Residencies at Subterranean - Subterranean Live

What Are Residencies?

Wicker Park’s recurring nights — same energy, stacked lineups, reliable good time. Signature events returning weekly or monthly — a steady pulse for live music, drag, and dance culture under our roof.

Featured Residencies

Draggy Tingz

1st & 3rd Sundays · $8 adv / $10 door · 17+

Bi-weekly drag competition with audience ballots and a lip-sync battle finale. Winners face off in an all-winners showcase upstairs.

Reggae Gold

Thursdays at 9:30pm · FREE · 21+

Long-running reggae dance party bringing island vibes and a welcoming crowd to Wicker Park since 2004.

Lower Level Industry Night

Last Mondays · $10 adv / $15 door · 21+

A platform night for artists, fans, and industry — music discovery, vendors, and brand showcases. Hosted by Kinky Elevator Music & GTKR.

Monthly Dance Parties

Check the calendar for upcoming dates & details of each night.

Emo Nite

21+

The original EMO NITE! Your favorite sing-along emo & pop-punk anthems.

Cumbia y los Goths

21+

Cumbia, goth, juke, new wave, house, funk, merengue, bachata, & freestyle.

Daft Disko

21+

A French house & disco party!

Broadway Rave

17+

Les Mis meets the dance floor! Belt show tunes with the people who love them most.

Nexus 6

21+

Spinning industrial techno, EDM, rhythmic noise, and dark electronic genres.

Want more?

Explore residencies at our sister venue, Beat Kitchen.

Beat Kitchen Residencies

All Subterranean Shows

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