Four Chicago Music Stages and Bars From Arena to Dive

4.7 (24,683)

Mon – Sat, 11:00 – 17:00

1901 W Madison St

Major concert tours share this Near West Side arena with professional basketball and hockey. Championship banners hang above the stands. Check the event schedule for concert times and ticket details.

4.7 (1,625)

Mon – Wed, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1); Thu, Sun, 17:00 – 01:00 (+1); Fri, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 17:00 – 03:00 (+1)

1035 N. Western Ave.

Indie rock and experimental acts play beneath a stamped tin ceiling in Ukrainian Village. Exposed brick and a bar behind the stage floor frame the room. Confirm the lineup and cover charge before heading over.

4.6 (387)

Mon – Fri, Sun, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 16:00 – 03:00 (+1)

1150 N Damen Ave

Knotty pine, red booths, and a vintage photo booth shape this West Town neighborhood bar. Its history reaches back to 1936. Bring cash for a drink beneath the eclectic wall art.

4.0 (615)

Wed – Sat, 11:00 – 21:00; Sun, 11:00 – 16:00

2033 West North Avenue

A former auto body shop brings American food and an upstairs concert room together in Wicker Park. Floor and mezzanine positions offer clear sightlines. Confirm the show schedule separately from restaurant hours.