Intimate venues can range in size but usually offer an audience the feeling of being close to the performance.
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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. ...
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. ...
Event Venues and Stores
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. ...
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. ...
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 ...
New York, NY
The Iridium is an intimate 180-capacity venue with the best rock, jazz, and blues artists while also showcasing new talent from a variety of genres including folk, indie pop, alt rock, R&B, cabaret and world music. ...
Portland, OR
Located in the historic Alder Building in downtown Portland, OR, the Jack London combines the classic speakeasy feel of an historic basement Jazz club with the modern bells and whistles of a cutting-edge 21st Century club. The venue is beneath the Rialto Poolroom Bar and Cafe. ...
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. ...
Mount Kisco, NY
Located in downtown Mount Kisco, NY, Jazz On Main is a music venue inspired by the golden age of jazz. The restaurant and bar provides diverse live performances, an incomparable sound and lighting system, and a sumptuous Mediterranean menu. Jazz On Main is a place for the community to gather and celebrate the arts and music. Wednesday are open mic nights: karaoke, cabaret, poetry, play read, you name it.
Thursday Nights at Jazz on Main are full of surprises, with a band performing a set and then opening the floor for all musicians bring their instruments and jam. ...
New Hope, PA
Opened in 1972, John & Peter’s Place in New Hope, PA, is the best equipped and best sounding 72-seat dive bar in the country. The oldest continually operating music club in the country dedicated to original music, this nightclub features live performances seven days a week, 365 days of the year and twice on Saturdays and Sundays. John & Peter’s also offers their space to area artists to exhibit their work and through the years have sponsored poetry slams, performance art, comedy nights and more. ...
Kalamazoo, MI
The State Theatre also known as the Kalamazoo State Theatre in Kalamazoo, MI, was designed by renowned architect John Eberson in 1927 to create the feel of a Spanish garden. The theater is one of the very few remaining atmospheric picture palaces still intact. Today Kalamazoo’s beautiful, intimate, historic live concert venue brings you the best in live music, comedy, and more. ...
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. ...
Franklin, TN
The Legendary Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor is located in an historic house in downtown Franklin, TN. Opened in 2005, Kimbro’s is an eclectic music venue and restaurant. This timeless juke joint has great food and a community feel. Enjoy live music up to four nights a week, jazz jams, songwriters night, and live music on the patio before weekends shows. The menu of homemade foods includes burgers, sandwiches and sides. The bar offers more than 30 varieties of imported and domestic beer, local draft options, and a complete wine selection. ...
Raleigh, NC
Kings Raleigh has been a fixture in the Downtown Raleigh independent business and music scene since 1999. The 250-capacity venue hosts national, international and local bands of all genres, along with comedy, variety shows, fundraisers, and dance parties. Kings and Neptunes are both available for private events. Kings is a bigger room that is more oriented towards events with live music, performance, and movie screenings or presentations. Located beneath Kings, Neptunes Parlour is a smaller space with a capacity of 100, oriented more towards DJs and recorded music. ...
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. ...
Seattle, WA
The Kremwerk + Timbre Room & Cherry Complex is a queer-centric 21+ nightclub and live music venue in Seattle’s Denny Triangle neighborhood. The venue presents in progressive electronic music with DJs, stand-up comedy, and burlesque shows in an industrial, ultramodern space.Timbre Room is an intimate venue that regularly presents live shows, DJ sets, drag performances, and parties.Cherry on the ground-level is the most spacious room with a 282-person capacity. ...
Philadelphia, PA
Kung Fu Necktie is an intimate dive bar and music venue in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. ...
Albuquerque, NM
Launchpad Albuquerque is a two-story dive bar and a staple in the local music scene since 1997. Launchpad is home to local bands and also a beloved stop for national and international touring acts. ...
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. ...
Lawrence, KS
Liberty Hall is a locally owned and operated historic theater in downtown Lawrence, Kansas, comprised of a concert hall, video store, coffee house, and independent cinema. The Liberty Hall concession stand provides beverages and snacks in a movie theater style array, as well as a fully-stocked alcoholic bar. ...
