Best music venues on Reddit
151 reviews from r/Concerts, r/Albany, r/washingtondc and 21 more subreddits
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#1
9:30 Club
4.8
(5)
"And my favorite clubs are in DC - 9:30 Club and Anthem."
"Black cat and 9:30 club were always my favorites."
"The vibes are consistently immaculate."
"9:30 is best place I’ve ever seen all kinds of music."
"My favorite music venues in DC: 9:30 Club."
#2
Red Rocks
5.0
(4)
"Red Rocks, the Mishawaka, The Caverns, Deer Creek, Legend Valley, and Memorial Hall in cincy also Octave in Covington before it closed."
"Red Rocks! Acoustics, aesthetics, great vibes."
"Red rock in Colorado for sure"
"Two stand out. Red Rocks amphitheater in Morrison Co."
#3
The Gorge
5.0
(3)
"The Gorge in Washington State."
"The Gorge, WA."
"The gorge - Washington."
#4
Brooklyn Steel
4.7
(3)
"Brooklyn Steel"
"Favorite venues right now: Brooklyn Steel."
"Brooklyn Steel has great sound."
#5
Hollywood Bowl
4.7
(3)
"My favorite venue nationwide is the Hollywood Bowl."
"You can bring in your own food and drink."
"The Hollywood Bowl is an awesome venue in my opinion!"
#6
The Birchmere
4.7
(3)
"I second the Birchmere and Hamilton Live recommendations."
"The Birchmere and The Barns at Wolf Trap."
"I recommend The Birchmere in Alexandria."
#7
The Abbey
4.0
(3)
"The Abbey, the social, iron cow."
"The Abbey is a good one to keep an eye on."
"I've seen some great shows at the Abbey the last few years."
#8
Irving Plaza
5.0
(2)
"Irving Plaza NYC."
"Are my favorites, but I’m sure you’re already familiar with them!"
#9
The Palace
5.0
(2)
"Small intimate venue seating around 3000."
"I love the Palace, especially sitting in the front rows of the balcony."
#10
First Avenue
5.0
(2)
"It has great sound, great sightlines, and everyone plays there at some point in their career."
"The obvious choice in Minneapolis is First Ave."
#11
The Tabernacle
5.0
(2)
"The Tabernacle in Atlanta or the Ryman in Nashville."
"Atlanta has The Tabernacle, and old church with a big organ behind the stage."
#12
Stone Pony
5.0
(2)
"I loved going to the Stone Pony."
"I'm spoiled rotten by the stone pony."
#13
Pine Knob
5.0
(2)
"Pine Knob in Michigan."
"If I have to go downtown Detroit, then The Fillmore is a nice one."
#14
No Fun
5.0
(2)
"No Fun rules."
"No fun & Fuze Box for the immediate area."
#15
Madison Square Garden
5.0
(2)
"Madison Square Garden."
"Just something about seeing a Live show there."
#16
The Fillmore
5.0
(2)
"- The Fillmore"
"The Fillmore is my favorite."
#17
Roadrunner
4.5
(2)
"Best overall is still Roadrunner for me."
"Midsize is Roadrunner."
#18
Bottom of the Hill
4.5
(2)
"- Bottom of the Hill"
"And maybe Bottom of the Hill."
#19
Pie Shop
4.5
(2)
"Pie Shop is all sorts of great."
"My favorite music venues in DC: Pie Shop."
#20
The Get Down
4.5
(2)
"Is a great venue with a top notch staff."
"Add to the other suggestions, The Get Down."
#21
The Independent
4.5
(2)
"- The Independent"
"The Independent in SF has a lot of indie/rock shows"
#22
House of Blues
4.5
(2)
"It’s the sound quality and the pure feeling I get in from shows."
"Hard rock house of blues there's alot just Google upcoming concerts."
#23
Madison Live
4.5
(2)
"Across the river youd do well at Madison Live!"
"Madison Live or Southgate House Revival in KY."
#24
Lark Hall
4.5
(2)
"Lark Hall is a fantastic room for music."
"Lark Hall."
#25
No Requests
4.5
(2)
"No Requests is hands down the hippest and sexiest club in Portland right now."
"Add to the other suggestions, No Requests."
#26
Fretboard Brewing
4.5
(2)
"Fretboard Brewing in Blue Ash. Large stage with sound system and lights."
"I’d also say to check with Fretboard in Blue Ash."
#27
Empire Live
4.5
(2)
"Empire Live is a fantastic venue!"
"Empire Live, though I'm inclined to try the other ones."
#28
Lollipop Shoppe
4.5
(2)
"Lollipop Shoppe!!!"
#29
Rickshaw
4.5
(2)
"- Rickshaw"
"Generally bands will play at the Rickshaw."
