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Music venues in Chicago, IL

Ranked by how many different directory artists have played each room, from shows on record.

All venuesClub 16Private Event Space 2Bar 4Theater 9Brewery / Winery 2Other 3700+ 1Electronic 24Rock 39Hip-hop 12Alternative 33Indie 30Ambient 4Has upcoming shows
The roomMusic venue 14Theater or performing arts center 9Bar or pub 4Arena or stadium 2Brewery, winery or distillery 2Event space 2Indoor 37Outdoor 4Indoor & outdoor 1Listening room (estimated) 4

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24 venues shown58 with shows on record
  1. 1
    SubterraneanMusic venue

    1,055 bands · 1,374 shows · last show Oct 4, 2026

    Books rock, indie, punk

    Next show Thu, Oct 8 · Buddha Trixie

  2. 2
    Bottom LoungeMusic venue

    918 bands · 1,239 shows · last show Oct 4, 2026

    Books rock, alternative, punk

    Next show Thu, Oct 8 · Chasing Abbey

  3. 3
    Cobra LoungeBar or pub

    694 bands · 957 shows · last show Oct 5, 2026

    Books rock, punk, metal

    Next show Fri, Oct 9 · Bitter Thoughts

  4. 4
    Chop ShopVenue type not on record

    127 bands · 142 shows · last show Oct 1, 2026

    Books rock, indie, electronic

    Next show Thu, Oct 8 · Don West

  5. 5
    House of Blues ChicagoMusic venue

    56 bands · 58 shows · last show not on record

    Books rock, alternative, pop

    Next show Sat, Oct 10 · Switchfoot

  6. 6
    The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)Venue type not on record

    38 bands · 42 shows · last show not on record

    Books rock, indie, alternative

    Next show Thu, Oct 8 · Koe Wetzel

  7. 7
    United CenterVenue type not on record

    34 bands · 50 shows · last show not on record

    Books rock, hip-hop, pop

    Next show Thu, Oct 8 · Little Simz

  8. 8
    Color ClubVenue type not on record

    33 bands · 43 shows · last show Aug 8, 2026

    Books indie, rock, folk & acoustic

    Next show Thu, Oct 8 · Jeff Moller

  9. 9
    Mayne StageTheater or performing arts center

    33 bands · 39 shows · last show Sep 20, 2015

    Books rock, indie, alternative

  10. 10
    SpybarVenue type not on record

    30 bands · 39 shows · last show May 29, 2026

    Books electronic, rock, hip-hop

    Next show Fri, Oct 16 · Kevin Saunderson

  11. 11
    Garcia's ChicagoNightclub

    26 bands · 33 shows · last show not on record

    Books rock, folk & acoustic, country & americana

    Next show Thu, Oct 15 · Carbon Leaf

  12. 12
    Lincoln HallMusic venue

    25 bands · 26 shows · last show not on record

    Books indie, rock, folk & acoustic

    Next show Sat, Oct 10 · Dana and Alden

  13. 13
    Hideout (Music Room)Music venue

    16 bands · 17 shows · last show not on record

    Books rock, indie, alternative

    Next show Fri, Oct 9 · Artificial Go

  14. 14
    Gary & Laura Maurer Concert HallMusic venue

    13 bands · 13 shows · last show not on record

    Books folk & acoustic, rock, country & americana

    Next show Fri, Oct 9 · Rufus Wainwright

  15. 15
    Reggie's Rock ClubMusic venue

    12 bands · 24 shows · last show not on record

    Books metal, punk, hardcore

    Next show Fri, Oct 9 · Eyehategod

  16. 16
    OutsetVenue type not on record

    10 bands · 10 shows · last show not on record

    Books electronic, indie, rock

    Next show Wed, Oct 7 · The Jungle Giants

  17. 17
    Civic Opera HouseTheater or performing arts center

    9 bands · 22 shows · last show Dec 13, 2018

    Books rock, alternative, electronic

  18. 18
    The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)Fairground or festival grounds

    8 bands · 9 shows · last show Oct 6, 2026

    Books indie, rock, alternative

    Next show Wed, Oct 7 · Malcolm Todd

  19. 19
    Judson & Moore DistilleryBrewery, winery or distillery

    7 bands · 7 shows · last show Aug 11, 2022

    Books folk & acoustic, country & americana, indie

    Next show Thu, Oct 15 · Brandon Good

  20. 20
    The AuditoriumConcert hall or auditorium

    4 bands · 5 shows · last show not on record

    Books folk & acoustic, alternative, electronic

    Next show Thu, Oct 8 · UB40

  21. 21
    Athenaeum CenterVenue type not on record

    3 bands · 3 shows · last show Sep 5, 2026

    Books folk & acoustic, indie, rock

  22. 22
    Avondale Music HallMusic venue

    3 bands · 3 shows · last show not on record

    Books alternative, electronic, metal

    Next show Sun, Oct 18 · The Toxhards

  23. 23
    Concord Music HallMusic venue

    3 bands · 3 shows · last show not on record

    Books rock, alternative, punk

    Next show Sat, Dec 12 · Sparta

  24. 24
    Rosa's LoungeMusic venue

    2 bands · 3 shows · last show Oct 6, 2026

    Books ambient, blues, electronic

    Next show Sat, Oct 10 · Dave Herrero

  1. 1Subterranean
  2. 2Bottom Lounge
  3. 3House of Blues Chicago
  4. 4The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)
  5. 5United Center
  6. 6Mayne Stage
  7. 7Garcia's Chicago
  8. 8Lincoln Hall

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