Frequently Asked Questions

Kingston Mines is currently open:

• Thursday: 6pm – 1:00am
• Friday: 6pm – 1:00am
• Saturday: 6pm – 1:00am

Yes, the cover charge is $20.00 per show.  Due to COVID, all seats are reserved, and shows are limited to 90 minutes.  Please be aware that  masks are required at all times in the club (including when eating and drinking), contactless temperature checks and a wellness questionnaire (one per party) will be taken at the door. A current, valid photo ID is required to get into the club – please make sure you bring your ID with you.

For safety’s sake, we prefer you buy tickets in advance on our website https://www.ticketweb.com/venue/kingston-mines-chicago-blues-center-chicago-il/18842 but you can also pay when you arrive.

Doc’s Kitchen, our kitchen at the back of the Kingston Mines, features catfish, burgers, red beans & rice, gumbo, salad, dessert and more!  Our kitchen opens and closes with Kingston Mines so there’s always something good cooking, if you’re hungry. See our full menu here.

These are the set times

Thursday, Friday, Saturday                                         

• Main Stage: 8:00pm-9:30pm Show
• Main Stage: 11:00pm-12:30am Show
• North Stage: 6:30pm-8:00pm Show
• North Stage:  9:30pm-11:00pm Show

Our COVID precautions:  masks are required at all times in the club (including when eating and drinking), contactless temperature checks and a wellness questionnaire (one per party) will be taken at the door, & enhanced cleaning procedures, including sanitizing frequently touched surfaces every 30 minutes.  All seats are reserved, and shows are limited to 90 minutes.  You can dance at your seat only -  dance floor will not be in use.

Yes, we accept the following credit cards for cover charge, food, drinks and T-Shirts, etc: American Express, VISA, Mastercard and Discover.

You can browse our T-Shirt booth either in the club or do contactless shopping online at the Kingston Mines Online Shop

Yes, Kingston Mines is proud to be handicap accessible. If you require any additional assistance, please let us know. If you wish to make particular arrangements ahead of time, please contact us at 773-477-4647 after 7pm or [email protected].

Due to COVID, all tickets are for reserved seating and shows are limited to 90 minutes.

We have no dress code – folks come to the club in everything from cutoffs and flip flops to full formal. We recommend you come in what’s comfortable for you. That said, there are the usual minimums: shoes and a shirt (+ pants/skirt/shorts).

There is some street parking available.  There is also a garage at Home Depot in the block just north of Kingston Mines, on the opposite side of the street.  We are accessible by public transit (#9 Halsted bus or the Fullerton stop on the Red/Brown Lines).  Some folks come by taxicab, Uber or Lyft.

There are a number of lodging options near the club, please visit our Tripadvisor page.

We do not have coat check due to COVID.

Yes, the Lost & Found is located in our T-Shirt booth. The best time to call is after 6:00pm.

We are not allowing minors in the club during COVID.

The Blues Jam has been suspended due to COVID.

Please send a press kit to the club including samples of music, photos and published independent reviews of the band.  Please bear in mind that we are blues nightclub, so we look for blues bands.

Corporate Inquiries may be addressed to [email protected]