Intimate venues can range in size but usually offer an audience the feeling of being close to the performance.
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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. ...
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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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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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Chicago, IL
The Hideout is a small prohibition-era bar and intimate performance space in Chicago, IL, that hosts all kinds of live independent music and dancing. Legal since 1934, The Hideout is music, art, performance, plays, poetry, rock and rebellion. ...
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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. ...
West Hollywood, CA
The Viper Room is an iconic nightclub and live music venue located on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, CA. ...
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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. ...
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. ...
Anaheim, CA
Chain Reaction is a state-of-the-art live music, concerts, and events venue located in Anaheim, CA. ...
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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Franklin, NC
Altered Frequencies is a unique indoor/outdoor live music and event venue focused first and foremost on the music, providing intimate and up-close experiences, with expert quality of sound. Located in the mountains of Western North Carolina. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Loveland, CO
Black and Blues Music and Brews is Northern Colorado’s exclusive guitar boutique and intimate listening room featuring craft beer and cocktails. The music store specializes in boutique, handcrafted guitars, basses, amps, effects and accessories. And the intimate listening room offers original live music by up-and-coming artists. Black and Blues features live music every week, Friday through Sunday, from a range of local, regional, and international acts of various genres. ...
Providence, RI
The Parlour Music & Food on North Main in Providence, RI, is the best place for great local and national live music seven nights a week. Enjoy good food, drinks, and great people. ...
Galveston, TX
The historic Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe is the best place to listen to live music in Galveston County. The music venue features Americana, folk, blues, and acoustic bands, with local, national and international acts. Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe only hosts original music, no cover or tribute bands. ...
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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. ...
Worcester, MA
First opened in 1928, Worcester Palladium is a historic all-ages concert hall and one of the best, most artist-friendly venues in Massachusetts. Located in the heart of Worcester, MA, The Palladium is a general admission venue with the exception of select events, which means first come, first to the stage. The Main Room downstairs hosts larger touring bands while the upstairs room features local bands. ...
Fort Smith, AR
TempleLive Fort Smith, a former Masonic Lodge built in 1929, is a live theater, music and arts venue, and event space with a historically unique atmosphere for meeting, gathering, dining and theatrical/musical events. The theater features a state-of-the-art climate control system and a superior audio and video system. ...
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. ...
Houston, TX
The Big Easy Social & Pleasure Club is Houston’s premier venue for live blues and zydeco featuring local and national touring acts. The intimate club includes pool tables, a dance floor, and a small stage. ...
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. ...
Seattle, WA
Formerly an underground speakeasy, The Grotto at The Rendezvous in Seattle has a private bar, small extendable stage, complete sound system and a capacity of up to 80 people. The intimate downstairs performance space is perfect for comedy, poetry slams, author readings, and smaller live performance events. ...
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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. ...
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Conroe, TX
Red Brick Tavern is an upscale bar & grill in downtown Conroe, TX, with nightly live music including its Thursday Songwriter Spotlight hosted by Buck Yeager. The stage up front has a wooden ceiling with an inlaid guitar. The brick walls of the dining area are adorned with guitars, photos or musicians, and TVs for watching sports. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Amityville, NY
Amityville Music Hall is a cozy live music venue based in Amityville, NY, that hosts artists of all genres and walks of life. AMH is run by lovers of music on a mission to grow the Long Island music and arts community, one show at a time. Enjoy craft beers on tap plus daily events and specials. ...
Egremont, MA
The Egremont Barn is a performance venue and restaurant at The Egremont Village Inn in The Berkshires. Built in the 1820s, the barn has been meticulously restored and is now the premier intimate live music venue in the area. On any given night, you can enjoy up-and-coming singer-songwriters and bands from around the country. Dinner is available from Wednesday to Sunday in addition to a full bar featuring craft beer and cocktails. The Egremont Barn serves pub fare, seasonal specials, and has indoor and outdoor seating available. ...
Westbury, NY
The Space at Westbury Theater is a concert hall and special events center in Westbury, NY, with a state-of-the-art lighting and sound system, fully equipped stage, two video screens, six full bars, and the plush Lounge at The Space. The Space books all of the hottest events from modern concerts and comedy shows, to philharmonic masterpieces. ...
Teton Village, WY
Home to The Grand Teton Music Festival every summer, Walk Festival Hall is and all-wood performance facility located at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Teton Village, WY. Built in 2006, the acclaimed concert hall features an intimate atmosphere, clear sightlines, and warm acoustics. Walk Hall is available to rent year-round for concerts, conferences, and film festivals. ...
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. ...
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Alpharetta, GA
The Velvet Note is a 40-seat jazz club and listening room in Alpharetta, GA, designed by musicians for musicians. All performances are presented on a high-definition livestream video broadcast that is viewed by thousands of jazz fans (and other venues) each night. The venue has a full restaurant and a full bar. ...
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. ...
