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Music is the heartbeat of our city, whether you’re at a late-night club or a summer music festival. Come experience the unforgettable energy of Chicago’s music scene.

Audience enjoying a performance in Chicago at Lollapalooza

Music festivals

Explore the best of Chicago’s fests.

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LollapaloozaDance all day at Lollapalooza

The crowd at Windy City SmokeoutHear country greats at Windy City Smokeout

Millennium Park Pritzker Pavilion Catch a free summer festival

Man playing Blues and Jazz music at the Chicago Blues Festival

Jazz, Blues & House

Three styles with deep Chicago roots.

Winters Jazz ClubJam with jazz legends

Blues Fest Close up of a MusicianHear Chicago-style blues

Enjoying a nightclub in ChicagoHit the dance floor with house music

Featured Venues

House of Blues
House of Blues

River North

Kingston Mines
Kingston Mines

Lincoln Park

The Hideout
The Hideout

Bucktown/Wicker Park

Park West
Park West

Lincoln Park

DISCO at Celeste

Nightlife

Pull up a bar stool in the country’s top city for drinking.

Chicago cocktail bars and what to drinkExperience Chicago's top cocktail bars

Enjoying a nightclub in ChicagoDance til dawn at our nightclubs

Untitled BurlesqueTake a seat at drag and burlesque shows

More Chicago Music & Nightlife

Explore Chicago blues
Explore Chicago blues

Your ultimate blues bucket list

Music venues
Music venues

Where to hear live music in Chicago

Speakeasies and hidden bars
Speakeasies and hidden bars

Go retro at these Chicago speakeasies

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Food & Drink
Food & Drink
Theatre
Theatre
Attractions
Attractions
LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+
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