Jay Pritzker Pavilion is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Chicago.

1. Jay Pritzker Pavilion

9.3
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Amphitheater · Grant Park · 101 tips and reviews

Yvonne S.Yvonne Strumecki: Check out the Grant Park Muisc Festival in the summertime. Some of the best classical & world music in the nation.

Julia S.Julia Styles: New Music Mondays has some of the best independent bands perform during the summer. If the band is popular, make sure to come early.

InterContinental Hotels & ResortsInterContinental 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.

Kingston Mines is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Chicago.

2. Kingston Mines

9.0
2548 N Halsted St (at Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Lincoln Park · 111 tips and reviews

Dave N.Dave Noderer: It's all good! Always great music. I try to get there every time I'm in Chicago!

Silvia B.Silvia Butta Calice: Amazing vibes and music! The staff is super kind! Totally worth the 15$ to get in.

Brad H.Brad Hager: LOVE this place, the dual stages with rotating artist is brilliant. GREAT artist / music here, and cold beer. Be sure to stroll to the back for lip licking ribs, fired catfish, delicious soul food 😄

Green Mill Cocktail Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Chicago.

3. Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

8.9
4802 N Broadway St (at W Lawrence Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Uptown · 135 tips and reviews

Katharine H.Katharine Hardison: Great music! The atmosphere is really cool too. Don't expect a soundtrack - the performers are front and center. Talking is kept to a minimum during sets.

Giulia ShosannaGiulia Shosanna: The Best jazz club ❤️

DavDav: Green mill is awesome laid back...great place to converse and listen to live jazz...

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

4. 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

ErnestoAustriaErnestoAustria: A must for Blues live Music addicted People (like me). Try Bud!

Jacque T.Jacque Tertany: Get table in front of band and food is really good along with great blues music :)

Heba-I-amHeba-I-am: The meatloaf is sooooo delicious and it was very filling as well. Perfect if you're really hungry. The live music is great I loved the atmosphere of the whole place. Staff is friendly too

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

5. Buddy Guy's Legends

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

Rachael S.Rachael Stevens: Delicious food! Great music! Good vibe! But expect to stay awhile... Service is ssslllloooooowwwww

Bryan S.Bryan Sumney: Food, atmosphere, service, music ... you just can't go wrong

Tim B.Tim Bushnell: Energetic live bands, great southern food, a wonderful way to experience the blues in Chicago

Millennium Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Chicago.

6. Millennium Park

9.6
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Grant Park · 619 tips and reviews

Kirstjen L.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 M.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.

Lou Malnati's PizzeriaLou Malnati's Pizzeria: The perfect place for a picnic and a night of music and dining al fresco! Free Wi-Fi is also available!

Blue Chicago is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Chicago.

7. Blue Chicago

8.8
536 N Clark St (Bt W Grand Av & Ohio St.), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · River North · 56 tips and reviews

Wendy C.Wendy C,: One of my favorite blues house in Chicago! Can buy a ticket and listen to Blues in two locations per night if you prefer.

Lisa G.Lisa Griffin: Local hang-out and I always brought my out-of-town guests here - the live bands are awesome and good drinks at reasonable prices!

Mark W.Mark Wong: Best $8 cover I've ever spent. Amazing music from 9:00-1:30am in an intimate atmosphere with reasonably priced drinks.

Jazz Showcase is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Chicago.

8. Jazz Showcase

9.0
806 S Plymouth Ct (at W Polk St.), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Dearborn Park · 31 tips and reviews

LaToya P.LaToya Price: Great atmosphere and AWESOME music!

Luis L.Luis Lopez: Great live jazz venue. I went there while on vacation and went on a Wednesday night which was free. Mark Colby was performing that night, the club has this dark alley mobster vibe which I loved :-)

michelle j.michelle jimenez: Very intimate place to listen to amazing music! I'm never disappointed. Sitting is very limited but if you show up early you can get good seats.

Old Town School of Folk Music is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Chicago.

9. Old Town School of Folk Music

9.4
4544 N Lincoln Ave (at W Wilson Ave), Chicago, IL
Music School · Ravenswood · 49 tips and reviews

Jay G.Jay Geneske: Great classes, shows, place for music and instruments.

Jessica K.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.

venessa t.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.

Lincoln Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Chicago.

10. 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

BingBing: I’ve played this little place before and it’s a great spot to see music and play music. I’ll definitely be back here soon!” – Andy Grammer

Angelina S.Angelina S.: The live rock bands are gems and the Music is very good.

Kelly C.Kelly Canton: You cannot beat this place for intimate music good crowds and excellent sound.

Rosa's Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Chicago.

11. Rosa's Lounge

9.0
3420 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Rock Club · Logan Square · 18 tips and reviews

Tracy C.Tracy Crystal: AMAZING place to go for live Blues music. Light crowd, excellent atmosphere, good drinks and a pool table!

Pooneet K.Pooneet Kant: Awesome place - owner is extremely hospitable, very good setup and music. Classic place...don't expect anything fancy - just damn good music and a great vibe.

Laurance G.Laurance Glasser: Great music, cool atmosphere and owners and staff are top shelf!

City Winery Chicago is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Chicago.

12. City Winery Chicago

8.7
1200 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Winery · West Loop · 84 tips and reviews

Mike D.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 M.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.

Kimberly W.Kimberly Wolfson: My favorite music venue these days! Great duck tacos! Amazing wine! Wonderful wait staff.

Symphony Center (Chicago Symphony Orchestra) is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Chicago.

13. Symphony Center (Chicago Symphony Orchestra)

9.5
220 S Michigan Ave (btwn Adams & Jackson), Chicago, IL
Concert Hall · Chicago Loop, IL · 35 tips and reviews

nicholas p.nicholas peterson: Beautiful architecture and even better orchestral music

Dmitry W.Dmitry Witman: Outstandin orchestra and director, off-course. Great jazz program as well, infrequent jazz concerts though. Yet if you are lucky with the time of your visit - they are really good.

Mark M.Mark Moskovitz: Great music, great customer service!

The Hideout is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Chicago.

14. The Hideout

8.7
1354 W Wabansia Ave (btwn Elston Ave & Throop St), Chicago, IL
Rock Club · Bucktown · 56 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Broyles: One of my all-time favorite music venues in Chicago Read more.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: An eclectic musical appetite, commitment to community building and friendly staff keep this cozy bar in a class of its own. Don't leave without ordering a Wooden Leg. -ASK Read more.

Jen K.Jen Kiper: Great place to see live music and the nicest bar staff around

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

15. Empty Bottle

8.8
1035 N Western Ave (at W Cortez St), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Ukrainian Village · 84 tips and reviews

RCRD LBLRCRD LBL: Great music venue with pretty awesome acoustics. In between sets for Gang Gang Dance, jump into the old photobooth with some pals. Added bonus - the tamale guy that comes around at the end of the nigh

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.

Shannon J.Shannon Jeropke: A great concert venue for the Indie Music Scene a lot of their shows all people in under 21. Go to their website for more info.