Live Music Venues Worldwide

Rock-leaning bar with live bands and DJs covering classic rock, alternative, and Brazilian rock most nights of the week. The crowd is older and the energy stays loud until closing.

Barra · 1 reviews

Live music venue on RCA featuring Thai indie and rock bands. More relaxed than the mega-clubs, with table seating and reasonable drink prices.

Ratchada · 209 reviews

Live-band bar with nightly cover sets and a long-time loyal crowd. Casual drinking spot on Patak Road, mid-priced drinks, good for an early-evening start.

Karon · 2999 reviews

Long-running Centro samba bar with sidewalk tables, craft beer, and rodas de samba most weekends. Casual atmosphere, mixed local crowd, and one of the most reliable spots in downtown for live Brazilian music.

Centro · 1214 reviews

Drag cabaret bar on the 2nd floor at the rear of the Night Bazaar building, just off Loi Kroh. Free admission with a two-drink minimum. Shows run Wednesday through Sunday from 9:30 PM.

Loi Kroh Road · 824 reviews

Intimate flamenco venue in a converted house. Shows are raw and authentic rather than tourist-polished. The small space (maybe 50 seats) puts you close enough to hear the guitarist's fingers on the strings. Shows at 8:30 PM, tickets EUR 22-28.

Centro Histórico · 354 reviews

Basement bar on a quiet side street with regular live acoustic sets, alternative music, and pavement tables in summer. The old-school interior hasn't changed much despite new ownership.

District VIII · 291 reviews

Intimate live music venue championing local and international jazz performers with regular programming Thursday through Sunday. The lineup ranges from traditional jazz to fusion and Latin jazz acts.

Avenida Revolucion · 186 reviews

Live acoustic music cafe popular with Hue University students. Vietnamese folk, pop covers, and original sets nightly from about 8 PM. Beer and coffee, no spirits.

Ben Ngu · 51 reviews

Son and trova venue in the nearby Tivoli neighborhood with an intimate patio setting and nightly acoustic performances. Feels like a house party.

Calle Heredia · 32 reviews

Intimate live music venue featuring local jazz, Zamrock revival acts, and acoustic sets. The small space fills quickly on performance nights. Beer ZMW 30-45, cocktails ZMW 60-120.

Cairo Road Area · 4 reviews

Open-air concert venue at the foot of the Arcos da Lapa that hosts Brazilian and international acts across genres. The space holds over a thousand people and runs a packed schedule from samba to electronic.

Lapa · 5529 reviews

Bare-bones two-floor jazz bar just outside Chang Phueak Gate (north gate) with live jazz, reggae, soul, and blues every night. Shows start around 9 PM. Crowded standing room only on Tuesday open-mic nights, one of the city's most beloved venues.

Old City · 5404 reviews

Live music venue on the edge of the square featuring salsa, reggaeton, and Latin jazz acts. Cover charge on weekends when bigger names play.

La Placita · 2169 reviews

A Dutch-owned jazz bistro operating since 2010 on the ground floor of the Goethe Institute. Live jazz runs Friday and Saturday nights, with a hidden green terrace out back.

District IX · 2082 reviews

Live music venue with bands playing several nights a week, mixing rock, blues, and Vietnamese covers. Popular with expats for the cocktails and the consistent music schedule.

An Thuong · 1243 reviews

Jazz and blues venue inside Beiramar Shopping with live sets several nights a week, a contemporary menu, and a quieter audience than the Lagoa rock bars. Skews toward an older, professional crowd.

Centro · 993 reviews

Long-running live-blues bar on the mezzanine of the Kalare Night Bazaar complex at the east end of Loi Kroh. Smooth blues, soul, and rock most nights, opposite a small dancing-stage food court.

Loi Kroh Road · 981 reviews

Intimate jazz club run by saxophonist Malkhas Yeranossian. Live jazz performances nightly. Cover charge AMD 2,000-3,000. Small capacity, so arrive early on weekends. An institution in Yerevan's music scene.

