Electronic Music Scene in Chicago
Chicago is a key destination for electronic dance music in United States. The city hosts clubs and festivals across 69 active venues. The local scene is shaped by house, deep house, techno, with programming that reflects both local culture and international influence. This page maps how the scene works — not what happens today, but what structurally defines it.
Scene snapshot
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Dominant genres
House40 events
Deep House22 events
Techno19 events
Disco7 events
Garage7 events
Key venues shaping the scene
smartbar
smartbar is a club located in Chicago, United States. The venue hosts electronic music events and has held 50 events. A
Podlasie Club
Podlasie Club is a club located in Chicago, United States. The venue hosts electronic music events and has held 42 event
Spybar
Spybar is a club located in Chicago, United States. The venue hosts electronic music events and has held 35 events. Part
Radius
Radius is a club located in Chicago, United States. The venue hosts electronic music events and has held 31 events. Part
Smoke & Mirrors
Smoke & Mirrors is a club located in Chicago, United States. The venue hosts electronic music events and has held 23 eve
The California Clipper
Ramova Theatre
Ramova Theatre is a club located in Chicago, United States. The venue hosts electronic music events and has held 17 even
Arbella
Outset
Outset is a club located in Chicago, United States. The venue hosts electronic music events and has held 14 events. Part
Bourbon On Division
Concord Music Hall
Swig
Swig is a club located in Chicago, United States. The venue hosts electronic music events and has held 6 events. Part of