Intimate venues can range in size but usually offer an audience the feeling of being close to the performance.
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Detroit, MI
Located inside Music Hall Detroit, Aretha’s Jazz Café is a central downtown venue with full restaurant and bar service. Many local artists and legends perform jazz, blues, funk, rock, soul, and more in this intimate venue named for the one and only Aretha Franklin. Approximately once a month, the Jazz Café presents a national or global artist. ...
Charlotte, NC
The Evening Muse is an all ages, original live music and performing arts venue in the NoDa Arts District in Historic North Charlotte, NC. The Muse brings acoustic music and much more to Charlotte in a great-sounding room. The venue has original artwork on the walls, a great selection of beer, wine and spirits, and music from some of the finest local, regional, and national talent. ...
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Norfolk, VA
The Taphouse Grill (aka Norfolk Taphouse) is a bar & grill in the Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk, VA. Enjoy cold beer, hot food, and live bands. ...
Salt Lake City, UT
Since opening in 2001, The Urban Lounge has been providing Salt Lake City with a vast array of live performances from artists that you won’t find anywhere else in the state. The comfortable bar setting allows for music-lovers ages 21 and up to experience internationally-acclaimed artists and unsung, underground heroes alike in a uniquely intimate atmosphere. ...
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. ...
Des Moines, IA
Noce Des Moines is Iowa’s premier home for live jazz music, chic events, and classic cocktails. Located in downtown Des Moines, IA, Noce hosts local and national acts in this classic 100-seat cabaret lounge. There is also an additional Backstage event space. ...
Hermosa Beach, CA
Saint Rocke is an intimate live music venue in Hermosa Beach, CA. The South Bay venue features performances by up-and-coming rock and tribute bands with an awesome sound system, stage, kitchen, and full bar. ...
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Lake Orion, MI
Established in 2016, 20 Front Street is a mostly acoustic, intimate listening room in Lake Orion, MI, designed to provide a live music experience unlike any other venue in the area. 20 Front Street features national and local talent every weekend. At just 80 seats, every show feels like a private concert. ...
Fort Collins, CO
Washington’s is a 900-person capacity music venue located in historic Old Town, Fort Collins, CO. Focused on bringing live contemporary music to the region, Washington’s provides an exceptional space for both musicians and guests. Washington’s FoCo is an intimate room with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. A tiered balcony level allows excellent sightlines throughout the room, and two full service bars outside the main room ensure little disruption to performances. ...
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. ...
Syracuse, NY
The Lost Horizon was founded in East Syracuse in 1976 and has since become one of the longest operational club-sized concert venues in Central New York. This landmark venue presents music from all genres from local and national performers. ...
Arlington, TX
Arlington Music Hall in Arlington, TX, is an intimate auditorium showcasing top country music performers since opening in 1950. ...
Milwaukee, WI
Established in 1977 in Milwaukee’s Historic Eastside, The Estate is an intimate, dimly lit lounge featuring unique cocktails and the best local and national jazz and DJs. ...
Cambridge, MA
Open since 1985, Regattabar is a 220-seat jazz club on the third floor of The Charles Hotel overlooking Boston’s Harvard Square. The intimate venue has some of the best acoustics in town and hosts local and international jazz, soul, and funk. Bands play on the floor rather than a stage, making banter with the audience a common occurrence. ...
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. ...
Winterville, GA
The Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture (MAAC) is a historic performance venue located at the Winterville Cultural Center, a former high school, in Winterville, GA. Built in 1953, the intimate venue has great acoustics plus state-of-the-art lighting, audio, and projection capabilities. MAAC regularly serves as a performance space for several theatrical productions, musical groups, presentations, and Winterville Marigold Festival events, as well as lectures, weddings and community gatherings. Additional features include ample parking and an oversized lot ideal for outdoor events. ...
Tempe, AZ
Yucca Tap Room is Tempe’s original live music venue. A Tempe landmark, Yucca has showcased live music in an intimate setting for over 40 years. The venue has a full bar and allows for a great view of the stage from just about anywhere. And the lounge has 29 beers on tap, a huge variety of bottles and cans, and a full food menu until 2am. ...
Lyons, CO
Home of the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival, the 20-acre Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons, CO, is located just 25-minutes north of Boulder. The historic ranch property borders the St. Vrain River and its beautiful redstone cliffs. Wildflower Pavilion at Planet Bluegrass features a state-of-the-art sound system featuring Meyer Sound CQ-1 speakers. The Wildflower Pavilion is located along the river in the back of the festival grounds.
Planet Bluegrass creates exceptional musical experiences including Telluride Bluegrass Festival, RockyGrass, and Folks Festival. ...
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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. ...
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Cincinnati, OH
Built in 1928, Taft Theatre is a 2,500-seat, Art Deco theater in the Masonic Temple Building in downtown Cincinnati, OH. The venue is the premier destination for the very best in live music, comedy, and theater events.
