Where to sing karaoke every night of the week in Chicago
Incredible news.
You can sing karaoke every night of the week across all pockets of Chicago if you want to. And I don’t know why you wouldn’t want to.
I’ve done the research for you, and I rounded up 25 bars and restaurants that offer karaoke throughout the week. Below the lists by day, continue scrolling to read more about each location and find links to their websites.
While I have been to and sang myself at many of these places, I have not been to all of them, so this is not a ranking or a personal endorsement of these places, simply an educational guide for this extremely important topic for all karaoke lovers.
Why am I reading this blog about karaoke on a photographer’s website? Because this photographer loves karaoke and wants to unite all Chicago karaoke lovers in the power of knowledge of where we can belt our little hearts out every day of the damn week. Not to mention it’s a great addition to a wedding weekend or bachelor(ette) itinerary.
Disclaimer: I recommend double checking each location’s website or calling prior to packing up your microphone and going to ensure they still offer karaoke and on the day and time you’re hoping to go. This is also not an exhaustive list! While I did search far and wide for reliable information about karaoke schedules, I am sure there are some that I missed around the city. Feel free to let me know if you know of others so I can keep this very important list up to date!
*Indicates a location that offers reservable private karaoke rooms
MONDAY
Trader Todd’s Lakeview
Mom’s Place River North
Murasaki* Streeterville
Punch Bowl Social* West Loop
TAK Korean Bistro* South Loop
Sakura Karaoke Bar* Chinatown
No. 18 Karaoke Bar* Chinatown
Zero Degrees Karaoke Bar* Chinatown
Lincoln Karaoke* Lincoln Square
TUESDAY
Friar Tuck Lakeview East
Mom’s Place River North
Murasaki* Streeterville
Louie’s Pub Wicker Park
Punch Bowl Social* West Loop
TAK Korean Bistro* South Loop
Sakura Karaoke Bar* Chinatown
No. 18 Karaoke Bar* Chinatown
Zero Degrees Karaoke Bar* Chinatown
Lincoln Karaoke* Lincoln Square
Hidden Cove Lincoln Square
Carol’s Pub Uptown - Every other Tuesday
Reed’s Local Avondale
WEDNESDAY
Trader Todd’s Lakeview
Shaker’s on Clark Lakeview
Bub City River North
Mom’s Place River North
Brando’s Lincoln Park, The Loop
Murasaki* Streeterville
Louie’s Pub Wicker Park
Punch Bowl Social* West Loop
TAK Korean Bistro* South Loop
Sakura Karaoke Bar* Chinatown
No. 18 Karaoke Bar* Chinatown
Zero Degrees Karaoke Bar* Chinatown
Lincoln Karaoke* Lincoln Square
Alice’s Lounge Avondale
THURSDAY
Trader Todd’s Lakeview
Bub City River North
Mom’s Place River North
Brando’s Lincoln Park, The Loop
Murasaki* Streeterville
Louie’s Pub Wicker Park
Nick’s Beer Garden Wicker Park
Punch Bowl Social* West Loop
TAK Korean Bistro* South Loop
Sakura Karaoke Bar* Chinatown
No. 18 Karaoke Bar* Chinatown
Zero Degrees Karaoke Bar* Chinatown
Lincoln Karaoke* Lincoln Square
Hidden Cove Lincoln Square
Alice’s Lounge Avondale
FRIDAY
Trader Todd’s Lakeview
Shaker’s on Clark Lakeview
Bobby Love’s Northalsted/Boystown
Harrigan’s Lakeview East
Brando’s Lincoln Park, The Loop
Mom’s Place River North
Murasaki* Streeterville
Louie’s Pub Wicker Park
Punch Bowl Social* West Loop
TAK Korean Bistro* South Loop
Sakura Karaoke Bar* Chinatown
No. 18 Karaoke Bar* Chinatown
Zero Degrees Karaoke Bar* Chinatown
Lincoln Karaoke* Lincoln Square
Hidden Cove Lincoln Square
Alice’s Lounge Avondale
Edelweiss Tavern Avondale
Dino’s Bar Rogers Park
SATURDAY
Trader Todd’s Lakeview
Shaker’s on Clark Lakeview
Bobby Love’s Northalsted/Boystown
Harrigan’s Lakeview East
Brando’s Lincoln Park, The Loop
Mom’s Place River North
Murasaki* Streeterville
Louie’s Pub Wicker Park
Punch Bowl Social* West Loop
TAK Korean Bistro* South Loop
Sakura Karaoke Bar* Chinatown
No. 18 Karaoke Bar* Chinatown
Zero Degrees Karaoke Bar* Chinatown
Lincoln Karaoke* Lincoln Square
Hidden Cove Lincoln Square
Alice’s Lounge Avondale
Edelweiss Tavern Avondale
Reed’s Local Avondale
Sidekick’s Irving Park
Cafe Mustache Logan Square
Dino’s Bar Rogers Park
SUNDAY
Shaker’s on Clark Lakeview
Bobby Love’s Northalsted/Boystown
Mom’s Place River North
Murasaki* Streeterville
Louie’s Pub Wicker Park
Punch Bowl Social* West Loop
TAK Korean Bistro* South Loop
Sakura Karaoke Bar* Chinatown
No. 18 Karaoke Bar* Chinatown
Zero Degrees Karaoke Bar* Chinatown
Lincoln Karaoke* Lincoln Square
Hidden Cove Lincoln Square
Alice’s Lounge Avondale
Cafe Mustache Logan Square
Learn more about each location —
Trader Todd’s
When: Every day except Tuesday, all open hours
Where: Lakeview
The Appeal: Karaoke runs from open to close at Trader Todd’s every day it’s open, which is every day of the week except Tuesday. I could stop there, but there are also two stages for karaoke available in different parts of the bar on Fridays, Sundays and select Thursdays, meaning less of a wait time for your turn on stage.
