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The CheckOut
6.8 miles from Skokie, IL5.0 (8)
80 guests
The CheckOut. Eleven, the CheckOut now features vintage exposed brick, a full bar, a concert grand piano, and a professional sound system for live music or DJs. Funky, flexible, and full of character, it’s the perfect spot for intimate concerts, private parties, receptions, or creative gatherings of all
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$100
/hr
4 hr min
1 North Franklin
Serving the Skokie, IL area10 guests
1 North Franklin. The Music Lounge is a relaxed and creative space that accommodates up to 10 participants in a flexible seated and standing arrangement, featuring comfortable lounge seating with a sofa. This unique environment combines modern meeting functionality with a distinctive ambiance, offering comprehensive audiovisual capabilities including audio
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$120
/hr
2 hr min
Mojo's Vinyl Bar
Serving the Skokie, IL area5.0 (1)
50 guests
Mojo's Vinyl Bar. A great place for meetings, music and parties. Fun and funky space, lighting, art and decor with a state of the art music system, including La Scala speakers and classic Cornwall speakers, high resolution streaming music and over 2,500 vinyl albums (rock & pop, soul/funk/R&B,
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$250
/hr
3 hr min
Vault Gallerie
Serving the Skokie, IL area4.9 (127)
200 guests
Vault Gallerie. Smoking is not permitted 🚭
PERFECT FOR:
• Social Parties (Adult Birthdays, Graduations, etc.)
• Holiday Parties 🎄
• Reception Events (Engagements, Anniversaries, etc.)
• Baby Showers, Workshops, Pop ups, Live Music, Filming, and Meetings
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
• Fully customizable space—everything is movable!
• Located in the vibrant Pilsen neighborhood
• Surrounded by beautiful and ever changing murals and art 🎨
• Tables, chairs,
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$250
/hr
4 hr min
Artists' Collective of Aurora
Serving the Skokie, IL area5.0 (2)
50 guests
Artists' Collective of Aurora. Centrally located on the ground floor in beautiful downtown Aurora, our historic building is full of character and class. Once an old woolen mill, we now host yoga classes, swing dancing, jazz jams, open mics, poetry slams, and art shows on our gallery wall.
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$75
/hr
1 hr min
Urban Industrial Event Space & Arcade
Niles Township, Skokie, IL250 guests
A voluminous industrial space with gorgeous bow truss ceilings, exposed brick columns, and sleek concrete floors in the heart of downtown Skokie. Build your ideal experience with flexible floor plans, in house furniture, A/V solutions, private bar, and a full arcade. Host your Company &
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$2,000
/hr
2 hr min
High Ceiling Dance and Fitness Space on Chicago's Northshore
Niles Township, Skokie, IL90 guests
This stunning, versatile studio space boasts 14 foot ceilings and a wall of windows, flooding the area with natural light and creating a luxurious, modern ambiance. The main dance floor, measuring 15' x 25' and lined with mirrors, features a large screen monitor on the east
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$100
/hr
4 hr min
TwoFlowerGirlsStudio
Niles Township, Skokie, IL5.0 (1)
20 guests
TwoFlowerGirlsStudio. Discover our versatile flower & event studio in Skokie – the perfect venue for baby showers, bridal showers, birthdays, and intimate celebrations. Our unique space offers more than just a rental: we specialize in hosting creative flower workshops, fun sip & paint parties, and customized event
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$100
/hr
3 hr min
RED ROOM Comedy Club
3.2 miles from Skokie, IL5.0 (20)
50 guests
RED ROOM Comedy Club. This is a new comedy club/theater/venue in Chicago with vintage looks. Located on the Northside of Chicago between Evanston and Rogers Park, the club's vibe is akin to a "Goodfellas" movie set where Joe Pesci screams "How am I funny!" The seating arrangements incorporate round tables
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$120
/hr
2 hr min
Versatile Stage for Shows & Private Events
6.5 miles from Skokie, IL4.9 (9)
150 guests
⚠️ Before booking, please take a moment to read the full description — it includes important info about guest access and space use.
📌 If your event is public or ticketed, you are only able to book our space after 4pm when our adjoining coffee shop
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$500
/hr
4 hr min
Artistic Café Event Space
6.5 miles from Skokie, IL5.0 (8)
80 guests
Please read the full listing description before booking to ensure the space meets your needs.
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Step into our cozy café lounge — a warm, intimate space perfect for small gatherings of up to 40 guests. Whether you’re planning a casual meetup, acoustic set, poetry night, or private
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$300
/hr
4 hr min
Chicago Elegant New Banquet Hall with amazing sound and light system
6.7 miles from Skokie, IL184 guests
Tell us about your event! We can't wait to hear all about what you're planning. We're host to every kind of celebration, including: • Weddings • Corporate events • Charity fundraisers • Birthday parties • Quinceañeras • Baby and bridal showers • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs • ...
