If you enjoy big name entertainers and huge crowds, you can attend concerts in Chicago-area large venues. Soldier Field, an open-air stadium, hosts bands such as U2 and Bon Jovi. United Center, an indoor arena, hosts artists such as Lady Gaga and Sade.
Chicago parks give music lovers the opportunity to experience live music in an outdoor setting. Millennium Park offers free concerts throughout the summer and early fall, including the Grant Park Music Festival featuring classical music. Millennium Park also hosts the Chicago Country Music Festival. Highland Park hosts the Ravinia Festival during the summer.
A nightclub can be ideal for those who prefer to attend live music events in smaller, more intimate settings. Chicago nightclubs feature a variety of music. House of Blues Chicago provides a stage for artists such as Great Big Sea and Katherine Jenkins. For a taste of the alternative scene, Metro nightclub features both national and international bands such as The Walkmen and Temper Trap.