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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 40Hip-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 5Indoor & outdoor 1Listening room (estimated) 4

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18 venues shown59 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
    House of Blues ChicagoMusic venue

    56 bands · 58 shows · last show not on record

    Books rock, alternative, pop

    Next show Sat, Oct 10 · Switchfoot

  5. 5
    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

  6. 6
    Mayne StageTheater or performing arts center

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

    Books rock, indie, alternative

  7. 7
    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

  8. 8
    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

  9. 9
    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

  10. 10
    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

  11. 11
    Reggie's Rock ClubMusic venue

    12 bands · 24 shows · last show not on record

    Books metal, punk, hardcore

    Next show Fri, Oct 9 · Eyehategod

  12. 12
    Civic Opera HouseTheater or performing arts center

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

    Books rock, alternative, electronic

  13. 13
    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

  14. 14
    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

  15. 15
    Avondale Music HallMusic venue

    3 bands · 3 shows · last show not on record

    Books alternative, electronic, metal

    Next show Sun, Oct 18 · The Toxhards

  16. 16
    Concord Music HallMusic venue

    3 bands · 3 shows · last show not on record

    Books rock, alternative, punk

    Next show Sat, Dec 12 · Sparta

  17. 17
    Rosa's LoungeMusic venue

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

    Books ambient, blues, electronic

    Next show Sat, Oct 10 · Dave Herrero

  18. 18
    Cermak HallEvent space

    1 bands · 1 shows · last show not on record

    Books electronic, indie, industrial & goth

    Next show Fri, Oct 23 · bassvictim

  1. 1Subterranean
  2. 2Bottom Lounge
  3. 3House of Blues Chicago
  4. 4Mayne Stage
  5. 5Garcia's Chicago
  6. 6Lincoln Hall
  7. 7Hideout (Music Room)
  8. 8Gary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall

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