Get discovered by the people already planning tonight
ChicagoAfterFive is where Chicagoans go to find dinner, drinks, and plans.550+ events. 700+ venues. 50+ neighborhoods. List your venue or event for free, or promote it for priority placement.
Why ChicagoAfterFive?
We built the platform we wished existed: a grown-up guide to going out in Chicago. No family attractions, no generic listicles. Just nightlife, date nights, and real plans.
High-intent audience
Our users aren’t browsing — they’re planning. They’re looking for tonight, this weekend, or their next date night. We are early, so we don’t quote traffic numbers we can’t back up.
Placement guests can trust
Paid placement is always labeled Sponsored, in search, on the map and in plans. We don’t sell editorial picks, so a Sponsored tag means what it says.
Neighborhood-first discovery
We organize by neighborhood and vibe, not just date. Your venue shows up where locals actually browse — River North, West Loop, Logan Square, Wicker Park. 50+ neighborhoods covered across Chicago and nearby suburbs.
List Your Event
Free to list. Want a boost for a big night? Email us and we will work it out, clearly labeled Sponsored.
Get your events in front of Chicago's after-5 crowd.
- ✓Submit unlimited events
- ✓Unique share link per event
- ✓Reviewed by our team before it goes live
- ✓Organizer profile page
For Venue Owners
Claim your listing for free. Promote it to get in front of more people.
Take control of how your venue appears on the platform.
- ✓Manage your venue info, hours, and photos
- ✓Link your upcoming events
- ✓Verified as the owner
Rank higher where people are deciding where to go.
- ✓Everything in Claimed
- ✓Higher placement in search results, the map and Plan My Night
- ✓Always labeled Sponsored, so guests trust what they see
- ✓Cancel anytime
Custom partnerships
Interested in sponsoring a category, neighborhood, or seasonal campaign? Tell us what you have in mind and we will work out something that fits, clearly labeled Sponsored.
Contact us for pricingBecome a partner
Offer a deal to our guests and get your venue in front of people planning a night out in Chicago. Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch.
FAQ
Common questions from partners
How quickly will my event go live?
Every submission is reviewed by our team before it goes live. We never auto-publish, so timing depends on the queue.
What kind of events perform best on the platform?
Nightlife, date nights, live music, comedy, rooftop events, tastings, and happy hours. Our audience is adults planning evening plans, so anything after 5 PM performs well. We don’t list family or kids’ events.
How does promoted venue placement work?
Promoted venues rank higher in search results, on the map and in Plan My Night, and carry a Sponsored label. Your venue appears higher when people search for your area or type.
Can I see how my listing performs?
Not in a dashboard yet. We are building venue performance reporting, and early partners will help shape it. Ask us where it stands.
I’m a brand, not a venue. Can I still partner?
Yes, we are open to it. Email us at hello@chicagoafterfive.com and tell us what you have in mind.
Is there a long-term contract?
No. Venue promotion is monthly and you can cancel anytime. No lock-in.
Ready to reach Chicago's night owls?
Join 700+ venues already on the platform. Submit your first event for free, or email us at hello@chicagoafterfive.com to get started with a promoted listing.