Performance spaces include both formal and informal venues for live performance.
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Bars and Event Venues
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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Washington, DC
Located in the Shaw District of Washington, DC, The Howard Theatre is a fully equipped venue with state-of-the-art production, audio visual and lighting systems. Established in 1910, the historic theater offers two-tiered horseshoe-shaped seating centered on a 30-foot stage, making even the largest event seem intimate.
The Center Stage room can accommodate up to 250 seated or 500 standing. ...
Eugene, OR
The Jazz Station is an all-ages community performance space and art gallery in downtown Eugene, OR. A frequent stop for musicians throughout the Northwest, The Jazz Station is operated by the nonprofit Willamette Jazz Society. The intimate venue has a 70 seat capacity, a baby grand piano, an elevated stage and sound system, professional theater lighting, and a green room. ...
Cambridge, MA
Founded in 2005, The Lilypad is a community gathering place and Boston’s home for avant-garde music and art. The Lilypad is an 80-person capacity venue and event space located in Inman Square, Cambridge, MA. The venue is available to rent for musical performances, theatrical performances, film screenings, readings, comedy, private parties and other events. The Lilypad serves craft beer, wine, hard cider and soft drinks. ...
Denver, CO
The Lodge at Woods Boss Brewing Company is a multi-purpose events and performance venue in downtown Denver, CO. The Lodge has a log-cabin-inspired decor, twelve taps of Woods Boss beer, and full audio-visual system with projection screen for live music, open mic nights, special performances and private gatherings. ...
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Austin, TX
Opened in 2008, The Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Center for the Performing Arts is an iconic, world-class performing arts center in downtown Austin, TX. The venue is home to the Austin Symphony Orchestra, Austin Opera, and Ballet Austin as well as a season full of comedy, dance, music, movies and more.
The Long Center contains three main performance spaces. The versatile, 2,442-capacity Michael & Susan Dell Hall has three wrap-around levels and world-class acoustics. With its flexible black box design, the 229-capacity Debra and Kevin Rollins Studio Theatre primarily serves local and regional artists. And the 2,000-capacity H-E-B Terrace & Hartman Concert Lawn is the perfect community gathering place for outdoor concerts, festivals and more. ...
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. ...
Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa theater is located in Downtown Santa Rosa, CA. The performing arts theater hosting music, comedy, theater, literary events, film, spoken word and more. Beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages are available in the barroom. ...
Florence, AL
The Mane Room is the in-house performance venue of the Department of Entertainment Industry at the University of North Alabama in Florence, AL. The intimate venue hosts concerts and artist showcases as well as receptions and dinners. The space is equipped with lighting and sound equipment, as well as a large projection screen and projector. ...
Atlanta, GA
Established in 1989, The Masquerade is a live music venue located in Kenny’s Alley at Underground Atlanta, a shopping and entertainment district in the Five Points neighborhood of downtown Atlanta, GA. The Masquerade features three indoor venues with capacities ranging from 300 to 1500: the appropriately named Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory. The venues surround a large brick open-air courtyard which provides a truly unique setting and experience. ...
Denver, CO
Located in the RiNo area of downtown Denver, CO, The Mission Ballroom is a concert venue featuring state-of-the-art staging, sound, and lighting systems, an LED video wall, custom LED art installation and more. Four full-service bars are conveniently placed around the venue to maximize efficiency. The Mission Ballroom is operated by AEG Presents Rocky Mountain. ...
Bentonville, AR
Opened in 2020, The Momentary brings together contemporary visual, performing, and culinary arts into a welcoming, communal space in Northwest Arkansas. Operating as a satellite of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, The Momentary presents music year round, and across the entire campus; galleries, stages, and outdoor venues both large and small. The Momentary offers multiple spaces for events including the state-of-the-art performance spaces RØDE House and Fermentation Hall, the Tower Bar, and the outdoor 4000-capacity Momentary Green space.
