Intimate venues can range in size but usually offer an audience the feeling of being close to the performance.
Bars and Event Venues
San Francisco, CA
Located in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District, Amado’s is a premier live music bar and venue for bands, DJs, and artists of all types to perform on a nightly basis. The underground venue hosts live music, private rentals, and pop-ups in an intimate all-wood space. ...
Vista, CA
Aztec Brewery is a historic brewery and music venue in Vista, CA, with great beer and seltzer, live music and good times. Aztec Brewing Company offers a range of styles with seasonal and limited specialties on tap exclusively in the Vista location. Aztec Brewery is proud to support local musicians, food vendors, and the San Diego beer scene with an intimate venue and taproom. ...
Bars and Restaurants
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. ...
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. ...
Sacramento, CA
Home to the local underground music scene, Cafe Colonial is an intimate all-ages venue located next to the Colonial Theatre in Sacramento, CA. The café serves food plus beer and wine for those over 21. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
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. ...
Anaheim, CA
Chain Reaction is a state-of-the-art live music, concerts, and events venue located in Anaheim, CA. ...
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. ...
Nevada City, CA
Located in the vibrant heart of the Sierra Foothills, Crazy Horse Saloon & Grill is a legendary saloon, restaurant and music venue nestled in downtown Nevada City, CA. Crazy Horse offers game broadcasts and live bands in a 19th-century building with a warm vibe. The Crazy Horse Saloon is an intimate venue presenting funk, soul, jam-rock, bluegrass, and Americana. ...
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. ...
Los Angeles, CA
Gold Diggers is a bar, boutique hotel and recording studios in East Hollywood. Gold Diggers Bar serves up state-of-the-art sound design and showcase-quality performances for an intimate audience of 175. ...
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. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
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. ...
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. ...
Boulder Creek, CA
lille æske arthouse is an intimate performance space, live music venue, uniquely appointed listening room, and art gallery boutique serving the Santa Cruz Mountains and greater Bay Area. Events are all-ages unless otherwise noted and include a full slate of vibrant arts and music programming. The gallery hours allow for the community to enjoy coffee and tea, wifi and art in a comfortable and casual setting. ...
Los Angeles, CA
Opened in 1931, The Los Angeles Theatre is a landmark movie theater located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles’ historic district. It has an elegant ballroom space in the lower level, a restaurant space, and a bar. The ornate auditorium holds 1,949 audience members on its orchestra and balcony levels. The grand lobby, ballroom, and restaurant can accommodate an additional 2,000 patrons. ...
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. ...
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. ...
San Francisco, CA
Rickshaw Stop is an eclectic music venue in a former TV studio with a full bar and food service. The San Francisco venue features high ceilings, giant red curtains, vintage rickshaws, a balcony, and for certain events, a coat check and upstairs bar. ...
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. ...
Berkeley, CA
The Back Room in Berkeley is an intimate space with great acoustics and comfortable seating that showcases acoustically-based genres including jazz, blues, folk, bluegrass, Americana and more. The Back Room has a wonderful ambience with brick walls, a high vaulted wooden ceiling, and a Steinway Grand onstage. The Back Room is an all-ages venue. Children under 12 are free. ...
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. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Menlo Park, CA
The Guild Theatre is an intimate, not-for-profit event and performance space in Menlo Park, CA, bringing live music and entertainment to the Peninsula region. With its state-of-the-art sound and lights, the venue hosts a wide range of music, film, and special events programming. ...
Los Angeles, CA
Located in the middle of Hollywood on Cahuenga Blvd, The Hotel Café has two stages that run simultaneously. Main Stage has a capacity of 215 with seating for around 40 people. Second Stage is a more intimate room that holds 75 people with seating for around 25 people. ...
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. ...
San Francisco, CA
The Lost Church is a nonprofit arts organization serving the San Francisco Bay Area by creating, sustaining, and defending spaces for live performance. The Lost Church San Francisco theater is now located in the legendary North Beach Neighborhood. It is an intimate, 99-seat venue featuring regional and touring performing artists in music, comedy, theater, improv, film, spoken word and more. Beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages are available from the bar. ...
San Pedro, CA
Opened in 2019, The Sardine San Pedro is a beer, wine, and coffee bar with a record store up front, and beyond that is the Recess Ops performance space. The Sardine/Recess Ops also has karaoke on Monday, trivia on Tuesdays, and features an outdoor patio area in the back. ...
Oakland, CA
The Sound Room is an intimate all-ages listening room in Oakland, CA. The Sound Room is the home of Bay Area Jazz and Arts, Inc (BAJA), a nonprofit organization focused on music and art, with an emphasis on jazz performance. ...
Hotels and Music Venues
West Hollywood, CA
Established in 2022, The Sun Rose on Sunset is an intimate live music venue located within the Pendry Hotel West Hollywood on Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip. Formerly home to the House of Blues Sunset Strip, The Sun Rose is an upscale, 150-seat listening room with some of the best sound in California. The venue hosts some of the biggest artists in the world for residencies, public shows, private parties, and surprise guest performances. ...
West Hollywood, CA
The Viper Room is an iconic nightclub and live music venue located on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, CA. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
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. ...
Los Angeles, CA
Herb Alpert’s Vibrato is a bar, grill and supper club with live jazz performances, designed by legendary jazz trumpeter, and Grammy award-winning music icon, Herb Alpert to be one of the most acoustically-sound dining rooms in all of Los Angeles. Vibrato Grill Jazz is a swank date-night spot tucked into the hills above Bel Air. ...
Paso Robles, CA
Open since 2013, The Vina Robles Amphitheatre is one of the largest outdoor venues for arts and entertainment in San Luis Obispo County. Here, two of California’s great compositions meet, as exceptional wine and intimate live music are paired to create an unforgettable wine country experience. Featuring a style reminiscent of the California missions, guests are able to enjoy modern amenities and first class hospitality. The concert season runs from April through November and features top tier acts from around the world in all genres. Various seating options all within 150 feet from the stage, including regular, VIP and general admission lawn seating, make events accessible to anyone in the community. The Vina Robles Amphitheatre is owned and operated by Vina Robles. ...
San Diego, CA
Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San Diego, CA, is an entertainment venue located in the downtown business district. Voodoo Room features state-of-the-art staging, lighting and sound. The entrance is on the 5th Ave side of the property underneath the marquee. The Voodoo Room is adorned with original folk art, ornate furnishings, and a satellite bar. With access to the outdoor Satchmo Patio, this event space can accommodate up to 150 guests. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Los Angeles, CA
Built circa 1927, Wilshire Ebell Theatre is one of the oldest continually operating live performance venues in Los Angeles, CA. A 1,238-seat classic proscenium theater, the Wilshire Ebell is now strictly a rental facility hosting performances ranging from ballet, full orchestral concerts, and theater to stand-up comedy, children’s musicals, and international pop concerts. Proceeds from the Theatre help to support the operation, preservation, and mission of the historic Ebell Club. The Ebell of Los Angeles is an educational and philanthropic organization founded by women, for women in 1894. ...
San Diego, CA
Winstons Beach Club, located in the heart of beautiful Ocean Beach San Diego, CA, features local and touring bands nightly. Winstons boasts a wide variety of music genres for all musical tastes in one of the most intimate venues in California. ...
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