5 Mag 20th Anniversary Party with Natasha Diggs, Czboogie & Quicktastic
Dancing and the best music you've heard in your life on October 4 2025 at Smartbar in Chicago.
Chicago House Music Festival & Conference announces lineup and set-times for 2025
This year's free public festival stretches across four days staring August 21 2025 with a renewed emphasis on house dance.
KSHMR, Cheat Codes, Tommie Sunshine to headline Summer’s Last Dance
The end of summer festival kicks off in Bridgeview outside Chicago on September 20 2025.
Chicago Music Nexus announces 2025 return
The workshopping and networking event for electronic music artists returns in November with special guest John Curley and more.
North Coast Music Festival announces first wave of artists
The Chicago-area EDM festival returns for its 15th year at SeatGeak Starium in Bridgeview, Illinois with Chris Lake, Deadmau5, Excision, Kaskade, Louis The Child, Rezz, Zedd and more.
Chicago’s We Love Soul celebrates 15 years this weekend
The Chicago community of soul lovers marks their 15th anniversary this Sunday April 6 2025 at The Promontory with Sean Alvarez, Duane Powell, Joe Kollege and Jay Illa.
Tribute to DJ Funk: The Celebration coming to Chicago this Sunday
A cast of friends and family come together to honor the life of one of Chicago's dance music pioneers on Sunday April 6 2025 at the Park West.
Chicago House Music Festival & Conference Announce 2025 Dates
Save the Date: the Chicago House Music Festival and Chicago House Music Conference are coming in August 2025.
Viva Acid celebrates 30 years of legendary Ghetto House with the legends of Dance Mania
The all-star event is April 12 2025 at Avondale Music Hall featuring Gant-Man, Lil'Tal, DJ Milton, Nehpets, Slugo, Eric Martin, Jana Rush, Traxman and more.
Groovehaüs is a new soulful house dayparty at Masada
Chicago's House of Haus Productions presents GROOVEHAÜS: A Day of Soulful House Music on Saturday, January 18 2025 from 3pm to 8pm with Passport Paul, Rika B, Evan G and Arvi Mala.
Queen! and Metro / Smartbar present Frankie Knuckles tribute this Sunday night
For Frankie! on Sunday January 19th pays tribute to Frankie Knuckles, Godfather of House Music, on the 70th anniversary of his birth.
West Fest 2024 announces lineup and set times
Derrick Carter, DJ Heather, Mark Farina and more highlight the BassByThePound DJ stage at the 2024 edition of West Fest, held July 12, 13 and 14 2024 in Chicago's West Town neighborhood.
Hot Summer Nights: Smartbar reboots Thursdays
Smartbar has added a slew of events with a local, grassroots vibe for a rebooted Thursday night slate at the iconic Chicago nightclub.
Event Announce: 5 Mag presents Jamie 3:26, Seven Davis Jr, Czboogie at Smartbar
Chicago stand up: Coming May 31 2024, 5 Mag presents two of our favorite DJs in the world: Jamie 3:26 and Seven Davis Jr with 5 Mag's Czboogie at Smartbar.
Four Days of House: Chicago House Music Festival returns to Millennium Park June 2 2024
Karizma, Anané, Tony Touch, Ash Lauryn, Jana Rush, Wayne Williams and more highlight this year's Chicago House Music Festival's powerhouse main event and series of events spread over 4 days from May 30 to June 2 2024 in Chicago's Millennium Park.
Bicep drop new single & bring their CHROMA AV DJ show to Chicago
"CHROMA 002 L.A.V.A." is a collaboration with Benjamin Damage released a month ahead of an ambitious worldwide tour.
Melodeum Records Chicago showcase is this Saturday night
Simon Heyliger and Ari Frank at Arbella on March 16 2024.
Tourist drops new single VALENTINE ahead of Chicago show
The UK electronic musician and producer concludes the North American leg of his tour with Amtrac February 17 at Concord Music Hall.
For Frankie: Celebrating the life of Frankie Knuckles
There is one official Frankie Knuckles birthday party and it is held in Chicago. And this year it's at Metro & Smartbar.
Legendary Chicago theater owned by Quincy Jones, Jennifer Hudson & Chance The Rapper will reopen for...
Bridgeport's Ramova Theatre is reborn as a live music venue with queer collective Slo'Mo's Pleasure Palace NYE marking the first show at the 1920s movie palace in nearly 40 years.
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ANNOUNCE: The Legend of Paul Johnson
5 Mag's next issue is a big one: a special edition dedicated solely to the story of beloved Chicago house icon Paul Johnson.
