Intimate venues can range in size but usually offer an audience the feeling of being close to the performance.
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Portland, OR
The Alberta Rose Theatre is Portland’s premier setting to experience acoustic music, art house films, and live performances. Located in the heart of the eclectic Alberta Arts District, the Alberta Rose originally opened as a motion picture house in 1927 and radiates the serene feeling of a Spanish-Colonial courtyard. The Alberta Rose is a mid-size, seated listening room with 300 fixed seats, excellent sightlines, and outstanding acoustics providing live entertainment of all kinds including music, circus, comedy, and more. ...
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Durango, CO
Animas City Theatre in Durango, CO, is an intimate local theater featuring classic and independent movies, music, and performing arts. Equipped with a state-of-the-art acoustic treatment, the theater is one of the best sounding rooms in the region. ...
Philadelphia, PA
Open since 1971, The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia consists of three theaters around a lobby.The Harold L. Zellerbach Theatre is a modern proscenium theatre that seats 936. The space accommodates a wide array of events, including dance, theatre, music, comedy, lectures, meetings and teleconferences.The Harold Prince Theatre is a smaller black box theatre seating up to 239 and features all the amenities of a modern performance space.The Bruce Montgomery Theatre is an intimate, 115-seat, proscenium theatre that is ideal for smaller events, meetings and productions.Penn Live Arts is headquartered at the Annenberg Center. Annual programming features numerous world, national and local premieres and debuts by dance, jazz, world music, theatre, new music, film and family artists. ...
Arlington, TX
Arlington Music Hall in Arlington, TX, is an intimate auditorium showcasing top country music performers since opening in 1950. ...
Chicago, IL
Located in the heart of Roscoe Village, Beat Kitchen has been serving up Chicago with an excellent variety of live music, food and beer since 1994. The venue is fully equipped with stage, state-of-the-art sound system, and lights for performances, readings, speakers and other artistic events. Both touring and local musicians, comedians and artists grace the stage with shows almost every night. ...
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Solana Beach, CA
Belly Up Solana Beach is a live music venue, located in Solana Beach, CA, since 1974. Belly Up features all types of music almost every night. Inside there are a combination of seated and standing areas holding a maximum of 600 people, plus two separate bars which easily handle the task of keeping the crowd lubricated. ...
Bethesda, MD
Bethesda Theater is a beautifully restored 500-seat Art Deco theater built circa 1938 in Bethesda, MD. Formerly known as Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club, the historic performing arts venue now presents a wide range of live music and entertainment. ...
Napa, CA
Founded in 1981, Blue Note Napa is an upscale jazz club/gourmet restaurant occupying the first floor of the historic Napa Valley Opera House in downtown Napa, CA. The Blue Note Napa creates the quintessential Greenwich Village jazz club experience presenting intimate shows with major, touring musicians as well as local Bay Area artists, all paired with wine country cuisine and fine wines. ...
Bloomington, IN
Built as a movie house in the 1920s, The Buskirk-Chumley Theater is an intimate venue in downtown Bloomington, IN. The theater is the primary performance venue for the Lotus World Music & Arts Festival, Cardinal Stage Company, the PRIDE Film Festival, and Indiana University’s African American Arts Institute. The 630-seat theater hosts events of all kinds including touring concerts, dance recitals, university lectures, theatrical productions, orchestra, comedy, opera and film.BCT Management, Inc. operates the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on behalf of the City of Bloomington. ...
Freeport, ME
Cadenza is a unique, intimate live music venue in Freeport, MN. Opened in 2019, the high-quality performance venue accommodates up to 85 people, seated at tables of four, in a casual and comfortable setting. Cadenza offers a light menu of pizza, sandwiches, snacks, and an assortment of wine and beer. ...
St. Louis, MO
Located on the first level of the Larry J. Weir Center for Independent Media building in St. Louis’ Grand Center Arts District, Central Stage includes a full bar and an intimate, 140-capacity performance space. Enjoy St. Louis-based and regional acts, as well as up-and-coming national talent. The venue also features the weekly Mid Coast Comedy Series on Thursdays. ...
Denver, CO
Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom is an independent music venue in Denver, CO. Cervantes’ has two rooms that offer live music simultaneously; Cervantes’ and The Other Side. Each room operates independently of the other but they are connected physically. Cervantes’ holds 900 people and includes an intimate wraparound balcony and top-of-the-line sound system.The Other Side holds 500 people and has equally impressive traits. ...
