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The Best Live Music Bars in Chicago

Experience live performances from local and touring artists. These 3 are the live music bars in Chicago that readers open most, with all 17 bars in Chicago and live music bars worldwide a click away.

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The Drifter, bar in Chicago (photo 1)
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The Drifter

Chicago, United States of America

Hidden beneath the Green Door Tavern, The Drifter is a vintage speakeasy offering tarot card-inspired cocktails and eclectic live performances in an intimate, Prohibition-era setting.

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Dorian’s, bar in Chicago (photo 1)
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Dorian’s

Chicago, United States of America

Hidden behind a record-shop façade in Wicker Park, Dorian’s is a sleek cocktail lounge & live-music speakeasy where vinyl DJs spin and crafted drinks flow into the early hours.

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Lazy Bird, bar in Chicago (photo 1)
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Lazy Bird

Chicago, United States of America

Descend into the basement lounge of The Hoxton and step into Lazy Bird — a moody, music-filled cocktail hideaway where classic drinks, plush seating, and soulful live sets make every night feel like a secret soirée.

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