Chicago, IL venue guide
Plan your visit to Backporch Stage at House of Blues Chicago in Chicago, IL with entrance, accessibility, transit, parking, dining, and upcoming event details.
Bag policy
House of Blues Chicago allows bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches. All bags are searched, and non-clear bags get extra screening. Guests go through wand or walk-through metal detection. Weapons, drugs, outside food and drink, selfie sticks, GoPros, laser pointers, professional recording gear, and stuffed animals or toys aren't allowed.
Entrances
The Backporch Stage is the live-music stage inside the House of Blues Restaurant & Bar at 329 N Dearborn St (Marina City, between Dearborn and State Sts, just north of Wacker Dr). Accessible entrances are available; call 312-923-2000 for entrance details. Re-entry isn't allowed.
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House of Blues Chicago allows bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches. All bags are searched, and non-clear bags get extra screening. Guests go through wand or walk-through metal detection. Weapons, drugs, outside food and drink, selfie sticks, GoPros, laser pointers, professional recording gear, and stuffed animals or toys aren't allowed.
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Accessible entrances and valet parking are available, and the Restaurant & Bar has accessible seating with ramp access. Limited storage is available for mobility devices. Service animals are welcome; emotional support animals aren't. Call the box office at 312-923-2000 (press 1) for ADA requests.
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Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, 60654
House of Blues Chicago says it is easy to reach by public transportation and points guests to the CTA for routes. It's in Marina City on N Dearborn St, near State St and Wacker Dr in the Loop.
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Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
The Restaurant & Bar serves Southern-inspired food, cocktails and draft beer; reservations can be made at 312-923-2007. The venue is cashless (cards and mobile pay), offers fee-free cash-to-card conversion and has no ATMs.
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Restrooms are located throughout House of Blues Chicago, and all of them are accessible.
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House of Blues merch is sold at the venue's Gear Shop and online at the official House of Blues Gear Shop. Gift cards work at Gear Shops.
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