Nightclubs includes larger venues known for dance floors and frequent DJs.
Sacramento, CA
Located in the heart of the hip and historic R Street Corridor in Downtown Sacramento, Ace of Spades is the area’s premier all-ages music venue. ...
Los Angeles, CA
Located inside Hollywood’s historic Cherokee Building since 1942, Boardner’s offers a vintage vibe. The club has a VIP mezzanine fully equipped for live entertainment, audio and DJ needs including a patio, stage, dance floor and two projection systems. The outdoor patio has a bar and stage equipped with full PA for live performances and/or DJ. Live bands perform on Fridays at Club Decades and Saturday at Bar Sinister. ...
San Francisco, CA
Located in the Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, CA, The Bottom of the Hill presents some of the finest original artists, seven nights a week from alternative, rock-a-billy, punk, and hard rock, to folk, funk and pop. ...
San Francisco, CA
Brick & Mortar Music Hall is a small, independent music venue located in the historic Mission District in San Francisco, CA. Brick & Mortar Music Hall showcases an eclectic calendar of talent across all genres. ...
Long Beach, CA
Cowboy Country Saloon in Long Beach, CA, is a large honky tonk, dance hall and saloon complete with three dance floors on two levels, a large stage, pool table, a full kitchen and two full bars. Enjoy free dance lessons Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm and 8pm. The upstairs kitchen serves delicious appetizers and dinner options. ...
Oakland, CA
Crybaby is a live music venue, dance club, and events space in downtown Uptown Oakland, CA, that is full of diversity in both talent and its patrons. Booking genres across the board, Crybaby is equipped with a state-of-the-art D&B Audiotechnik sound system that can effectively handle both live bands and electronic/DJ acts alike. The venue also features a cozy mezzanine and outdoor patio spaces allowing for smoking. ...
San Francisco, CA
DNA Lounge has been one of San Francisco’s most popular nightclubs since 1985, hosting an always-eclectic variety of events, including all-ages live music, 18+ dance parties, burlesque shows, lecture series and private parties. Two stages, four dance floors, seven bars and a full-service late-night restaurant and cafe. ...
Los Angeles, CA
Echoplex below The Echo Los Angeles is a live music venue located in the Echo Park neighborhood of LA, CA. The 780-capacity Echoplex and its sister venue upstairs, the 350-capacity Echo, are the go-to destination for major local music events, dance nights, and a wide spectrum of touring acts. The Echo + Echoplex are your go-to venues for the LA independent music scene. ...
Los Angeles, CA
The El Rey Theatre is an original art deco theater in the heart of the Miracle Mile, one of Los Angeles’ preserved art deco districts. The El Rey was built in 1936 and converted into a live music venue in 1994. A registered Historic-Cultural Monument, the El Rey has sweeping staircases, an art deco lobby, VIP balcony lounge, and a grand ballroom equipped with a full stage. ...
Fresno, CA
Located near the Mural Arts District in Fresno, CA, Fulton 55 is a unique live music venue for all genres. ...
Sacramento, CA
Live and independent since 1982, Harlow’s is one of Sacramento’s longest-running independent music venues, having hosted national acts as well as many up-and-coming local musicians. Upstairs at Harlow’s is The Starlet Room, the place to be if you’re looking for music that’s a little more underground. ...
Santa Monica, CA
Established in 1931, Harvelle’s is the oldest live music venue on the Westside of Santa Monica. This dark, sexy room is the perfect spot for listening, dancing and drinking to the best local, national and international acts. ...
San Diego, CA
Humphreys Backstage LIVE is an intimate music venue and lounge located on San Diego’s Shelter Island. Over the years, Backstage LIVE has provided fans an incredible range of entertainment from nationally renowned artists to rising local talents. ...
Los Angeles, CA
Largo at the Coronet Theatre is a nightclub and cabaret in Los Angeles, CA, known for its musical and comedic performers. ...
Fairfax, CA
Mac’s at 19 Broadway is a speakeasy style cocktail lounge with a red velvet curtain stage and live music from some of the region’s best acoustic musicians, piano players and singers nearly every night of the week. ...
