Came here to see Duke Demont and the dj sets before were pretty good. I would say the drinks are heavily overpriced because of the concert but my first time experience here was pretty fun. There was so much space and it started filling up with people but you could easily get out and move around. Drinks do get expensive and there is a coat check which organized in my opinion. read more

I've been to a few shows both at radius, and the smaller open spaces Cermak Hall, and I've always had a great time. Security moves pretty quick compared to other concert venue, and they have plenty of bartenders which keeps moving along. It styles itself in a large warehouse approach, which can hold larger crowds. If you're close to the stage, the sound is phenomenal, when you're little further back, there is some minor reverberations. It definitely doesn't have a cozy, or historic style feel like some of the other venues or clubs in the city. However, they're not trying to, they bring in big-time names, and it's always a fun time. read more

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The sound here is amazing!! The fact that they only offer michelob ultra and pbr as the only beer options in absolutely unforgivable. You're in Chicago, one of the best beer cities in America and you can even offer goose island? Literally anything esle is a better option. Wow. one. The food selection was awful as well. Cool looking venue, Great sound, everything was really surprisingly awful. If a band you want to see is playing here, catch them either before or after when they play here. ​ read more

I attended Machine Head's 2025 North American Tour at the Radius over the weekend, and it was my first time seeing a concert at this venue. I have to say, the venue itself was so much better than I expected it to be. Radius is massive, and there is plenty of room to move around during a show so you're not packed in like sardines. Radius also does a great job with temperature control inside - it was crowded for the concert, but they kept the AC on and I was fine wearing a hoodie inside, other venues like the Aragon Ballroom that would never happen - way too hot! Beer prices are standard for a concert venue like $12 for a pint of domestic beer, and our bartender was very friendly and provided quick service. The other employees I encountered (merch booth workers, security) also seemed friendly and attentive. I highly recommend a visit to Radius if you see an artist coming to perform there, it's a very updated, modern venue and pretty close to Chinatown. read more

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I've been to Radius and Cermak Hall for a couple of artists now, and the experience always has been amazing! It is surely one of my favorite clubs in Chicago! I've seen Ben Bohmer, Charlotte DeWitte and Duke Dormant perform at these locations. The place has two stages, I personally like Radius much more than Cermak Hall as Cermak gets too congested and crammed at times. One good thing about this club is that you can buy tix to either of the stage, and then pass on through the interiors. My friends and I got tix for Radius as Cermak Hall was booked out for Charlotte but we could easily swap between the halls. During all my visits, this club hasn't disappointed. Amazing lighting, visuals, sound system and clean bathrooms too. It gets a little chaotic when you leave the premises and there is a long queue for ubers but this can be avoided if you can plan your visit slightly better. read more

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This venue is absolutely massive, and the ventilation was so good! There were so many people here that I didn't shed any drops of sweat, haha. This is the first music venue I've been to out of California, and I loved the size, music quality, and lack of lines for drinks. There was no waiting for anything, and it felt very clean. Duke Dumont was great with his dark techno and house music! It was a very fun experience, but the only downside is that it felt far from downtown Chicago. Radius only has one main entrance and exit, so it was very chaotic to get picked up. I don't even think they have their own parking, so most people took a rideshare! read more

Probably one of the better venues I've been to and it's my first event in Chicago. It's huge and there's plenty of space. The washrooms are nice and clean and people are not pushy (says a lot about Chicago). It was also nice that their AC was blasting as it got a bit hot after awhile. read more

I would say this is one of my favorite venues in chicago for electronic music! The sound system is loud! Even with earplugs in - it's super loud in here! Absolutely love it! Plenty of bars to get drinks and the bathrooms are decently clean. Love that there are many ways to view the stage.. off to the right side and on the upper balcony. The coat check line also moves pretty fast! I will always be down to see a music event here:) read more