Anaheim, CA
Chain Reaction is a state-of-the-art live music, concerts, and events venue located in Anaheim, CA. ...
New Orleans, LA
Chickie Wah Wah is an intimate music bar located in Mid-City New Orleans. Chickie Wah Wah presents local music of all sounds as well as specially curated performances by touring artists. ...
Pittsburgh, PA
Club Café is a renowned live music venue and iconic staple of Pittsburgh’s historic South Side district. The intimate space is host to a nightly lineup of touring acts from all over the world as well as local artists from Pittsburgh’s thriving music scene. ...
Redwood City, CA
Club Fox is the sister venue to the Fox Theatre in downtown Redwood City. With a capacity of 240, Club Fox offers an intimate atmosphere for live music and private events with cabaret-style seating, dance floor, state-of-the-art sound and lights, a live streaming system, removable stage, two VIP lounges, and two full bars. ...
Cleveland, OH
Opened in 2015, CODA is a live music venue beneath Dante Next Door in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. The nightclub features indie, folk, blues, rock and punk, both local and national touring acts most nights of the week. CODA Clevelandis owned and operated by Chef Dante Boccuzzi. ...
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Key West, FL
Located at Truman Waterfront Park in Key West, FL, the Coffee Butler Amphitheater is situated near Fort Zachary with stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico from the top of the lawn. The amphitheater is owned by the City of Key West and managed by Rams Head Presents. ...
Provo, UT
Covey Center for the Arts in Provo, UT, is a venue for the arts with a beautiful 670-capacity main theater, a 100-capacity black box theater, a recital stage, and four art galleries. The Covey Center’s Main Performance Hall boasts a state-of-the-art L’Acoustics sound system and a full theatrical lighting system. There is not a seat in the house farther than 90′ from the stage. The Covey Center presents shows by many local groups on its stage, and offers many dance and theater classes. ...
Memphis, TN
Crosstown Arts is a non-profit, contemporary arts center offering a variety of music/visual/performing arts spaces and programs in Memphis. Located inside Crosstown Concourse, the organization operates a 400-seat black box theater, an intimate listening room for live music, a 5,000-square-foot exhibition space, a multidisciplinary residency program, a shared art-making facility with public access to digital/analog production resources, and a craft cocktail bar. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Wisconsin Dells, WI
The Crystal Grand Music Theatre is the premier live music and entertainment venue in Wisconsin Dells. The 2000-seat intimate performance venue showcases national musicians, comedians and family shows. All seats at Crystal Grand Music Theatre are placed on a subtle incline, keeping everyone’s sightlines crystal clear as they enjoy the show. ...
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Teaneck, NJ
Debonair Music Hall is an intimate live music venue in Teaneck, NJ, with a large craft beer selection and food menu. ...
Seattle, WA
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley is a fixture of the downtown Seattle live music and dining scene, family owned and operated since 1980. Every week, this premier West Coast club brings the greatest names in jazz to Seattle audiences. The intimate club atmosphere gets you close to the performers. With its tiered seating, all seats are within 50′ of the stage. ...
Bars and Event Venues
New Orleans, LA
Dragon’s Den is a historic two-story bar and event venue with a large courtyard and balcony overlooking Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans, LA. Located at the foot of Frenchmen Street, The Dragon’s Den is open seven days a week with a full calendar of daily live music events on both floors. ...
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Park City, UT
Egyptian Theatre Park City is a historic, 1890s-era theater and the premier venue for live shows in Park City, UT. Also known as The Mary G. Steiner Egyptian Theatre, the intimate venue hosts a variety of theater, comedy, musical acts, special events, community functions and more. ...
Fargo, ND
Established in 2010, Fargo Brewing Company is a brewery and taproom in Fargo, ND. The Hall at Fargo Brewing Company is the brewery’s 400-capacity music venue that showcases local and touring acts in its intimate setting. Additional entertainment may be found on the patio or the brewery’s outdoor stage. Programming is provided by Jade Presents. ...
Pontiac, MI
A fomer 1920’s vaudeville house, the historic Flagstar Strand Theatre is Metro Detroit’s entertainment destination. Boasting 882 permanent theater-style seats with two balconies, state-of-the-art sound and lighting, stunning architecture and incredible acoustics, the Grand Theatre is perfect for concerts, theater, comedy and more. The facility also includes a fully equipped screening room, Charlene’s Theatre Bar in the lobby, and the 250-capacity Second @ Strand event space.Each summer, the Marquee Concert Series allows patrons to gather on Saginaw Street and enjoy live music from the theater’s outdoor Marquee Stage, plus food and drinks from downtown Pontiac restaurants. ...
