What's On at Cobra Lounge, Chicago
Explore 21 concerts at Cobra Lounge in Chicago, United States.
About Cobra Lounge
Cobra Lounge is a live music venue in Chicago. Gigvault tracks every show that has happened here — setlists, attended bands and the fans who were there. Browse the venue's full concert history, see who recently played and find friends who were at the same show.
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Cobra Lounge on record
Gigvault documents 21 concerts at Cobra Lounge, spanning 2017 to 2026. The busiest year on record is 2026, with 7 shows. 21 different acts have played here.
Cobra Lounge — Venue information
Tucked away in the industrial corridors of Fulton Market, Cobra Lounge serves as a blackened, high-decibel sanctuary for Chicago’s die-hard underground music community. The atmosphere is unapologetically gritty, where sticky floors and a palpable, sweat-drenched energy create the perfect backdrop for touring metal acts, punk provocateurs, and experimental rockers. There is no pretense here; the sound system hits with a physical intensity that rattles your ribcage, forcing an intimacy between the performers and the crowd that larger, sterile rooms simply cannot replicate. Beyond the stage, its role as a local institution is cemented by a killer kitchen and a courtyard that feels like a backyard party for the city’s nocturnal scene. For those who prefer their live music loud, raw, and stripped of unnecessary flash, this venue remains an essential pillar of the city's independent sonic landscape.
Recent bands at Cobra Lounge
- Ninth Key
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Concerts at Cobra Lounge by month
When Cobra Lounge was busiest, and who was on stage.
- July 2026 — 2 concerts: Villanelle, LSD and the Search for God
- February 2026 — 2 concerts: The Effigies, Dinosaur Pile‐Up
- September 2025 — 2 concerts: Senses Fail, Shudder to Think
- November 2024 — 4 concerts: Big D and the Kids Table, Dead Bob, Makari, Letdown.
Concerts at Cobra Lounge with setlists
The most recent shows here for which Gigvault holds a full song list.
- The Bouncing Souls — 2026-09-19, 7 songs played
- Villanelle — 2026-07-31, 9 songs played
- LSD and the Search for God — 2026-07-26, 11 songs played
- Gurriers — 2026-03-21, 14 songs played
- The Effigies — 2026-02-21, 19 songs played
- Dinosaur Pile‐Up — 2026-02-11, 16 songs played
- Madds Buckley — 2026-01-18, 18 songs played
- Senses Fail — 2025-09-20, 17 songs played
- Shudder to Think — 2025-09-19, 15 songs played
- The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus — 2025-08-07, 12 songs played
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Frequently asked questions
What concerts are coming up at Cobra Lounge?
All upcoming shows at Cobra Lounge in Chicago, United States are listed live at the top of this page – including tour dates, headliners and support acts.
Who has played at Cobra Lounge?
The full concert history of Cobra Lounge – from setlists to past headliners – is in the "Past Shows" section. Setlists are pulled automatically from setlist.fm and the Gigvault community.
How do I track which shows I've been to at Cobra Lounge?
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Where do I find the setlist of my show at Cobra Lounge?
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