-of-the-art lighting, sound and video systems. The theater can seat a maximum of 1,397 with 847 on the main floor and 550 in the balcony. The Egyptian Theatre is owned and operated by Preservation of Egyptian Theatre, Inc. a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. ...

Epiphany Center for the Arts is Chicago’s most extraordinary multidisciplinary venue, and unique destination for art, entertainment, and events. The center hosts jazz, blues, and other local musicians for its weekly concert series. Epiphany has eight dedicated art galleries, and a collection of event spaces, and three distinct venues for live music and performances: Epiphany Hall with its amazing acoustics and state-of-the-art sound and lighting system, The Sanctuary, a former church, and The Catacombs. ...

Evanston S.P.A.C.E. is a small concert hall and recording, and podcast production facility located in Evanston, IL. Evanston SPACE has over the years played host to the Western World’s most renowned folk music artists. The venue seats about 250, has state-of-the-art as well as vintage gear, and boasts one of the most extensive lists of in-house backline available in the area. S.P.A.C.E. is an acronym for the Society for the Preservation of Art and Culture in Evanston. ...

The Fischer Theatre is a premier multi-purpose venue for the performing and visual arts. ...

FitzGerald’s Nightclub in Berwyn, IL, has a national reputation for excellent live music in a casual, comfortable atmosphere.  FitzGerald’s Sidebar is a neighborhood cocktail lounge as well as a private event space adjacent to the nightclub. ...

The legendary Friendly Tap bar is the place to catch live, local music in Berwyn, IL. The Friendly Music Community also includes The Friendly Coffee Lounge and The Friendly School of Folk Music. ...

Golden Dagger is Chicago’s most artist-friendly community gathering space and music venue. Formerly known as Tonic Room, Golden Dagger is your home for drip coffee, live music, cocktails and a safe space for all members of the local artist community. ...

Gorton Center is a community gathering place in Lake Forest, IL, that houses the John & Nancy Hughes Theater, the Children’s Learning Center, resident nonprofits, and multiple event spaces. Gorton Center offers exceptional arts and culture to all generations; from classes, dance, film and performing arts, to daycare and summer camps. The 309-capacity, state-of-the-art John & Nancy Hughes Theater boasts professional sound, light, video, and digital cinema technology. The theater is the perfect venue for lectures, presentations, films, and performances. ...

Located in the heart of downtown Grayslake, IL, The Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum campus includes a facility housing multiple galleries, archives, a community room, dedicated classroom space, a museum store and collections storage. It incorporates the original Village Hall, a former one-room school house moved to the site and expanded in 1895. Grayslake Heritage Center is the primary venue for The Lake County Folk Club. ...

Located on Broadway in Uptown Chicago, the Green Mill hosts live music seven nights a week. Have a drink and listen to some good music, comedy or poetry. The Uptown Poetry Slam take place the third Sunday of every month. Cash only.   ...

Located in Berwyn, IL, Harlem Avenue Lounge is a neighborhood blues bar with a juke joint atmosphere. Enjoy live blues on weekends and the Thursday Open Mic Blues Jam. The entrance is at the rear of the building. ...

Harold Washington Cultural Center is located in the historic Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago’s South Side. HWCC is a state-of-the-art performing arts and education facility. The center is a nonprofit owned by Tobacco Road, Inc. ...

The world famous Hawg Pit Barbecue Barn is a bar and restaurant in scenic Grafton, IL, serving up delicious, smoked barbecue, good music, and cold beer at the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. Hawg Pit has live music every weekend and the best barmaids on the Riverbend. Stop on in and enjoy a hot meal and an ice-cold beer with a beautiful view of the Mississippi river. ...

Located in downtown Arlington Heights, Hey Nonny offers an intimate live music experience where great music, scrumptious food, and excellent drinks deliver patrons a bit of that “Hey Nonny Nonny” carefree bliss. Hey Nonny is comprised of two parts: a music listening room where great musicians engage with the audience, and a farm-to-table Midwestern Bistro. Hey Nonny presents the very best Chicago-based musicians and the greatest up-and-coming touring musicians out on the road: rock, pop, reggae, jazz, blues, folk, bluegrass, country, classical, and more. ...