Los Angeles, CA
Located in Los Angeles’ Fairfax District, Genghis Cohen is a New York-style Sichuan Chinese restaurant, bar, and intimate music venue serving up exotic cocktails and live music. Genghis Cohen was founded by music producer Allan Rinde in 1983. ...
Vail, CO
Each summer, the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, CO, plays host to an array of cultural and entertainment offerings with performances spanning from live headliner concerts, Bravo! Vail, the Vail Dance Festival, Hot Summer Nights, and a variety of local events. This spectacular outdoor venue is divided into covered pavilion and lawn seating with breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains. The Amp is managed by the nonprofit Vail Valley Foundation. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Springfield, MO
The Gillioz is the premiere event venue in Springfield, MO. Programming includes a blend of film, music concerts, conferences, comedy, theatre and opera. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
New York, NY
Built in 1937, The Gramercy Theatre is a music venue located in the Gramercy neighborhood of Manhattan. It is owned and operated by Live Nation. This intimate venue features two unique spaces: the Main Room and Samsara Lounge. ...
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San Pedro, CA
The Grand Annex Music Hall is an intimate cabaret-style theater and flexible multipurpose space in downtown San Pedro, CA. State-of-the-art sound enhances a unique listening experience, complemented by cabaret tables, a well-stocked concessions booth and a commitment to community. ...
Petoskey, MI
The Great Lakes Center for the Arts is a performing arts venue located on the shores of Lake Michigan in Bay Harbor. Opened in 2018, the Center presents a year-round line-up of events across all performing arts genres including music, theater, dance, comedy and more. The 525-seat theater includes box seating and features state-of-the-art acoustics and equipment including a 45′ cinema screen and Dolby theatrical surround sound. ...
Portland, OR
The Hawthorne Theatre and the Hawthorne Theatre Lounge opened in 2005 at the historic Hawthorne Masonic Building in Portland, OR. The Hawthorne Theatre hosts everything from metal shows to dance nights, from comedians to art shows, and everything in between. The 500-capacity theater has a large stage, a seated balcony space, two bars and a high quality sound system and stage lighting. The Lounge is an more intimate, 21+ space with a full service bar and food menu, a stage area and several booths. ...
Seattle, WA
High Dive Seattle is a concert venue in the Seattle neighborhood of Fremont hosting local, national, and international talent from across the musical spectrum seven nights per week. High Dive has proudly secured a unique role in a vibrant Seattle music scene. ...
Sonoma, CA
HopMonk Tavern Sonoma, built in a former 1888 farmhouse just blocks from Sonoma’s historic downtown plaza, is a year-round beer garden and listening room. The Hopmonk Tavern stage is a medium-sized stage with a wide variety of fine music; from small bands or solo artists. The atmosphere is warm and intimate with nearby tables where the audience can enjoy food and drinks. ...
Norfolk, CT
Originally built in 1883, Infinity Norfolk Music Hall & Bistro opened in 2007 in Norfolk, CT, as a top food and music venue with high quality dining and entertainment. Infinity Music Hall includes a world-class sound system and modern facilities, but still retains its original stage and ornate detail. great concerts, comedy shows, and other live entertainment to the area ...
Bacliff, TX
Katie’s Bar is a full-service live music venue in Bacliff, TX, presenting extraordinary music in an intimate setting. The bar is non-smoking indoors with an outdoor patio. ...
Boise, ID
Located in the BoDo district, Knitting Factory Boise is a concert venue in downtown Boise, ID, with state-of-the art stage, lighting, and sound systems. ...
New Orleans, LA
Le Bon Temps Roule is an iconic bar in Uptown New Orleans that features live music four days a week, free oysters on Fridays, billiards, and the best damn Bloody Marys in town. ...
Las Vegas, NV
Located inside The District at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV, Losers Most Wanted Bar is the only spot on The Strip where you’ll find live performances from Nashville country artists daily. Plus, you never know which celebrities may pop up on the Losers Las Vegas stage. Losers Most Wanted Bar & Grill has locations in Nashville and Las Vegas. ...
