Shows here are intimate because they have to be, and some of my favorite moments soaking up the music have been here. Read more.
The views from the straight on part of the balcony are better than you would expect. Drinks are inexpensive and the bar is quick. Nice bartenders too.
The back room's a great size and has the best touring and local indie acts. The front room is where everybody knows your name. Check them out on Facebook - they're always giving away tickets to fans.
Some of the best and very underrated sandwiches in the city. A very extensive beer list where you can find any type of drink your heart desires. Free popcorn, outdoor patio, and live music too!
Bet you didn’t know - HOB Chicago has mud from the Mississippi Delta buried under the Music Hall stage as a reminder of the blues roots of all the music gracing the stage. – Team Live Nation
Lincoln Hall has one of the better sound systems in Chicago. If your ears are damaged like mine are, make sure to bring some earplugs!
Get there a little early and stake out a spot on the upstairs balcony railing; sure, the floor's more fun, but the view from up top's unparalleled.
Pretty sweet venue. Big open stage, decent service, definitely wayyy better than vLive.
Live music fans congregate at the often standing-room only Double Door, which has hosted thousands of up-and-coming and established musicians, including the Rolling Stones and the Smashing Pumpkins. Read more.
Originally built as a movie palace in 1917, The Riviera is now a premiere mid-sized venue for rock and punk concerts. Read more.
This is Chicago’s premier indie rock club, hosting cutting-edge bands from home and abroad. “Cheap Sundays” and free Mondays remove the financial risk from gambling on an unknown bill.
A small club featuring local and regional acts 7 nights a week, this noted venue stood at the center of Chicago's emerging acid jazz movement in the '90s, helping to launch groups like Liquid Soul. Read more.
Attracts pretty much any crowd! From hipsters to bikers, Reggie's is sure to please. PS: Thursdays are 1/2 price burger and sandwich night! Read more.
This iconic bar is mostly known as a place for sports fans, but it regularly books local and touring acts, offering fans the chance to see major bands in a small room. Read more.
It’s one of the best places in Chicago to see a concert – great views of downtown and right next to Lake Michigan, this is the ultimate Chi-town experience. – Team Live Nation
No matter how crowded it gets, there's always a pocket of space near the ramps that lead down onto the front-of-stage floor. Try it, you'll like it!