Opened in 2012, Taft Ballroom is a 500-capacity performance space that hosts all types of music and comedy. ...
Boca Raton, FL
Opened in 2015, Boca Black Box in Boca Raton, FL, is an intimate 275-seat venue offering a variety of entertainment. The bar serves beer, wine, premium liquor and specialty cocktails. ...
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. ...
Daytona Beach, FL
Tir na nOg Irish Pub is the longest standing Irish Pub and original music venue in Daytona Beach, FL. The bar has a low ceiling, bright stage lights, perfect sound, and an intimate atmosphere. Enjoy comedy on Wednesday nights and live music on the weekends. ...
Milwaukee, WI
Located in Colectivo Coffee on Prospect in Milwaukee, WI, The Back Room at Colectivo is a music venue operated by The Pabst Theater Group. This intimate space hosts up-close-and-personal evenings with touring and local artists, from jazz musicians to the next big thing in indie. The Back Room is adorned with string lights, hanging plants, and the smell of freshly brewed coffee. ...
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Goshen, IN
Ignition Music Garage is a friendly record store and live music venue in Goshen, IN. Ignition sells new and used vinyl, CDs, cassettes, audio gear, and vintage clothing. It has a small stage in the front corner of the store meaning the audience is only feet from the performance. The Ignition Concert Series schedules local acts and national Americana acts routing through the Midwest. ...
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. ...
Salt Lake City, UT
Located in the heart of downtown, Soundwell is Salt Lake City’s most intimate venue. Open since 2018, the venue offers top-notch talent and premium sound in an intimate atmosphere. Soundwell is available for private rentals, holiday parties, corporate parties, and business meetings. ...
Anaheim, CA
Chain Reaction is a state-of-the-art live music, concerts, and events venue located in Anaheim, CA. ...
Florence, AL
The Mane Room is the in-house performance venue of the Department of Entertainment Industry at the University of North Alabama in Florence, AL. The intimate venue hosts concerts and artist showcases as well as receptions and dinners. The space is equipped with lighting and sound equipment, as well as a large projection screen and projector. ...
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. ...
Orlando, FL
The Social Orlando is a premier indie music venue hosting international and nationally touring acts. With a talent roster of this magnitude and a mere 400 person capacity, it’s not hard to believe that the majority of shows sell out in this intimate spot nestled in downtown Orlando, FL. ...
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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. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Alexandria, VA
Established in 1966, The Birchmere is a concert hall in Alexandria, VA, that features rock, blues, bluegrass, country, folk, jazz, and comedic performers. The Birchmere is committed to the presentation of the highest quality music in a comfortable and intimate atmosphere. The main room seats 500 and provides dinner service. ...
New York, NY
Heaven Can Wait, formerly East Berlin and Lola NYC, is a leading small music venue in New York City. Located on Avenue A, with its rich musical history and cultural significance, Heaven Can Wait brings the next wave of great bands and musical genres to the East Village. With a premier backline, full bar and ample space, it has become a sought after music establishment for bands and fans alike. Heaven Can Wait is the perfect small event space in NYC for parties, video shoots, DJ events, and private events in The East Village. ...
Charleston, SC
The Charleston Pour House is a home-grown, independently operated music venue since 2002. There are two stages and two full service bars, inside the main venue and outside on the deck, with free live music nightly.. Root Note food container bar is located on the deck while Kwei Fei is in the building adjacent to the venue. The Sunday Brunch Farmers Market offers quality local products and produce, along with fun workshops, face painting and food trucks. Kids’ Drum Circles and other family-friendly events are offered regularly. ...
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. ...
Bars and Restaurants
Pinos Altos, NM
Located in Pinos Altos, NM, the historic Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House sits at 7000 feet. Since it first opened in the 1860’s the Buckhorn has been a gathering place for great food, music, and camaraderie. Whether it’s strangers sharing tables, standing on the front porch to watch the sunset, or basking in the warmth of the fire in the winter, locals, world travelers, and people from all walks of life feel at home in this historic bar. ...
Lilburn, GA
In a house built circa 1895, Music On Main Street is a music school and venue in Historic Old Town Lilburn, GA. MOMS hosts live outdoor concerts by local and national artists in the backyard. ...
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. ...
Jersey City, NJ
White Eagle Hall is a performance and event venue in The Village neighborhood of downtown Jersey City, NJ. First opened in 1910, the historic venue features a wrought iron wraparound balcony, a tin ceiling, and two large stained glass atriums. White Eagle Hall features three separate bars, professionally engineered acoustics, high-quality lighting and sound, and two high-res projection systems. The capacity is approximately 400 seated and up to 800 standing. The White Eagle also features two restaurants at ground level below the venue: Madame and Cellar 335. ...
