Smart Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Chicago.

1. Smart Bar

8.1
3730 N Clark St (btwn Grace & Waveland), Chicago, IL
Night Club · Wrigleyville · 56 tips and reviews

AngieAngie: best place for dancing. love the DJs here.

Stephan G.Stephan Germain: Super fun dance club especially Sunday nights for Queen. Great bartenders!!

DavidDavid: Best Dance bar in Chicago!

Roscoe's is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Chicago.

2. Roscoe's

7.9
3356 N Halsted St (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Lakeview · 112 tips and reviews

zoomvacations.comzoomvacations.com: great for casual, fun-filled dancing in the back!

Kal S.Kal S: Great dance floor and delicious Sex on the Beach.

lucy :.lucy :): Perfect for dancing! Just don't wear anything you could lose (ie. a hat)

Danny's Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Chicago.

3. Danny's Tavern

7.7
1951 W Dickens Ave (at N. Damen Ave.), Chicago, IL
Bar · Bucktown · 46 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Sheer Magic has been luring long lines to Danny’s every first Wednesday of the month for the past nine years, making it the undisputed champ of Chicago’s vinyl-only dance parties.

Hannah ..Hannah ...: Best dance party in Bucktown

Réjane T.Réjane T: Great place to come for drinks and dancing. Never a bad night to be here!!

Harris Theater is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Chicago.

4. Harris Theater

8.7
205 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Theater · Grant Park · 22 tips and reviews

www.ERandolph.com K.www.ERandolph.com Kristine: Beware music and dancing.

Rachel H.Rachel Hall: The best place to see dance performances! GREAT prices and every seat is a good seat!

Ann F.Ann Freier: Just left, what an amazing dance troupe!

Beauty Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Chicago.

5. Beauty Bar

7.9
1444 W Chicago Ave (at Noble), Chicago, IL
Night Club · Noble Square · 71 tips and reviews

Sara S.Sara Stubblefield: Cute little bar with style and a nicely sized dance floor ;)Buy a drink and get your nails did.

trillateezytrillateezy: Always have the best DJs playing when they come through. The disco ball is always the star of some photos. Great place to go dancing.

John F.John French: Great music and dancing.

Berlin Nightclub is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Chicago.

6. Berlin Nightclub

7.3
954 W Belmont Ave (at N Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
Night Club · Lakeview · 63 tips and reviews

Monica B.Monica Beverly Hillz: The Best Dance Party In Chicago ! So Fun

Roland M.Roland Miranda: Great dance bar. You'll hear stuff you won't hear at other boystown bars but it's so awesome to dance to. Best after hours bar in Chicago!!!

Theo E.Theo Estes: My favorite place to dance in Chicago. The crowd is diverse, and the music is awesome! Go for Robyn night.

Big Chicks is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Chicago.

7. Big Chicks

8.0
5024 N Sheridan Rd (at W Argyle St.), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Uptown · 88 tips and reviews

Ross G.Ross Guthrie: great dancing late on Saturday

Eric D.Eric Drain: What everyone said is true! Saturday night, Sunday brunch, Mon. $1 burgers. But also every 1st Thursday for FKA dance party! Saaaaweet!

Scot M.Scot Mincey: One of the best bars I've been to!!!! Make sure to dance at least once on the platform!!!

The Hideout is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Chicago.

8. The Hideout

8.5
1354 W Wabansia Ave (btwn Elston Ave & Throop St), Chicago, IL
Rock Club · Bucktown · 56 tips and reviews

Pete F.Pete Fuller: Enjoy the affordable booze and check out the frequent dance parties. I prefer the Soul Dance Parties, myself.

Erin H.Erin H.: Hipster Dance Parties mean everyone looks just as stupid with their funky moves. Give in, and dance the night away!

Daniel A.Daniel Albert: Check out Life During Wartime once-a-month. Best dance party in the city!

Slippery Slope is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Chicago.

9. Slippery Slope

7.6
2357 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Night Club · Logan Square · 33 tips and reviews

Hillman P.Hillman Philistia: Dj w a small dance floor. Offers something that's missing on Milwaukee's mostly bar scene. 80's theme.