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My review starts before the concert. I had knee surgery and wanted to see how I would go about getting ADA accommodations as I know this is a standing only venue. I called no answer, and I left a voicemail. Couple of days go by and no returned call. So, I decided to send an email and as you guess the email went unanswered. I call one last time and no answer and leave a voicemail. Fast forward to the day of the concert. I'm nervous because I know I can't stand the entire time. We walk up to a security guard and say I need to speak with some about ADA accommodations. They point me and friends to a manager I let them know and they point me to the direction for the ADA accommodations. The ADA accommodations were the worse. They were on the side of the stage where you can't see the artist unless you STAND where everyone else was. The area was also where the door to the stage was so people were walking back and forth. Security was using that area to stand to watch the artist. Also, it was me and 3 of my friends I was told I could only have 1 person with me at a time. When the concert was over I asked to speak with some about my experience and I was given and manager. I told him my concerns and his response was to EMAIL him. I have been emailing the place for a month before the concert I didn't think that my email would be responded to. I did send it and still haven't received a response. I am not surprised. I paid a lot for the concert as I did VIP for the artist (Which wasn't worth it) for me to not be able to see and have people walking and standing over me. This by far has been the worse experience from the customer service down to the concert. I avoid concerts and events from this location. read more

I've been here twice. I'm a big raver and edm festival goer. I was excited that this venue "looked" like a cool industrial warehouse, however, it's just another basic venue. First time was fun, was there for like an hour then left. The second time I GOT KICKED OUT FOR DANCING, "TOO WILDLY". They asked me what I was on which was fucked cause all I did was drink that night. They made me walk in a straight line which I did then proceeded to kick my friend and I out. I told them I could get an uber home without my friend but they decided to be a-holes and kick him out too. I was disappointed cause I loved the industrial look. Y'all don't accept fun people who like to dance their a$$ off. I'll stick to the underground raves. Not trying to shade anyone who likes this place. It's just not a place for party animals like me ***And if you're short and care about seeing the stage. You won't see shit . And don't bother buying drinks cause my friend's tasted like overpriced juice... Security was also really rude to people. read more

Radius is a multi- use event space which is huge. This was my second time at Radius. I recently visited Radius because lost frequencies was playing over the weekend. I had a good experience. The place was clean, had great lights, and good sound quality. The restrooms were clean with lines moving pretty fast. The checkin process is smooth and fast moving. Coat check option is available too. I indulged in couple of rounds of vodka soda. The drinks were good and strong with right amount of alcohol. The drinks are a bit on the pricier side. Overall, I am pretty sure I am going to keep coming back to attend other concerts. read more

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I attended a big event at radius in June of 2024. Radius Chicago is a venue that is known for its vibrant atmosphere, nightlife, and quality music events. The venue is spacious, and it has well-designed interior with a large dance floor, VIP areas, and multiple bars. The bathroom was clean. The venue attracts a trendy and youthful crowd, but not too raunchy. I definitely recommended to arrive early to avoid long lines. There is limited parking. read more

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We swung by Radius for an after party of the Arc music festival. They thoroughly check IDs at the entrance. Upon entering, the nightclub is huge. There are multiple stages where different artists perform. The audio, lights, visuals, everything is just great. Drinks are a bit overpriced but that's expected. We had fun regardless of the place being crowded. Loved this nightclub and kinda shocked that I haven't been there all this time. 10/10 recommend. read more

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Thanks to my gf always finding cool things to go to!!! Love that girl. We had the opportunity to attend one of the coolest live concerts I have been to in a while. Arts, Beats & Lyrics lived up to its name for their 20th anniversary show. The tickets were free and Jack Daniel's sponsored the show. Shout out to all the DJs and Lupe Fiasco for playing non stop hits. Shout out to the artists for all the cool art pieces that were showcased throughout the venue. Looking forward to attending more cool events at this Radius in the future! read more

The only decent thing about this place is the AC -- and even that doesn't help once the crowd fills in. It gets so packed that you're forced to tilt your head up just to get a breath of air. The music was a huge letdown. While I enjoy house music, most of what was played were repetitive, soulless beats with no depth or energy -- not the kind of house that gets you moving. The drinks were underwhelming. I had several and barely caught a buzz, which makes me question the pour sizes or quality. Bathrooms were modern but that's overshadowed by the rude cleaning staff. One woman actually tried to clean the stall while I was using it, which was invasive and completely inappropriate. Overall, the experience was disappointing and uncomfortable. Definitely not worth the hype or the price. I won't be coming back. Tao and other clubs around downtown are ten times better. read more