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Plano, TX
Love & War in Texas is part ranch house dining, part iconic music venue, and part Hill Country hangout. The intimacy of the historic stage is part of what has made Love & War in Texas a true destination for locals, visitors, singer-songwriters and their fans. Although you’ll mostly hear country music, some nights you can enjoy Texas rock or blues. Catch national music acts on weekends, with up-and-coming artists taking the stage almost every night of the week. ...
Kansas City, MO
Located in the heart of Kansas City, the Madrid Theatre is an historic, intimate two-level theater with great sightlines, two bars, and ample free parking. ...
New Orleans, LA
Mahogany Jazz Hall presents live traditional jazz music in the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans, LA, seven days a week. Mahogany Jazz Hall is strictly 21 and over. The atmosphere is relaxed yet lively. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Denver, CO
Home of live music, delicious Marquis Pizza, and over a decade of memories in downtown Denver, CO, Marquis Theater features an intimate dining area and bar, and a 250-capacity music hall equipped with state-of-the-art staging, lighting and sound. ...
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Houston, TX
McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, off Norfolk St in the Upper Kirby area, is an intimate Irish pub with the livest music in Texas, craft beer, wine and liquor and great food. The Houston pub features game nights, bar & grill, concert events, and a huge Saint Patrick’s Day party. ...
New York, NY
The Mercury Lounge New York is a Lower East Side Icon. This intimate venue is divided into two rooms. The front one, with a long oak bar, bathrooms and coat check, welcomes people off the street. The back room, which houses the stage, is the main gathering area. Sightlines are superb, the sound is crystal clear, and a green room is available. ...
Grand Junction, CO
Mesa Theater is located in the heart of the historic downtown district of Grand Junction, CO. ...
Memphis, TN
Located inside a historical building in the heart of Midtown Memphis, TN, Minglewood Hall and 1884 Lounge bring in some of the best regional and national talent around. ...
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Franklin, TN
The Mockingbird Theater is a theater and live music venue in Franklin, TN. ...
Santa Cruz, CA
Moe’s Alley is a 21+ live music venue with a full bar and outdoor patio in Santa Cruz, CA, offering the best in live music since 1992 in an intimate setting with friendly staff, a large dance floor and the best sound system in town. ...
Blawnox, PA
Opened in 1990, Moondog’s Pub in Blawnox, PA is the Pittsburgh area’s premier live music club. Moondog’s showcases national blues and rock artists, as well as the best local bands of all styles. ...
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Boise, ID
Located on the Boise State University campus, 1,994-seat Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts is Idaho’s premier performing arts center. The Main Hall is the primary performance space at the Morrison Center. Broadway In Boise, Boise Philharmonic, Ballet Idaho, Opera Idaho and many other local and national touring acts perform on the Main Hall stage.The Danny Peterson Theatre is a black box theatre located inside the Morrison Center. This 210-seat space is used as a classroom as well as hosting student and public performances. The Danny Peterson Theatre is managed by the Theatre, Film and Creative Writing Department.The Rectial Hall is located on the academic side of the Morrison Center. This 200-seat space is used as a classroom in addition to hosting student and public performances. The Recital Hall is managed by the Music Department. ...
Nampa, ID
The Nampa Civic Center offers 28,000 square feet of inviting and flexible event space for meetings, conferences, weddings, and trade-shows. The Civic Center’s John Brandt Performing Arts Theater is an intimate, 640-seat performance space ideal for performing arts events, special events, concerts and dance recitals. ...
San Francisco, CA
Open since 1973, Neck of the Woods is an independently-owned live music nightclub located in the Inner Richmond District of San Francisco. CA. The two story venue features local and touring bands of all genres, comedy shows, DJs, as well as private and corporate events.The 350-capacity upstairs venue has one of the best sound systems in San Francisco, a large dance floor, and a lounge section overlooking Clement Street.The 150-capacity downstairs room has its own intimate stage for up-and-coming acts, 4 flat screen TVs and a 15′ screen projector, and the friendliest bartenders in the city. ...
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Cedar Rapids, IA
Located on the Paramount Theatre campus in downtown Cedar Rapids, IA, Opus Concert Cafe is an upscale, acoustically sound facility presenting chamber music, jazz, intimate cabaret concerts and more. ...
Holland, MI
The Park Theatre is a nonprofit multi-use venue located in the heart of Holland, MI. The theater has played host to concerts, receptions, comedy troupes, dinner theater productions, nonprofit fundraisers, reunions, and birthday parties. Capacity for the building is 300, with seating for around 250 people. ...
