Chicago’s Legendary Empty Bottle Spins Into 33 ⅓ Years with Epic Anniversary Series

For the record: Legendary Chicago music venue Empty Bottle is marking 33 & 1/3 years of community, culture, and unforgettable live music with a once-in-a-generation celebration: an extra-special series of shows running October 31 through November 10, 2025. Surprise guests are being unveiled weekly in the run up to this milestone anniversary, with Cindy Lee, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Soul Glo and Whitney already announced.

Additional anniversary happenings include a Happy Hour pop-up in Pizza Friendly Pizza with DJ sets prior to the shows, alongside limited edition 33 1/3rd posters and merchandise designed by Bill Connors, a record fair and tattoo pop-up event on November 9th featuring Drag City and Decoraters Tattoo, and The Bottle Birthday Raffle, with tickets available for purchase every night of the anniversary series benefiting Midwest Midwest Immigration Bond Fund, Chicago Abortion Fund and Brave Space Alliance. The raffle will feature gifts from Chicago staples like The Field Museum, The Salt Shed, Logan Arcade and so many more.

Follow along here to be the first to hear the latest announcements, and see below for everything so far. To date, each announced show has sold out instantly, but a handful of tickets will be made available on Friday, October 17th at 10AM CT for each show at the links below.