Primary Night Club

Primary is closed for a major remodel. Stay tuned for the big announcement!



2017 named one of the top 5 dance clubs in Chicago by Time Out Chicago.

Chicago Nightlife Awards 2015
"Best Monthly event" (Shipwrecked)

"CHICAGO MAGAZINE" Best in dancing for Electronica clubs 2013!
The year-old basement club offers chest-vibrating escape from the usual Gold Coast obnoxiousness. With its curated calendar of top-notch music artists, friendly barkeeps, and come-as-you-are vibe, this is a downtown electronica lounge you can love.

Chicago Nightlife Awards 2014
"Party of the year" (Boiler room at Primary)
"Best monthly event" (Shipwrecked)

Reader Chicago 2013
"Best dance club"




Performances by
Disclosure, Nicholas Jarr, Seth Troxler, Bonobo, Chris Malinchak,Victor Calderone, J.Phlip, Coyu, Vanilla Ace, Digitalism, Bit Funk No Regular Play, Orchard Lounge, WildKats, Andhim, Crystal Castles, Jozif, Onur Ozer, Guti, Cari Lekebusch, Tommy Four Seven, J Paul Getto, Nicholas, Nick Monaco, Nightplane live, Deepchild, Ghosts of venice, Audio Injection, DJ Rush, Till Von Sein, Paul Johnson, Dj Heather, Tim Baker, Poolside, Speedy J, Walker & Royce, Tiger & Woods, James Holden, Rampa, Zinc, Hype, Flight Facilites,Derrick Carter, Andhim, Hyperactive, DJ Tennis, Azari & III, Voices of Black, Perc, Ian Pooley, Voices of Black, Farley Jackmaster funk, Ian Pooley, Kid Color, Super Flu, Moon boots, Perseus, Jonas Rathsman, 12th planet, Krewella, Caspa, Nguzuguzu, Chrissy Murderbot, R.L. Grime,