San Francisco, CA
The Milk Bar is a live music venue and event space in the world famous Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco. The Milk Bar San Francisco presents local music, DJ dance parties, comedy and more six nights a week. ...
Roseville, CA
For a fun evening of music and dance, food and drink, and great company, visit the World Famous Opera House Saloon in Roseville, CA; home to the largest dance floor in the Sacramento area. Opera House Saloon is a beautiful venue that offers live music every weekend, and karaoke in the downstairs bar. ...
Folsom, CA
Powerhouse Folsom presents live music, DJs, and karaoke nights in an entertainment complex of several bars including Powerhouse Pub, Scarlet’s Specialty Bar, and Big Robs Cigar & Hookah Cabana. Powerhouse is the ultimate venue for fun and awesome vibes in the downtown Folsom Historic District. ...
San Francisco, CA
Located in the heart of the Mission District, Public Works San Francisco is a community-minded nightclub and event space. The venue consists of a two performance/event spaces, two bars, an art gallery and artist work shop/community room. Public Works welcomes international DJs, underground artists, rising talent, and the myriad of arts and music communities who call San Francisco home. ...
San Diego, CA
Located in Old Town San Diego, Spin Nightclub is a three story multifaceted live music entertainment venue that offers an experience filled with a thumping sound system, huge dance floor, interior mezzanine, separate rooms for music, and rooftop deck. Spin Nightclub hosts a wide variety of music genres and events; from underground electronic music, hip hop and reggae to bands and live rooftop music events. ...
Santa Cruz, CA
The Catalyst Club is Santa Cruz’s premier venue for live music and a West Coat Staple. The concert hall has an upstairs balcony and can hold about 800 people. ...
Los Angeles, CA
Established in 2001, The Echo Los Angeles is a bar and nightclub located in the Echo Park neighborhood of LA, CA. The 350-capacity Echo and its 780-capacity sister venue Echoplex are the go-to destination for major local music events, dance nights, and a wide spectrum of touring acts. ...
San Francisco, CA
Located in the heart of San Francisco, The Great American Music Hall is the city’s oldest and grandest nightclub. Built in 1907, GAMH is an independent music venue that brings all kinds of folk, rock, and alternative artists to San Francisco. ...
Los Angeles, CA
The Mayan Theatre is located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. The Mayan’s Main Auditorium is outfitted with the largest inventory of state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and video equipment available, and is specially insulated for superb acoustics. ...
Oakland, CA
The New Parish in the heart of Uptown Oakland, CA, is an intimate East Bay music venue bringing in national touring acts. The New Parish is a general admission, standing room only venue. Food is available for purchase in the venue at The Speaker Box Café. The New Parish features a courtyard behind which is the two-story space with the stage. ...
West Hollywood, CA
Take a trip to rock and roll’s golden era at The Peppermint Club, a 60’s inspired music lounge which caters to true musicians and music aficionados. Cork-indented ceilings and padded walls make the intimate venue the ideal spot to hear live music. ...
San Jose, CA
The Ritz Nightclub is downtown San Jose’s premier live music venue. Centrally located in the historic SoFA District, this 100 year old building includes all the modern conveniences that’s made The Ritz world famous. ...
West Hollywood, CA
The Roxy Theatre is a legendary music venue and nightclub on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, CA. ...
Sacramento, CA
Just above Harlow’s in Sacramento is The Starlet Room. The Starlet Room is the place to be if you’re looking for music that’s a little more underground. The artists upstairs at The Starlet Room may not be on the radio – yet – but they are a glimpse into where music is headed. Shows here are the perfect place to stay up-to-date on all the up-and-comers and discover your new favorite artist. The Starlet Room is equipped with a stage, dance floor, and full bar. ...
West Hollywood, CA
The Viper Room is an iconic nightclub and live music venue located on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, CA. ...
West Hollywood, CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA, the legendary Troubadour is an all-ages venue and premier music destination for established and rising artists. Established in 1957, the Troubadour remains a popular venue among serious music fans who enjoy listening to live music in an intimate and historically rich setting. ...
West Hollywood, CA
The Whisky A Go-Go has been an anchor on Sunset Strip in the Los Angeles music scene since its doors opened in 1964. The Whisky is recognized as a historic music landmark and is the only surviving music venue to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. ...
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