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Carol's Pub Tickets
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- Chicago, IL
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October 2026
4 eventsNovember 2026
7 events- NOV01Chicago 1971 - The Story of the Night Steve Goodman Introduced Kris Kristofferson to John Prine3:00 PMFrom $40View Tickets →
- NOV01Chicago 1971 - The Story of the Night Steve Goodman Introduced Kris Kristofferson to John Prine7:00 PMFrom $40View Tickets →
- NOV05Madeline Carter8:00 PMFrom $76View Tickets →
- NOV07Diamondback9:30 PMFrom $28View Tickets →
- NOV12Joe Jenneman8:00 PMFrom $28View Tickets →
- NOV13Blue Rose9:30 PMFrom $45View Tickets →
- NOV19Kelsey Hart8:00 PMFrom $40View Tickets →
December 2026
2 eventsFebruary 2027
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Headliners Coming to Carol's Pub
Iris Marlowe
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Kurtis James Band
Friday, October 30, 2026
Chicago 1971 - The Story of the Night Steve Goodman Introduced Kris Kristofferson to John Prine
Sunday, November 1, 2026 · Sunday, November 1, 2026
Diamondback
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Abe Partridge
Friday, December 4, 2026
Greylan James
Thursday, December 17, 2026
Since 1973, Carol's Pub has been a cornerstone of Chicago’s country and honky-tonk scene. After a brief closure, it reopened in 2018 and continues to host high-energy live music with a rotating lineup and a steady house act in Diamondback. Located on North Clark Street in Uptown, this venue offers an authentic, no-fuss atmosphere where guests can enjoy classic country nights, dance-friendly floors, and a friendly, straightforward ticket-buying experience.
Our goal is to help you secure seats or general admission quickly and confidently. We’ve compiled essential details about capacity, seating, parking, transit options, and nearby accommodations to make planning your night out easy.
Seating and capacity: Carol's Pub accommodates approximately 220 people in standing areas with up to about 80 seats published across listings. Public seating charts aren’t publicly published, so individual views may vary by show. If you’re looking for a quick, friendly experience, we can help you secure tickets for available standing room or seats where offered.
Parking: Free on-site customer parking is available but limited. Alternative options include nearby paid street parking and garage facilities. Arriving early can help you lock in the best spot.
Transit: The venue is easily reachable via public transit. Nearby CTA bus routes include 22 (Paulina/Howard) and 84 (Caldwell/Central North). Multiple nearby L stops provide convenient access from various directions; walking distances from Clark Street vary by direction, so plan a short stroll if you’re taking the train.
Nearby hotels and dining: For a convenient stay, consider The Guesthouse Hotel at 4872 N Clark St and The Majestic Hotel at 528 W Brompton Ave—both within a comfortable distance of Carol’s Pub. We also recommend nearby dining options to pair with your night, including local favorites along Clark Street and in Uptown. For hotel and restaurant partners, we provide curated recommendations and easy booking links to help you plan a complete night out.
Notable events: Carol’s Pub regularly hosts live country music with Diamondback as a house act and collaborates on events with Windy City Smokeout and Joe’s-related venues. If you’re chasing a specific show, we’ve got you covered with up-to-date availability and straightforward checkout.
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Carol's Pub is wheelchair accessible. Carol's Pub accepts Apple Pay and contactless payments. Carol's Pub features live country-western music, line dancing, and karaoke. [4]
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 4659 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640.
- Venue type: Chicago’s iconic country/honky-tonk bar and live music venue (established 1973; reopened 2018 after a temporary closure).
- Capacity and seating: approx. 220 standing capacity with up to ~80 seats published by venue listings; public seating charts are not formally published.
- Seating chart: No publicly available seating chart; capacity split indicated by listings (80 seated, 220 standing).
- Parking: Free on-site customer parking (limited) and nearby paid street/garage parking options.
- Transit: Nearby CTA bus routes 22 (Paulina/Howard) and 84 (Caldwell/Central North); nearby L stops vary by direction (transit guides list several options, with walking distances from Clark Street).
- Nearby hotels: The Guesthouse Hotel (4872 N Clark St) is a nearby Uptown lodging option; Majestic Hotel (528 W Brompton Ave) is another nearby choice.
- Notable events hosted: Live country music with Diamondback as a house act; partnerships with Windy City Smokeout and Joe’s (via related venues) for events.