Ogden, UT
Lighthouse Lounge is a bar and lounge located on historic 25th Street in Ogden, UT, and is one of the city’s top music venues. The bar has an intimate lounge feel in a cozy and comfortable space. ...
Art Galleries and Bars
Orlando, FL
Lil Indie’s is an Orlando cocktail bar with regular live performances. The cozy bar is known for cocktails, music, art, and community. Indie’s is located in the Mills 50 community of Orlando, FL right next door to Will’s Pub. ...
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. ...
Dallas, TX
Located in Dallas’ historic Deep Ellum neighborhood, Ruins is a Mexican restaurant and club with live music from local, regional and national acts, as well as weekend dance parties and weekly karaoke. In back, The Limbo Room’s candle lit and art-filled interior provides an intimate experience for live shows, cocktail style parties, receptions, corporate events, charity fundraisers, and more. ...
Milwaukee, WI
Linneman’s Riverwest Inn is a cozy bar in Milwaukee serving an array of brews in an old–timey interior. Opened in 1993, Linneman’s hosts acoustic open stages on Wednesday nights and live music on weekends. ...
Goodland, FL
Located on the Marco Island waterfront in Goodland, FL, Little Bar Restaurant is an iconic restaurant, bar, and music venue. Open since 1978, the seasonal restaurant serves seafood and steaks in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where you can eat indoors, on the screened lanai, or in the casual surroundings of the waterside patios. Little Bar also has the best live entertainment. ...
Bars and Music Venues
Key West, FL
Little Room Jazz Club is an intimate listening room in Key West, FL, featuring live jazz by world-class performers five nights a week. The bar serves an array of craft cocktails, wine, and beer. ...
Bars and Restaurants
Cambridge, MA
Lizard Lounge Cambridge is an intimate and inviting live music club located just north of Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA. Lizard Lounge features live performances ranging from the area’s hottest local bands to touring national acts. In addition to rock and roots, you might also find opera, classical music, or Balkan folk music dotting the calendar. Every Sunday night, The Jeff Robinson Trio hosts the legendary Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam. Lizard Lounge has a full bar, cocktail list, and 30 brews on tap. ...
Bars and Music Venues
Chapel Hill, NC
Opened in 1992, Local 506 is an all-ages rock club in downtown Chapel Hill, NC, owned and operated by musicians for musicians. The 506 is a showroom and a full bar, providing audiences the opportunity to see up-and-coming touring musicians and local bands in an accessible and professional musical 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. ...
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. ...
Bars and Restaurants
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. ...
Woodstock, GA
MadLife Stage & Studios is a music venue, recording studio, restaurant and bar in Woodstock, GA. The MadLife Grill serves a full menu of in-house crafted specialties. MadLife Stage offers a concert-quality music venue with room for up to 284 patrons for performances by artists crossing many genres. MadLife’s patio is a rocking stage as well. Weather permitting, this stage rings out some of the most amazing live music in Woodstock. MadLife also offers professional recording studios which includes two large tracking rooms and a state-of-the-art post-production/mixing room. ...
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. ...
Bars and Music Venues
Jenks, OK
Open since 2020, Maggie’s Music Box is a music venue and rum bar in a historic building in Jenks, OK. Maggie’s has an intimate indoor stage and and outdoor, open-air stage. ...
Louisville, KY
Established in 1962, the Magnolia Bar, or Mag Bar as it is known, has been fixture for generations in the historic Old Louisville neighborhood of Louisville, KY. Mag Bar Old Louisville is a quirky dive bar offering drink specials plus local bands and DJs. ...
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. ...
Tomball, TX
Main Street Crossing is a listening room, concert hall, community center, church, private venue, and nonprofit organization located in historic Old Town Tomball, TX, outside of Houston. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Huntsville, AL
Located in Von Braun Center in downtown Huntsville, AL, Mars Music Hall has an open-floor plan and balcony overlooking an over-sized stage. This intimate setting offers great acoustics for a variety of events ranging from concerts to comedy acts and everything in between. Mars Music Hall is adjacent to the restaurant and rooftop bar, Rhythm on Monroe. ...
