Chicago Live Music Clubs
Chicago's live music clubs feature live acts playing on a regular basis. From jazz to reggae to rock, find the right spot to kick back and relax or to get up and get your groove on. These Chicago live music venues can help narrow down the search with live music club reviews, descriptions, contact information, maps and more.
The newly constructed Velvet is open and ready to rock out to the jazz of yesteryear. For local jazz artists and jazz enthusiasts, this is the place to be. Now, the place is smoke free.
Drawing local and visitors alike for decades, Coq d'Or is the perfect place to enjoy cocktails, wines, beers and cigars. The lounge menu features items such as chili, sandwiches, roasted turkey, appetizers, salads and desserts. On weekdays, big screen TVs show up-to-date stock market news, while in the evening they showcase the latest sporting events. Every night at 7pm, local musicians liven up the place. Coq d'Or is located in The Drake Hotel Chicago.
This venue hosts international musical performances including folk and heritage tunes, African and Latin music, jazz, blues, and improvised music. Wild and colorful paintings and decor make this an enjoyable place to spend an evening engulfed in Chicago's best cultural music.
This venue is a multicultural dance club that specializes in electronica, dance tracks, and live DJs. Come for the drinks, but stay for that rhythmic Chicago deep house sound.
This supper club will bring back memories of the 1940s. Specializing in large private or corporate banquets and entertainment, the Black Orchid is definitely a hip venue for any gathering. The supper club is located downtown in the center of Old Town. Bring back that swing.
Jazz has been here since 1947 and to this day still plays every night except Mondays. Cover charge for each show is between $20 and $25.
Since it's opening in 1979, BLUES has been one of the most authentic blues clubs in the city. Some of Chicago's leading blues musicians are regulars here. Management picks only top quality musicians to ensure their patrons receive the most memorable blues experience ever.
Smack in the middle of downtown Chicago, this club features live piano from different performers every evening, fine spirits and wines, and a large selection of cigars. This place is sure to have guests swinging to familiar tunes.
Featuring live original performances by local and international artists, Beat Kitchen always has great tunes. Ten unique beers are on tap here and another 20 varieties are available in bottles. In Wicker Park, Beat Kitchen is a great place to grab a beer or a bite.
Rolling Stone magazine called it " ...a blues mecca for true believers". Founded in 1984 and family owned, this blues club is as popular as a good pint of beer. Hear the stylings of David Honeyboy Edwards, Homesick James, Pinetop Perkins, Billy Branch, Melvin Taylor, Sugar Blue, and more.
Green Dolphin Street features live music every day they're open. A great menu also brings guests to eat here. They serve grilled steak, grilled chicken, and different fish dishes. One can also get pizza, salads, and sandwiches.
Schubas Tavern has been a Chicago landmark for over 100 years. Holding true to the feel of the early 20th century, they maintain a mahogany bar, a tin roof, and walnut wainscotting in the bar room. Live music is also hosted every night. Indie rock, honky-tonk, and jazz are just a few of the many eclectic genres of music performed here.
Crobar is a popular riverside dance club in downtown Chicago. They feature headlining DJs that spin electronica. Crobar has an extremely modern design thanks to architect Callin Fortis, slick neon lighting, and even boasts special effects. Book them for private parties or attend one of their events.
This punk rock club is fondly known as one of the best dives in the city. Every night, except Mondays, live music takes to the small stage to make loud loud music.
This is a drum shop that hosts regularly scheduled community drumming circles close to Lincoln Park. In western African style, they are experts in the field of percussion. They encourage people of all walks to join in for a taste of culture and some serious djembe joy.
This is a delicious music venue that serves cheap, yet scrumptious food out of their Bite Café until the late hours of the night. They host live bands seven days per week and even put on shows free of charge Monday nights. See here some of Chicago's most local groups.
Centered around a limestone fountain, the Palm Court features live harp music every day. As the perfect place for afternoon tea, the Palm Court also offers a cozy atmosphere for evening cocktails. The Palm Court's menu features soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts. Every Wednesday and Thursday evenings, the lounge features live piano music, while on Friday and Saturday evenings a vocalist accompanied by a band is showcased.
It was voted Chicago's best blues club for the past eight years by the Chicago Music Awards. In celebrating their 36th birthday, Kingston Mines has shown that they still rock. Two band and two different stages ensure that the blues just don't stop. They're operational seven days per week.
This establishment features jazz, blues, R&B, and motown artists. It is candlelit, intimate, and stylishly decorated. They've been in the business for over 40 years. See incredible live performances every night of the week and feast your ears on some of the smoothest tunes in the city.
