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Bars with Live Music in Chicago, IL

31 of the 904 bars we list in Chicago have live music.

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.

  1. Mark II Lounge

    7436 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

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

    LoungeKaraokeLive music
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  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
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  3. 2Bears Tavern Uptown

    1140 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

    LGBTQ+TavernKaraokeArcadeLive music
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  4. Cole's Bar

    2338 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

    Dive barLive music
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  5. Emerald Isle

    6686 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631

    KaraokeHappy hourLive music
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  6. Gman Tavern

    3740 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613-3810

    TavernLive music
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  7. Lawlor's Bar

    3908 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655

    KaraokeLive music
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  8. Lemmings On Damen

    1850 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

    ArcadeLive music
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  9. Lizard's Liquid Lounge

    3058 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618

    LoungeKaraokeLive music
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  10. Reed's Local

    3017 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

    KaraokeLive music
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  11. The Thirsty Tavern

    5368 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

    Dive barTavernLive music
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  12. Will's Northwoods Inn

    3030 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

    Live music
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  13. Willie Lill's Spirits & Kitchen

    433 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614

    KaraokeLive music
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  14. VU Rooftop

    133 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

    Happy hourLive music
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  15. Uptown Lounge & Coffee Shop

    1136 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

    LoungeKaraokeLive music
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  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
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  17. The Brig

    5748 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

    KaraokeLive musicDog-friendly
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  18. Zero Degree Karaoke Bar & Club

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

    KaraokeLive music
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  19. The Butcher's Tap

    3553 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

    Live music
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  20. Sidetrack

    3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

    LGBTQ+Live musicDog-friendly
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  21. Reggie's On The Beach

    6259 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60686

    KaraokeLive musicBeach
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  22. Finnegans Bar and Eatery

    5310 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630-1223

    Live music
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  23. Underground Wonder Bar

    710 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654-3502

    Live music
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  24. TacoRio Chicago

    Chicago, IL

    Live music
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  25. Loafers

    2600 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

    Live music
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  26. The California Clipper

    1002 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-3408

    LoungeHappy hourLive musicCountry
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  27. Kanya Axe Room & Rage Room Lounge

    2525 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

    LoungeLive music
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  28. Wild Hare and Singing Armadillo Frog Sanctuary

    3530 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657-1612

    Live music
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  29. House Of Blues Box 120

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

    Live music
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  30. News Bar

    806 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60610

    Live music
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  31. Wrigleyville North

    3900 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613-2926

    Happy hourLive music
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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.