Annapolis, MD
Maryland Hall in Annapolis, MD, presents live and digital programming from several performance spaces including the 725-seat Main Theatre, the 180-capacity black box Bowen Theatre, and outdoor performance spaces including the Nature Sacred Labyrinth and the Galleries. Experience world class entertainment in an intimate venue. ...
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. ...
Bars and Restaurants
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. ...
Nashville, TN
Established in 2010, McNamara’s Irish Pub & Restaurant is an authentic Irish pub and music venue in Nashville, TN, following the tradition of local pubs found all over Ireland. Enjoy frequent Irish music on the Main Stage downstairs with additional acts upstairs in Turk’s Lounge, an intimate listening atmosphere reminiscent of classic Nashville. ...
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. ...
Chicago, IL
Open since 1982, Metro Chicago is an intimate concert hall located just two blocks from Wrigley Field in the historic Northside Auditorium Building. The venue plays host to a variety of local, regional, and national emerging bands and musicians. Underneath the main venue is Smart Bar, a 400-capacity nightclub. ...
Bars and Event Venues
Charlotte, NC
Middle C Jazz is an intimate jazz club located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, NC, featuring live music from local, regional and national artists. The club houses a baby grand piano and a state-of-the-art sound system. ...
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. ...
Grand Rapids, MI
Midtown offers top-notch musical performances paired with craft cocktails and beer, located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids’ entertainment district Celebration Cinema Studio Park. Midtown Grand Rapids hosts concerts by national touring artists as well as regional bands and comedy acts. The venue has a world-class sound system and an intimate semi-circle of seating with great acoustics and atmosphere. ...
Trenton, NJ
Located in the historic Mill Hill District of Downtown Trenton, NJ, The Mill Hill Saloon is a two floor corner bar with casual dining, microbrews and the best in underground original music. The Saloon is an intimate venue with a capacity of 250 music lovers upstairs in the main dining room, and 75 fans in the Mill Hill Basement lounge. ...
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. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
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. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Columbus, OH
There are two distinct music spaces at Natalie’s Music Hall & Kitchen in Grandview Heights, Columbus, OH. The Music Hall features a multi-level floor plan capable of a variety of seated and standing arrangements, along with a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system and its own full service bar. The Corner Stage is an intimate space on the restaurant side of Natalie’s that also has excellent sound and lighting, along with its own full-service bar. ...
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. ...
Cafes and Restaurants
Greenbelt, MD
The New Deal Cafe is a member-owned, volunteer-run, not-for-profit cooperative restaurant, bar, and music venue nestled in historic Roosevelt Center in the heart of Old Greenbelt, MD. Enjoy live music six nights a week in an intimate community atmosphere. ...
Charleston, SC
New Realm Brewing Company is an American craft brewery founded in 2016. Located just outside of Charleston on Daniel Island, New Realm Brewing Charleston features an immense dog-friendly outdoor patio, stages built for live music indoors and out, and a stylish restaurant with a menu featuring local ingredients, paired with 27 taps. The brewery hosts live local music every week, plus stand-up comedy, music trivia, and the occasional jazz show on the New Realm stage. Relax and enjoy some family-friendly fun in the Lowcountry. ...
Buffalo, NY
Nietzsche’s is a legendary music club in the Allentown entertainment district in Buffalo, NY. A major component of the local scene for years, the venue presents live music seven days a week often welcoming an eclectic mix of national and regional touring acts. The first floor is a 3,500 sf music venue and full bar with a 248-person capacity, stage area with full PA system, designated dance floor, and raised seating. ...
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. ...
Cincinnati, OH
Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge is an intimate, upscale wine bar and lounge located in the heart of Cincinnati’s Over-The-Rhine neighborhood. Centered around the city’s history of jazz culture, Nostalgia offers live music while serving a variety of wines, beers, and cocktails with a focus on offerings from minority-owned wineries and distilleries. ...
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