The Best Live Music in Chicago tonight

Experience the lively music scene of Chicago. Whether you’re looking for cozy bars or large venues, our Spotters have discovered the best local places for great drinks and even better music. Enjoy live jazz at the iconic Green Mill or have dinner while watching amazing live performances at Untitled Supper Club. Discover these and many more local gems to experience the vibrant music scene of Chicago.

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Pops

Downtown bubbles

"Pops" in Chicago is not that cheap, but it's one of the best to enjoy bubbles -- champagne with company! The views out the bar are also pretty nice...

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Conway

Apr 2, 2025

Mrs. Murphy's Irish Sons

Traditional Irish pub

"Mrs. Murphy's Irish Sons" in Chicago is an Irish pub with surprisingly good food and happy hour deals. I definitely recommend the Guinness stew...

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Conway

Apr 2, 2025

Green Mill

Divey jazz

"Green Mill" in Chicago has cocktails, jazz and history. It's my neighborhood bar and I'm lucky I can spend time here reading a book or meeting friends...

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Conway

Apr 2, 2025

Untitled Supper Club

Soul music with dinner

"Untitled Supper Club" in Chicago is a sprawling restaurant with nightly live bands. There's burlesque dances during the breaks. Lovely food to...

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Claire

Conway

Apr 2, 2025

Le Piano

Jazz, booze & butter

"Le Piano" in Chicago is a French-style piano bar that will take you to what feels like early 19th century Paris... Its personality's written on its walls.

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Erin

Stevens

Apr 2, 2025

Meeting House Tavern

Free games & good times!

"Meeting House Tavern" in Chicago not only has free games incl free pool, it's got cheap Bloody Marys and is LGBTQ friendly. Oh, and free popcorn!

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Stevens

Apr 2, 2025

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The Best Live Music in Chicago tonight

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Music

Erin

Lydia

You?

Sophie

Claire

Sydney

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Erin

Lydia

You?

Sophie

Claire

Sydney

Pops

Downtown bubbles

Claire

Conway

Mrs. Murphy's Irish Sons

Traditional Irish pub

Claire

Conway

Green Mill

Divey jazz

Claire

Conway

Untitled Supper Club

Soul music with dinner

Claire

Conway

Le Piano

Jazz, booze & butter

Erin

Stevens

Meeting House Tavern

Free games & good times!

Erin

Stevens

Heading to Music?

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Going to Music?

✓ Escape the Crowds

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