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Live Music

Watch musicians perform live tunes near you.

Find free and low cost live music performances near you. Our live music listings feature coffee shops, bars and restaurants where emerging artists put on shows for free or minimal cost (usually $20 or less). If you're looking for open mic nights, that's a separate category! Some larger concert venues may be listed, but smaller venues are the focus. Use the filters or search function within the directory to find types of music like blues or country, nights of the week, cities and more.

 

Where to Rock Out in Chicago

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Chicago's Best Socially Distanced Activities
Chicago's Best Socially Distanced Activities

Keeping safe while still being able to enjoy Chicago is a top priority. So, we have a running list of fun activities for you to add to your bucket list for places in and around Chicago.

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Best Super Bowl LIV Bars in Chicago
Best Super Bowl LIV Bars in Chicago

Whether your a Chiefs or 49ers fan, this is looking like it’s going to be a great game. So get your friends ready and pick a place to watch the game to root for your team or drink on a Sunday with your friends!

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Chicago Piano Bars and Dueling Piano Nights
Chicago Piano Bars and Dueling Piano Nights

Chicago dueling piano bars, and venues with live piano music

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Kamehachi - Old Town, Chicago
Kamehachi - Old Town, Chicago

Kamehachi, or ‘Eight Turtles,’ is a sushi-focused Japanese restaurant and lounge in Old Town with live music, comedy, and Batsu theater performances

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Free/Low Cost Live Music Shows in Chicago
Free/Low Cost Live Music Shows in Chicago

Jazz clubs, concert halls, festivals, coffee shops and bars with live music in Chicago. Listen to live music in Chicago with a drink in hand, coffee, wine, beer

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Yee Haw! Chicago Country Western Nights
Yee Haw! Chicago Country Western Nights

Find country music bars, clubs with country nights and western line dancing lessons

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Four Star Lounge - Lincoln Park, Chicago

Four Star Lounge is a polished but not pretentious Lincoln Park establishment with a full menu of food and drink to go along with nightly entertainment.

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Where to Watch Live Shows Beyond Chicago

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Oktoberfest Games from Authentic to Obscure
Oktoberfest Games from Authentic to Obscure

Don your lederhosen and dirndls and compete in these traditional to obscure Oktoberfest games

Best Super Bowl LIV Bars in Chicago
Best Super Bowl LIV Bars in Chicago

Whether your a Chiefs or 49ers fan, this is looking like it’s going to be a great game. So get your friends ready and pick a place to watch the game to root for your team or drink on a Sunday with your friends!

The Matchbox, Rino - Denver

The Matchbox is a neighborhood bar with an industrial, artistic feel and a beer garden for fun and games.

Making the Trip to Coachella
Making the Trip to Coachella

Plan your trip to Coachella, an epic outdoor concert in Indio California

Live Music, Comedy and Dancing in Utah

Explore the arts at local bars in Utah that offer live music, comedy nights, and dancing

Listen to Live Music in These North Bay Bars and Restaurants

Find bars and restaurants with live music and entertainment in SF bay area's north bay. Marin, Larkspur, San Rafael and more.

Pengilly's Saloon - Old Boise

Pengilly’s is an early 20th century style saloon in Boise’s historic district with live music and other artistic entertainment most nights of the week.