Over the years, I've been to Radius a plenty of times for artists like Lost Frequencies, KSHMR, Ben Bohmer, Alan Walker. This is a mid sized club venue. Every concert I have been to this venue for, has had great sound quality. Production and lights are fantastic. Venue is pretty clean and tidy. The airflow feels quite breezy no matter the crowd. You can dance and groove freely. The drinks are fairly priced and the service from the bartenders is super quick. The security is pretty neat. They thoroughly check the IDs. Also, booking and finding the rideshare after the show is not an issue at all unlike other venues. Only reason I'm chopping off a star is due to the long queues at the end of the show for the coat check. When you have everything going on so on point, please do something about long queues at the end. It's a bit annoying to wait upto half an hour-ish in coat check lines. PS. I've had one of the best tacos from food trucks outside this venue in my last visit when Lost Frequencies was playing. read more

Best concert experience! Huge, spacious, clean, great lights, and speakers! Easy to use restroom and easy to get drinks at any of their bars! Staff is super friendly and helpful as well. One of my fav venues! read more

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First time going to Radius this past weekend. Everything in this venue has been carefully planned and thought out with the attendees in mind. The staff are very welcoming from the front door staff to the bartenders. There are soo many bars that we never had to wait for a cocktail and the amount of bathrooms is also a plus. Again no waiting. The sound and lights are incredible and overall the prices are nothing out of the ordinary for a Chicago venue. Already got tickets to return in a couple weeks! read more

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Never a bad time, if I could be there every weekend I would. Huge venue, great crowds, great staff, love this place for concerts and raves

Totally epic club! Giant rooms and killer sound system. Stage production is top notch compared to most other venues. Yes it gets crowded, but thats to be expected. Both nights we were chilling in the back area and the music still sounded great! Bring some friends and come have a great time! read more

This was my first show at this venue, we were here for the In This Moment show. I love that this big of a space allowed for aerial silk performers, I have seen ITM before but never with that added flair, and it was super cool. The sound quality was good, and even pretty far back we were able to see the performers on stage. It was easy to Lyft to and get picked up from. It's a pretty standard standing room only space. I appreciated that they had separate merch lines for each artist, which cut down on some time wasting. They also sell cheese curds? Which is random but made my partner's Wisconsin heart happy. The only thing that was weird was that none of the staff seemed to know what was going on when it came to VIP. We got sent to three different places by three different people. Eventually, it got sorted out but if you're paying extra, it's annoying to have to keep searching for where to go. All in all, I'd come back here again for another show. read more

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Radius, you're not my favorite venue tonight. My feet and toes are killing me. Security couldn't tell who was drunk or sober, so they wouldn't let anyone sit. After standing outside for more than 3 hrs and then standing inside for 3 hrs.. do the math. That's 6 hours of standing. At one point, I headed to the restroom because a few minutes sitting on a toilet in Chinatown sounded too tempting to pass up. Aside from this one issue, I liked this place. It's very clean and very spacious. The food isn't even terrible. It's pricey, but as venue food goes, it wasn't bad. The burgers all come the same though. -Loaded with mayo and sautéed onions among other things, so I hope you like both of those. There are 3 areas to buy adult beverages, although I barely saw anyone drinking tonight. Of course, it's Kpop and most of their fanbase seems to be underaged girls. Your takeaway: wear very comfortable shoes read more

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Do not go here. The sound system sucks. The speakers were farting. And the worst part is that my car was broken into. The valet company did nothing. Literally every car was broken into. read more

The atmosphere. Radius is a spacious concert venue in a warehouse setting. Its a bit more darkly lit I like the vibe. The venue is spacious yet still intimate. I feel like the lines move quickly and the staff's efficient. read more

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Customer service absolutely sucks. I called, multiple times, emailed and even DM'd to ask about a parent accompanying a minor (17) to one of the shows. No one, I repeat, no one ever got back to me. Finally got my questions answered by a man at the ticketing agency who was kind enough to dig through all the information he had on the venue. Will not bother to look at Radius for future shows. read more