Hideout Chicago is a small prohibition-era bar and intimate performance space that hosts all kinds of live independent music and dancing. Legal since 1934, The Hideout is music, art, performance, plays, poetry, rock and rebellion. ...

Hot Pockets Sports Bar in Palatine, IL, offers entertainment for everyone; twelve pool tables, four dart boards, twelve draft lines, two Golden Tees, and over forty-five TVs to cheer on your favorite team. The bar hosts live music on Wednesdays plus karaoke, DJs, live Pay-Per-View events and more. ...

Featuring a beautiful music hall, a VIP lounge (Foundation Room), and soul to spare, House of Blues Chicago is part Mississippi Delta juke joint and part 1920s opera house. The four-level space is comprised of three distinctive environments including a VIP members-only club, a rocking restaurant and bar featuring contemporary and traditional Southern art and cuisine, and a spectacular multi-story Music Hall. ...

The Impact Fuel Room is a music venue in Libertyville, IL, showcasing local artists, comedians, trivia, and karaoke. ...

The Jazz Showcase is the oldest historic jazz club in Chicago, IL, since 1947. Today, the Jazz Showcase brings in top international and local musicians seven nights a week. The Sunday Matinee show is family-friendly. ...

Kingston Mines is a world-famous blues nightclub in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL. Founded in 1968, the club has two stages, two bands, and food and continuous live music all night. Doc’s Rib Joint, the kitchen at the back of Kingston Mines, features ribs, rib tips, wings, catfish, red beans & rice and more. ...

Liar’s Club is a dive bar with live music in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL, since 1995. ...

Lincoln Hall is a modern, independent music venue and event space, with state-of-the-art sound and lighting, located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. The exposed brick, metal and wood that make up Lincoln Hall gives the space an industrial yet modern feel. The front bar has an intimate vibe while the performance room has 25′ ceilings with two levels. ...

Lincoln Theatre Belleville presents Hollywood’s hit movies and local and touring artists Live at the Lincoln, the best small concert venue in the Metro East area. The intimate venue has great views as seats are no more than 75 feet from the stage. ...

Built in 1915, The Logan Square Auditorium is a historic multi-purpose event space in the heart of Logan Square. Enriched with elegant details and equipped with a state-of-the-art sound system and full liquor bar, the LSA hosts a range of events from concerts to weddings, special events and festivals. ...

Loose Cobra in Tolono, IL, enjoys shared ownership with nearby Earth Analog recording studio, and music is thus an important part of its culture. On the occasional weekend, the dart area is transformed into a stage for original touring artists. Sometimes Loose Cobra has outdoor shows in the parking lot where it has a stage, PA, and can accommodate crowds up to 500. ...

Mackey’s Hideout is McHenry’s home for craft beer and live music. Located just north of the roundabout, Mackey’s Hideout features draft, bottled, and canned beers that are affordable, with a massive collection of craft choices in the mix. The Mackey’s Hideout stage is always jamming with musicians from around the area and beyond. Plenty of parking in the back parking lot. ...

Established in 1995, Martyrs’ is a classic bar and intimate music venue in Chicago, IL. The musician-friendly room places a high priority on making a show look and sound good, but also a positive experience for the artist and crew. ...

Metro Chicago is an intimate concert hall that plays host to a variety of local, regional and national emerging bands and musicians. Underneath the main venue is Smart Bar, a 400-capacity nightclub. ...

Open since 1994, Mickey Finn’s Brewery is the oldest craft brew pub in Illinois. Located in the heart of beautiful downtown Libertyville, this neighborhood brewpub has a full bar, live music, and outside dining. The Amber Room is Mickey Finn’s banquet space. ...

Built in 1900, The Moonlight Theatre is a premier event and entertainment theatre in St. Charles, IL, presenting a variety of entertainment including theater, comedy, music and events. The theater features weekly music acts, full-scale theatrical productions, cabaret, stand-up comedy, improv, open mic, children’s theater and more. ...

