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Chicago, IL
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. ...
Palatine, IL
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. ...
Jacksonville, IL
Established in 2022, Pizza Records is a record store and entertainment venue in Jacksonville, IL, presenting local, regional and national music acts, comedians, and other live events. The store sells new and used vinyl records and vintage audio equipment. ...
Skokie, IL
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. ...
East Moline, IL
Occupying a former Quad Cities manufacturing plant, The Rust Belt is a unique venue right along the Mississippi River in East Moline, IL. The brick warehouse space accommodates up to 3,500 people and presents a variety of diverse acts including musicians, comedians, and other artists. ...
Braidwood, IL
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. ...
Crete, IL
Smokey Jo’s Scratch Kitchen & Ale house in Crete, IL, is known for live music and great barbecue. ...
West Dundee, IL
Rookies RocHaus is a live music venue in downtown West Dundee, IL. The former movie theater presents mostly rock music on Friday and Saturday nights as well as comedy and open mic events. ...
Bars and Music Venues
Berwyn, IL
Located in Berwyn, IL, Harlem Avenue Lounge is a neighborhood blues bar with a juke joint atmosphere. Enjoy live blues on Fridays and Saturdays and the popular open mic blues jam on Thursday nights. The entrance to the lounge is at the rear of the building. ...
St. Charles, IL
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. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Elgin, IL
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. ...
Chicago, IL
The Salt Shed is an indoor/outdoor music venue and community space located on the riverfront in Chicago’s Salt District. The Salt Shed outdoor summer shows take place at the “Fairgrounds,” a festival-style communal space. Indoor the former Morton Salt warehouse, The Shed holds 3,600. ...
Mount Vernon, IL
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, ...
Aurora, IL
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. ...
McHenry, IL
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. ...
Palatine, IL
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. ...
Palatine, 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. ...
Aurora, IL
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. ...
Berwyn, IL
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. ...
Antioch, IL
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. ...
Aurora, IL
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. ...
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Rockford, IL
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. ...
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Mount Sterling, IL
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. ...
Skokie, IL
Since 1990, Village Inn Pizzeria Sports Bar and Grill has been the meeting spot in Skokie for great food, sporting events, and the place for people to relax and enjoy themselves. Village Inn is conveniently located in the heart of beautiful downtown Skokie, IL. ...
Libertyville, IL
Independence Grove Forest Preserve is 1,100-acre nature preserve and recreation area in Libertyville, IL. Event spaces at Independence Grove include Audubon Hall, Millennia Plaza, and the North Bay Pavilion. Concerts are held at Millennia Plaza, the preserve’s outdoor amphitheater overlooking a 115-acre lake. The amphitheater, fountain and native garden make an ideal setting for a variety of special programs, events, outdoor celebrations, and the annual Concerts in the Plaza summer concert series. ...
Lake Zurich, IL
Sunset Pavilion at Breezewald Park is a waterfront outdoor beer garden in Lake Zurich, IL. ...
Libertyville, IL
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. ...
Libertyville, IL
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. ...
Grayslake, IL
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. ...
Barrington, IL
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. ...
Waukegan, IL
Bass Station is a live music venue located at the Lakehurst Center in Waukegan, IL. The venue focuses on electronic music but also hosts metal and rock shows. ...
Libertyville, IL
The Impact Fuel Room is a music venue in Libertyville, IL, showcasing local artists, comedians, trivia, and karaoke. ...
Belleville, IL
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. ...
Sauget, IL
Open since 1981, Pop’s Nightclub & Concert Venue is located in Sauget, IL, outside St. Louis. The 1,200-capacity space hosts live concerts in the evenings, and after hours DJs spin the best in dance, rock, pop and Top 40 until early morning. Pop’s Concert Venue utilizes a streamlined JBL Professional VTX sound system, perfect for heavy rock music. ...