P S.P S: Better than your average late night dance dive, plus skee ball. Pre-mixed bottled cocktails a nice gimmick.

Alexander V.Alexander Vicksén: Fun, fun fun & dancing

Hydrate is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Chicago.

10. Hydrate

7.3
3458 N Halsted St (at W Cornelia Ave), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Lakeview · 53 tips and reviews

Bryce W.Bryce Warner: Make sure to check out the AMAZING dance floor. They have the best DJ's spinning and sexy bartenders.

Brad G.Brad G: Hydrate heats up in the spring/summer! Come check out some of the best dj's from all over the world and dance til the sun comes up.

Derek K.Derek Kucynda: Amazing late night bar. This tip comes from a lifelong Chicagoan. Do it. Sweaty. Dance. Party. Best staff ever. What more does a queen need??

Auditorium Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Chicago.

11. Auditorium Theatre

9.2
50 E Congress Pkwy (Roosevelt University), Chicago, IL
Theater · The Loop · 70 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The Joffrey Ballet, which appeared at the Auditorium in scenes shot for "The Company" (2003), was the first American dance company to appear on TV, and the first to visit Russia. Read more.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The Joffrey Ballet, which appeared at the Auditorium in scenes shot for "The Company" (2003), was the first dance company to perform at the White House at Jacqueline Kennedy’s invitation. Read more.

Jen T.Jen T.: Fuerza Bruta Lounge at the Auditorium Theatre opens at 6:30pm Tuesday through Saturday and 2pm on Sundays. Daily drink specials, empanadas and dance music. You do not need a ticket to the show to hang Read more.

Empty Bottle is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Chicago.

12. Empty Bottle

8.7
1035 N Western Ave (at W Cortez St), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Ukrainian Village · 84 tips and reviews

RCRD LBLRCRD LBL: Great music venue with pretty awesome acoustics. In between sets for Gang Gang Dance, jump into the old photobooth with some pals. Added bonus - the tamale guy that comes around at the end of the nigh

Lisa W.Lisa W: One of the best venues in the city. Great drink specials, usually a dance party, bad ass photo booths. Late night food at Bite, and as always, RIP Radley.

Rich C.Rich Cole: Saturday 8/25. Heavy Funk Dance Party! DJRC + The Heard + The Krewe.

Untitled Supper Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Chicago.

13. Untitled Supper Club

8.4
111 W Kinzie St (btwn N LaSalle St & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · River North · 141 tips and reviews

Melissa H.Melissa Hook: Great spot! The mule was so delicious!! Live music then great familiar stuff to dance to. Great atmosphere!

Dani S.Dani Schmidt: Had so so music but a cool VIP lounge right by the dance floor.

Pocket S.Pocket Sun: It's a clubeasy! Great vibes, each room was a little different. The music was good to dance to. We had a great time! People dressed up fancy here.

Late Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Chicago.

14. Late Bar

7.7
3534 W Belmont Ave (at N Drake Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Northwest Side · 29 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Check-in at this (aptly named) open-til-four, music-driven dive with eclectic photography, a video screen playing anything but sports, and a dance floor dark enough to facilitate actual dancing Read more.

Steve ‘Pudgy’ D.Steve ‘Pudgy’ De Rose: As it states- it's a dark, gothic-inspired bar with music, music videos, & dancing five nights a week until 4 am. People I know have DJ'd here. Obscure imports on draft here. ☞ Free wi-fi.

Anja H.Anja Harris: Get the Pepito Collins. And then dance.

Metro is one of The 15 Best Places for Dancing in Chicago.

15. Metro

8.8
3730 N Clark St (btwn Racine & Waveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Wrigleyville · 90 tips and reviews

LaurenLauren: Definitely check out Metro's monthly 18+ dance party called One Night Stand. Free or cheap admission, always books the best local DJs, goes til super late, and usually includes freebies. GO! Read more.

E. W.E. W.: If you're into the goth scene or just like industrial/gothic music, there's a semi-monthly dance event that if nothing else offers excellent DJing.

ChicagoistChicagoist: After a show head down to Smartbar and dance into the morning, a great two for one venue deal. Read more.