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INFO Located in the historic Uptown theater district, the Riviera Theatre is one of Chicago’s premier concert venues. The theater was built in 1917 by the Rapp Brothers, a famous architectural duo known for designing magnificent... ... read more
4746 North Racine Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
312-440-9191
Located in the historic Uptown theater district, the Riviera Theatre is one of Chicago’s premier concert venues.
The theater was built in 1917 by the Rapp Brothers, a famous architectural duo known for designing magnificent theaters and performance venues. The building was originally designed as a movie theater for the theater corporation Balaban & Katz. It became a private nightclub in 1986, and has since developed into one of Chicago’s most famous concert venues.
Throughout the years, the Riviera Theatre has hosted an impressive list of both local and national acts. Although the theater is one of the nicest and best maintained in Chicago, a wonderful series of grunge shows at the Riviera Theatre have included the Foo Fighters and Bad Religion. The venue, with a capacity of 2,300, continues to host both laid-back and energetic shows several times a week, appealing to young and old viewers alike.
In 1991, Tin Machine performed at the Riviera during their It’s My Life Tour. Part of the performance was used in the band’s live album, just before David Bowie dissolved the group to return to his solo career.
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