1. Jay Pritzker Pavilion
9.3
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Amphitheater · Grant Park · 101 tips and reviews
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts: Enjoy the serenity of the great lawn, where locals and tourists alike come with their blankets, chairs and picnic baskets to listen to the many free concerts held there. Read more.
Allison Kaminski: Check out the concerts or movies in the park over the summer!! They usually start at 6 or 6:30 and last until 8ish. Bring a blanket and a bottle of wine and enjoy!
Brianne W: It's a great place to watch concerts and movies in the park! If you're sitting on the lawn, arrive early!
2. Millennium Park
9.6
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Grant Park · 619 tips and reviews
Kirstjen Lorenz: A wonderful place for a concert, but it's even a lot of fun to just lay on the grass & read a book on your workday lunch hour.
Kevin Mac: Like NY's Central Park, but exceptional in a Chicago way. Lots to do and see year-round including picnics, concerts, skating and scenery.
L K: Must see in Chicago. Beautiful grounds for a concert, a movie, or just to walk around outside.
Mike Doose: Great concert venue! Good wines, decently varied selection of local, national and imported beers. And a unique albeit expensive menu of food items. I recommend the Arroncini balls and the Cheese Plate
Daria Melnikova: Ok second visit was much better than the first. I found the food on the menu what I love. Also here is great concert hall.
Tyler McPheeters: Fun place to see concerts.
7. Lincoln Hall
9.1
2424 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Montana St & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · North Side · 72 tips and reviews
Jesse Raya: My favorite concert venue in Chicago, hands down!
Stephanie Simon: Definitely one of the best concert venues in the city. Arrive a little early and get a seat along the balcony upstairs.
Dulce A.: So many phenomenal underground artists play here. The size is perfect for a concert, especially for a date night. Great drinks too!
8. The Vic Theatre
8.3
3145 N Sheffield Ave (btwn W Fletcher St & W Belmont Ave), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Lakeview · 53 tips and reviews
Cracken .: Whether its seeing a concert, or enjoyin the Brew & View, The Vic is my favorite theater in Chi-town.
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.
Digital Tour Bus: Don't bother driving to concerts here because a CTA line is literally a block away! You in for an awesome concert, so get your ears ready!
Jessica Knobbe: Great classes and fantastic concerts. Even if you don't know the artist, it's always a high quality show for a price that you can afford.
Jacqueline Arica: Excellent concert venue. Small theater lends to a very intimate setting.
venessa tarbell: Excellent music instruction. Wiggle worms classes are popular with the younger set. They also have regular concerts that I highly recommend, although some can be over-priced.
VH1: It’s one of the best places in Chicago to see a concert – great views of downtown and right next to Lake Michigan, this is the ultimate Chi-town experience. – Team Live Nation
Alyssa Taecker: This truly is a fabulous venue... I highly recommend seeing concerts here.
Lexus: Walk the Lexus Red Carpet and check out the new 2014 IS 250 F SPORT right past the main gates for a chance to upgrade your concert experience or win a ride home in style courtesy of Lexus. #LexusVIP!
11. Chicago Cultural Center
8.7
78 E Washington St (btwn N Michigan & N Garland Ct.), Chicago, IL
Museum · The Loop · 153 tips and reviews
Dora: Most concerts, shows, exhibits and dance programs are free! Step inside and check the schedule (and don’t forget to look up – there are two gorgeous stained glass domes).Powered by ParentsConnect.co Read more.
Examiner.com: Drink chai, hear music, people-watch every day at the Chicago Cultural Center. Come and enjoy weekly concerts produced by the International Music Foundation. Read more.
Christopher Burdick: I love going here for free concerts, events, and art exhibits. Also, the building itself is well worth the experience, complete with beautiful mosaic-tile ceilings.
13. House of Blues
9.0
329 N Dearborn St (btwn Kinzie St & Wacker Dr), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Near North Side · 197 tips and reviews
Tracy Crystal: Amazing venue for a concert! Small and intimate (at least compared to Northern California venues!) There's even a great view from the bar area!
Thompson Hotels: Exclusive for our guests: Complimentary entry to most House of Blues Backporch concerts. Just present your Sax Chicago room key.
Teresa: Great venue, smaller than expected, but that makes it an intimate concert setting.