Saryan Street · 890 reviews

Live jazz and acoustic performances in a stone-walled basement venue. The program changes nightly, and the quality is consistently high for a city this size. Intimate space that seats maybe 50 people. Reservations are smart on weekends.

Chania Old Town · 835 reviews

Intimate live music venue hosting jazz, trova, and Latin acoustic acts. Wine and cocktails in a candlelit setting attract an older, cultured crowd.

Zona Viva · 810 reviews

An espresso bar doubling as a mini music stage on Deliplein. The cozy interior and colorful terrace host intimate live performances ranging from jazz to indie acts.

Katendrecht · 636 reviews

Open-air sound system sessions in the Stony Hill area above Kingston. Sunday nights bring reggae, dub, and roots music with panoramic city views. The experience is closer to a cultural event than a nightclub.

New Kingston · 432 reviews

Bohemian samba bar in a small Centro square with traditional repertoire and a long-running rotation of local musicians. Runs Thursday through Saturday evenings and pulls a knowledgeable local audience.

Centro · 369 reviews

Cultural space in a restored waterfront building dating to the early 20th century. Hosts live music, theater, exhibitions, and Bahian-themed events including the weekly Quinta da Casa series.

Rio Vermelho · 319 reviews

Small live-music room near the east moat hosting cover bands, acoustic sets, and the occasional jazz combo. Mid-range pricing, mixed Thai-and-foreign crowd, sit-down table service.

Old City · 224 reviews

Intimate live music venue hosting local bands and acoustic acts on weekends, with a small stage area and a bar serving local wines and spirits.

Old Town · 221 reviews

Long-running samba club in the historic center with over two decades of programming. Live bands play traditional samba and pagode with a small dance floor and Bahian finger food.

Pelourinho · 153 reviews

Dimly lit bar hosting rotating events including live music sets, storytelling nights, and small art exhibitions. The calm atmosphere sets it apart from the neon-lit streets outside.

Shinsekai · 96 reviews

Two distinct dance floors operating on different schedules. Fridays host Latin dance nights with salsa and bachata, Saturdays bring live cumbia and rock bands. Opens earlier than the pure nightclubs.

El Abasto · 54 reviews

Legendary rebetiko venue operating since the 1930s inside the old Athens Central Market arcade. Live bands play traditional Greek blues to a packed room of locals eating, drinking ouzo, and occasionally getting up to dance. Lunch sessions are as popular as the evening shows.

Psyrri · 15 reviews

Three-story venue in a restored colonial warehouse filled with antiques and vintage decor. Live samba and choro bands play nightly, drawing a mixed crowd of locals and visitors.

Centro · 8189 reviews

Three-story samba club set inside a restored antique warehouse, filled with vintage decor and rotating live bands. One of Lapa's most recognized nightlife destinations, drawing both tourists and locals.

Lapa · 8189 reviews

Long-running rock pub on Avenida das Rendeiras and the most established live-music venue on the island. Programming covers rock, blues, and reggae with national and international acts, repeatedly voted Best Live Music House of Santa Catarina.

Lagoa da Conceição · 4070 reviews

Live music venue running jazz, son, and acoustic Latin programming several nights a week. Smaller capacity and a listening-focused crowd rather than a dance-floor scene. Cover varies by lineup.

El Peñón · 3994 reviews

Live music bar with retro decor and a rotating lineup of bands and DJs. Sits one block west of Bach Dang on Thai Phien Street. Music spans rock, indie, pop, and funk depending on the night.

Bach Dang Riverfront · 3857 reviews

Intimate samba house that books some of Rio's best traditional musicians. The small dance floor gets packed on weekends, so arriving before 10 PM is a good idea.

Centro · 3435 reviews

Intimate samba and choro venue with nightly performances from well-known local musicians. The small dance floor fills fast, so arriving before 10 PM on weekends is a good idea.

Lapa · 3435 reviews

Art-house cinema that regularly transforms into a party venue for themed club nights and DJ sets. It's a local favorite that draws a younger, creative crowd from the surrounding neighborhood.

