Live music chicago suburbs

Mainstream pop, indie rock, hip hop, punk, blues, or jazz — no matter your musical taste, you’ll find it live in Chicago any night of the week.

The city’s legendary live music scene includes everything from free summer music festivals to iconic venues ranging from intimate neighborhood clubs to historic music halls.

Live music chicago suburbs

And as the birthplace of everything from house music to Chicago-style jazz and blues, it’s a city that should be on every music lover’s bucket list. Here are just 30 top spots to check out.

The Hideout

To say it’s a packed house here is no exaggeration.

The Hideout, a beloved Chicago institution, is essentially a frame house with a bar in the front and stage in the back “living room.” Seek out the obscure industrial side street it’s hidden on and you’ll join a welcoming crowd — whether inside or on the patio — for eclectic music sets or weekly bingo, comedy, and danc