Four Chicago Music Venues From Honky Tonk to Historic Halls

4.9 (100)

Mon – Sun, 10:00 – 18:00

4544 N Lincoln Ave

Concerts sit alongside music lessons and an instrument shop at this North Lincoln Avenue school. Lyric writing is among its creative programs. Confirm performance times separately from venue hours.

4.7 (795)

Fri, 19:15 – 00:00 (+1)

3855 N Lincoln Ave

Table seating, an open floor and two bars define this neighborhood music room. Pizza and bar bites are part of the setup. Confirm performance times separately from venue hours.

4.6 (774)

Tue – Wed, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Thu – Fri, 16:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 12:00 – 04:00 (+1)

4659 N Clark St

Local country bands and the house band Diamondback play at this Uptown honky tonk. Late night sets and tavern comfort food are part of the room, with a wraparound bar at its center.

4.2 (3,176)

4746 N Racine Ave

Completed in 1917 as a movie house, this Uptown theater retains a French Renaissance style interior and balcony seating. Check the current performance schedule before planning a visit.