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Smoke & Mirrors

Smoke & Mirrors is a hidden late-night underground bar and music venue at 2045 North Milwaukee Avenue in Logan Square, Chicago.

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Sound
House
At the door 21+ Rules

Smoke & Mirrors: quick facts

Checked Sep 2026
Address
2045 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647, United States Directions
Opening hours
Thursday 21:00 to 02:00, Friday 22:00 to 04:00, Saturday 22:00 to 05:00
Age limit
21+ with valid ID
Tickets
DICE listed October 2026 shows at USD 15 to 30.39, for example Ivy Lab on 8 Oct 2026 at USD 30
Founders
Kobamont LLC
Sound
House, Electronic

About Smoke & Mirrors

Smoke & Mirrors is a hidden late-night underground bar and music venue at 2045 North Milwaukee Avenue in Logan Square, Chicago, set up as a speakeasy a few steps from the Bad Habit restaurant. It opens on Thursday from 9pm to 2am, Friday from 10pm to 4am and Saturday from 10pm to 5am, with DJ nights ticketed through DICE. The programme leans on bass music and house: autumn 2026 dates include Ivy Lab on 8 October, Miley Serious and LU2K on 10 October, Main Phase on 16 October, Baltra on 24 October and Denham Audio on 11 December. Shows are 21+ with valid ID, doors are usually at 10pm and tickets are also sold at the door through the night. The venue can be hired for private events.

Door policy

From the club's own rules

Shows are 21+ with valid ID. Doors are usually at 10pm, and tickets stay on sale at the door through the night.

Where to stay near Smoke & Mirrors

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2045 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647, United States

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Frequently asked questions

What people search about Smoke & Mirrors
How much are tickets for Smoke & Mirrors Chicago?

Prices depend on the show. DICE listed October 2026 nights at USD 15 to 30.39, for example Willo on 2 October at USD 15 and Ivy Lab on 8 October at USD 30. Tickets are also sold at the door through the night.

What are the opening hours of Smoke & Mirrors Chicago?

Smoke & Mirrors opens Thursday from 9pm to 2am, Friday from 10pm to 4am and Saturday from 10pm to 5am.

How old do you have to be to get into Smoke & Mirrors?

Shows are 21+ and you need a valid ID. Doors usually open at 10pm, as on the Ivy Lab night on 8 October 2026.

Where is Smoke & Mirrors in Chicago and where can you park?

Smoke & Mirrors is at 2045 North Milwaukee Avenue in Logan Square, Chicago, IL 60647. The venue says there is a nearby parking lot, and the Bad Habit restaurant a few steps away serves food before shows.

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