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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 24Rock 38Hip-hop 13Alternative 35Indie 27Ambient 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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16 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
    House of Blues ChicagoMusic venue

    56 bands · 58 shows · last show not on record

    Books rock, alternative, pop

    Next show Sat, Oct 10 · Switchfoot

  4. 4
    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

  5. 5
    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

  6. 6
    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

  7. 7
    Aragon BallroomMusic venue

    16 bands · 16 shows · last show not on record

    Books rock, alternative, metal

    Next show Sat, Oct 10 · JPEGMAFIA

  8. 8
    Reggie's Rock ClubMusic venue

    12 bands · 24 shows · last show not on record

    Books metal, punk, hardcore

    Next show Fri, Oct 9 · Eyehategod

  9. 9
    Concord Music HallMusic venue

    3 bands · 3 shows · last show not on record

    Books rock, alternative, punk

    Next show Sat, Dec 12 · Sparta

  10. 10
    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

  11. 11
    Rosa's LoungeMusic venue

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

    Books ambient, blues, electronic

    Next show Sat, Oct 10 · Dave Herrero

  12. 12
    16" On CenterMusic venue

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

    Books rock, alternative, blues

  13. 13
    Masada NightclubNightclub

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

    Books electronic

    Next show Sat, Oct 10 · DJ Heather

  14. 14
    Blues On HalstedMusic venue

    1 bands · 6 shows · last show Feb 26, 2012

    Books blues, rock, soul & r&b

  15. 15
    Holtschneider Performance CenterMusic venue

    1 bands · 3 shows · last show May 3, 2024

    Books classical, experimental & noise

  16. 16
    Avondale Music HallMusic venue

    1 bands · 1 shows · last show not on record

    Books alternative, electronic, hip-hop

    Next show Fri, Nov 6 · Sophie Hunter

  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. 8Reggie's Rock Club

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