Holesovice · 3159 reviews

Salsa bar and dance club on the La 70 strip with live bands on weekends. Popular with local salsa dancers. A good place to practice if you know the basics.

Laureles / La 70 · 2663 reviews

Tiny basement blues bar on Kingly Street with live music seven nights a week. No cover charge on weeknights, GBP 5-7 on weekends.

Soho · 2340 reviews

Historic live music venue on Swan Street, recently renovated, hosting jazz, world music, and electronic acts since 1935. Two performance spaces.

Northern Quarter · 2340 reviews

Concert venue run by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts. Programs jazz, world music, and Turkish contemporary acts. Intimate 200-capacity room. Tickets TRY 200-500.

Beyoğlu · 2100 reviews

Intimate stage hosting a varied program of established and emerging Brazilian musicians, with strong showings from MPB, samba, and jazz acts. The room is small, the sound is good, and tickets are reasonable.

Rio Vermelho · 1993 reviews

Converted factory turned theater and performance space that hosts club nights, concerts, and cultural events. The raw industrial setting gives it a different feel from Prague's polished downtown venues.

Holesovice · 1581 reviews

Intimate Charlottenburg jazz club running since 1992. Saturday late-night jam sessions regularly draw top international musicians.

Artemis · 1090 reviews

Zurich's premier jazz and live music venue with an intimate performance space. International and local acts perform regularly.

Niederdorf · 952 reviews

Tiny dance bar known as the Cathedral of Caribbean Music, with live son, salsa, merengue, and bachata. Older Dominican crowd, packed on weekends, room to dance is at a premium.

Zona Colonial · 869 reviews

Reggae and rock bar with live nightly bands playing ska, roots reggae, and rock covers. Long-running venue popular with the after-Zoe crowd and budget travelers. Originally Ratvithi Road; check current location signage.

Loi Kroh Road · 562 reviews

Reggae and rock bar on Ratvithi Road next to the Zoe in Yellow complex. Live bands nightly playing ska, roots reggae, dub, and rock covers. Long-running local institution with a chill outdoor seating area.

Old City · 562 reviews

A cozy live music venue near the central park hosting jazz, acoustic, and world music performances most nights. The intimate space seats around 60 people.

Stefan cel Mare Boulevard · 543 reviews

Long-running restaurant with nightly live cover bands. Strong reputation for food alongside the music; one of the most reliable live-music rooms on the south coast.

Kata Beach · 536 reviews

Live music venue and cultural space near Rainbow Street hosting Arabic folk, oud performances, jazz, and contemporary Jordanian bands. The courtyard fills on warm evenings and the sound carries through the stone walls.

Rainbow Street · 479 reviews

Reinaugurated public square and event space with capacity for 1,500, hosting regular samba nights, axé concerts, and Carnival programming. Two access points connect Pelourinho proper with the Baixa dos Sapateiros.

Pelourinho · 457 reviews

Cuban-themed bar inside the Mandarin Oriental with live jazz and Latin bands nightly. A KL institution since the hotel opened.

KLCC-Ampang · 422 reviews

Havana's main jazz venue on the top floor of Galerías de Paseo with nightly performances and a dance floor that gets packed after midnight.

Vedado · 208 reviews

Authentic milonga at the Buenos Aires Club. Wednesday and Sunday nights feature a beginner class followed by social dancing with live tango orchestra El Afronte. Welcoming to newcomers.

San Telmo · 174 reviews

Home of the famous Bloco Afro Olodum, the percussion ensemble that defined Salvador's samba-reggae sound. Tuesday and Sunday rehearsals are open to the public with thunderous drumming and dancing crowds spilling into the street.

Pelourinho · 101 reviews

Rock and live music venue hosting local bands and occasional touring acts. The beer is cold, the sound is loud, and the crowd is enthusiastic.

Villa Morra - Carmelitas · 50 reviews

Carlos Vives-founded temple of Colombian music a short ride north of Parque 93. Cumbia and vallenato live sets with the Thursday evening shows particularly popular. Reservations recommended.

Zona T / Parque 93 · 10535 reviews