Top rated Live music venues in Chicago, United States to elevate your visit (Updated February, 2024)

Top rated Live music venues in Chicago

Experience the best that Chicago has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 66 places from Live music venue category.

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Rosa's Lounge

Live music venue

Longtime family-owned neighborhood club where both traditional & modern performers sing the blues.

4.80 (664 reviews)

Rockefeller Memorial Chapel

Chapel

1928 Gothic chapel with an intricate tiled ceiling & stained glass, hosts regular concerts & tours.

4.80 (76 reviews)

Emil Bach House

Vacation home rental agency

Restored 1915 home by Frank Lloyd Wright available for overnight stays & private events.

4.80 (73 reviews)

United Center

Arena

The U.S.' largest arena hosts over 200 events annually, from Bulls & Hawks games to musical acts.

4.70 (21.7K reviews)

The Chicago Theatre

Concert hall

French Baroque-style 3,600-seat auditorium showcasing national musical & comedy acts since 1921.

4.70 (8.6K reviews)

Kingston Mines

Blues club

Live bands play until late on 2 stages at this rustic blues club with barbecue & other pub grub.

$$ $$

4.70 (3.3K reviews)

Thalia Hall

Live music venue

This landmark venue, designed as an opera house in 1892, hosts concerts by well-known musical acts.

4.70 (2.9K reviews)

Civic Opera House

Opera house

North America's 2nd-largest opera venue has over 3,500 seats & houses the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

4.70 (1.8K reviews)

Lincoln Hall

Live music venue

Midsize venue for live music performances along with an unpretentious on-site cocktail bar.

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4.70 (1.6K reviews)

The Empty Bottle

Live music venue

Indie music venue & bar hosting alternative bands in a somewhat small space with cheap drinks.

$$ $$

4.70 (1.3K reviews)

Foundation Room Chicago

Lounge

Upscale lounge with rich decor, offering drinks & light bites, plus regular comedy nights & DJ sets.

$$ $$

4.70 (168 reviews)

O's Tap

Bar

👍👍 Super chill bar with a small but nice craft beer selection. Super friendly bartender that informed me of 4 dollar draft special after I asked for a can so she helped me live my best life. Stop in for a cold one. Also food prepped by 90 mile. Stay wavvy.

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4.70 (126 reviews)