Presenting singers and songwriters since 1970, Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant is a legendary folk and acoustic music listening room in the historic Montrose area of Houston, TX. The intimate venue is known for its brick floors and for featuring original singer-songwriters from Texas and beyond. ...

AvantGarden functions as everything from a performance art venue to a comfortable neighborhood pub. The rambling converted three-story house on lower Westheimer has a total of three performance areas: There are stages upstairs, downstairs and one outdoors for special occasions. On any given night you might find erotic poets, theater plays, belly dancers, hip-hoppers, rockers, mods, hippies, punks and goths, or any combination thereof. ...

BFE Rock Club is Northwest Houston’s premier live music venue featuring the hottest local and national acts from all genres. BFE is also a renowned sports bar featuring 18 TVs, pool tables, darts and more. If you are a fan of the outdoors, check out the large patio. Smoking is always permitted in BFE. ...

Since 2008, Big Star Bar has been serving cheap beer to the Houston Heights area of Houston, TX. Big Star is a dive bar and community hub with a pool table in the back, arcade games lining one wall, and a large outdoor patio. ...

Since 1988, Dan Electro’s is one of Houston’s oldest and best local venues for live music located in the historic Heights. ...

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. ...

Goode Company Armadillo Palace brings the best of Texas together with one dance hall, two bars, three stages, and a state-of-the-art kitchen serving authentic Houston Mexican, barbecue and seafood. Armadillo Palace also has four unique event spaces available. ...

House of Blues Houston is comprised of four distinctive environments including a VIP club, a rocking restaurant and bar featuring delta-inspired cuisine, a small private event room, and a multi-story Music Hall. Each area features state-of-the-art staging, lighting and sound with lively bars throughout the entire venue. Foundation Room offers an upscale experience with the finest in food, craft cocktails, and live entertainment. ...

Located in the Downtown Warehouse District, Last Concert Café is Houston’s oldest and most unique live music venue and restaurant. Last Concert showcases an eclectic mix of local, regional, and internationally acclaimed artists, either in the courtyard, covered patio, or in Dawn’s Margarita Garden and Backyard Amphitheater. The venue is a great place to gather for outstanding musical experiences and also the perfect event space. ...

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. ...

NOTO Houston is a nightlife, music, and entertainment venue designed and built to create a premier experience for the Houston market. The venue’s expansive open layout includes 36 banquette seating areas, a central and open general assembly area, two large full bars, four large restroom areas, a dedicated stage and front-of-house areas, a catering kitchen, a green room, and more. NOTO Houston’s upscale interior design features an immersive experience created by a curved fiber-optic star ceiling.NOTO Houston features an L-Acoustics sound system, five 4K video walls, six CO2 jets, two confetti cannons, and a marble-clad stage flanked by a smoked platinum wall. ...

Numbers Nightclub in Houston, TX, is a music destination for major touring acts as well as local bands. Open since 1978, Numbers is Houston’s oldest and most famous live music, special event, and dance venue. The club offers weekly dance nights, special events, and occasional concerts in a come as you are environment. ...

Rockefeller’s is a live music and private event space in Houston, TX. ...

Scout Bar is a concert lounge bringing the Clear Lake area the best in live music from national touring artists, to local and regional bands. Scout Bar features a large outdoor patio, two bars, and a separate room with a DJ and dance floor. Scout Bar is located in Webster near Houston, TX. ...

Built as an Art Deco movie house in the 1920’s, The Heights Theater is a historic live music venue in The Heights neighborhood of Houston, TX. The theater has a full bar, state of the art audio and visual, and can accommodate 125 to 500 guests, depending on the room layout. ...

The Rustic Houston in downtown Houston, TX, is a restaurant and bar with a relaxed casual atmosphere. Enjoy local craft beers, Texas wines and spirits served by a friendly staff, listen to free live music from local and national artists, and take it all in from an award winning patio. ...

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. ...

The White Swan Live is Houston’s premier spot for the live concert experience. Established in 1937 on the historic East Side, the White Swan Live features performances from top local bands and bands from across the country performing all music genres; from hard hitting rock to smooth rhythmic blues. ...

Established in 2006, Warehouse Live Midtown is a premier, independently-owned live music venue in Houston, TX. The venue offers a unique multi-use concept, blending extraordinary design aesthetics with an immersive audio-visual experience. The indoor/outdoor space includes a retractable roof and excellent views of the city. ...

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. ...