The RØDE House can fit upwards of 600 people standing and features an adjustable floor system that allows the room to be altered from one stage configuration to another, giving artists and performers the freedom to manipulate the space to suit their needs. The venue also features a dedicated bar called the RØDE Bar, projection screens for presentations, and can either be fully closed or partially open-air for special performances and events. ...
Helena, MT
The Myrna Loy is a vibrant arts center and theater built in a historic granite jailhouse in Helena, MT. The auditorium is a 240-seat proscenium arch theater complete with stage lighting, sound system, a state-of-the-art digital projection system, and a full Marley dance floor. The auditorium has ample backstage area as well as two upper-level dressing rooms with space for twenty-five performers. The auditorium is an ideal venue for film, concerts, plays, dance, conferences, and other special events. The Screening Room is a 50-seat digital projection theater that can accommodate smaller events such as film, speakers or intimate concerts. And the Jailhouse Gallery features works by local and regional artists of note. ...
Nashua, NH
The Nashua Center for the Arts in downtown Nashua, NH, hosts nationally touring musicians, live comedy, theatre, children’s performances, and more. The renovated building provides a 750-seat flexible performance space, with a 430-seat retractable seating system that moves to create space for up to 1000 people. The center has entrances on Main Street and West Pearl. ...
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Granbury, TX
Nestled in the heart of the bustling Historic Granbury Square, The New Granbury Live is a destination for live performance enthusiasts of all kinds. This intimate 270-seat facility gets you up close with some of the best acts in Texas. ...
Torrington, CT
The Outlet for The Arts is an intimate recording studio and performing art space located in downtown Torrington, CT. The Outlet For The Arts, LLC is a music production studio with recording and mixing services. ...
Los Angeles, CA
Located in the historic Boyle Heights community, The Paramount Los Angeles is a mid-sized ballroom that hosts a wide variety of acts; from internationally touring bands to fast-rising indie rock bands to popular local artists. The Paramount has a wide range of events and features a diverse calendar of musical and arts performances. ...
Los Angeles, CA
Originally opened in 1914, The Regent is the last remaining historic movie theater on Downtown LA’s Main Street. The theater hosts nightly concerts, themed dance nights, theater performances, movie screenings, special events, parties, festivals and more. ...
Akron, OH
Opened in 2015, The Rialto Theatre in Akron, OH, features a live room with a stage, full sound and lighting, and a full bar. The theater hosts artists in every genre including folk, rock, hip hop, country and alternative. The venue also has swing dancing nights the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. At the front of the building is the Rialto Living Room, an intimate live music performance space and lounge. Additionally, the Rialto is home to a world-class recording facility that has produced records for a number of up-and-coming and established artists. ...
Denver, CO
The Rickhouse Performance & Event Venue is a warehouse-style music venue in the Northeast Park Hill neighborhood of Denver, CO. Owned and operated by musicians, the event space features a stage, six live streaming cameras, multi-track live recording, and professional lighting. ...
Ridgefield, CT
The Ridgefield Playhouse is a nonprofit performing arts center and movie house in Ridgefield, CT. The hall’s excellent acoustics make it an ideal venue for musical performance and live theater. The Playhouse has music, dance, Broadway performers, comedy, speakers and more. It shows hundreds of movies, livestreams classical performances from around the world, and entertains thousands of school children with its Arts in Education program. ...
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Somerville, MA
Located in the heart of Davis Square, The Rockwell is an inclusive neighborhood venue showcasing music, comedy, theater, burlesque and everything in between from artists all over the globe. The intimate performance space holds up to 180 and features an audio system, video projection, a stage and lighting. ...
New York, NY
Opened in 2019, The Shed is an arts and cultural center in Hudson Yards on Manhattan’s West Side. The Shed’s highly adaptable Bloomberg Building is an eight-level structure that includes two large gallery spaces, a versatile theater, and multiple event spaces. The Shed brings together established and emerging artists to create new work in fields ranging from pop to classical music, painting to digital media, theater to literature, and sculpture to dance.