Winthrop, WA
Old Schoolhouse Brewery’s pub in downtown Winthrop, WA, brings in music regionally as well as from all of the Pacific Northwest. In the summer, music is held on the outdoor stage called The Log Jam on the patio along the Chewuch River. In the winter, music moves inside for a more intimate, small-town experience. ...
Shoreline, WA
From live music, to comedy, to open mic nights, Aurora Borealis in Shoreline, WA, hosts a variety of events. The Aurora Borealis Event Center, located in the basement of the restaurant, has top-of-the-line audio and video equipment, a green room, and 300 square foot stage. The bar area can accommodate over 300 guests, but also has a smaller front stage area allowing for large crowds or intimate performances. ...
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. ...
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Seattle, WA
Sea Monster Lounge is Seattle’s home for live funk, soul, and jazz music seven nights a week since 2003. ...
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. ...
Portland, OR
Established in 1973, Artichoke Community Music is a music store, production studio, thriving educational space and performance venue: Café Artichoke. Artichoke Community Music provides a creative space for people of all ages and background to gather, play, and share traditional music from all cultures in a generous listening environment. ...
Portland, OR
The Old Church Concert Hall is a nonprofit, non-religious, all-ages venue in Portland’s West End creative and cultural district. Built in 1882, the historic venue features stunning architecture, a marquee, bar, stage, and state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems in an intimate 300-seat space. Programming includes a full range of classical and acoustic music, comedy, spoken word, lectures and speakers. ...
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Portland, OR
The Big Legrowlski is a live music venue with outdoor patio in Portland, OR. Entertainment includes live local bands, DJs, open jams, and shows every night. ...
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. ...
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Iowa City, IA
The Englert Theatre in downtown Iowa City, IA, is a renovated vaudeville-era playhouse now serving as a community arts center and 725-seat performance venue. It is owned and operated by Englert Civic Theatre, a non-profit art organization. From intimate performances to school concerts to live theater, the Englert’s historic stage accommodates a variety of performances with its professional lighting, sound, and front of house staff. ...
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. ...
Providence, RI
Dusk is an intimate cocktail bar and lounge in Providence, RI, featuring live music and dance party events. ...
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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. ...
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. ...
Syracuse, NY
The 443 Social Club is an eclectic live music venue located in the historic Hawley Green neighborhood in Syracuse, NY. With a focus on live, original acoustic music, the venue hosts regional and national singer-songwriters in a cozy and intimate room. The capacity inside is 88 people while the spacious outdoor patio holds about 75. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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Muncie, IN
Be Here Now is a DIY music venue and craft brew bar in Muncie, IN, featuring an outdoor beer garden and patio. Operated by a volunteer staff of artists and musicians, Be Here Now strives to be one of the most unique and intimate music venues in the Midwest. ...
Austin, TX
Parish is a live music club located on Austin’s East Side. My Oh My, a bar and listening lounge, offers classic and batch cocktails, beer, wine, and food pairings. Parish Austin and My Oh My are open seven days a week, each with their own respective programming and special events. ...
Houston, TX
Located in Houston’s East Downtown neighborhood, The Secret Group is a bar and multi-purpose entertainment venue featuring local and nationally touring comedians and musical acts. The Secret Group offers a full bar, a selection of draft and can beers, and ciders. Try comedy open mic up to five nights a week. ...
Arlington, TX
Arlington Music Hall in Arlington, TX, is an intimate auditorium showcasing top country music performers since opening in 1950. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Kenney, TX
Originally built in 1887, The Kenney Store in Kenney, TX, has live music almost every night of the week. Two-step, waltz, or line-dance under the neon lights. Drink a few ice cold beers, specialty wines, or signature drinks from the full bar. Devour in-home cooking for lunch or dinner. ...
Wellington, FL
Village Music is a regional music center in Wellington, FL, offering a retail shop, music school, live music cafe with weekly events, craft beers, wines and artisan food. The Village Music Café provides a venue and opportunity for the music center’s students to perform, for master classes, clinics, songwriting classes and more. But the VMC also presents featured artists every Friday and Saturday night. ...
Houston, TX
White Oak Music Hall is a five-acre, three-stage indoor/outdoor live music complex located just north of downtown Houston, TX. The White Oak Upstairs is capable of supporting up to 200 attendees. White Oak Downstairs is a 1000-capacity music hall. The Lawn is an outdoor amphitheater with a capacity of over 3,000. Programmed by concert booking and promotions company Pegstar Concerts, WOMH hosts hundreds of live performance events each year from all genres, featuring both local and nationally touring artists. ...
San Angelo, TX
Blaine’s Pub Co is located in historic downtown San Angelo, TX, with a cozy stage that gets you up close and personal with many of the popular and rising music stars. Blaine’s is San Angelo’s original live music venue and a must-see stop on the popular Texas Country and Americana music circuit. ...
La Grange, TX
The Bugle Boy is a listening room where artists perform original music from a wide range of musical styles including folk, blues, rock, soul, R&B, jazz and more. Most concerts are live streamed. ...
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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. ...
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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. ...
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. ...
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