Intimate venues can range in size but usually offer an audience the feeling of being close to the performance.
Pittsburgh, PA
Club Café is a renowned live music venue and iconic staple of Pittsburgh’s historic South Side district. The intimate space is host to a nightly lineup of touring acts from all over the world as well as local artists from Pittsburgh’s thriving music scene. ...
Gibsonia, PA
Steamworks Creative is a very intimate performance space tailored to acoustic solo, duo, and small band performances. ...
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. ...
Philadelphia, PA
The Theatre of Living Arts is one of Philadelphia’s premiere small concert venues, welcoming up-and-coming artists from all genres to perform for the 1,000 concertgoers it is able to hold within its walls. TLA stays abuzz more often than not, allowing music lovers to catch a show almost any night of the week. ...
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. ...
Doylestown, PA
Puck + The Garden Bar is a live music venue and seasonal beer garden in Doylestown, PA. Open for events only, Puck has an intimate, indoor performance space with a bar. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Lancaster, PA
Located in the heart of historic downtown Lancaster, Tellus360 is a full-service Irish pub featuring live music on multiple stages, each fully outfitted with state-of-the-art sound, lighting and staging. From internationally touring to local and regional artists, you will find traditional Irish, bluegrass, blues, jazz, rock and more. Event spaces include the 500 capacity The Temple, 225 garden Rooftop Bar, and the intimate basement speakeasy An Sibín. ...
Irwin, PA
The Lamp Theatre premier intimate venue for live music, theatre and events in Westmoreland County. The theater opened in downtown Irwin, PA, in 1937, but has been renovated with comfortable seats and top-of-the-line lighting and sound to provide you with a memorable experience at every show. ...
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. ...
Philadelphia, PA
Underground Arts is a two-room, 12,000-square-foot venue for music and performance art designed to bring international and national talent to Philadelphia while cultivating the local music/art scene. Events incorporate everything from bands and DJs to fundraisers, literary showcases, art exhibitions, and burlesque.
The Black Box at Underground Arts is a second 150 capacity venue and bar located adjacent to the main room used mainly for smaller, more intimate concerts. ...
Philadelphia, PA
Located in Philadelphia’s historic Society Hill, The Twisted Tail Bourbon House and Juke Joint offers over 120 different whiskies and serves progressive American fare flame-broiled on a charcoal grill. Enjoy innovative comfort food while listening to live blues music and entertainment six nights a week. ...
Philadelphia, PA
Open since 1971, The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia consists of three theaters around a lobby.
The Harold L. Zellerbach Theatre is a modern proscenium theatre that seats 936. The space accommodates a wide array of events, including dance, theatre, music, comedy, lectures, meetings and teleconferences.
The Harold Prince Theatre is a smaller black box theatre seating up to 239 and features all the amenities of a modern performance space.
The Bruce Montgomery Theatre is an intimate, 115-seat, proscenium theatre that is ideal for smaller events, meetings and productions.
Penn Live Arts is headquartered at the Annenberg Center. Annual programming features numerous world, national and local premieres and debuts by dance, jazz, world music, theatre, new music, film and family artists. ...
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. ...
Aliquippa, PA
Sheffield Lanes is a 20 lane bowling and entertainment center located in the Hopewell-Aliquippa area. The Fallout Shelter, an intimate music venue located on the lower level, opened in 2008 and provides space for blues/rock jam nights and other events. Sheffield Lanes is also home to Ricky Dee’s Pizza. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Millvale, PA
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls is a live music club, bar, and restaurant located upstairs from Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale, PA. The venue is an intimate performance space for original up-and-coming artists and a warm and personal environment for regional and national artists. ...
Philadelphia, PA
World Cafe Live is a nonprofit independent venue in Philadelphia, PA, dedicated to live music, education, and community engagement. Since opening in 2004, World Cafe Live has presented emerging and established local, national, and international artists on its two stages: The Lounge and The Music Hall.
The Lounge at World Cafe Live is an intimate venue located on the upper level that doubles as a full-service restaurant. This unique space, which hosts up to 220 guests, is ideal for watching emerging artists up close and personal.
The Music Hall at World Cafe Live is a 650-capacity tiered concert venue located on the lower level, welcoming nationally touring artists. The 2800-square-foot space features a 14′ drop down cinema screen and projector, world-class sound system by Clair Brothers, and full nightclub lighting with a disco ball. ...
Bars and Restaurants
New Alexandria, PA
Speal’s Tavern is the best little live blues bar in Western Pennsylvania and home to the Cigar Box Guitar Museum. ...
Spring City, PA
Built in 1908 as the Gem Theater, THE GEM Spring City Speakeasy is a two-story live music venue, event hall, bar and recording studio in Spring City, PA. THE GEM offers all genres of live music and performing arts every weekend in a unique and historic building with excellent acoustics and an intimate stage. Whether you are in the main listening room or second-floor balcony, THE GEM is an outstanding place to experience live entertainment. A cafe and bar are located in the balcony. ...
Philadelphia, PA
Kung Fu Necktie is an intimate dive bar and music venue in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. ...
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. ...
Bethlehem, PA
The Wind Creek Event Center is Lehigh Valley’s premier concert and event venue located at Wind Creek Bethlehem, PA. The luxury entertainment venue presents concerts, comedians, DJs, boxing, trade shows, conferences, and more. Wind Creek Event Center can accommodate 2,250 seated or up to 3,500 standing concertgoers. Through a partnership with Live Nation, the Wind Creek Event Center is able to bring A-list performers to this intimate venue. ...
Ardmore, PA
Ardmore Music Hall, an intimate 600 capacity venue on the Main Line in downtown Ardmore, PA, is one of the premier independent music venues in the Northeast for nationally touring acts. The venue features a state-of-the-art sound system, dance floor, balcony seating, four bars, and an intimate stage, premium downstairs seating, and a full bar with 20+ draughts and plentiful cocktail and wine options. ...
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