Smartbar Chicago

Smartbar Chicago ::welcome home::
✺ the proof is on the dancefloor
✺ celebrating the underground for over 40 years

www.smartbarchicago.com

smartbar is Chicago’s independent nightclub, celebrating 40+ years of showcasing new and exciting dance music and the most cutting edge DJ’s from around the globe. For more information visit www.smartbarchicago.com. TICKETING
No ticket fees in the Metro Store! We recommend securing your spot on the dance floor in advance. Metro Store Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 11AM - 6PM
(open for all Metro events)

what's new?we are so excited to welcome these incredible artists and bring you a range of genre and rhythm downstairs at...
06/18/2026

what's new?

we are so excited to welcome these incredible artists and bring you a range of genre and rhythm downstairs at smartbar 🔊

spend a summer night dancing with us! your ticket is waiting at the link in our bio 💫

::new party announcements::8/7: Chris Cruse * Harry Cross * Mister Hoochiemama 🎟️bit.ly/cruse_08077/11: Format presents ...
06/16/2026

::new party announcements::

8/7: Chris Cruse * Harry Cross * Mister Hoochiemama
🎟️bit.ly/cruse_0807

7/11: Format presents Uun (Live) * Sard (Live) * Brenda * Mark Angel
🎟️bit.ly/uun_0711

get your ticket to party today! 🎉

06/15/2026

have you experienced Things That Go Bump In The Night with Derrick Carter? 🌀

our legendary smartbar resident takes over from open to close this Thursday night 6/18 for a journey of genres, sounds, and moods

don't miss this Derrick Carter staple at smartbar! 🎫bit.ly/TTGB_0618

welcome back to Behind The Booth: a series where we give you a look into some of the best DJs out there and their favori...
06/12/2026

welcome back to Behind The Booth: a series where we give you a look into some of the best DJs out there and their favorite tracks! let us bring you into the world of the acid-house pioneer DJ Pierre 💿️

in 1986, Chicago-born DJ Pierre picked up a Roland TB-303 and the infamous 'Acid Trax' was born, pioneering a whole genre

since then he's gone on to continue the evolution of acid house worldwide, maintaining the spirit of innovation in everything he does! catch him at smartbar on 6/19 - on sale now 🎫bit.ly/djpierre_0619

spend your weekend surrounded by light and sound at smartbar 🌀we've been dancing since 1982 and don't plan on stopping a...
06/11/2026

spend your weekend surrounded by light and sound at smartbar 🌀

we've been dancing since 1982 and don't plan on stopping any time soon! check out what's coming at the link in bio and dance with us this weekend 🌃

📷️ Sam Seigel

::new party announcements::get ready for Kenny Dope at smartbar on 7/10!the four time Grammy-nominated artist has been e...
06/09/2026

::new party announcements::

get ready for Kenny Dope at smartbar on 7/10!

the four time Grammy-nominated artist has been entertaining and astounding the masses alike with his fusions of house, hip-hop, Latin, jazz, funk & soul, reggae, alternative pop and broken beats for 20 years

he'll be joined by Chicago icons Terry Hunter and Noshaluv for a night of music and dancing late into the night! on sale now 🎟️bit.ly/kenny_0710

::new party announcement::the NYC-bred, indie electronic sensation Fcukers are coming to smartbar this friday night! 🎧️i...
06/08/2026

::new party announcement::

the NYC-bred, indie electronic sensation Fcukers are coming to smartbar this friday night! 🎧️

in just a few short years, Fcukers have discovered their own frequency and focus on a singular vision built around 90s/00s house music, tasteful trip hop, big beat, indie rock and everything in between

don't miss this one! 🎫bit.ly/fcukers_0612

rooted in a childhood shaped by the rhythms of Brazil’s cerrado and the precise hum of machines at home, Marcal’s innova...
06/08/2026

rooted in a childhood shaped by the rhythms of Brazil’s cerrado and the precise hum of machines at home, Marcal’s innovative fusion of captivating rhythms, cutting-edge sound design, and storytelling approach makes him one of the important figures in contemporary electronic music 🎚️

deeply influenced by the rich rhythms and traditions of his heritage, Marcal fuses tribal elements with futuristic, sci-fi-inspired sound design to create an atmosphere all his own

don't miss him at smartbar on Saturday, 6/13 for a Format takeover alongside Brenda, Jaq Attaque, and Josh Tong! 🎫bit.ly/marcal_0613

school is out but class is still in session at smartbar 🔊we love seeing a whole new generation of club goers discover th...
06/05/2026

school is out but class is still in session at smartbar 🔊

we love seeing a whole new generation of club goers discover the alive-and-thriving scene of dance music right here in Chicago, where House music was created!

show us your student ID at the door at get a $5 discount - valid for any party before midnight! we'll see you on the dancefloor 💙

::on the horizon::spend your summer at smartbar! 🌀a whole month of parties are waiting for you this june..from pride cel...
06/04/2026

::on the horizon::

spend your summer at smartbar! 🌀

a whole month of parties are waiting for you this june..

from pride celebrations, to queen! sundays, to all-building takeovers, you won't wanna miss anything this month! secure your spot on the dancefloor now at smartbarchicago.com/events 🗯️

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3730 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL
60613

Opening Hours

Thursday 9pm - 2am
Friday 10pm - 4am
Saturday 10pm - 5am
Sunday 10pm - 4am

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