A local landmark since 1972, Durty Nellie’s Gastropub & Concert Hub in Palantine, IL, has great food, great beer, live music, sports, electronic gaming and great people. The Back Room is the main concert room with a stage area and large bar, located on the first floor. The upstairs mezzanine opens to a rooftop patio. ...

Nightshop is a live music venue and restaurant in Bloomington, IL, with craft cocktails, local beers and a diverse menu with vegetarian/vegan options, and a large, partially covered patio. Entertainment includes live music multiple nights per week, darts, four pinball machines, and TouchTunes. ...

Founded in 1957, the Old Town School of Folk Music provides a wide range of music, dance, theater, and visual arts courses to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Venues include Gary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall and Myron R. Szold Music & Dance Hall. ...

One T’s Corner Pocket is a neighborhood bar & grill, pool hall, and music venue in Champaign, IL. This local venue has great comfort food and cocktails, draft beers, seven pool tables, and a huge outdoor beer garden. Enjoy events like pool tournaments, karaoke, and live music on the weekends. ...

Bringing world-class entertainment to the Chicago burbs since 1931, the historic Paramount Theatre Aurora presents Broadway shows, concerts, comedy and more. Paramount Theatre offers full bar service in the Grand Gallery Lobby and Original Lobby. Cafe items are available at the Grand Gallery bar. ...

Park West is a multipurpose facility: a multimedia special events and meetings space and concert venue, in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. There are five tiered levels, a balcony, seven bars, concert-quality sound and theatrical lighting. The historic building first opened as the Lane Court vaudeville and movie theater in 1916. ...

The Patio Theater is a music venue and movie theater located on the northwest side of Chicago, IL, in the Portage Park neighborhood. ...

The Peoria Civic Center is the premier arena and concert hall in Peoria, IL, for professional sports events, concerts, theater events, and more. The PCC houses an arena, theater, ballroom, exhibit hall, and flexible meeting space. The Peoria Civic Center Theater is state-of-the-art and hosts over 100 concerts and performances each year. This space is also ideal for dance recitals and conventions that involve performances, lectures, and concerts. The Peoria Civic Center is managed by ASM Global. ...

Since 1981, Pop’s Nightclub & Concert Venue has become a St. Louis institution. Pop’s is the club you go to when all the other clubs close. Party with the best in dance, rock, pop, and top 40 music. ...

Post Time Sports Bar & Grille is a live music venue and sports bar in Green Oaks, IL, with over 150 flat-screen TVs, off-track betting, electronic gaming, outdoor seating and catering. ...

PRYSM is Chicago’s top rated hybrid venue, catering to live music acts, private special events, and nightclub performances. Located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood just minutes outside downtown Chicago, PRYSM consists of three distinct areas: Main Room, Mezzanine, and Champagne Lounge, known as No.9. ...

Psycho Silo Saloon is a unique outdoor bar open Friday to Sunday during the summers in Langley, IL. You’ll find a variety of beers and full bar for mixed drinks as well. Bar food is available from Suzy Q’s on premises. ...

Previously an old steel factory in Chicago’s East Pilsen neighborhood, Radius is a now multi-room venue featuring a state-of-the-art D&B KSL sound system, exceptional acoustics, and VIP mezzanine level. Cermak Hall located within Radius is a multi-purpose event space with a capacity for 1,350 guests, featuring its own entrance, a full bar, and stage. ...

Reggies Chicago brings a music fan’s ultimate dream to reality with a terrific bar & grill, rock club, and a music lover’s record store all under one roof. Reggies’ Music Joint is a laid-back bar and grill in Chicago, IL, with great live shows, almost nightly, on an incredibly close-up stage. Enjoy great balanced sound and incredible sightlines in this intimate venue. Relax over lunch, dinner, or drinks on the dog-friendly front patio. Reggies’ Rock Club is a unique and intimate space with a gradually sloped floor, a chill-out balcony with comfy chairs, and a hi-tech sound system that ensures crisp, clean sound throughout the house. ...

The Rialto is a historic beautiful venue for concerts, touring productions, and community events in Joliet, IL. The Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority was created in 1978 to own and operate the Rialto Square Theatre complex and surrounding properties. ...

