The Salt Shed is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Chicago.

1. The Salt Shed

9.1
1357 N Elston Ave (Blachawk St), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · 5 tips and reviews

David J.David Johnson: Brand new. Awesome acoustics both indoor and outdoor. Great drinks. Get your rear here.

David J.David Johnson: Best concert venue in Chicago and that’s no lie.

Dane D.Dane Deasy: Cat Power, The Pixies, and Modest Mouse!

House of Blues is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Chicago.

2. House of Blues

8.9
329 N Dearborn St (btwn Kinzie St & Wacker Dr), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Near North Side · 197 tips and reviews

Douglas B.Douglas Bond: The VooDoo shrimp is delicious. This is an awesome spot.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Track down the sound that evolved from the Blues at the House of Blues' Gospel Brunch on Sundays, complimented by a Southern-inspired buffet and blues memorabilia on the walls. Read more.

VH1VH1: 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 is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Chicago.

3. Lincoln Hall

9.2
2424 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Montana St & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · North Side · 72 tips and reviews

Dulce A.Dulce A.: So many phenomenal underground artists play here. The size is perfect for a concert, especially for a date night. Great drinks too!

Kurt O.Kurt Osterbusch: The cleanest venue in all of rock & roll.

Tall DaveTall Dave: Always watch the opening acts. Chances are if they open here they have the ability to headline in most other cities.

Empty Bottle is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Chicago.

4. Empty Bottle

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

keidra c.keidra chaney: A place where you can check out really eclectic sounds for fairly cheap, with a great beer selection. Whoever books their shows has good taste in metal.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: 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.

MazdaMazda: Music 7 days a week. Everything from Anti-pop Consortium to Trans Am, the indie-rock, electronic, experimental, jazz; post-this and pre-that.

Grant Park Stage is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Chicago.

5. Grant Park Stage

8.4
Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Grant Park · No tips or reviews
Metro is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Chicago.

6. Metro

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

Lenny G.Lenny Gallo: Always a fun classic and historic spot to see local bands.

The FeastThe Feast: 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.

KevinKevin: Best place to see a show in Chicago

Music Garage is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Chicago.

7. Music Garage

8.5
345 N Loomis St (Carroll Ave.), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Fulton Market · 10 tips and reviews

Joey Q.Joey Q: Our 2nd time here. Will definitely keep coming back. $6 per person is well worth it. Quality equipment, great isolation in each room. And on some Fridays the staff has BBQ and beer for patrons. FREE!

David W.David Weathersby: Music garage is one those great hidden away spots throughout the city. Had fun there.

Rosanna F.Rosanna Fernandez: I enjoyed my first drum lesson here!

Buddy Guy's Legends is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Chicago.

8. Buddy Guy's Legends

8.6
700 S Wabash Ave (at Balbo Dr.), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · South Loop · 140 tips and reviews

Leandro A.Leandro Araujo: Probably the most comfortable live music bar I've ever been... a MUST go if you're in Chicago.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Local and international legends play here, and Buddy Guy himself graces the stage of his authentic blues club, where memorabilia like B.B. King and John Lee Hooker’s guitars complete the atmosphere. Read more.

Lina G.Lina Gonzo: Waiting for Buddy Guy to take the stage on opening night of his annual run of January shows at Legends. A luxury for any blues lover, but a MUST for any Chicago Blues lover.

Schubas Tavern is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Chicago.

9. Schubas Tavern

8.5
3159 N Southport Ave (at Belmont Ave), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Lakeview · 85 tips and reviews

ManbqueManbque: Great venue! Good Mac and Cheese. Yummy beer.

Brad S.Brad Saxon: The omelettes at brunch are fantastic. If you're here for lunch or dinner, I highly recommend the Mac & cheese. You can add whatever you want to it and make it taste amazing. Get funky with it.

Tall DaveTall Dave: Order a Guinness, or two, or more.

Beat Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Chicago.

10. Beat Kitchen

8.6
2100 W Belmont Ave (at Hoyne Ave), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Roscoe Village · 49 tips and reviews

CarloCarlo: Good food and good music. Pure and simple, great venue to see a show.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The Beat Kitchen hosts The Chicago Underground Comedy showcase each Tuesday with some of the city’s most talented and promising comedians. The showcase is every Tuesday at 9:30pm; tickets are $5.

GinaGina: go to Beat Kitchen and see Lucky Boys Confusion!!

Bottom Lounge is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Chicago.

11. Bottom Lounge

8.4
1375 W Lake St (btwn Loomis St & Ada St), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Fulton Market · 78 tips and reviews

ash. a.ash. anz.: get the Belgian frites w/ aioli sauce & parmesan cheese; the best friends a fry could have

The Red Pump Project®The Red Pump Project®: This was the venue of the inaugural "Rock the Red" show, in 2010!

RJ O.RJ OMalley: Order a Schlitz and use the two quarters from your change to play pinball.

The Vic Theatre is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Chicago.

12. The Vic Theatre

8.2
3145 N Sheffield Ave (btwn W Fletcher St & W Belmont Ave), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Lakeview · 53 tips and reviews

Eric M.Eric Munn: The upstairs seating may seem out of the way, buy every seat has an unobstructed view

Elizabeth K.Elizabeth Kinsman: Old, pretty and a little weird... Meaning this place is awesome. $5 to see all three movies in a night, ok beer on tap, and you can bring in outside food.

Heidi A.Heidi Aldama: Love going to concerts here. You can walk up to the front, place your beer on the stage and dance the night away.

Park West is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Chicago.

13. Park West

8.2
322 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Lincoln Park · 30 tips and reviews

Steven K.Steven K.: Beautiful venue with great sound. There isn't a bad view in the place. If you want a booth you can reserve one ahead of time or attempt head up to the balcony. Just an amazing concert experience. 😍

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Nate R.Nate R: Worst beer selection of any Chicago venue.

Aragon Ballroom is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Chicago.

14. Aragon Ballroom

8.1
1106 W Lawrence Ave (at Winthrop Ave), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Uptown · 72 tips and reviews

Robert l.Robert licursi: Saw my favorite band INTERPOL for my birthday. Thank you sweetie! Decemberist were awesome as well.

Devin S.Devin Schuyler: Ticket scalpers suck! Buy your tickets from people or online...

Jørgen A.Jørgen Axelsen: Best woodwork ever. Love this place. Great acustics.

Petrillo Music Shell is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Chicago.

15. Petrillo Music Shell

7.8
Grant Park (at Columbus & Jackson Dr), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Grant Park · 10 tips and reviews

Dion M.Dion M: Bring sun block unless you plan on sitting under the trees in the wood chips. The sun is intense! Drink water!!!

Mike C.Mike Conradt: Life is good! Beautiful night!

nicnic: if you listen hard enough, you can hear the ocean!