Buffalo, NY
PAUSA art house is a jazz club wine and tapas bar located in Buffalo, NY, in the Historic District of Allentown. PAUSA presents music shows and artistic exhibitions from local, national and international artists. The relaxed atmosphere of the venue attracts patrons who wish to attend an intimate concert or an art exhibit while enjoying a glass of wine, small offerings and local craft beers. ...
Decatur, AL
Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts is a 677-seat performing arts venue in the Albany/Old Decatur Historic District in downtown Decatur, AL. Shelton Auditorium is the main venue able to accommodate a wide array of events; from music concerts, theatrical productions, dances, weddings, corporate parties, conferences, lectures and more.The second story is home to the upstairs Loft Listening Room, an intimate space where you can hear the songs and the stories behind them in the Princess Theatre’s Singer/Songwriter concert series the second Thursday of each month. ...
Chicago, IL
Reggies Chicago brings a music fan’s ultimate dream to reality with a terrific bar & grill, rock club, and a music lover’s record store all under one roof.Reggies’ Music Joint is a laid-back bar and grill in Chicago, IL, with great live shows, almost nightly, on an incredibly close-up stage. Enjoy great balanced sound and incredible sightlines in this intimate venue. Relax over lunch, dinner, or drinks on the dog-friendly front patio.Reggies’ Rock Club is a unique and intimate space with a gradually sloped floor, a chill-out balcony with comfy chairs, and a hi-tech sound system that ensures crisp, clean sound throughout the house. ...
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Nashville, TN
Located in the Gulch, Rudy’s Jazz Room is Nashville’s late night authentic jazz club. Featuring live jazz six nights a week, craft cocktails, select beer on tap, and a New Orleans inspired menu. A true speakeasy feel, warm and intimate, open from 5pm until late night. Regular shows include Mondays at 9pm with Latin jazz and Salsa dancing, Wednesdays at 9pm features Regi Wooten & Friends, and Thursdays at 6pm Hot Club Gypsy Jazz. All ages on Sundays, but 21+ all other days. ...
Johnson City, NY
Goodwill Theatre Inc’s Schorr Family Firehouse Stage is an intimate performance venue located at the historic Central Fire Station & Municipal Building in Johnson City, NY, built in 1899. The Schorr Family Firehouse Stage features flexible staging, state-of-the-art lighting, and accommodates up to 150 seats. Opened in 2007, it is the first venue of the nonprofit Goodwill Theatre Performing Arts and Conference Center Complex and currently hosts a wide variety of entertainment including comedy and music plus classes and workshops. ...
Chicago, IL
Since 1989, Schubas Tavern has been an intimate room for breakout Chicago artists and national stars, offering a wide range of live music nightly, from rock to jazz to pop to hip hop. ...
Houston, TX
Scout Bar is a concert lounge bringing the Clear Lake area the best in live music from national touring artists, to local and regional bands. Scout Bar features a large outdoor patio, two bars, and a separate room with a DJ and dance floor. Scout Bar is located in Webster near Houston, TX. ...
Sellersville, PA
Sellersville Theater 1894 is an historic, intimate performing arts venue in Bucks County with 325 seats featuring local, national and international performers. The venue houses a multimedia projector, Meyer sound system, professional 5.1 cinema surround sound and stage lighting options. Events include live music performances, movie screenings, presentations and speakers, sponsor receptions and more. Adjacent is The Washington House Hotel & Restaurant. ...
Las Vegas, NV
Silverton Casino Lodge, just off the Las Vegas strip, is home to concerts, bars and lounges, and free attractions. Enjoy an eclectic mix of musical genres from an array of established artists every Friday and Saturday at Mermaid Lounge Live, adjacent to Las Vegas’ famed aquarium. Touring acts perform in the intimate Veil Pavilion featuring state-of-the-art lighting and sound. ...
New Orleans, LA
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro is located in three rooms of a renovated 1800’s storefront located in the Faubourg Marigny, just outside the French Quarter of New Orleans, LA. Snug Harbor provides the best in live jazz and great regional cooking at reasonable prices. The Music Room has limited cabaret-type seating that guarantees an intimate musical experience. The room occupies two floors; downstairs is the stage and seating, upstairs is a mezzanine with seating that overlooks the stage. ...
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