Congress Theater in Chicago is not as grave a place as it sounds. Its concerts have nothing to do with senates and lawyers. On the contrary, the place is a favorite haunt for hip-hop fans, cool teens and music lovers from various cultural and professional backgrounds.

As a music lover, you would be interested in finding a great number of concerts at Congress Theater and they come in various forms - from world music to jazz and electro Latin stuff. Also remain informed that the place hosts wresting shows as well.

Congress Theater has had a reputation of hosting some of the most famous artistes. Prince has been one of the performers at Congress Theater. Artistes like Nine Inch Nails, Evanescence, Paul Van Dyke, Billy Idol, Pogues and Los Fabulous Cadillacs have been the earlier performers to have shared the stage at Congress Theater in Chicago.

Congress Theater is a popular place for events rental. Its highly sophisticated sound and entertainment equipments allow visitors to experience a great ambience, quality sound production and lights with the most modern upgrades. However, as many believe, too much in the band's sound backend can spoil the show, as the hall is not equipped for handling complicated sound effects.

For reaching the venue, you will need to take Milwaukee Avenue (north), the Kennedy Expressway if you are coming from the southern neighborhoods. W. North Avenue can be a great option to reach the Bucktown Chicago neighborhood. Congress Theater is located right at its heart, only a few miles away from Lincoln Park Zoo and Humboldt Park.