Learn more here.
Louie’s Pub
When: Tuesday through Sunday at 8pm
Where: Wicker Park
The Appeal: Louie’s advertises its system’s ability to download any song you want to sing. Wireless microphones allow you to put on a true performance throughout the bar. Louie’s professional karaoke jockeys are available to jump in as background vocals if you don’t want to sing solo.
Learn more here.
Mom’s Place
When: Every night
Where: River North
The Appeal: Live band karaoke is offered on Mondays and Tuesdays. In addition to a public space dedicated to karaoke each night, there are two other large areas of the bar offering alternative entertainment for those who are not interested in watching or singing karaoke: live music in the front room and a third bar and bar games in the basement.
Learn more here.
Shaker’s on Clark
When: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday
Where: Lakeview
The Appeal: Commit to becoming the karaoke star you are with a supportive audience while simultaneously making your way through one of their martini, mule or Long Island drink passports.
Learn more here.
Bobby Love’s
When: Friday through Sunday
Where: Northalsted/Boystown
The Appeal: A gay bar in the heart of Boystown offering weekend karaoke with a supportive audience.
Learn more here.
Bub City
When: Wednesdays
Where: River North
The Appeal: Live band karaoke
Learn more here.
Friar Tuck
When: Tuesdays
Where: Lakeview East
The Appeal: A staple in Lakeview East, this dive bar has been around since 1970 and is beloved by locals for its dive-iness, karaoke, trivia and game nights.
Learn more here.
Sakura Karaoke Bar
When: Every night
Where: Chinatown
The Appeal: Private room karaoke
Learn more here.
No. 18 Karaoke Bar
When: Every night
Where: Chinatown
The Appeal: Private room karaoke
Learn more here.
Lincoln Karaoke
When: Every night
Where: Lincoln Square
The Appeal: Private room karaoke
Learn more here.
Hidden Cove
When: Tuesdays, Thursday through Sunday
Where: Lincoln Square
The Appeal: Open until 4am
Learn more here.
Carol’s Pub
When: Every other Tuesday
Where: Uptown
The Appeal: With karaoke only once every other week, this makes it more of a special occasion at Carol’s, which regularly offers live music and other activities, making it a great spot that prioritizes entertainment.
Learn more here.
Sidekick’s
When: Saturdays at 8pm
Where: Irving Park
The Appeal: Play darts while waiting for your turn on stage.
Learn more here.
Alice’s Lounge
When: Wednesday through Sunday
Where: Avondale
The Appeal: Karaoke at a dive bar five nights a week? Say no more.
Learn more here.
Punch Bowl Social
When: Every day
Where: West Loop
The Appeal: Reserve your own private karaoke room. There’s always at least one reluctant/shy person in the group who will refuse to get up on stage and belt their heart out. Punch Bowl Social offers plenty of other activities in addition to karaoke to keep everyone happy.
Learn more here.
Nick’s Beer Garden
When: Thursdays at 9:30pm
Where: Wicker Park
The Appeal: For the night owls & beer lovers - Nick’s is open until 4am during the week.
Learn more here.
Cafe Mustache
When: Saturdays and Sundays at 8pm
Where: Logan Square
The Appeal: Spend a whole day here by starting with coffee and brunch in the morning and sticking around through the evening for karaoke.
Learn more here.
Edelweiss Tavern
When: Fridays 9pm-close, Saturdays 10pm-close
Where: Avondale
The Appeal: Over 100,000 songs are at your disposal for karaoke.
Learn more here.
Reed’s Local
When: Tuesdays & Saturdays
Where: Avondale
The Appeal: A family-owned dive bar that promotes a friendly community atmosphere for Avondale locals.
Learn more here.
TAK Korean Bistro
When: Every night
Where: South Loop
The Appeal: Private room karaoke
Learn more here.
Zero Degrees Karaoke Bar
When: Every night
Where: Chinatown
The Appeal: Private room karaoke
Learn more here.
Harrigan’s
When: Fridays & Saturdays
Where: Lakeview East
The Appeal: In addition to karaoke on the weekends, they also offer open mic comedy on Tuesday nights.
Learn more here.
Dino’s Bar
When: Fridays & Saturdays from 9pm-close
Where: Rogers Park
The Appeal: Karaoke & a bar with longevity - Dino’s was established in 1967.
Learn more here.
Brando’s
When: Wednesday through Saturday, all open hours
Where: Lincoln Park & The Loop
The Appeal: On-demand karaoke anytime
Learn more here.
Murasaki
When: Every night
Where: Streeterville
The Appeal: Private room karaoke
Learn more here.