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$750
/hr
4 hr min
Firehouse Lounge Chicago
7.5 miles from Skokie, IL5.0 (12)
40 guests
Firehouse Lounge Chicago. Located in the Logan Square area in a historic firehouse built in 1886, this tastefully rehabbed space allows any event to shine, with a bright, open layout and modern fixtures and amenities.
The natural light filled space includes a chef's kitchen, oversized island with seating for
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$200
/hr
4 hr min
Premiere Indoor Venue Space
8.4 miles from Skokie, IL5.0 (1)
150 guests
A premium meeting, event, and flexible workspace located in the heart of Lakeview Chicago. With street level access, loft style high ceilings, great ambiance, and flexible staging options –The Garage is the best of its class in Chicago. Previously an art gallery, The Garage is a
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$1,020
/hr
1 hr min
Millionaires Mansion
8.6 miles from Skokie, IL500 guests
Millionaires Mansion. This Venue is a dynamic space for events and nightlife. This Space is not just a venue; it's a vibrant hub where events come to life, and the night transforms into an unforgettable experience. Conveniently situated in Chicago, this venue invites you to explore its versatile
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$225
/hr
3 hr min
Wicker Park Recording Studio
9.2 miles from Skokie, IL30 guests
We feature two beautiful recording studios with lots of natural light that can be controlled. We recently worked on records by Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Counting Crows and many others. This space is perfect for photo shoots, video shoots and of course making amazing records!
Each studio
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$175
/hr
4 hr min
Art Gallery loft Wicker Park
9.3 miles from Skokie, IL4.7 (14)
150 guests
This centrally located art space has two large gallery spaces on the second floor. The rotating art exhibitions add a special cultural component to all events and media shoots. The gallery has been in Wicker Park since 1997 and acts as a community hub/third space that
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$140
/hr
2 hr min
Event Space with Wooden Floors
9.8 miles from Skokie, IL4.9 (43)
50 guests
This is a boutique that also transforms into a well lit with natural lighting for any event. Wood floors through out & bay windows that open transforming the space into a an outdoor ambiance vibe.
Pop Up Shop
Book Signing
Sip & paint
Intimate gatherings
Baby showers
Yoga
Live art
Photo
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$100
/hr
4 hr min
Studio space
9.9 miles from Skokie, IL50 guests
A place where you have:
Private Events, Birthday Party (Children & Adults), Photoshoot, Audio Recording (Studio), Video shoot, Radio Show/Podcast, Business Meetings, Game Nights, Pop Up Shop, Baby Shower, After Hours available 24hrs 7 days a week
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$150
/hr
4 hr min
Fulton Street Collective
Serving the Skokie, IL area4.9 (133)
85 guests
Fulton Street Collective. for each manager
This space has been utilized in many ways such as wedding/bridal/baby showers, birthday parties, wedding ceremonies and receptions, photoshoots, live music venue, meetings, visual artist gallery, and dance performances. Your options are unlimited here!
We like to think of this space as an expansion of
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$275
/hr
4 hr min
Chicago Dance Studio
Serving the Skokie, IL area100 guests
Chicago Dance Studio. Host Your Event in Style
Looking for a beautiful, spacious, and versatile venue for your next event?
We offer a stylish and welcoming space available for private rentals, perfect for:
Birthday parties, showers, and celebrations
Wedding rehearsals and intimate receptions
Dance and
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$200
/hr
1 hr min
Three Cities Social
Serving the Skokie, IL area5.0 (5)
123 guests
Three Cities Social. Welcome to our Chic Downtown Social Club, a versatile and stylish venue located in the heart of Chicago’s Near North Side. Spanning 7,500 square feet, this space is designed to accommodate a wide range of activities, making it perfect for both social and professional gatherings.
Key Features:
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$600
/hr
4 hr min
Romantic & Industrial, Urban Gathering Spaces
Serving the Skokie, IL area4.5 (4)
150 guests
Our building:
With an eclectic variety of mix and match spaces, our venue invites experimentation among and across creative disciplines, and offers unique, customizable audience experiences. Situated at the nexus of Chicago’s North Lawndale and Little Village (aka South Lawndale) neighborhoods, Theatre Y serves as a
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$250
/hr
3 hr min
Pilsen Cafe & Event Space
Serving the Skokie, IL area5.0 (7)
45 guests
Perfect for parties, meetings, panels, showers, workshops, clubs, anniversaries, dinner parties, art shows, pop up shops, and more.
