Intimate venues can range in size but usually offer an audience the feeling of being close to the performance.
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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. ...
St. Charles, IL
Club Arcada is one of the most exclusive entertainment experiences in the Midwest. Located on the third floor of the historic Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL, Club Arcada Speakeasy & Restaurant features Prohibition-era cocktails, gourmet dining, flapper-girl floor shows, period music, comedy, jazz and blues. The main showroom, the Fred & Ginger Room, has a professional dance floor and a stage where some of the finest entertainers in the world perform for an intimate audience. ...
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. ...
Chicago, IL
Cobra Lounge in Chicago is a music venue, restaurant, brewery, and bar. Since 2006, Cobra Lounge has been Chicago’s best kept secret for showcasing regional underground and emerging music talent. National touring bands choose to play Cobra Lounge for its dynamic sound, intimate feel, and unpretentious attitude. ...
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. ...
Laconia, NH
First opened in 1914, the historic Colonial Theatre Laconia is a restored former vaudeville theater in downtown Laconia, NH. Reopened in 2021 with modern production capabilities, the intimate room is a destination for national touring artists and comedians due to its amenities and ideal routing location in central New England. Colonial Theatre is available for concerts, theater, dance, comedy, galas, speakers and other events. ...
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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. ...
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. ...
Texarkana, AR
Originally constructed in the early 1900s, Crossties Event Venue is a multilevel event space located in the Arkansas Entertainment District in downtown Texarkana, AR. The brick-walled warehouse space has a wood-lined stage and concrete floor downstairs with a wooden floor and balcony upstairs. ...
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. ...
Sheffield, MA
Established in 1887, the historic Dewey Memorial Hall is a large space with a soaring beamed ceiling, raised stage, and kitchen. The hall is used for lectures, art shows, committee meetings, concerts, private parties and weddings, as well as contra dances and the Dewey Hall Folk Series. ...
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. ...
Miami Beach, FL
Do Not Sit On The Furniture is the premier underground movement dedicated to injecting life, meaning, and culture into the underground music scene in Miami. A unique, award-winning nightclub, Do Not Sit On The Furniture features a state-of-the-art sound system and sophisticated environment for music lovers to enjoy their favorite DJs in an intimate atmosphere. ...
Chicago, IL
Dorian’s Chicago is an intimate cocktail bar with live performances and vinyl DJ sets from local and national acts. Dorian’s offers Midwestern fare and is hidden behind a record shop in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. ...
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. ...
Dripping Springs, TX
Dreamland is an outdoor entertainment and arts venue that features the world’s most extreme miniature golf course, four pickleball courts, and two state-of-the-art music stages for incredible acts playing to audiences large and small. ...
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. ...
Tuscaloosa, AL
Located on The Strip in Tuscaloosa, Druid City Music Hall is a multi-genre venue known for its top of the line acoustics and intimate setting. In 2020 the venue underwent a major renovation adding several dressing rooms and a large green room backstage. The renovation to the stage, bars and bathrooms, include two new balconies. ...
Providence, RI
Dusk is an intimate cocktail bar and lounge in Providence, RI, featuring live music and dance party events. ...
Decatur, GA
Open since 1991, Eddie’s Attic is one of the best listening rooms in the country with shows nearly every night including its long-running Monday Night Open Mic. Located in downtown Decatur, GA, The Attic features a fantastic rooftop patio bar in addition to its storied music room. A listening room with a superior sound system and acoustics, Eddie’s Attic is one of the premier music venues in the nation. ...
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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. ...
Houston, TX
Located across the street from Emancipation Park in Houston’s Third Ward, the historic Eldorado Ballroom at Project Row Houses originally opened in 1939. The ground floor of the venue features a café and local market, an art gallery, and community meeting spaces. Upstairs is the 300-capacity ballroom, an incredible venue for live music, dancing and other gatherings. The intimate venue has a second-floor outdoor deck offering spectacular views of downtown Houston. The annex, courtyard, and terrace offer additional areas for events.The Eldorado is owned by the nonprofit Project Row Houses, while Lucille’s Hospitality Group and Lucille’s 1913 operate the ballroom. ...
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). ...
Evanston, IL
Evanston S.P.A.C.E. is a small concert hall and recording, and podcast production facility located in Evanston, IL. Evanston SPACE has over the years played host to the Western World’s most renowned folk music artists. The venue seats about 250, has state-of-the-art as well as vintage gear, and boasts one of the most extensive lists of in-house backline available in the area. S.P.A.C.E. is an acronym for the Society for the Preservation of Art and Culture in Evanston. ...
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. ...
Minneapolis, MN
The Fine Line Minneapolis is located in the North Loop neighborhood, in the heart of the Warehouse District, on the main level of the Consortium Building. Originally opened as a venue in 1987, the 650-capacity room is a uniquely-sized venue, offering a platform for up-and-coming artists, and intimate underplays for major acts. The Fine Line is owned and operated by First Avenue. ...
