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. ...

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. Bennie’s has live music three nights a week and a 21+ game room plus two event spaces. ...

Located in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, Bottom Lounge is a music venue, bar and restaurant. Spaces include an upstairs warehouse-loft, a rooftop deck, and the main music room with complete staging, lighting, and video capabilities ...

Brauer House Lombard is a rock-inspired restaurant and live music venue in Lombard, IL, offering intimate shows on two stages: Brauer House and BHouse Live. Brauer House Lombard features local, regional, and national bands from a wide range of genres including rock, country, punk, metal, hip hop and more. Brauer House offers a fantastic music experience and amazing food unlike any in the Chicagoland suburbs. ...

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

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 state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. ...

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 & 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. ...

Located between the Chicago neighborhoods of Wicker Park and Logan Square, Concord Music Hall 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. ...

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. With five bars and four different event spaces, plus space for a live band on the main floor, The Cubby Bear is an ideal venue. ...

District Bar and Grill is your destination for great food, drinks, and live entertainment in downtown Rockford, IL. Enjoy District Jams night on Tuesdays, DJ battle nights on Wednesdays, 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. ...

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. ...

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 nonprofit organization. ...

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 an ornate multi-purpose venue for the performing and visual arts in Danville, IL. Built in 1884, the historic theater includes a majestic 800-seat auditorium featuring crystal clear sound from a top-of-the-line sound system. There is a concession area in the lobby which can accommodate up to 150 for private events. Additional spaces at the theater include The Portia Club on the second floor and the outdoor Palace Park. The Fischer Theatre is owned and operated by the nonprofit Vermilion Heritage Foundation.In addition to live music, comedy, and theater, the venue presents movies on a monthly basis including classic films, cult classics, family movies and art films. ...

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 downtown Arlington Heights, IL, Hey Nonny Live Music + Local Kitchen offers an intimate live music experience with great music, scrumptious food, and excellent drinks. 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. ...

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. ...

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, Logan Square Auditorium is a historic multi-purpose event space in the vibrant Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, IL. The historic building is enriched with elegant architectural details, a state-of-the-art sound system, full liquor bar, and the ability to accommodate up to 500 guests for a range of events from concerts to weddings, special events, and festivals. ...

Madcats is a community-focused restaurant, bar, and live music venue in downtown Palatine, IL. The venue hosts bands every Friday and Saturday, open mic every Tuesday, bingo on Wednesdays, karaoke on Thursdays, plus a blues and jazz jams on two Sundays each month. Madcats has rock, blues, country, jazz and everything in between. ...

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. ...

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie is a dynamic two-theater complex in Skokie, IL. The facility includes the 867-seat Center Theatre and the 318-seat convertible North Theatre. The North Shore Center presents entertainment spanning numerous genres and styles as well as its Youtheatre educational program. The Center is also home to Northlight Theatre, Music Theater Works, Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra, Music of the Baroque and numerous other cultural organizations.The Center Theatre, North Theatre, Grand Lobby, Rice Rehearsal Room, and two conference rooms are available for rent. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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 with live music performances five nights a week Tuesday though Saturday. ...

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

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. ...

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. ...

Smoke Daddy offers world-class barbecue in the heart of Wicker Park, Chicago, IL. The Smoke Daddy Wicker Park location offers live blues, cold drinks, and top quality barbecue in a lively atmosphere with two outdoor patios. Smoke Daddy has an additional location at Wrigleyville. ...

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. ...

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 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. ...

First opened in 1922, The Dixon Historic Theatre is owned and operated by Historic Dixon Theatre Group. The theater is a beacon for the arts in Dixon, IL, hosting live music, community theater, movies, lectures, meetings and The Dixon: Historic Theatre conferences. ...

The Granada Theatre Mount Vernon is a historic downtown theater and performing arts venue able to seat up to 750 in theater style seating and up to 500 people in a cabaret style arrangement. The Granada Theatre is able to host weddings, concerts, vendor fairs and more. Amenities include a lobby and beautiful 1930s-style bar, Humphrey’s. It comes with two full service bars, professional sound and light systems, a large, retractable screen and projector, ...

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

Located in the southwest corner of the Fox Valley Mall, the PIAZZA Aurora is a vast, industrial-style sports bar with a wall of TVs, outdoor sand volleyball, Club Hawthorne off-track horse racing, two 36′ laser screens, Salerno’s pizza and more. The PIAZZA Live is Chicagoland’s premier entertainment venue featuring state-of-the-art concert lighting and sound. The multi-tiered facility ensures that there’s not a bad seat in the house for concerts ranging from national acts, local bands, tribute bands, acoustic shows, and more. ...

Inspired by the fire pit council rings at Promontory Point, The Promontory is a restaurant and bar designed around a brick hearth. With its modern design, crisp acoustics, and exciting music programming, the upstairs venue honors Hyde Park’s musical legacy. ...

The Venue Aurora is an intimate live music venue and community cultural center hosting concerts, workshops, dance, and events in the heart of downtown Aurora, IL. The listening room seats 200 with no obstructed views, and the outdoor stage area can fit several hundred festival fans. The Venue books nationally-recognized talent in all genres of music from blues and big band, to rock and world music, and everything in between. Opening acts frequently feature regional and local musicians and songwriters. The Venue is operated by the nonprofit Fox Valley Music Foundation. Enter from Water Street Mall. ...

Originally built in 1919, The Vixen is the McHenry County area’s premier live entertainment venue hosting live music, comedy, spirits and more. The Vixen has a full bar, a stage with premium lighting and sound, and the ability to accommodate 400 seated patrons or 750 standing. ...

Located in West Chicago, IL, The WC Social Club is an eatery and bar featuring a full live music venue and event space. The WC Social Club showcases some of the best local, national, and international talent. The entertainment facility boasts a diverse calendar, a spacious stage, and state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. ...

Located in a restored 1920s-era building, Theater on the Lake is a unique waterfront venue in Chicago, IL, featuring breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the city skyline. The flexible event space offers four venue options holding up to 1,500 guests. The steel arched pavilions offers clean, open sightlines. Theater on the Lake is a partnership between Lakefront Hospitality Group and the Chicago Park District and offers a year-round program of contemporary plays, concerts, and other events.  ...

Located just a block from Wrigley Field, Tin Roof Chicago is a live music joint featuring two rooms of entertainment, three full bars, lots of TVs, a 10’ projection screen, and two professional stages with top-of-the-line sound and lighting packages. Tin Roof is about giving musicians a place to play and a place to hang when they aren’t on stage. ...

The Top Fuel Saloon is a blue-collar, farmer and biker-friendly dive bar in Braidwood, IL, featuring a state-of-the-art stage for live local and national rock and country acts plus pool, darts, and video poker machines. Top Fuel Saloon has a full kitchen serving alligator, buffalo burgers, mako shark and the best damn Friday Night Fish Fry. ...

Established in 1991, Uncommon Ground – Lakeview is home to Greenstar Brewing, Illinois’ first certified organic brewery. Uncommon Ground features farm-to-table cuisine, brunch, lunch and dinner daily. The Uncommon Ground listening room boasts a state-of-the-art sound system, full LED stage lighting, and seating for 47. ...

Located in Downtown Edwardsville, IL, the Wildey Theatre is a revamped 1909 opera house hosting an array of concerts and movies plus theater, dance performances, and classic films. ...