Chicago is known for being one of the greatest destinations for live music and is considered home to some of today's favorite artists, including Chance the Rapper and Kanye West.
Chicago offers many distinctive forms of music like blues, rock and roll, house music, dance music, and rap and boasts must-see music landmarks perfect for any music fan. Come Summer, it's the destination for music festivals such as Lollapalooza, Pitchfork, Mamby on the Beach — there is a fest for every weekend! Not to mention the free concerts in the parks that are located citywide. And if you're making Chicago your destination for all things music (not to mention the incredible food scene), visit Bassment, a live music speakeasy that hosts incredible bands every Wednesday through Saturday night, making it the perfect place to seek out some of the greatest bands in Chicago.
