The Salt Shed

1357 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60642, United States

Capacity

5,000

Published configurations 3,600 to 5,000

The Salt Shed live music venue in Chicago, Illinois

Know Before You Go

Why it matters

The Salt Shed repurposes Chicago's former Morton Salt complex into connected indoor and outdoor venues, preserving the industrial structure and its rooftop salt-sign identity.

Getting there

The Salt Shed is on Elston near Goose Island. Division/Milwaukee Blue Line and North/Clybourn Red Line are walkable, with rideshare, bike and paid parking also available.

Bag policy

Purses and bags should be no larger than 12" x 12" x 6". Larger bags can be refused.

Local tips

Check whether your show is indoors or on the Fairgrounds because that changes the entire experience. For outdoor events, weather and footwear matter; for indoor shows, transit is still usually easier than driving.

Official The Salt Shed website

Information last verified August 16, 2026

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