Atlanta, GA
Variety Playhouse is Atlanta’s original movie house turned intimate concert and private events venue. Located in the heart of Little Five Points neighborhood, the venue is outfitted with a spacious stage and state-of-the-art professional sound and lighting while maintaining its original character and charm. Variety Playhouse is operated by Zero Mile Presents. ...
Roseville, CA
Goldfield Trading Post is a country-themed bar and premier live music venue on Vernon Street in Old Roseville, CA. The space includes several local beers on tap and a live music stage. With the latest lighting and audio production, Goldfield – Roseville is the perfect spot to see your favorite band. ...
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. ...
Lansdowne, PA
Jamey’s House of Music is the top intimate live venue on the East Coast and a music lover’s paradise in Lansdowne, PA. Booking a wide variety of genres while favoring folk, jazz, blues, and world music, Jamey’s offers a platform for musical artists to produce professional-quality performance videos in a private live stage setting. ...
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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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Johnson City, TN
Lined in oak with an excellent sound system and great sightlines, The Down Home is the premier listening room in Upper East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Since 1976, the venue has provided an intimate setting for a variety of musicians, theater, political rallies, writers series, poetry slams and more. ...
San Francisco, CA
Opened in 2004 in San Francisco’s NoPa district, The Independent is a premier live music venue bringing a diverse mix of entertainment – from hip-hop to EDM, comedy to podcasts, and everything in between. ...
Columbus, OH
The Big Room Bar is an intimate live music bar and neighborhood hangout located above the CD 92.9 FM radio station in the Brewery District of Columbus, OH. The venue hosts local, regional and national touring bands. Check out 30 years of music history in this unique venue full of music memorabilia. ...
Nashville, TN
Opened since 2015, The Basement East is a mid-sized standing room music venue in Nashville, TN. The largest music venue on the East Side, “The Beast” features a Meyer Sound system suitable for hosting nationally touring acts. Chivanada, a local food truck, serves Colombian empanadas on show nights. ...
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. ...
Hamtramck, MI
Established in Hamtramck, MI, in 1999, Small’s Bar is a neighborhood corner bar and the Detroit area’s premier independent live music venue. Occupying a former bank building circa 1923, the front room of the venue is home to an Art Deco-style bar stocked with more than 50 beers. Down the hall, Small’s hosts national and local bands and DJs several nights a week. ...
Denver, CO
The Clocktower Cabaret is a one-of-a-kind venue located beneath Denver’s Historic Daniels & Fisher Clocktower on the 16th Street Mall. A full bar serves a wide selection of wines, beers and cocktails, along with tasty snacks, appetizers and desserts. ...
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. ...
Des Moines, IA
Nestled on the eastern edge of the historic Sherman Hill district in Des Moines, IA, Hoyt Sherman Place boasts one of the area’s most magnificent entertainment, banquet and meeting facilities. Built in 1923 and restored in 2003, it is a classic Victorian theater with modern amenities. The Hoyt Sherman Place Theater hosts a variety of events including concerts, comedians, lectures, dance recitals, corporate meetings, graduation ceremonies and more. ...
Stroudsburg, PA
Located next door to the Sherman Theater on Main Street in downtown Stroudsburg, PA, The Sherman Showcase is a live music venue that features a full-service bar and concessions. The venue showcases local music and comedy on its intimate stage, plus open mic and karaoke. ...
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New Alexandria, PA
Speal’s Tavern is the best little live blues bar in Western Pennsylvania and home to the Cigar Box Guitar Museum. ...
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. ...
Denver, CO
Cervantes’ Masterpeice Ballroom & Cervantes’ Other Side is located on Welton Street in Denver has two rooms that offer live music simultaneously, Cervantes’ and The Other Side. Each room operates independently of the other but they are connected giving patrons the ability to venture back and forth between each room. ...
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. ...
Newark, OH
Built in 1928, Midland Theatre is a venue in downtown Newark, OH, presenting touring and local artists and other events. The Newark Midland Theatre Association is the organization dedicated to building value in the community with the positive, shared experiences of the performing arts. ...
Denver, CO
The Soiled Dove Underground, nestled beneath the Tavern Lowry, is in a state-of-the-art building in the heart of the Lowry Landmark Urban Community. The room is configured with three levels of tiered seating arranged in a semicircle facing the stage and generous dance floor. With each seat no more than 45 feet from the stage, the Dove is Denver’s intimate concert experience. ...
Reno, NV
The Cellar Stage at Alturas Bar in Reno, NV, is an entertainment venue with live music and more. Located in the basement of Reno’s oldest bar, this intimate venue is the local hub for live music. This unique venue captures the comfortable atmosphere of a speakeasy, yet packs the punch and production of a concert hall. ...
Nyack, NY
Maureen’s Jazz Cellar is an intimate music venue in Nyack, NY, providing Rockland County with stellar jazz, classical, comedy and piano bar. Enjoy the intimate ambiance where good vibes, musical mastery and an appreciation for the arts lives on. ...
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). ...
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