Aurora, IL
Opened in 2013, and re-named for the former mayor in 2016, Thomas J. Weisner RiverEdge Park is an outdoor venue along the banks of the scenic Fox River in downtown Aurora, IL. RiverEdge Park is home to several events throughout the year including the annual Blues on the Fox festival and Downtown Alive! concert series. The venue features state-of-the-art acoustics, video and lighting capabilities with a vast cement area (with occasional seating) in front of the stage, a rooftop Sky Deck with aerial views of the whole park, open lawn seating, and a garden market area for vendors. ...
Chicago, IL
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. ...
Chicago, IL
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. ...
Chicago, IL
Winter’s Jazz Club in Chicago, IL, is a relaxed, intimate venue featuring live jazz acts six nights a week and a lounge area with a full bar. The club is located at River East Plaza in Streeterville, three blocks west of Navy Pier overlooking the Ogden Slip. ...
Belleville, IL
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. ...
Bars and Event Venues
Chicago, 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. ...
Chicago, IL
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. ...
Chicago, IL
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. ...
Chicago, IL
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. ...
Chicago, IL
One of Chicago’s best known and most respected jazz establishments, Andy’s Jazz Club & Restaurant offers casually sophisticated dining with some of the best musicians from the midwest, Chicago, New York, New Orleans, and even musicians traveling from California. Andy’s presents four 75-minute shows nightly. There is a bar area, elevated back corner seating, and a main seating area. ...
Chicago, IL
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. ...
Chicago, IL
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 ...
Chicago, IL
Located on Broadway in Uptown Chicago, IL, the Green Mill jazz club and cocktail lounge 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. Green Mill is cash only. ...
Chicago, IL
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. ...
Chicago, IL
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). ...
Chicago, IL
Buddy Guy’s Legends is the premier blues club located in Chicago, IL. Owned and operated by the Grammy winning blues legend himself. ...
Joliet, IL
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. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Oswego, IL
Venue 1012 is Oswego’s entertainment center, bringing quality music and events to the outdoor amphitheater in a low-cost, all-ages atmosphere. The venue has bandshell and grass seating for up to 4,000 people with even greater capacity for larger shows. Kendall County’s premier outdoor concert venue is owned and operated by the Village of Oswego. ...
Chicago, IL
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. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Chicago, IL
Opened in 1912, The Vic Theatre is an event venue in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, IL, focused on live music and comedy. The Vic has a standing room, general admission floor and an upstairs mezzanine and balcony with theatre-style seating. ...
West Chicago, IL
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. ...
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Urbana, IL
Open since 1946, Rose Bowl Tavern is a honky tonk, dive bar, and music venue in downtown Urbana, IL. The Rose Bowl features live music every day including jazz, country, rock, soul, blues, hip-hop and bluegrass. Additional entertainment includes DJ dance parties, comedy, open acoustic and jazz jams, poetry, trivia and more. ...
Chicago, 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. ...
Evanston, IL
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. ...
Chicago, IL
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. ...
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. ...
Chicago, IL
The Riviera Theatre is a premier concert and special events venue located in the historic Uptown Theatre District in Chicago, IL. ...
Chicago, IL
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. ...
Chicago, IL
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. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Chicago, IL
Built in 1927, the historic Patio Theater is music venue and movie theater located on the northwest side of Chicago, IL, in the Portage Park neighborhood. The ornate, atmospheric theater features a simulated night sky and state-of-the-art sound system. ...
Chicago, IL
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. ...
Chicago, IL
Founded in 1957, the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, IL, provides a wide range of music, dance, theater, and visual arts courses to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. The Old Town School of Folk Music – Lincoln Square campus includes the Gary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall, the Old Town School Music Store, the Jim & Kay Mabie Gallery, and the Marjorie Benton Garden. The intimate Maurer Hall has spectacular acoustics and sightlines, with no seat farther than 45′ from the stage, even in the balcony. ...
Chicago, IL
Open since 1982, Metro Chicago is an intimate concert hall located just two blocks from Wrigley Field in the historic Northside Auditorium Building. The venue 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. ...
Arlington Heights, IL
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. ...
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