Explore the Beauty of Chicago

1. Experience Live Musicthings to do in Chicago There are endless choices for live music in a city as large as Chicago, from local bands at hundreds of bars and restaurants to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, one of the most renowned symphonies in the world. For more classical music, The Grant Park Music Festival is the nation’s only free outdoor music series of its kind, hosted at Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion every year! 2. Stay After Hours at a Museum Many of the top museums in Chicago offer after-hours adults-only events with cocktails, special tours and smaller crowds at the exhibits. Adler After Dark and MSI After Hours and Art Institute After Dark Museum of Contemporary Art Prime Time or take in one of their talks and performances at MCA Stage Shedd After Hours Chicago History Museum Happy Hour 3. Grab a Bite to Eat What else should you do when visiting a new city? If nothing else, make sure you try some of the famous Chicago Style Deep Dish ...

Below are our top 5 recommendations for things to do at night in Chicago. Some of the items here would also fit in the other sections, such as free and family-friendly options. Within each listing, we provide links for more in-depth exploration of each selection. For tips on the most popular activities in Chicago, check out our schedule of pay-what-you-like walking tours, our bus tours, and boat cruise pages. Several of the items below are already included for free with the purchase of a tourist discount pass. 1. Take a Chicago Night Tour Things to do in Chicago ghost tours, a stroll on the Riverwalk, and architecture cruises on the Chicago River are just some of the great nighttime tours that you could take. 2. See Live Performance "ThingsThe Chicago Theatre District offers a variety of live performances at renowned venues. The Chicago Theatre presents top-billing shows and concerts, Goodman Theatre is the largest and oldest non-profit theatre in Chicago, and the...