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Bars with Live Music in Illinois

70 of the 3,357 bars we track in Illinois have live music. Full listings for every city are on the Illinois page.

70bars
37cities
3,357bars statewide

Some bars host bands, solo performers or open mics on certain nights. This section helps you find a place to catch a performance over a drink. Every bar here names live music on its own website.

Chicago 31

  1. Mark II Lounge

    7436 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

    Mon-Thu 5pm-4am, Sun 5pm-3am

    LoungeKaraokeLive music
    Call Website All Chicago

  2. Upstairs at The Gwen

    521 N Rush St 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611

    Mon-Thu 7am-11pm, Fri-Sat 7am-1am, Sun 7am-11pm

    Live music
    Call Website All Chicago

  3. 2Bears Tavern Uptown

    1140 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

    LGBTQ+TavernKaraokeArcadeLive music
    Call Website All Chicago

  4. Cole's Bar

    2338 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

    Dive barLive music
    Call Website All Chicago

  5. Emerald Isle

    6686 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631

    KaraokeHappy hourLive music
    Call Website All Chicago

  6. Gman Tavern

    3740 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613-3810

    TavernLive music
    Call Website All Chicago

  7. Lawlor's Bar

    3908 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655

    KaraokeLive music
    Call Website All Chicago

  8. Lemmings On Damen

    1850 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

    ArcadeLive music
    Call Website All Chicago

  9. Lizard's Liquid Lounge

    3058 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618

    LoungeKaraokeLive music
    Call Website All Chicago

  10. Reed's Local

    3017 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

    KaraokeLive music
    Call Website All Chicago

  11. The Thirsty Tavern

    5368 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

    Dive barTavernLive music
    Call Website All Chicago

  12. Will's Northwoods Inn

    3030 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

    Live music
    Call Website All Chicago

  13. Willie Lill's Spirits & Kitchen

    433 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614

    KaraokeLive music
    Call Website All Chicago

  14. VU Rooftop

    133 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

    Happy hourLive music
    Call Website All Chicago

  15. Uptown Lounge & Coffee Shop

    1136 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

    LoungeKaraokeLive music
    Call Website All Chicago

  16. Kennedy Rooftop

    1551 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60642-2358

    Mon-Thu 4pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 4pm-11pm, Sun 2pm-8pm

    Happy hourLive music
    Call Website All Chicago

  17. The Brig

    5748 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

    KaraokeLive musicDog-friendly
    Call Website All Chicago

  18. Zero Degree Karaoke Bar & Club

    453 W 24th St #2F, Chicago, IL 60616

    KaraokeLive music
    Call Website All Chicago

  19. The Butcher's Tap

    3553 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

    Live music
    Call Website All Chicago

  20. Sidetrack

    3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

    LGBTQ+Live musicDog-friendly
    Call Website All Chicago

  21. Reggie's On The Beach

    6259 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60686

    KaraokeLive musicBeach
    Call Website All Chicago

  22. Finnegans Bar and Eatery

    5310 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630-1223

    Live music
    Call Website All Chicago

  23. Underground Wonder Bar

    710 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654-3502

    Live music
    Website All Chicago

  24. TacoRio Chicago

    Chicago, IL

    Live music
    Website All Chicago

  25. Loafers

    2600 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

    Live music
    Call Website All Chicago

  26. The California Clipper

    1002 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-3408

    LoungeHappy hourLive musicCountry
    Call Website All Chicago

  27. Kanya Axe Room & Rage Room Lounge

    2525 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

    LoungeLive music
    Call Website All Chicago

  28. Wild Hare and Singing Armadillo Frog Sanctuary

    3530 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657-1612

    Live music
    Call Website All Chicago

  29. House Of Blues Box 120

    329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States, Chicago, IL 60654

