What is the bag policy at House of Blues Chicago?
Bags up to 12" x 6" x 12" are allowed and are searched before entry. Non-clear bags may receive additional screening. Outside food and beverage and bags beyond the stated size limits are prohibited.
Chicago, IL venue guide
Plan your visit to House of Blues Chicago in Chicago, IL with entrance, accessibility, transit, parking, dining, and upcoming event details.
Bag policy
Bags up to 12" x 6" x 12" are allowed and are searched before entry. Non-clear bags may receive additional screening. Outside food and beverage and bags beyond the stated size limits are prohibited.
Entrances
Guests are searched with wand or walk-through metal detection and/or pat-downs before entry. Re-entry is not allowed. Door times and line procedures are event-specific; the venue advises arriving early and checking the event listing for status updates.
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Bags up to 12" x 6" x 12" are allowed and are searched before entry. Non-clear bags may receive additional screening. Outside food and beverage and bags beyond the stated size limits are prohibited.
Verified Oct 2, 2026House of Blues Chicago FAQ
Accessible entrances and accessible seating are available; accessible tickets can be purchased via Live Nation or the box office at 312-923-2000. The venue offers accessible bars on the Club Level, mobility-device storage (limited), and ASL interpreter requests with advance notice. Contact HOBChicagoHelp@livenation.com or the box office for assistance.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Accessibility at House of Blues Chicago
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 is at Marina City, 329 N Dearborn St, between Dearborn and State just north of the river. The nearest CTA stations are Grand on the Red Line (521 N State St) and Lake on the Red Line (188 N State St), both accessible. Clark/Lake serves the Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Pink and Purple lines. The State/Lake 'L' station is closed for rebuilding into 2029, so use Clark/Lake or Washington/Wabash instead.
Verified Oct 5, 2026CTA — Lake / Grand / State/Lake station pages
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
The Restaurant & Bar and Foundation Room offer pre-show dining, and the Music Hall sells food and drinks during shows, including craft beer and full bar service. The venue is cashless for concessions and bar sales (cards and mobile pay); cash-to-card conversion is available without a service fee.
Verified Oct 2, 2026House of Blues Chicago FAQ
Restrooms are located throughout the venue, and the official accessibility page states that all restrooms are accessible.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Accessibility at House of Blues Chicago
An on-site Gear Shop sells merchandise; day-of purchases of $25 or more per person at the Gear Shop or Restaurant & Bar can qualify for Pass the Line priority entry on most shows. Gift cards can be used at Gear Shops for merchandise.
Verified Oct 2, 2026House of Blues Chicago FAQ
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