The Shed’s largest space, The McCourt, is formed when a telescoping outer shell is deployed over the adjoining plaza, doubling the building’s footprint. An iconic space for large-scale performances, installations, and events, The McCourt can accommodate a seated audience of 1,250 or up to 2,000 standing.
The Kenneth C. Griffin Theater, on Level 6, seats up to 500 people and can be transformed into two smaller spaces to create more intimate event settings.
The Shed’s column-free, museum-quality galleries on levels 2 and 4 provide large, open spaces for events.
The Tisch Skylights and Lab, on Level 8, are striking spaces for events, rehearsals, and artist development that seat approximately 450 people, with standing room for 750. ...
St. Louis, MO
The Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries is an acoustically perfect concert hall and world-class art gallery located in Grand Center, St. Louis’ arts and entertainment district. Managed by the the nonprofit Sheldon Arts Foundation, the historic concert hall hosts a wide range of music, visual arts, and educational programs. Recognized among the nation’s most stellar performing facilities, The Sheldon Concert Hall features original curved wood theatre seating on two levels, with unrestricted views from all 712 seats.
Additional facilities include the 300-capacity Sheldon Ballroom featuring a full stage and The Konneker Room, an elegant space with room for up to 650. ...
Del Mar, CA
The Sound is a brand-new, state-of-the-art performance space inside the Surfside Center on the east side of the Del Mar Fairgrounds, next to Del Mar Arena. Operated by Belly Up Entertainment, The Sound is a world-class, 1900-capacity concert venue; an exciting mid-sized venue option for San Diego music lovers to see and hear their favorite artists. The venue hosts an eclectic range of public and private events. ...
Clearwater, FL
Operated by Ruth Eckerd Hall in partnership with the City of Clearwater, The Sound at Coachman Park is an outdoor, waterfront concert venue in downtown Clearwater, FL. The Sound includes 4,000 covered seats plus an additional 5,000 lawn seats. A backdrop that can completely open allows for easier load-in and also views of Old Clearwater Bay. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
State College, PA
The State Theatre is a nonprofit, community-owned entertainment center in downtown State College, PA, dedicated to serving the Centre County region. The venue is a beautiful, state-of-the-art theater seating 554 in the Friedman Auditorium and featuring a 49-capacity upstairs performance space known as The Attic. The State Theatre presents a variety of local and national music, theater, dance, comedy, and film programming. ...
Los Angeles, CA
Located on the border of downtown Los Angeles and the Westlake neighborhood, The Teragram Ballroom is a multi-faceted event and performance venue featuring a ballroom dance floor, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, unobstructed sightlines, and advanced acoustical treatments. Built in 1913 as the Playhouse Theater, the historic venue boasts a 30′ proscenium stage, three dressing rooms, a balcony, three bars, and room for 625 people. The facility includes a lobby, full-service café, and a separate bar/lounge.
Named as a tribute to the owner’s wife, the venue is “Margaret” spelled backwards. ...
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San Antonio, TX
Situated along the banks of the San Antonio River, The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts presents Broadway tours, comedians, theater, dance, and world-class concerts in all genres in the most acoustically sound concert hall available.
The facility is comprised of three venues: The H-E-B Performance Hall – a flexible 1,745 reserved seat or 2,100 general admission capacity performance space, The Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater – a 259-seat black box studio theater with numerous flexible seating arrangements, and The Will Naylor Smith River Walk Plaza – an exterior venue along San Antonio’s famous River Walk. ...
Phoenix, AZ
The Trunk Space is a small, multi-use arts space and all-ages performance venue located on the south side of the Grace Lutheran Church campus in Phoenix, AZ. The venue is a place for art, music, experimental theater, performance art, circus side shows, vaudeville, and experimental acts. No cover bands, no cover songs, and no alcohol or drugs are allowed at The Trunk Space. ...