    Live music
    Call Website All Chicago

  30. News Bar

    806 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60610

    Live music
    Website All Chicago

  31. Wrigleyville North

    3900 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613-2926

    Happy hourLive music
    Call All Chicago

Champaign 2

  1. Esquire Lounge

    106 N Walnut St, Champaign, IL 61820

    LoungeLive music
    Call Website All Champaign

  2. Chester Street Bar

    63 E Chester St, Champaign, IL 61820-4149

    Live music
    Call Website All Champaign

Galena 2

  1. Goldroom

    249 N. Main St, Galena, IL 61036

    Mon-Thu 12pm-1am, Fri-Sun 11am-1am

    Dive barLive music
    Call Website All Galena

  2. The Grape Escape

    242 N Main St, Galena, IL 61036

    LoungeLive music
    Call Website All Galena

Rockford 2

  1. Benny's

    7128 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61107

    Tue-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 10am-8pm

    Live music
    Call Website All Rockford

  2. Mary's Place

    602 N Madison St, Rockford, IL 61107

    Dive barKaraokeLive music
    Call Website All Rockford

Alton 1

  1. Norb's Tavern

    2505 State St, Alton, IL 62002

    Dive barTavernLive music
    Call Website All Alton

Apple River 1

  1. Stockholders Saloon

    104 E Railroad St, Apple River, IL 61001

    SaloonLive music
    Call Website

Batavia 1

  1. Moose-a-Palooza

    Batavia Moose Lodge, 1535 S Batavia Ave, Batavia, IL 60510-9603

    Live music
    Call Website All Batavia

Bishop Hill 1

  1. Heartland Connections

    309 N Bishop Hill St, Bishop Hill, IL 61419-9802

    Live music
    Website

Bloomington 1

  1. The Mystic Kitchen & Tasting Room

    306 N Center St, Bloomington, IL 61701

    LoungeLive music
    Call Website All Bloomington

Colona 1

  1. Charlie's

    531 Maple St, Colona, IL 61241

    Dive barLive music
    Call Website

Crete 1

  1. Vintage Oak

    1392 Main St, Crete, IL 60417

    LoungeLive music
    Call Website All Crete

Decatur 1

  1. Jenny's Beer Den

    1964 S Taylorville Rd, Decatur, IL 62521-3957

    Live music
    Call Website All Decatur

Galva 1

  1. Levitt AMP Galva Music Series

    311 NW 4th Ave, Galva, IL 61434-1238

    Live musicCountry
    Call Website All Galva

Grafton 1

  1. The Bloody Bucket Saloon

    201 E Main St, Grafton, IL 62037

    SaloonLive music
    Call Website All Grafton

Kell 1

  1. Twisted Sisters Bar

    378 IL-37, Kell, IL 62853

    Live music
    Call Website

Lemont 1

  1. Heroes West Lemont

    1015 State St, Lemont, IL 60439

    Live music
    Call Website All Lemont

Loves Park 1

  1. Finnegan's Cottage

    4832 N 2nd St, Loves Park, IL 61111-5805

    KaraokeLive music
    Call Website All Loves Park

Marion 1

  1. John Brown's On the Square

    1000 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL 62959

    Live music
    Call Website All Marion

Maryville 1

  1. Lyles Bar and Grill

    6204 E Main St, Maryville, IL 62062-2012

    Bar & grillLive music
    Call Website All Maryville

McHenry 1

  1. Mackey's Hideout

    2601 S River Rd, McHenry, IL 60051

    Dive barKaraokeLive music
    Call Website All McHenry

Naperville 1

  1. White Tavern

    423 E Ogden Ave, Naperville, IL 60563

    TavernLive music
    Call Website All Naperville

Norridge 1

  1. Goat Village

    4701 N Cumberland Ave Ste 33, Norridge, IL 60706

    KaraokeLive music
    Call Website All Norridge

Northbrook 1

  1. Pancetta Regional Kitchen + Bar

    933 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062-4004

    Live music
    Call Website All Northbrook

Oak Lawn 1

  1. Reilly's Daughter

    4010 W 111th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453-5703

    Live music
    Call Website All Oak Lawn

Oswego 1

  1. The Cantina

    2745 US-34, Oswego, IL 60543

    Live music
    Call Website All Oswego

Peoria 1

  1. Tina's Coach Stop

    3522 W Lincoln Ave, Peoria, IL 61604

    Dive barKaraokeLive musicCountry
    Call Website All Peoria

Peoria Heights 1

  1. Oliver's In the Heights

    1231 E Samuel Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616

    Tue 3pm-10pm, Wed-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am, Sun 9am-9pm

    Live music
    Call Website All Peoria Heights

Rockton 1

  1. Whiskey's Roadhouse

    102 E Main St, Rockton, IL 61072-2520

    KaraokeLive music
    Call Website All Rockton

Romeoville 1

  1. Bedrocks - Romeoville

    377 S Budler Rd, Romeoville, IL 60446

    Live music
    Call Website All Romeoville

Savanna 1

  1. The Squirrels Nest

    1030 Viaduct Rd, Savanna, IL 61074-2534

    ArcadeLive musicBiker
    Call Website All Savanna

Springfield 1

  1. Conn's Hospitality Group

    625 E Monroe St, Springfield, IL 62701-1604

    Live music
    Call Website All Springfield

Streator 1

  1. Mugshots

    809 S Illinois St, Streator, IL 61364

    Mon-Sun 11am-2am

    Live music
    Call Website All Streator

Tolono 1

  1. Loose Cobra

    113 E Main St, Tolono, IL 61880

    Dive barLive music
    Call Website All Tolono

Utica 1

  1. Back Door Lounge

    Rt. 178, Utica, IL 61373

    LoungeLive music
    Call Website All Utica

Vandalia 1

  1. Redwood Inn

    204 W Gallatin St, Vandalia, IL 62471

    Live music
    Call Website All Vandalia

Varna 1

  1. Varna's Midway Bar & Grill

    506 Main St, Varna, IL 61375

    Bar & grillLive music
    Call Website

Viola 1

  1. City Limits

    1303 10th St, Viola, IL 61486

    Dive barKaraokeLive music
    Call Website
Check the lineup. Performances run on specific nights, so confirm with the bar's own calendar. Some venues charge a cover or have an age limit.

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Good to know

Do bars with live music charge a cover?

Some do and some do not, depending on the venue and the night. Check the bar's own website.

When does live music start?

Start times differ by bar and act. Check the schedule before you go.