In need of a bartender, DJ, barista, photographer, or catering for your event? Let us know we've got you covered! Custom catering menus are available.
Seating is
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$175
/hr
2 hr min
LSD Studios
Serving the Skokie, IL area4.9 (54)
50 guests
LSD Studios. 2,500+ sq ft of creative multi purpose space located in the heart of Chicago’s south loop. Modern unique design that sparks creativity and brings an unbelievable tranquil vibe. Our beautiful space host the perfect events, conference meetings, launch parties, podcasts, videography and photography, and much more.
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$150
/hr
3 hr min
“MOCAMBO BALLROOM”
Serving the Skokie, IL area5.0 (9)
200 guests
IDEAL VENUE FOR:
Film & Photo shoots
Gallery Exhibitions
Yoga Classes
Dining
Night Events & Musical Showcases
Interview
Meeting
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST:
20'x20' projector screen (please bring your own projector)
PA system
Large heavy duty kitchen
Large load in stairwell / main entrance
Tables and chairs
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$300
/hr
4 hr min
Large Creative Dance Studio
Serving the Skokie, IL area4.9 (42)
20 guests
Are you looking to host a dance class, rehearsal,birthday party or a special gathering?
This large colorful dance studio is a creative space that has plenty of natural lighting, mats, ballet bars, speakers and colorful spotlights for use. Full length mirrors embedded on the walls.
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$60
/hr
1 hr min
Modern Day Upscale Speakeasy
Serving the Skokie, IL area5.0 (101)
30 guests
Perfect for small exclusive events such as
Birthday parties, Bachelor parties, bourbon/wine tastings, networking, photoshoots.
We have a small wet Bar 2 flat screen tvs. Surround sound.
A section where you can bring your laptop and work in peace and quiet while having
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$150
/hr
3 hr min
Nitro Nostalgia Ice Cream & Board Games
Serving the Skokie, IL area5.0 (1)
50 guests
Nitro Nostalgia Ice Cream & Board Games. for themed events like Black Owned Board Game Night, featuring a selection of Black owned games, or Date Night, complete with live music, ice cream, and photo opportunities .
Whether you're planning a birthday party, a casual meetup, or a cozy date night, Nitro Nostalgia offers a
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$90
/hr
2 hr min
Interactive Event Space w/ Group Karaoke, DJ, Dance Floor & Pool Tables
Serving the Skokie, IL area5.0 (4)
75 guests
Unforgettable space for your corporate or private events!
FRONT:
The front half of our space is great for activities such as Billiards, Ping pong, or Darts.
There is also space for dining tables and chairs.
REAR:
DJ booth overlooking the dance floor and bar.
Custom bar with
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$175
/hr
5 hr min
LOFT 95
Serving the Skokie, IL area5.0 (12)
40 guests
LOFT 95. Food & Beverage Policy + Space Details
Guests may bring their own alcohol. Alcohol must be served by a licensed vendor.
Outside food is allowed.
No kitchen available.
Food preparation on site is permitted (no cooking).
DJ and amplified music are allowed.
Space Rules
Smoking is prohibited inside the venue.
Confetti is not allowed.
No
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$100
/hr
4 hr min
Downtown, modern, wide open space venue
Serving the Skokie, IL area5.0 (3)
150 guests
Our space is filled with 6 chandeliers and and greeniery backdrop that will wow your guests. We have a beautiful electronic fireplace that will set a intimate vibe for you and your guests. We have two disco balls and colorful lighting that will
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$150
/hr
4 hr min
Unique Friendly Event Space
Serving the Skokie, IL area100 guests
Event Space includes Music and Video Entertainment Sound System with microphones for Karaoke, speakjng and live music event, Multiple TVs, Projector, Computers Monitors for Promotional Presentations, Exotic Fish and Reptiles aquariums, Games, Pool Table, Kitchen, Friendly and Cool Relaxing Vibes Throughout. King and Queen Throne Chairs
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$250
/hr
4 hr min
Unique Private Event Venue at Music and Design Lifestyle Store
Serving the Skokie, IL area5.0 (1)
35 guests
Event space can be used for private parties (40 people max), content creators, baby showers, engagement parties, Wedding Photos, small Wedding Reception, music video shoot, film, meetings and book signings. The retail space includes Midcentury Modern Furniture and Vinyl records. On site DJ is available for
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$250
/hr
2 hr min
SAUCE Studio
Serving the Skokie, IL area5.0 (6)
50 guests
SAUCE Studio. Eclectic artwork and stylish furniture combine for a sophisticated urban feel, making our intimate multipurpose studio the perfect space for your next meeting or event. The studio is equipped with state of the art audio visual equipment to host networking events, co working sessions, classes, presentations,
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$135
/hr
4 hr min
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through April 2026.
