Chicago
The birthplace of house still gives the dance floor centre stage, from independent institutions to high-production rooms that run deep into the weekend.
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Open right now
Thursday 20:02 local
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Rooms published
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Peak night
21+
Legal drinking age
America/Chicago
Through the night
No published hours cover tonight.
Chicago, in pictures.
A look inside the city’s clubs, from their own websites.
6 photos, 2 places
The rooms
Every published room in Chicago, best first.
smartbar
An independent Chicago institution devoted to adventurous dance music, resident DJs and a focused basement dance floor.
Sound-Bar
A multi-level River North nightclub with a large dance floor, layered lounges, video walls and touring electronic artists.
Chicago, after dark
Green pins are open now. Amber pins open later today. Tap a club to explore.
Based on listed opening hours, in local time. Check the club’s programme before heading out. 2 clubs have no map location yet; they are included in the list.
Nearby scenes
Worth a train, a bus, or a change of flight.
One night in Chicago?
Give the concierge your hours, your budget and your sound. Get a route through the city’s venues, with timings and door tips for each stop.