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Updated April 5, 2025

One of the best late-night gay places to dance, drink, and listen to famous DJs is at Hydrate in Chicago.

Chicago,
Illinois, United States

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Venue Details

Hydrate in Chicago is open late and keeps the beats going! it's a dazzling dancefloor where inhibitions are left at the door, and the rhythm takes over your soul. The beats pump through your veins like an electric current, urging even the most timid wallflowers to embrace their inner diva and unleash their fiercest moves on the dance floor.

The energy at Hydrate is so infectious that it could power an entire city's worth of fabulousness. As you twirl and spin under the pulsating lights, you'll find yourself surrounded by a sea of smiling faces, a mosaic of different colors and expressions coming together in perfect harmony.

Music and Crowd

The DJ line-up at Hydrate is constantly changing, including top DJs such as, DJ Paulo, DJ Joe Gauthreaux, DJ Alex Acosta, DJ Frankie Knuckles, DJ Shane Stiel, and DJ Chris Cox to name just a few! Crowd is usually bisexual and gay men, late 20s to early 40s on average. Each week there are different themed parties, so make sure to check out their sites to see what tickles your fancy.

If you are looking for top DJs, a lively dance floor and awesome light shows, then make your way over to Hydrate in Chicago.

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3458 N Halsted Street
Chicago, Illinois, 60657
United States

info@hydratechicago.com

Local number
773 975 9244
Dialing from abroad
+1 773 975 9244


Crowd

  • 21+
  • Bisexual
  • Cruising
  • Gay
  • Muscle
  • Transgender

Music

  • Dance
  • Electropop
  • House
  • Pop
  • Techno
  • Top 40

Dates & Hours

Sunday
November 02
2 pm - 4 am
 
Monday
November 03
8 pm - 2 am
Today
Tuesday
November 04
8 pm - 2 am
 
Wednesday
November 05
closed
 
Thursday
November 06
8 pm - 4 am
 
Friday
November 07
6:30 pm - 4 am
 
Saturday
November 08
6:30 pm - 5 am
 

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