Aurora, IL
The Venue Aurora is an intimate live music venue and community cultural center hosting concerts, workshops, dance, and events in the heart of downtown Aurora, IL. The listening room seats 200 with no obstructed views, and the outdoor stage area can fit several hundred festival fans. The Venue books nationally-recognized talent in all genres of music from blues and big band, to rock and world music, and everything in between. Opening acts frequently feature regional and local musicians and songwriters. The Venue is operated by the nonprofit Fox Valley Music Foundation. Enter from Water Street Mall. ...
Red Bank, NJ
The Vogel is a performance venue located on west side of the Count Basie Center for the Arts campus in Red Bank, NJ. The state-of-the-art space is a multi-level, balconied hall outfitted with a rustic, industrial aesthetic. The venue is complete with backstage areas, a second-floor lounge, and technology to create dazzling moods with video and lighting packages. ...
Fairfield, CT
The Warehouse at FTC is a flexible venue that pairs a classic industrial feel with state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and staging. Founded in 2000, the Fairfield Theatre Company is a nonprofit center for the arts and culture located in the heart of downtown Fairfield, CT. ...
Amherst, MA
The Frederick C. Tillis Performance Hall is located in the Randolph W. Bromery Center for the Arts on the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus. The 1,800-seat concert hall is a key venue for performances booked by the UMass Fine Arts Center. The Bromery Center is also home to Bezanson Recital Hall and the University Museum of Contemporary Art. ...
Troy, NY
Built in 1875, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, is a historic performance space in Troy, Rensselaer County, NY. The theater features a state-of-the-art sound system, Steinway Model D Piano, and seating for up to 1175 people. Troy Music Hall, renowned for its acoustics and an Odell concert organ, is operated by a not-for-profit organization that hosts community events throughout the season. The Hall is also available for rehearsals, auditions, live performances, press conferences, corporate and community events, fundraisers, and meetings. ...
Derry, NH
Tupelo Music Hall is an intimate three-level performing arts venue in Derry, NH, specializing in music events, comedy, and occasional theatrical shows. Tupelo has a kitchen, bar, and a professional stage with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. Tupelo Music Hall presents multiple genres of talented nationally-recognized musicians who perform in a friendly and intimate setting. ...
New York, NY
Union Hall is an intimate bar, restaurant, and live music and comedy venue in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. A former warehouse, Union Hall offers a library, fireplace, two indoor bocce courts, outdoor garden seating, and a downstairs performance space with music and comedy. The venue is downstairs from the main bar at Union Hall. This space holds approximately 100 standing or 50 seated. Most nights the room hosts live music, but it is also available for private parties. ...
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Sarasota, FL
Built in 1969, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is a performing arts venue neighboring the Sarasota Bay. The Van Wezel (pronounced Van Wayzull) presents a broad spectrum of the world’s finest performers; spectacular Broadway musicals, top national and international performers, popular comedians, world-class symphony orchestras and a compelling mix of classical, modern and ethnic dance.
The 1741-seat Roskamp Auditorium provides rare intimacy for audience and performers alike. In addition to state-of-the-art lighting and sound system, the theater has nine dressing rooms, two large chorus dressing rooms, a green room and catering kitchen.
Each summer, Van Wezel presents free outdoor concerts on the Bayfront lawn with its Friday Fest series, attracting thousands who enjoy the music of regional bands. ...
Provo, UT
Velour Live Music Gallery is a drug and alcohol-free, all ages music venue in downtown Provo, UT. Velour caters to an eclectic mix of genres from indie-folk to rock to pop and more and is a central hub of the local music scene. ...
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Oswego, IL
Venue 1012 is Oswego’s entertainment center, bringing quality music and events to the outdoor amphitheater in a low-cost, all-ages atmosphere. The venue has bandshell and grass seating for up to 4,000 people with even greater capacity for larger shows. Kendall County’s premier outdoor concert venue is owned and operated by the Village of Oswego. ...
