Intimate venues can range in size but usually offer an audience the feeling of being close to the performance.
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Washington, DC
Established in 1980, 9:30 Club is a venue and local music institution in Washington, DC. The club features the best sound, perfect sightlines, parquet floors, a wraparound balcony, and a stage mounted on rails that can be moved back and forth to create more or less space as needed. Four full bars located throughout the club offer a selection beers, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages. A variety of tacos, quesadillas, and salad bowls are available at the Food Food stand on the lower level. The club also offers a coffee bar.In 2016, Live At 9:30, a public television variety series, featured two seasons of interviews and performances with select acts playing the club including music, comedy, short films, and other entertainment.Since 1986, 9:30 Club has been owned and operated by I.M.P., the independent promoter which also owns The Atlantis next door and The Anthem on DC’s Southwest Waterfront. ...
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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. ...
Lenox, MA
A picturesque Victorian manor built in 1885, the Apple Tree Inn marries the refined heritage of the Berkshires with the spirit of exploration, arts, and culture. Stay in a charming room or suite, enjoy live music and expertly-prepared drinks at The Ostrich Room, or have a leisurely decadent brunch at The Bellflower Restaurant & Terrace. Soak in the view of the Berkshires as you relax by the pool with a drink, or play a round of tennis on an outdoor court tucked away in the forest. ...
Arlington, TX
Arlington Music Hall in Arlington, TX, is an intimate auditorium showcasing top country music performers since opening in 1950. ...
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Madison, WI
BarleyPop Live is a craft beer bar and live music venue on the Capitol Square in downtown Madison, WI. The bar serves cocktails, 50 taps of craft beer and cider, a selection of bottles and cans, and to-go crowlers and growlers. Entertainment includes weekly trivia, comedy open mic, and live music in the back room Thursdays through Saturdays, plus pinball. BarleyPop Live is dog-friendly and allows outside food. The back room is also available for private events. ...
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. ...
Bridgeport, CT
Built in 1909, Bijou Theatre Bridgeport is a historic, cabaret-style theater presenting films, concerts, comedy and events. The intimate venue seats up to 200 with theater-style rows in the center and cabaret tables on either side and on the mezzanine level. The Bijou has a concession stand offering pizza, popcorn, soda, water, coffee and assorted candy and treats. There is also a full bar available before and after events and during intermission. No outside food or beverages are allowed. ...
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Blue Jay Listening Room is an intimate, original music venue in Jax Beach, located in the Costa Verde Plaza upstairs from Casa Maria Mexican Restaurant. ...
Honolulu, HI
Blue Note Hawaii is an intimate space located inside level two of the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu, HI. The venue boasts a sophisticated, modern décor, open sightlines, a state-of-the-art PA, digital sound boards, superb stage lighting, and seating for up to 326 guests. Blue Note Hawaii features a year-round lineup of musical entertainment; from local talent and Hawaiian music to international sensations. ...
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. ...
San Francisco, CA
The Boom Boom Room in San Francisco’s historic Fillmore District is an intimate live music venue with cocktails and dancing four nights a week from national headliners, legends, and rising-star bands. ...
Amherst, MA
Bowker Auditorium is located in Stockbridge Hall on the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus. The venue is an intimate performance space with good sightlines and a gently sloped balcony that curves around three sides of the theater giving the auditorium an intimate feel. The auditorium is a key venue for professional performers booked by the UMass Fine Arts Center. ...
New York, NY
Created by musicians, for musicians, Brooklyn Music Kitchen is a restaurant and music venue in Clinton Hill that gives local and global artists the opportunity to perform, record, and stream their performances from a live soundstage in an intimate setting. Every Wednesday, bring your instrument or your voice and get up on stage with the house band. ...
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. ...
Carrboro, NC
Located in downtown Carrboro, the Cat’s Cradle has been the Triangle’s premier live music venue for over 40 years. With a capacity of 750 people, the Cat’s Cradle allows concert-goers a chance to see established and up-and-coming bands alike in an intimate setting. Cat’s Cradle has two adjacent venues: the Main Room, and the smaller Back Room. ...
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Santa Barbara, CA
Center Stage Theater is an intimate black box theater located on the top floor of Paseo Nuevo mall in downtown Santa Barbara, CA. The theater is available to rent for plays, concerts, dance performance, screenings, readings, lectures, meetings, and all kinds of events. Center Stage Theater is operated by Artspace, Inc., a California nonprofit corporation. ...
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. ...
Atlanta, GA
City Winery Atlanta has an intimate music venue, winery, restaurant, bar, patio and and industrial chic tasting room. City Winery is Atlanta’s premier live music and event venue with shows nearly every day of the week. Boasting a spacious stage and exceptional Meyer Sound system along with complete audio, video, and lighting capabilities, the City Winery concert hall has its own separate entrance, green room, and full-size bar as well as three retractable 10′ video screens. ...
Nashville, TN
Located in Sobro, City Winery Nashville is the city’s only live music venue, fully-functioning urban winery, restaurant, and private event space all rolled into one. Enjoy live music, comedy, and wine events in an intimate space a full bar, a built-in stage, and state-of-the-art sound and production. ...
New York, NY
Located in Hudson River Park in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, City Winery is a premier live entertainment and music venue with events every day of the week. From large acts on the main stage to more intimate ensembles in The Loft, City Winery NYC hosts big names and up-and-comers alike in every genre from folk to classic rock to comedy. The main stage event space has a built-in stage, state-of-the-art sound and production, and on-site catering in a unique urban winery atmosphere. ...
