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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 1Bar 4Theater 9Brewery / Winery 2Other 3700+ 1Electronic 25Rock 39Hip-hop 12Alternative 34Indie 28Ambient 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 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
    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

  7. 7
    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

  8. 8
    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

  9. 9
    Aragon BallroomMusic venue

    16 bands · 16 shows · last show not on record

    Books rock, alternative, metal

    Next show Sat, Oct 10 · JPEGMAFIA

  10. 10
    Riviera Theatre- ILTheater or performing arts center

    14 bands · 14 shows · last show not on record

    Books metal, alternative, rock

    Next show Tue, Oct 27 · Sienna Spiro

  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
    Riviera TheatreTheater or performing arts center

    8 bands · 8 shows · last show not on record

    Books metal, hardcore, rock

    Next show Wed, Oct 14 · Alvaro Diaz

  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
    Wintrust ArenaArena or stadium

    6 bands · 6 shows · last show not on record

    Books hip-hop, alternative, metal

    Next show Fri, Nov 13 · Master P

  15. 15
    Ramova TheatreTheater or performing arts center

    5 bands · 5 shows · last show not on record

    Books metal, rock, electronic

    Next show Fri, Oct 30 · Ne Obliviscaris

  16. 16
    Reggies Music JointTheater or performing arts center

    5 bands · 5 shows · last show not on record

    Books rock, hardcore, punk

    Next show Wed, Oct 7 · Wayne Hancock

  17. 17
    RadiusEvent space

    4 bands · 4 shows · last show not on record

    Books electronic, rock, hardcore

    Next show Fri, Oct 30 · Borgore

  18. 18
    Concord Music HallMusic venue

    3 bands · 3 shows · last show not on record

    Books rock, alternative, punk

    Next show Sat, Dec 12 · Sparta

  19. 19
    The AuditoriumConcert hall or auditorium

    3 bands · 3 shows · last show not on record

    Books folk & acoustic, alternative, electronic

    Next show Fri, Oct 9 · Beck

  20. 20
    Kingston MinesMusic venue

    2 bands · 6 shows · last show not on record

    Books blues, rock, soul & r&b

    Next show Thu, Oct 8 · Omar Coleman

  21. 21
    Rosa's LoungeMusic venue

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

    Books ambient, blues, electronic

    Next show Sat, Oct 10 · Dave Herrero

  22. 22
    Arie Crown TheaterTheater or performing arts center

    2 bands · 2 shows · last show not on record

    Books hip-hop

    Next show Sat, Feb 27 · 8Ball & MJG

  23. 23
    Credit Union 1 Arena at UICArena or stadium

    2 bands · 2 shows · last show not on record

    Books hip-hop, soul & r&b

    Next show Fri, Oct 16 · Summer Walker

  24. 24
    Masada NightclubNightclub

    2 bands · 2 shows · last show Aug 1, 2026

    Books electronic

    Next show Sat, Oct 10 · DJ Heather

  1. 1Subterranean
  2. 2Bottom Lounge
  3. 3House of Blues Chicago
  4. 4Garcia's Chicago
  5. 5Lincoln Hall
  6. 6Hideout (Music Room)
  7. 7Aragon Ballroom
  8. 8Riviera Theatre- IL

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