Brattleboro, VT
The Vermont Jazz Center is located in Brattleboro’s Cotton Mill Hill Complex; the site includes two offices, a 250-seat performance hall and an archive/library. The loft-style space is reminiscent of New York’s SoHo district; it claims superb acoustics and is equipped with state-of-the-art gear, including a Steinway D concert grand, a Canopus drum set and professional lighting and sound gear. ...
Garden City, ID
Visual Arts Collective (VaC) is a mixed-use contemporary fine art gallery and performance venue in Garden City, ID. Visual Arts Collective partners with local arts organizations to bring theater, cinema, music and performance art to the community. ...
Los Angeles, CA
Located in downtown Los Angeles, Walt Disney Concert Hall (WDCH) is the home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, presenting the best in classical music, contemporary music, world music and jazz. Designed by architect Frank Gehry, Walt Disney Concert Hall is an internationally recognized architectural landmark and one of the most acoustically sophisticated concert halls in the world. From the stainless steel curves of its striking exterior to the state-of-the-art acoustics of the hardwood-paneled main auditorium, the 3.6-acre complex embodies the unique energy and creative spirit of the city of Los Angeles and its orchestra.
The venue also includes the 350-capacity BP Hall and The Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater (REDCAT) which includes a 270-seat multi-use theater and an exhibition space. ...
Seattle, WA
Adjacent to Lumen Field in the heart of Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square, Washington Music Theater (WAMU Theater) is one of the most flexible indoor performance spaces in the United States. The theater was acoustically engineered for superior sound quality making for an exceptional concert experience. ...
Fresno, CA
The Warnors Center for the Performing Arts is an entertainment center in downtown Fresno, CA, housing three venues: the historic Warnors Theatre, the Star Palace Ballroom, and a restaurant and bar called Frank’s Place.
Opened in 1928, Warnors Theatre features unique architectural details in the Spanish Colonial Revival style including a domed ceiling and chandelier. The ornate 2,100-seat venue hosts touring Broadway stars, blues and rock legends, and everything in between.
The 325-capacity Frank’s Place is a restaurant and bar with dark wood, polished black and white floors, two bars, a small stage, and a dance floor suitable for more intimate performances. Frank’s Place provides a host of live music each week; from blues and country to Latin and more.
The 700-capacity Star Palace Ballroom is located on the second floor of the Warnors Center for the Performing Arts complex and features large windows that open up to a view of downtown. ...
Cafes and Event Venues
Eugene, OR
Whirled Pies Downtown is Eugene’s favorite venue hosting a wide variety of events including local, national and international performing artists, dances, private parties, movie screenings, fundraisers and community gatherings. The performance space features state-of-the-art lights and sound to provide an unmatched concert-going and event experience. Whirled Pies serves pizza, burgers and more. ...
Los Angeles, CA
Wisdome LA is the world’s first 360º immersive entertainment art park located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles’ Arts District. The indoor-outdoor space features air-conditioned domes and an open green space. The Maha Dome holds up to 600. ...
Des Moines, IA
XBk Live is a 250-capacity entertainment venue/listening room in the Drake neighborhood of Des Moines, IA. The venue brings in the absolute highest quality of local, regional, national, and international acts of various genres and disciplines. The small, intimate setting is artist friendly in both its hospitality and technical specifications. ...
Highland, CA
Yaamava’ Theater at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino is a 2,600-seat luxury entertainment venue in Highlands, CA. The theater creates upscale, intimate concert experiences featuring an L-Acoustics sound system and three large video walls. Enjoy incredible entertainment at the casino’s premier performance space in addition to all the latest slots, Vegas-style blackjack, and high-limit gaming. Yaamava’ Resort & Casino is owned and operated by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. ...
Ypsilanti, MI
Opened in 2016, Ziggy’s Ypsilanti is a music venue, bar, and coffeehouse in downtown Ypsilanti, MI. The local gathering spot hosts hip-hop, underground Detroit techno, jazz of all flavors, indie-rock, folk, art happenings, and R&B. Enjoy top-shelf jazz on Tuesdays, some of the area’s best DJs on Thursdays, and an assortment of musical genres on the weekend. ...
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