Things to Do in Chicago After 10 PM.
Late-night bites, speakeasies, midnight activities, and after-hours entertainment.
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ChiTown Drive-In Presents - Halloween (the 1978 Original!)
One ticket per vehicle for up to 6 adults. All spaces have excellent views of our large screen. You may face forward or back your car into your space. Spots are
The Goddamn Gallows, Go Hang, Royal Son of a Guns
Metal at Reggies Music Joint, Chicago.
ATLiens (18 and Over with Valid Government ID)
Music at Radius - Chicago, Chicago. Featuring Borgore, 7L, Benda.
Graveyard Bash Hosted By: DJ Saggitari
Dance/Electronic at Backporch Stage at House of Blues Chicago, Chicago. Featuring Iron Years, Ghost Days.
Moe's N Co, Lyric and the New Band, Pleiades
Rock at Reggies Music Joint, Chicago.
Dogma Society, Noah Weiland, Ameer Isaiah
Hip-Hop/Rap at Reggies Rock Club, Chicago.
Hand-Picked Venues & Spots in Chicago
Chicago Theatre
Iconic 1921 theater with landmark marquee
The Chicago Theatre, originally the Balaban and Katz Chicago Theatre, opened in 1921 on North State Street in the Loop. It served as the flagship for the Balaba
United Center
Home of Bulls and Blackhawks, largest NBA arena
United Center is a major indoor arena on Chicago's Near West Side, opened in 1994. It is home to the Chicago Bulls of the NBA and the Chicago Blackhawks of the
Buddy Guy's Legends
Blues club owned by the legendary Buddy Guy
Buddy Guy's Legends is a blues club in Chicago opened in 1989 by blues musician Buddy Guy, who still owns it and makes regular appearances, including a month of
Metro Chicago
Concert hall for emerging bands with balcony and basement club
Metro is a concert hall that opened in 1982, featuring a main floor and balcony with a total capacity of 1,100. The building also houses Smart Bar, a separate v
Arie Crown Theater
Legendary venue for concerts and stage shows
The Arie Crown Theater is an entertainment venue on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago's Near South Side, part of the McCormick Place convention center. Opened in 1960
Empty Bottle
Underground rock, post-punk, and experimental music venue
Empty Bottle is an independent music venue and bar located in Chicago's Ukrainian Village neighborhood. Founded in 1992 and moved to its current spot the follow
The Aviary
Molecular gastronomy meets craft cocktails
The Aviary is a craft cocktail bar in Chicago, part of the Alinea Group. It operates within the same creative culinary universe as Alinea, the Michelin-starred
Andy's Jazz Club
Home of the Jazz at Five tradition
Founded in 1951 as Andy's 11 E. Lounge by Andy Rizzuto, this jazz club sits several blocks north of the Chicago Loop. After a group of investors led by Scott Ch
Three Dots and a Dash
Craft cocktail tiki bar with mixology focus
Three Dots and a Dash is a craft cocktail tiki bar located in Chicago's River North neighborhood. It was among the first tiki bars to prioritize mixology, openi
Jazz Showcase
Jazz club and launch pad for musicians
The Jazz Showcase is a historic jazz club in Chicago, founded in 1947 by NEA Jazz Master Joe Segal. Now owned and operated by his son Wayne, the venue has long
Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern
Late-night Lincoln Park tavern
Old-school ribs and drinks into the night.
Cindy's Rooftop
Millennium Park rooftop
Rooftop drinks overlooking the Bean.
Portillo's River North
Italian beef under $20
Chicago dogs and beef — budget staple.
The Violet Hour
Wicker Park cocktails
Speakeasy-style cocktail bar.
Myopic Books
Late indie bookstore
Multi-floor used books open late.
360 CHICAGO Observation Deck
Panoramic 94th-floor vistas over Lake Michigan and the Mag Mile with TILT thrill ride
Perched 1,000 feet above the Magnificent Mile at 875 N Michigan Ave, offering 360-degree vistas across four states, the adrenaline-pumping TILT glass lookout, a
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House of Blues Chicago
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Aragon Ballroom
Jack Daniel’s Hwy #7 presents: Sylvan Esso (DJ Set)
Elston Electric
Ian Pinck, Noah Qx.x.x, El Presto, the Delta Waves
Reggies Bananna's Shack
Future Rootz Vinyl Sessions
Three Top Lounge
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What is open late in Chicago after 10 PM?
Enjoy late-night dessert parlors, hidden cocktail speakeasies, retro arcade bars, 24-hour diners, and midnight live music sets.