Wednesday Live Music
Weekly live music night with wine and whiskey specials.
↻ Every week on Wednesday
No cover
Edgewater
Edgewater's bars and commercial spots concentrate along Broadway near the Red Line stops at Bryn Mawr, Thorndale, and Granville. The live-music calendar runs quieter on most nights than in denser Chicago nightlife districts, but the neighborhood has a clear identity around community-scale music. The annual Edgewater Music Fest, a three-day street event on Broadway between Thorndale and Ardmore, draws more than 30 live performances across two stages. The 2026 edition features headliners Ted Leo & The Pharmacists, NNAMDï, Maps & Atlases, Mucca Pazza, Lowdown Brass Band, and North By North. Admission is free, with a $10 suggested donation. Berger Park Cultural Center hosts concerts and other performance events through the year, on the lakefront overlooking Lake Michigan, owned and operated by the Chicago Park District. Barrelman Tavern draws regulars with a soundtrack that leans country and rotating local and national craft beers alongside a whiskey focus. The Granville Anvil operates as a gay bar on Granville. Most other bars in the neighborhood function as neighborhood drinking spots rather than dedicated live-music rooms.
Venues10
- Barrelman Tavern6001 N Paulina St
- Berger Park Cultural Center6205 N Sheridan Rd
- Double Door1050 W Wilson Ave
- Edgewater Monday MarketBroadway & Thorndale
- Fritzy's Tavern6156 N Clark St
- Moody's Pub5910 N Broadway
- Randall's Pub6341 N Clark St
- The Granville Anvil1137 W Granville Ave
- Waterfront Cafe6219 N Sheridan Rd
- Whiskey Girl Tavern6318 N Clark St
Upcoming shows56
Tomorrow · Wednesday, September 2 · 2 shows
Thursday, September 3 · 2 shows
ADAM WALSH
Folk / Americana · Country
Friday, September 4 · 1 show
Saturday, September 5 · 1 show
Sunday, September 6 · 1 show
Monday, September 7 · 1 show
Tuesday, September 8 · 2 shows
Wednesday, September 9 · 1 show
Wednesday Live Music
Weekly live music night with wine and whiskey specials.
↻ Every week on Wednesday
No cover
Tuesday, September 15 · 3 shows
Edgewater Rhythm and Blues Experience jam
Open jam session hosted by the Edgewater R&B Experience.
↻ Every month on the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Tuesday
No cover
Wednesday, September 16 · 1 show
Wednesday Live Music
Weekly live music night with wine and whiskey specials.
↻ Every week on Wednesday
No cover
Tuesday, September 22 · 2 shows
Wednesday, September 23 · 1 show
Wednesday Live Music
Weekly live music night with wine and whiskey specials.
↻ Every week on Wednesday
No cover
Tuesday, September 29 · 2 shows
Wednesday, September 30 · 1 show
Wednesday Live Music
Weekly live music night with wine and whiskey specials.
↻ Every week on Wednesday
No cover
Thursday, October 1 · 1 show
Tuesday, October 6 · 3 shows
Edgewater Rhythm and Blues Experience jam
Open jam session hosted by the Edgewater R&B Experience.
↻ Every month on the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Tuesday
No cover
Wednesday, October 7 · 1 show
Wednesday Live Music
Weekly live music night with wine and whiskey specials.
↻ Every week on Wednesday
No cover
Tuesday, October 13 · 2 shows
Wednesday, October 14 · 1 show
Wednesday Live Music
Weekly live music night with wine and whiskey specials.
↻ Every week on Wednesday
No cover
Tuesday, October 20 · 3 shows
Edgewater Rhythm and Blues Experience jam
Open jam session hosted by the Edgewater R&B Experience.
↻ Every month on the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Tuesday
No cover
Wednesday, October 21 · 1 show
Wednesday Live Music
Weekly live music night with wine and whiskey specials.
↻ Every week on Wednesday
No cover
Tuesday, October 27 · 2 shows
Wednesday, October 28 · 1 show
Wednesday Live Music
Weekly live music night with wine and whiskey specials.
↻ Every week on Wednesday
No cover
Tuesday, November 3 · 3 shows
Edgewater Rhythm and Blues Experience jam
Open jam session hosted by the Edgewater R&B Experience.
↻ Every month on the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Tuesday
No cover
Wednesday, November 4 · 1 show
Wednesday Live Music
Weekly live music night with wine and whiskey specials.
↻ Every week on Wednesday
No cover
Thursday, November 5 · 1 show
Tuesday, November 10 · 2 shows
Wednesday, November 11 · 1 show
Wednesday Live Music
Weekly live music night with wine and whiskey specials.
↻ Every week on Wednesday
No cover
Tuesday, November 17 · 3 shows
Edgewater Rhythm and Blues Experience jam
Open jam session hosted by the Edgewater R&B Experience.
↻ Every month on the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Tuesday
No cover
Wednesday, November 18 · 1 show
Wednesday Live Music
Weekly live music night with wine and whiskey specials.
↻ Every week on Wednesday
No cover
Tuesday, November 24 · 2 shows
Wednesday, November 25 · 1 show
Wednesday Live Music
Weekly live music night with wine and whiskey specials.
↻ Every week on Wednesday
No cover
Tuesday, December 1 · 2 shows
Edgewater Rhythm and Blues Experience jam
Open jam session hosted by the Edgewater R&B Experience.
↻ Every month on the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Tuesday
no cover
Saturday, May 15 · 1 show
EQ Duo King Conde & The Fish
No cover