The Riviera Theatre is a premier concert and special events venue located in the historic Uptown Theatre District in Chicago, IL. ...

Rock Island Brewing Co. has been serving up great food and live entertainment to the Quad Cities since 1979. This music venue is a comfortable setting for musicians and fans alike, featuring the best in local and national acts. Whether you’re into bluegrass, punk, rock, or oldies, Rock Island Brewing Company has something for everyone. There is a full menu of excellent appetizer and dinner options, as well as regular drink specials, and a selection of craft beer and dark spirits. ...

Since 1984, Rosa’s Lounge is a family owned and operated blues club in Logan Square, Chicago, IL. Rosa’s Lounge operates in the hallowed tradition of Chicago blues lounges as a tribute to the blues tradition. ...

Open since 1946, The Rose Bowl Tavern is a honky-tonk, dive-bar, and music venue in downtown Urbana, IL, featuring a range of events including DJ dance parties, jazz jams, poetry, trivia and more. ...

Established in 2011, Rozz-Tox is a small community space, performance space, hi-fi record bar and cafe in downtown Rock Island, IL, which features live acts, DJs, film screenings, and readings. ...

Since 1989, Schubas Tavern has been an intimate room for breakout Chicago artists and national stars, offering a wide range of live music nightly, from rock to jazz to pop to hip hop. ...

Skooter’s Roadhouse in Shorewood, IL, features live bands in the barn and DJ dancing on the front stage. One of the best patio and outdoor bars and Will County’s number one destination for barbecue, pool and Country music concerts. ...

Located in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood, Sleeping Village is a spacious, bi-level bar with ample draft beer and cider plus coffee in the morning, live music at night. ...

smartbar is Chicago’s independent nightclub showcasing the vast and varied offerings of the dance music world, as well as the most cutting edge DJs from around the globe. ...

Based inside the Hotel Zachary in Chicago, IL, Smoke Daddy Wrigleyville is a smokehouse and bar offering BBQ classics and live music. ...

Established in 1953, Sportsman’s has been a Mt. Sterling staple for generations. Sportsman’s Hop Garden is an outdoor beer garden style venue, complete with full bar, restrooms, live music, and more. Featuring many of your favorite local acts on its spacious stage, there are also yard games like cornhole, giant Jenga, yard pong, Connect 4, and more. ...

Starved Rock State Park and Lodge offers seasonal live music on the veranda music tribute shows at the lodge’s Great Hall. ...

Originally built in 1889, Subterranean is a bar and music venue in Wicker Park with a fully equipped stage, state-of-the-art sound system and lights, and two bars: the bi-level music room with a wrap-around balcony overlooking the dance floor and the downstairs lounge. ...

Sunset Pavilion at Breezewald Park is a waterfront outdoor beer garden in Lake Zurich, IL. ...

Thalia Hall is a landmarked historic building in Chicago, IL, originally built in 1892 as a Czech meeting hall. As of 2013, it has reopened and been re-imagined as a modern day town hall; a central meeting place with a tavern Dusek’s Board & Beer, two bars Punch House and Tack Room, and a world-class performance space Thalia Hall. ...

The Abbey Espresso Bar & Cafe is located in Belleville, IL. ...

The Bassment is a live music cocktail lounge located in the River North neighborhood of Chicago below The Hampton Social. Guests enter through a secret door and into a welcoming greeting room. The Bassment’s design includes gold accents throughout, brick walls, a mixture of uniquely designed velvet and leather couches and a full stage. ...

The Canopy Club opened its doors in 1998 as the downstate Illinois home for live music, entertainment and night life. Whether you like rock, country, hip-hop, electronica, jazz, funk, indie or anything in between, the Canopy Club has something for you. ...

The Castle Theatre in Bloomington, IL, is a live music venue with excellent sightlines, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, and two bars that features local and national emerging and established touring artists in a variety of music types. ...

Located conveniently in the NW Suburbs in the Park Place Shopping Center, The Coach House Bar & Grill an independently owned, family run bar and restaurant. The perfect destination for an exclusive night out, the Coach House has multiple bars, bottle service, live DJs, and private seating. ...