How popular are live music venues in Skokie?
Our local hosts have welcomed 490156 people into their live music venues with reviews averaging 4.94 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 98%.
How much does a live music venue cost to rent in Skokie?
Live music venues in Skokie average $280 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $141, whereas larger venues run about $559 per hour.
live music venues Pricing Range in Skokie, IL
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for live music venues venues in Skokie, ranging between $141.18 and $558.5.
$280/hr average
$141/hr$559/hr
How long do people rent live music venues in Skokie?
Most live music venues are scheduled for 4 hours, with 61 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Live Music starting between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
live music venues Booking Times in Skokie, IL
Image representing average rental time for live music venues in Skokie, emphasizing most start between 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1:00 PM8:00 PM
Reviews for live music venues
Hayden A.
Large Multi-Use Industrial Warehouse
and everything went even better than I had envisioned it! I would highly recommend this spot to anyone looking to put on some live music or even to just throw a killer party. 5 stars...
Will A.
Artistic Café Event Space
an evening of socializing, eating, drinking, and listening to the book reading. The stage with the piano was also very nice for some live music in the background...
Nico B.
Wicker Park Intimate Bar/Live Performance Venue
Owner was awesome, service was great, great place to throw a party, live music was awesome, great looking bar in the city...
Michael B.
Live Events Venue with Stage, Sound, Lights, and Full Bar
through the bar which was delicious, definitely recommend the chicken and brisket. The space was perfect for a large party and accommodated our live music we had as well...
Bonnie C.
Hammy Wammy
booked Hammy Wammy for a party and live music performance and I am so glad I did. It was easily the coolest space my band has played. Hammy Wammy is unique, exciting, and versatile - it easily accommodated our 5-piece band and a large crowd of...
Karin C.
Bright, spacious, daylight-filled, fully-equipped modern Loft | Event Space | Photo Studio in Uptown
my event. I appreciate the great communication with the host. The space created an environment that was calming, and the perfect backdrop for live music...
Emi F.
Wicker Park Intimate Bar/Live Performance Venue
our event. He was really helpful in coordinating the logistics during our event in order to ensure that everything ran smoothly. We had live music at our event and Jim helped set up the sound to make sure everything sounded great. The whole staff was very...
William F.
Detroit Black Box Theatre
space was great, and the staff was very helpful and accommodating. I would recommend bringing extra inputs for monitoring if you're playing live music, as it was a bit difficult for the performers to hear...
Christopher H.
Prohibition Era-Inspired Speakeasy in Lakeview
special punch for the party and was great at special cocktail orders as well. Julia was so fun to work with on live music and has a fantastic voice with just the right style while my friends and I chatted and listened. Such a gem in...
Charles H.
Dance Studio in the Pilsen area of Chicago
CJ and the SDC team were incredibly responsive, generous and open-minded.
I threw a producer's showcase with live music for ~ 55ppl, and the venue could not have been better.
Thank you SDC team...
Ashley J.
Versatile Art Event Gallery in Chicago | BYOB
is so accommodating and sweet 🩷 The space is beautiful! I love the art, the versatility, the parking, everything! The garage doors helped our live music to carry even farther and I loved that...
Nate L.
Minimal & Versatile White Wall Gallery Storefront perfect for Art Exhibitions, Pop-Up Shops, and Events
This was a phenomenal space! We hosted a successful pop-up market & live music performances for the release party of our magazine. Thank you Austin for a great experience...
Leslie L.
Dance Studio in the Pilsen area of Chicago
am so happy to have found this space for my live music event. It was prefect for the setting I was going for. CJ was extremely helpful, communicative and prompt with everything I needed. Surly will be booking again...
David N.
Urban, Loft, Industrial, Rustic, Open Space, Downtown
This place was perfect. The pictures don't do it justice! I shot a video here for a live music session and everything went smoothly...
Daniel R.
Holiday / Christmas Unique Industrial Artist’s Loft & Photography Studio for Portrait / Videography / Editorial / Commercial / Lifestyle & Content Shoots
Kevin’s space was a great spot for our low key live performance music shoot. The room was quite sound insulated and had a great aesthetic to it for filming. The load in was a little tricky being on the second story of a warehouse spot...
Tricia Y.
Brick-Walled, Downtown Coffee House, with Midcentury Accents
team at Mission Coffee was incredibly kind and accommodating from start to finish. They had the equipment set up and ready for our live musical performance, and everything flowed seamlessly.
The atmosphere felt intimate yet open, creating the perfect backdrop for a night filled with joy...
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