The Salt Shed
Live music venue · Goose Island
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
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Highlights
Iconic former salt factory turned massive music venue
Iconic former salt factory turned massive music venue
"A revitalized 96-year-old Morton Salt Factory transformed into a vibrant campus featuring one of the city's hottest music venues, along with tenants like Goose Island Salt Shed Pub, RISE Dispensary, and the Three Top Lounge." - Ashok Selvam
"The Salt Shed will be the new location for the Goose Island operations displaced by the closure of the Clybourn brewpub. The venue is currently under construction, and the relocated brewpub is expected to open in early summer. The Salt Shed will provide a new space for Goose Island to continue its legacy and host events, connecting with the local community through music and beer." - Ashok Selvam
"Salt Shed is a music venue by the Chicago River where Goose Island Beer Co. is planning to move its brewpub. The venue could potentially host future events like Prop Day." - Ashok Selvam
"Why is a music venue called The Salt Shed? Well, because it used to be an old Morton Salt factory. But after a serious makeover (and probably a lot of vacuuming) this Goose Island spot is now a full-fledged concert and event space. And The Salt Shed is huge—the indoor area can fit 3,600 people, while the outdoor space can fit over 4,000. On show nights, they also sell food from Pizza Friendly Pizza." - John Ringor
"The team responsible for some of Chicago’s best restaurants and concert halls is behind this hugely popular newcomer, housed within the iconic Morton Salt building on the North Branch of the Chicago River. The indoor-outdoor space made a soft debut last summer and continues those rollouts this year, with indoor shows this past winter and a full lineup this summer (including acts like First Aid Kit, Pretty Lights, Caamp, and Tash Sultana). Multi-level ticketing tiers help guests in selecting their vantage point for shows. Even if you don’t have prime sightlines every time (now considered the largest independent concert venue in Chicago, the space has a capacity of 5,000 for outdoor shows and 3,500 for indoors), you’re still in luck: They feature a state-of-the-art sound system by L-Acoustics. The venue also features a solid lineup of local food options, including Pizza Friendly Pizza and Café Tola. Find them in the outdoor Fairgrounds space (perfect for grabbing a bite pre-show)." - Nicole Schnitzler
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