Philadelphia, PA
Situated in the heart of Center City, City Winery Philadelphia is Philadelphia’s premier venue, restaurant, and winery offering live music, comedy, and wine events in an intimate venue with good food, a full bar, and great wine. The venue boasts a spacious stage and exceptional Meyer Sound system along with complete audio, video, and lighting capabilities, green room, and a full-size bar. ...
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. ...
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Butte, MT
Covellite Theatre, a former church circa 1897, is a dual stage, multi-purpose music, arts, and culture theater in Butte, MT. Covellite Theatre has a medium sized, 350-capacity theater-style venue upstairs. Downstairs, the Uptown Lounge is an intimate 150-capacity room. Covellite Theatre offers beer, wine, and canned cocktails, along with soft drinks and snacks. ...
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. ...
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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. ...
Dallas, TX
Open since 1986, Club Dada Dallas is the best live music venue in Deep Ellum featuring indoor and outdoor stages. The colorful, brick-walled venue presents local bands and DJs. Most shows at Dada are all ages while most DJ nights are 21+. ...
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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. ...
Clifton, NJ
Established in 2004, Dingbatz in Clifton, NJ, features a sweet stage, professional sound system and a spacious floor to accommodate all your head-banging, rocking and moshing needs. Providing a home and a pit-stop to both local and national touring artists, Dingbatz offers a unique and intimate setting to take in your favorite concerts. ...
New Orleans, LA
Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar is a live jazz venue in New Orleans, LA, with great top-shelf liquor and never a cover. The bar includes a pool table and outdoor patio. Cigars are not only welcome but encouraged. ...
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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. ...
New York, NY
Located in the heart of East Village, DROM is an intimate lounge presenting local, national and international performers in diverse genres from jazz and rock to electronic, soul and funk to hip-hop and world music. DROM also presents burlesque shows, film screenings, dance, comedy, musical theater, and more. DROM has a standing room capacity of 300 people, or cabaret-style seated format of 150 people. ...
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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. ...
Akron, OH
The Empire Concert Club & Bar in Akron, OH, offers professional sound and an immersive club vibe while presenting national, regional, and local live music. ...
Austin, TX
Empire is a modern music space in Austin’s Red River Cultural District boasting three unique stages: the former auto shop known as the GARAGE (1050 cap), the indoor CONTROL ROOM (350 cap), and the creekside outdoor PATIO (200 cap). ...
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. ...
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Asheville, NC
Fleetwood’s Rock-n-Roll Wedding Chapel is an intimate venue in West Asheville. When not hosting a wedding, there are killer rock-n-roll bands in the chapel. ...
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Burlington, VT
Located below street level, Flynn Space at The Flynn Center in Burlington, VT, is a flexible black box theater ideal for emerging, local, and experimental artists, as well as established acts touring more intimate productions. Flynn Space can be reconfigured for live music, cabaret, theater, and more, accommodating approximately 200 people. ...
Philadelphia, PA
Franky Bradley’s is an eclectic bar, restaurant, performance venue and dance club in Philadelphia, PA. The two-story venue has a bar on the first floor and upstairs event space with original artwork and unique lighting providing an intimate feel. Franky Bradley’s is known for burlesque nights, drag shows, standup comedy, and more. ...
Richmond, VA
Located in Richmond’s vibrant Carytown District, Garden Grove Brewing and Urban Winery is a small brewery and winery with an intimate taproom. Garden Grove presents live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday plus trivia Wednesdays and open bluegrass jam on Tuesdays. Snacks available but outside food welcome. ...
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. ...
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Sunrise, FL
Gigi’s Music Café is down-home diner and bar located in Sunrise, FL. Established in 2012 by Gigi Brown, the venue has become a local go-to, known for its comfort food, intimate atmosphere and engaging events. The boutique-style café is home to local singers, musicians, poets and comedians. Weekly entertainment includes open mic nights, karaoke and dance lessons plus Friday and Saturday nights the café features local live music from a variety of genres; from smooth jazz to soft rock or acoustic soul. ...
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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. ...
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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. ...
Washington, PA
At the H Lounge at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows you can catch all the hottest bands from the tri-state area performing live. Experience intimate ticketed concerts from local cover bands, original bands and trending tribute bands. Hollywood Casino at the Meadows offers world class casino gaming, dining, events, entertainment, and a luxury hotel. The H Lounge is on the far right-hand side when you enter the building, next door to The Eatery. ...
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Berwyn, IL
Located in Berwyn, IL, Harlem Avenue Lounge is a neighborhood blues bar with a juke joint atmosphere. Enjoy live blues on Fridays and Saturdays and the popular open mic blues jam on Thursday nights. The entrance to the lounge is at the rear of the building. ...
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Aspen, CO
Opened in 1993, The Joan and Irving Harris Concert Hall of the Aspen Music Festival and School in Aspen, CO. The 500-seat venue is an intimate and pristine hall with a warm, woody interior. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Hartford, CT
Infinity Music Hall is a concert and event venue in the Front Street District of Hartford, CT. Infinity Music Hall Hartford has pristine acoustics and a world-class sound system! The music hall has two levels: the Orchestra Level seats 400 in traditional theater style and the Mezzanine Level seats about 100. The Good Vibes Bar is located on the Orchestra Level for patron access before and during shows. The mezzanine level features cabaret-style seating and beverage service. ...
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