Jay Pritzker Pavilion is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians 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

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.

Allison K.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.Brianne W: It's a great place to watch concerts and movies in the park! If you're sitting on the lawn, arrive early!

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

2. 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.

Tour Through A LensTour Through A Lens: Be sure to try out the various types of concerts (and now movies!) here! Classical, Jazz, World Music, etc.

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

3. 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!

Betony K.Betony Kelly: Great live music and a relaxed atmosphere. Really diverse crowd.

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

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

4. 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

JohnJohn: Modern music venue - great sound!

David S.David Stepanek: The Best music venue and chicago! Also the cleanest! Always have a good time!

Amy G.Amy Graff: The best sound system of any music venue in Chicago. Wildly clean, two levels, and multiple bars make Lincoln Hall a complete joy for enjoying live music.

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

5. 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.

The Chicago Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Chicago.

6. The Chicago Theatre

9.5
175 N State St (at E Lake St), Chicago, IL
Theater · The Loop · 100 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Currently, the Chicago Theatre hosts numerous concerts and major performing arts events. Read more.

kristen l.kristen loper: I've mostly seen comedians and speakers, it's a great music venue! Saw Conan O'Brien here last night, Anthony Bourdain a few weeks ago, Eddie Izzard on two separate tours, and a coupla bands.

Mark M.Mark Modricker: An amazing place to see a concert, I saw the National here last year, it ROCKED! Read more.

United Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Chicago.

7. United Center

9.1
1901 W Madison St (btwn Wood St & Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Stadium · Near West Side · 468 tips and reviews

Vienna B.Vienna Beef: Home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, amazing concert Venue, serving only the best cousine!

 Deon P. Deon Parcon: The best game and concert venue in Chicago!

Douglas S.Douglas Sibley: Seeing Coldplay LIVE ! The best concert I've ever attended

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

8. 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.

CheapismCheapism: This small bar has been around since 1934. They hosts live music, theater performances, art shows and book signings, as well as being a great place to have a drink. Read more.

Nicholas T.Nicholas Taylor: Great place for awesome local artists, especially music. Check out some of the many awesome band that's been on this stage, Derek Nelson and the Musicians, The Mutts, and my fav. Paper Thick Walls!

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

9. 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

Simon & SchusterSimon & Schuster: Capone’s man Machine Gun Jack McGurn spent a lot of time here. Now some of the best jazz musicians in the world play Green Mill. The bar touts a pic of Capone & a trapdoor leads to an escape tunnel. Read more.

Stina P.Stina P.: The Paper Machete on Saturdays from 3-5PM is a live magazine and boasts some of the best poets, musicians, and journalists commenting on the week's current events while in Chicago. So so good.

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

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

10. 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

Cynthia V.Cynthia Vincent: Always attend the pre concert program !

Erik R.Erik Rowley: Beautiful architecture and concert hall. I saw movie master John Williams conduct here and it will be a memory I cherish forever. Dress up and bring a date, she'll love it.

Calvin Paul S.Calvin Paul Shummon: 1972 played with Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic-1 day concert at Orchestra Hall----C.S.O. simply the Greatest Orchestra of the World...

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

11. Kingston Mines

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

Maria I.Maria I: Wonderful live music. Fun atmosphere. My only complaint: guy in the back taking food orders was extremely rude for no reason.

Jake S.Jake Smith: Every night they have live music and a different beer on special: 5 beers in a bucket for $15.00!

Jessica B.Jessica Bush: Amazing! Try the doc' swings and the nachos, they are amazing. The live music and the all around atmosphere is great. Another great Chicago blues club!

Beat Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Chicago.

12. Beat Kitchen

8.4
2100 W Belmont Ave (at Hoyne Ave), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Roscoe Village · 49 tips and reviews

TicketWebTicketWeb: Get nice and cozy with some great up-and-coming talent. Beat Kitchen is tiny slice of concert heaven with great food up front & party in the back. TW ♥'s Beat Kitchen. Read more.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: On Sundays, the venerable music venue delivers the best of Chicago's rockin' kids' music scene to little scenesters, with names like Jeanie B and the Jelly Beans and Mr. Singer & The Sharp Cookies.-MS Read more.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: On Sundays, the venerable music venue delivers the best of Chicago's rockin' kids' music scene to little scenesters, with names like Jeanie B and the Jelly Beans and Mr. Singer & The Sharp Cookies.

The Vic Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Chicago.

13. 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 ..Cracken .: Whether its seeing a concert, or enjoyin the Brew & View, The Vic is my favorite theater in Chi-town.

Heidi A.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.

Redeye ChicagoRedeye Chicago: Alternately a music venue and a movie theater, this celebrated locale is the perfect place to catch touring artists or enjoy a few beers during rowdy screenings of second-run and classic movies. Read more.

Metro is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Chicago.

14. Metro

8.8
3730 N Clark St (btwn Racine & Waveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Wrigleyville · 90 tips and reviews

Chris C.Chris Catania: One of the best places to see a concert!

AlyssaAlyssa: One of the best live music venues in Chicago. Great history, great acoustics. A must.

Steve P.Steve Poland: My favorite concert venue in the world.

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

15. Buddy Guy's Legends

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

Luis L.Luis Lopez: Good live blues music, friendly crowd. Enough said.

Patrick S.Patrick Shaw: Great live music! Blues and brews!!

Alex G.Alex Green: I like his Skin Deep. Great and calm song. I want to buy tickets to his new concert tour on his site - http://buddyguytourdates.com. Very convenient.