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Radius is a large multi-room music venue at 640 West Cermak Road in Chicago's East Pilsen neighbourhood, just south of the Loop and next to Chinatown.
- Opened
- n/a
- Capacity
- 3,800
- DJ Mag 2026
- #79
Radius: quick facts
Checked Sep 2026- Address
- 640 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616, United States Directions
- Nearest station
- Cermak-Chinatown (CTA Red Line), about 0.6 miles; Halsted (Orange Line), about 0.7 miles
- Opening hours
- Event nights, mostly Thursday to Saturday, doors 21:00 or 22:00, usually ending between 02:00 and 03:30
- Capacity
- 3,800 people
- Rooms
- Main room with VIP mezzanine, plus Cermak Hall (up to 1,350 guests) and an outdoor smoking area
- Sound system
- d&b audiotechnik KSL
- Age limit
- Depends on the event; most dance nights are 18+
- Photos
- Phones and small non-professional cameras usually allowed; recording rules follow each artist's policy
- Cloakroom
- Yes, USD 6 per item
- DJ Mag Top 100
- Best #79 latest #79, 2026
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About Radius
Radius is a large multi-room music venue at 640 West Cermak Road in Chicago's East Pilsen neighbourhood, just south of the Loop and next to Chinatown. It occupies a former steel factory of about 55,000 square feet, converted into a modern venue with murals by local and international artists on the facade and inside. The main room can be scaled from 2,500 to 3,800 guests and runs a d&b audiotechnik KSL sound system, with a VIP mezzanine above the floor.
Inside the same building is Cermak Hall, a separate 10,000 square foot room for up to 1,350 people with its own entrance, bar and stage, used for smaller shows and pre and after parties. Much of the dance programme is presented by Auris Presents, covering house, techno, melodic techno and bass, with autumn 2026 dates for Ben Böhmer, Overmono, Afrojack and Subtronics. Tickets are sold through AXS, and most dance nights are 18+.
Door policy
From the club's own rulesAge limits depend on the show, and most dance nights listed on RA are 18+; a valid federal or state photo ID, passport or foreign passport is required, and a second ID may be requested. Bags larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches, outside drinks and refillable bottles are not allowed. It is a standing-room venue with no smoking inside and a designated outdoor smoking area.
A set from Radius
Where to stay near Radius
Hotels on the map640 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616, United States · Cermak-Chinatown (CTA Red Line), about 0.6 miles; Halsted (Orange Line), about 0.7 miles
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Frequently asked questions
What people search about RadiusHow old do you have to be to get into Radius Chicago?
The age limit depends on the show, so check each listing. Most dance nights, such as Ben Böhmer and Afrojack in October 2026, are 18+. You need a valid photo ID such as a state driver's licence or ID, military ID or passport.
Where do you park for Radius Chicago?
Paid parking can be bought together with your show ticket. Radius is at 640 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616, in East Pilsen, with easy access from the I-90/94 expressway.
How do you get to Radius Chicago by train?
Take the CTA Red Line to Cermak-Chinatown, about 0.6 miles away, or the Orange Line to Halsted, about 0.7 miles away. Bus routes 21 (Cermak and Lumber) and 8 (Halsted and Cermak) also stop nearby.
What is the capacity of Radius Chicago?
Radius is a 55,000 square foot venue whose main room scales from 2,500 to 3,800 guests. Cermak Hall, a separate room in the same building, holds up to 1,350 people and has its own entrance, bar and stage.
What can you not bring into Radius Chicago?
Outside food and drinks, reusable water bottles, backpacks and bags larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches, markers and any weapons are not allowed. Prescription drugs must be labelled, and camera rules depend on the artist.
Does Radius Chicago have a coat check?
Yes. Radius has a secured coat and belongings check for USD 6. The venue is standing room only, and the box office opens when doors open on show days.
What sound system does Radius Chicago use?
The main room runs a d&b audiotechnik KSL sound system. The building is a converted steel factory with a VIP mezzanine, artist lounges and murals by local and international artists.
Is Radius Chicago indoors?
Yes. Radius is an indoor, standing-room venue in a former steel factory. Smoking is not allowed inside under Chicago law, but there is a designated outdoor smoking area.
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