This is one of the worst music venues I've ever been to--it's extremely unsafe and poorly maintained. Earlier this year, a metal beam actually fell from the ceiling and hit two people in the head, which made the news, yet nothing seems to have changed. There are cords and wires scattered all over the floors, people are packed in wall to wall with no clear exits, and the fire doors in the back are blocked by large storage containers and trucks. It's a disaster waiting to happen, and it's shocking that a place this unsafe is still allowed to operate. Tickets are overpriced for crap artists. read more

As a shorter person ( I'm 5'3") it is not great to actually see anything. Sound is great. Space is great, venue is really great but a screen or two would be helpful for those of us who like to see the artist ant just hear them. Staff has been great also! read more

I went to Cermak Hall with a large group over the weekend and many of the girls were groped by security. Not safe. Will not be back.

I'm not sure what all the negative feedback is all about. I just attended Dropkick Murphys here last night for my first visit to Radius. What an incredible venue! The space is enormous with plenty of room to make it up to the pit or to casually hang in the back. There was plenty of bathroom space, several bars and even some food in the back. Fine, the drinks are way overpriced, but where are they not these days? I thought security was fine, the few employees I spoke to were courteous. We were also able to park in the Chinatown lot which was only like a 8 minute walk from the venue. That also means we were able to enjoy a great Chinese dinner before walking over! Thanks to its proximity to Chinatown, Radius is also super accessible from the interstate. I can't wait to go back for more shows. read more

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always love coming here, it's the best venue out there. they have coat check on colder days and not very long lines to bars. they have a variety of them inside so you can walk around and choose. staff is also friendly and really take care of the place. this is when we went to go see tiesto read more

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Such a wonderful add to Chicago! This is such a great venue and while they will host any genre, the focus on DJ sets and live music is unmatched. It's close to wonderful neighborhoods like Chinatown and Pilson where you can grab such a great meal and head over for the concert or they usually have food trucks sitting out front, check out a concert and enjoy all the good vibes with wonderful people! read more

Cool venue! Came here for a Dominic Fike concert, and it gives a really cool vibe, and has great sound and stage effects. The neon red lights that accentuate the walls and ceilings add a nice glow that emanates a club vibe. The actual standing area is really long (rather than wide) facing the stage, and bars are lined on both sides so you have lots of access to drinks! There's also a bar in the back and food stand. Standing room felt typical for a music venue though I feel like moving farther away from the stage might have given more room still with a good view. They do have a balcony with standing room open to all on the second floor, which is situated to the right of the stage. The good spots were taken by the time we got there. Overall pretty clean and vibey place! I'd def come back for a concert. Also staff were efficient in letting people in. The line wrapped all the way around the corner where 88 market is, but it kept moving so didn't feel too long. They do a quick ID and bag check so the line keeps moving. read more

DO NOT ATTEND THIS My friend and I bought tickets this past week for Mau P this past night (the 30th) at Radius in Chicago. We were denied re-entry after having prior left the venue briefly to accompany our other friend who was unsuccessful at getting in. Vivi who was - at the time - outside the venue with security because he claimed he "could get her in" even though she left her physical id at home. Me and the friend I was currently with, Sofia, had already passed through security and scanned our tickets for entry, but were unaware the ticket or venue had an extremely strict one time scan rule. I had never been to this venue and neither had Sofia. After fifteen minutes of waiting outside in the 34° weather pleading with various staff members from security to security managers to the box office workers, to the ticket scanners, but zero of them sympathized with our situation and refrained from showing an ounce of remorse. I cannot believe we paid over $100 for a concert we didn't even get to see. We were inside for less than twenty minutes while our other friend and her girlfriend were outside talking with security since one of them had forgotten their physical ids but they still wanted us to enjoy the concert since we all paid for it. The friends outside formulated a plan after the security guard was unsuccessful in getting them inside without a physical id. Vivi pleaded to security and even had a photo of her real ID front and back right there on her phone, but the entire security staff wouldn't accept a picture. Apparently it was against their policy to leave--even momentarily for unexpected, unplanned events like this one. No one had told us there was no re-entry and it was not made clear anywhere on the app, on the ticket, or anywhere inside or outside of the venue. We arrived when doors opened (10:00 P.M) and patiently waited outside in the cold. When Sofia and I got inside we were only inside momentarily and got to see maybe five minutes of the dj/opener before returning back outside because Vivi was calling us and texting us to come outside. When we got outside Vivi and Jess told us they were going to uber home after being unsuccessful in getting in without an ID. We didn't get to see the person we paid to see because of a rule - that even if it is stated - is not made explicitly clear to the ticket holder. Now our friends who forgot their physical ids at the beginning and-- by the way uber-ed all the way all the way back to their house in the far north suburbs to get their ids) are attending the concert right now while me and Sofia sit here on the train back home. Below I will include both photos of my ticket and a photo from the ticket scanners tablet saying "1 out of 1 tickets are available to unredeem"-- proving they can make an exception but chose to go down the path of ZERO sympathy for my friend and I. It was clearly a misunderstanding, it was our first time at this venue since we are young adults and it is an 18+ event. If someone could please reach back out to me at their earliest convenience and I'd also like to call over the phone as well with a representative at some point tomorrow during the day to ensure my friends and I who were unable to attend receive full compensation. read more

