Chicago knows how to keep the party going — we’re the birthplace of house music and Chicago-style jazz, after all. Come experience the unforgettable energy of our music and nightlife scene, from late-night dance floors to famous comedy clubs to legendary venues and more.

Chicago music and nightlife
Feel the beat of our non-stop nightlife.
Chicago's music scene
Chicago nightlife
Upcoming events

Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Joan Herget, Cello & Joseph Licardo, Piano
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
Jul16

Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Midweek Mixtape: 80s & Pop Hits Performed Live
Harry Caray’s Tavern Navy Pier
Jul16

Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Annoyance Sketch Show: Late Stage Everything
The Annoyance Theatre
Jul16
Nightlife hot spots

Food & Beverage, Asian Fusion, Music, Comedy, and Nightlife, Tours & Attractions, Attractions
Bally’s Chicago Casino

Music, Comedy, and Nightlife, Live Music/Blues/Jazz, Theater & Performing Arts
Lyric Opera of Chicago
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