Music & Comedy
CIVL Fest 2026 presents Poison Ruin, Cruelster, Man-Eaters at Subterranean April 22, 2026
CIVL Fest 2026 is a citywide celebration of Chicago’s independent music and performing arts venues. Taking place April 16–25, 2026, the festival showcases CIVL member spaces across multiple neighborhoods with performances by local, national, and international artists, along with select panels and special events.
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Venue
Music, Comedy, and Nightlife, Nightclubs/Dance Clubs
Subterranean
A hundred-year-old industrial building venue built atop secreted prohibition-era tunnels that hosts a slew of hot DJs and loud bands, Subterranean promises that its live…
Neighborhood
Wicker Park / Bucktown
Cool boutiques, eye-catching street art, and a lively bar scene are just a few of this neighborhood’s attractions.
Learn more about the area
Venue
Music, Comedy, and Nightlife, Nightclubs/Dance Clubs
Subterranean
A hundred-year-old industrial building venue built atop secreted prohibition-era tunnels that hosts a slew of hot DJs and loud bands, Subterranean promises that its live…
Neighborhood
Wicker Park / Bucktown
Cool boutiques, eye-catching street art, and a lively bar scene are just a few of this neighborhood’s attractions.