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I absolutely love this venue. I have been here a countless number of times and it's never a disappointment. Love the crowds, sound system and even the small foods at 3am. read more

I loved the overall vibe and decorations of the venue, the lines moved quickly through security, and they ensured that the crowd to get in for general admission got in before the event started in a safe manner. There are streets nearby for free street parking if you come early (didn't see any signs saying otherwise). The only thing about the venue to note is that if you're coming to see an artist, you must come early and be at the front in order to see them properly, if not you will likely be blocked by taller people. Also the crowds can get pushy and the AC isn't very strong so come hydrated and prepared to stand on guard for the entire 4 time while you try to see. Your experience largely depends on your spot! read more

I've been to Radius for a few shows but last night had an awful experience. Went to the Boiler Room Chicago pop up. The security was EXTREMELY handsy behind the stage. They were literally just bulldozing through people to get to the stage. They would grab people and forcibly move them and then make little dancing circles for their security friends. I watched them accept $200 on venmo two different times from people to get on the stage. The amount of guys who man handled me last night made me extremely uncomfortable. After the night was over, it all just gave me the ick. My girlfriends left after the first 45 minutes bc of how security was treating people. Absolutely not going back. Edit: I'm updating this to show the bruises I have on my legs from security pushing everyone. They were pushing us so that they could make a dance circle with only security. They were obnoxious and on some weird power trip. I noticed the bruises the day after and now they're in that yellow and purple stage. read more

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Seriously f*ck this place, because they use Event medical solutions, that will prey on you if business is slow. Be careful going to this venue; the other day I was there for the Lorna show, on the way out, I was accused of punching someone, which didn't happen, then accused of being on drugs, which I was not. Then they said I had been drinking (which is true, but when is this frowned on at a rock show?), so overzealous security and medical personnel forcibly restrained me, and sent me to the hospital against my will. None of these people seemed to have an ounce of empathy, and I still don't believe that it happened, but thankfully my buddy was with me to confirm that everything I recalled was accurate. The hospital determined that I was fine, and quickly let me go, but not before racking up an ambulance and hospital bill. I've tried reaching out to Radius without success. If you are someone who likes to get out and get loose at a concert, beware!!! read more

Waited 45 minutes to get into a show bc the front office was entirely understaffed and didn't open doors till the minute the show was supposed to start. Edit: I was wrong, took more like an hour in the end Edit 2: hour and a half. Goddamn it read more

Over sold the Lorna concert by around 200 tickets, was a nightmare to even get anywhere near the building so we just left. gross. Especially with hardcore bands playing there's a huge risk of danger to everyone in the crowd with all the smashing around, no concert is ever worth risking your life read more

Came after Lollapalooza Day 2 to see Sudden death. Super fun time with good drinks. The club itself is super big so it doesn't feel stuffy or crowded. Security is very tight. I had to walk my friend outside of the club and wait for her mom to pick her up but when I tried to go back inside, they were very strict on re entering the venue. Even if you have your ticket, they won't let you re enter. However on my way out I explained the situation to a club bouncer, Mike. He was super understanding and allowed us to go back. I really appreciated him that night! read more