New Haven, CT
Located in downtown New Haven’s historic Ninth Square District, Firehouse 12 is a bar, 75-seat concert venue, and a recording studio. Firehouse 12 programs two series of experimental and contemporary jazz concerts on Friday nights in the Fall and in the Spring. ...
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. ...
Austin, TX
Opened in 1991, the Flamingo Cantina is an intimate nightclub in Austin, TX, with nightly live music by local, national, and international acts. Genres include reggae, ska, Latin and worldbeat, as well as rock, hip hop, alternative and more. There is a full bar, a dance floor, bleacher seating, and an open-air rooftop deck. ...
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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. ...
Virginia Beach, VA
Froggie’s By The Bay is a full service, casual dining bar & grill in Virginia Beach, VA. Opened in 2011, Froggie’s is a locally owned and operated establishment featuring the finest regional and local entertainment. Froggie’s strives to provide an unparalleled listening and dining experience in a quality and intimate atmosphere. Whether it’s bluegrass, funk, Delta blues, R&B, or rock n roll, Froggie’s delivers the best live music in Tidewater. ...
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. ...
Santa Fe, NM
A project of the nonprofit Open Arts Foundation in Santa Fe, NM, GiG Performance Space provides intimate gigs for national and regional musicians. It is a hub for the developing music community and a gathering place for music lovers of all types. ...
Cafes and Restaurants
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. ...
Denver, CO
Globe Hall is an intimate live music venue, bar and barbecue restaurant in the River North Art District of Denver, CO. Globe Hall also has a large back patio. ...
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. ...
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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. ...
Bryan, TX
Grand Stafford Theater is the premier live music venue of the Brazos Valley located in a century-old building in the heart of Bryan’s Cultural Arts District in historic downtown Bryan, TX. Grand Stafford Theater has been carefully redesigned to offer the highest in production standards to local and touring performers with detailed attention to sound design, technology, professional lighting, and acoustics. ...
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. ...
Cleveland Heights, OH
Open since 1992, the Grog Shop is an intimate nightclub in the Coventry neighborhood of Cleveland Heights, OH, featuring live music seven days a week, 365 days a year. The independent venue hosts a variety of local, national, and international touring acts in genres ranging from indie rock, hip hop, hardcore, jam, reggae, metal, electronic to comedy. ...
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. ...
Harrisburg, PA
Located in the historic Old Midtown district, the Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (H*MAC) is an arts and entertainment complex housing three venues.The Capitol Room is an Art Deco ballroom with a capacity of 1500 and an ideal space to see big acts in an intimate venue.The Stage on Herr is a 350-capacity nightclub and gallery space that runs a diverse program of well-known and up-and-coming bands, DJ events, theatrical productions, and spoken word events.The Kitchen & Gallery Bar featuring Nonna Ilva Authentic Italian is a 150-seat restaurant and bar serving up thin-crust pizza, appetizer,s and desserts. The Gallery Bar offers regularly rotating shows of local and regional artists. ...
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. ...
Gainesville, FL
Heartwood Soundstage is a state-of-the-art recording studio, music venue, video production house and event space on Main Street near Depot Park in downtown Gainesville, FL. Heartwood includes an indoor, 125-seat listening room and recording stage backed by red gum heartwood. There is also an outdoor stage that holds up 1,500 people. The venue hosts world-class performers as well as homegrown local talent. ...
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. ...
Arlington Heights, IL
Located in downtown Arlington Heights, IL, Hey Nonny Live Music + Local Kitchen offers an intimate live music experience with great music, scrumptious food, and excellent drinks. Hey Nonny is comprised of two parts: a music listening room where great musicians engage with the audience and a farm-to-table Midwestern bistro. Hey Nonny presents the very best Chicago-based musicians and the greatest up-and-coming touring musicians out on the road: rock, pop, reggae, jazz, blues, folk, bluegrass, country, classical, and more. ...
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Lafayette, LA
The Heymann Performing Arts Center is a state-of-the-art performance venue in Lafayette, LA. Home to Broadway musicals, popular concerts, symphony, theater and more, the Heymann Center’s 2,168-seat capacity and acoustical arrangement make it one of the most intimate listening rooms in Acadiana. ...
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. ...
Hopewell, NJ
Hopewell Theater is a an intimate performing arts theater in Hopewell, NJ, presenting movies, live music, talks, and performances in one state-of-the-art dine-in theater. The 180-seat theater has flexible seating options; from intimate banquette table seating to traditional fixed theater seats, as well as a balcony overlooking the stage – there’s a place where everyone can feel comfortable. The Theater features a digital projection system, a modern LED lighting package, and a state-of-the-art surround sound system. ...
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. ...
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