Chicago nightlife

Feel the beat of our non-stop nightlife.

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Explore Chicago jazz

Chicago is home to a legendary jazz scene. You’ll find contemporary clubs giving the spotlight to surprising new sounds, a free downtown festival dedicated to…

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Chicago’s retro speakeasies and bars

Chicago’s nightlife scene has a long and fascinating history, from sultry clubs frequented by blues legends to Prohibition-era speakeasies with some notorious clientele. Check out…

Band playing on stage at Thalia Hall in Chicago

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30+ must-see Chicago live music venues

Mainstream pop, indie rock, hip hop, punk, blues, or jazz — no matter your musical taste, you’ll find it live in Chicago any night of…

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Toast to Chicago’s best cocktail bars

From the first pour to final toast, the top Chicago cocktail bars deliver a masterclass in mood and mixology. At these must-visit spots, the handcrafted…

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Chicago’s top comedy clubs

The nation’s future comedy stars are honing their skills right now in Chicago comedy clubs. Our city (which happens to be the home of improv)…

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Explore Chicago blues

If you’re a blues fan, you need to add a trip to Chicago to our bucket list. No one sings the blues quite like Chicago,…

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Chicago distilleries and tours

Chicago is a city that knows how to have a good time. First, our brewery boom turned us into the country’s craft beer capital. Now,…

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Chicago beer gardens and outdoor bars

There’s something about sitting outside that just makes beer taste better. At least, that’s what we’ve found at Chicago’s best outdoor bars. And since Chicago…