#30
Sydney Music
4.5
(2)
"Links page on our site https://sydneymusic.net/links - it has a list of every music venue by suburb."
"Heaps of cool free gigs available here."
#31
Black Cat
4.5
(2)
"Black cat and 9:30 club were always my favorites."
"My favorite music venues in DC: Black Cat."
#32
Northside Tavern
4.0
(2)
"Northside Tavern or Urban Artifact for Northside."
"I like Northside Tavern but it might be small depending on your band’s size."
#33
Small's
4.0
(2)
"For goth/industrial/80s nights."
"Has an industrial night that sounds like it might be up your alley."
#34
Warehouse on Watts
4.0
(2)
"Is also good for local and more underground artists."
"Check out parties at Warehouse on Watts."
#35
Cosmo Hall
4.0
(2)
"I second the Cosmo Hall off Broadway."
"I second the Cosmo Hall off Broadway. I saw Mono there was and it was great!"
#36
The Pour House
4.0
(2)
"Or Tin roof in Charleston."
"The Pour House."
#37
The Ave
4.0
(2)
"Is phillys main edm spot."
"The Ave, it’s smaller but the music is always a good time"
#38
Local 506
4.0
(2)
"Local 506."
"Local 506 or the Cave in Chapel Hill."
#39
The Egg
4.0
(2)
"The egg is great, not a bad seat."
"The Egg is a great space for sit-down shows."
#40
The Pocket
4.0
(2)
"The Pocket!"
"The Pocket."
#41
The Pyramid
3.0
(2)
"A good venue - I’ve seen many good bands there."
"Is functional, but it is grossly underkept."
#42
Brick & Mortar Music Hall
5.0
(1)
"- Brick & Mortar Music Hall"
#43
Great American Hall
5.0
(1)
"- Great American Hall"
#44
Ford's Theater
5.0
(1)
"Just for the history."
#45
The Masonic
5.0
(1)
"- The Masonic"
#46
Warfield
5.0
(1)
"- Warfield"
#47
Palace Theatre
5.0
(1)
"The Palace Theatre in Greensburg, PA."
#48
Westside Bowl
5.0
(1)
"Lots of people want to play there."
#49
Regency Ballroom
5.0
(1)
"- Regency Ballroom"
#50
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
5.0
(1)
"- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium"
#51
Worcester Palladium
5.0
(1)
"Absolutely legendary venue when it comes to the metal scene."
#52
The Mission Ballroom
5.0
(1)
"I'd add The Mission Ballroom as the overall best venue in the Denver area."
#53
The Dakota
5.0
(1)
"I would also add The Dakota. Small little old school jazz/supper club."
#54
Fillmore Philadelphia
5.0
(1)
"I really like the Fillmore in Philadelphia."
#55
Wolf Trap
5.0
(1)
"It’s easily my favorite place to see a show."
#56
Brooklyn Paramount
5.0
(1)
"Favorite venues right now: Brooklyn Paramount."
#57
Kings Theatre
5.0
(1)
"Favorite venues right now: Kings Theatre."
#58
Orion Amphitheater Huntsville
5.0
(1)
"The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville."
#59
Celebrity Theatre
5.0
(1)
"Intimate venue that is unmatched."
#60
Shoreline Amphitheater
5.0
(1)
"Shoreline amphitheater. Excellent sound quality, great views."
#61
Penn’s Peak
5.0
(1)
"A long list of very cool theaters."
#62
Telluride Town Park
5.0
(1)
"Unbelievable place surrounded by mountains."
#63
Fox Theater
5.0
(1)
"Indoor - Fox theater."
#64
Showbox
5.0
(1)
"The Showbox in Seattle was amazing because of the small crowd size."
#65
The Mountain Winery
5.0
(1)
"The Mountain Winery is my favorite."
#66
Lincoln Theatre
5.0
(1)
"I love Lincoln Theatre, The Pour House, Cats Cradle."
#67
The Showbox
5.0
(1)
"The Showbox."
#68
Bowery Ballroom
5.0
(1)
"Bowery Ballroom"
#69
Jacob's Pavilion
5.0
(1)
"Jacob’s Pavilion is a great outdoor venue."
#70
Moore Theatre
5.0
(1)
"Moore and Paramount Theatre’s in Seattle."
#71
Ryman Auditorium Nashville
5.0
(1)
"Ryman Auditorium (history, vibe , acoustics, size) in Nashville."
#72
Bijou Theater Knoxville
5.0
(1)
"Bijou Theater in Knoxville."
#73
Warf Amphitheater Orange Beach
5.0
(1)
"The Warf Amphitheater at Orange Beach Alabama."
#74
St. Augustine Amphitheater Florida
5.0
(1)
"The St Augustine Amphitheater - Florida."
#75
Tennessee Theatre Knoxville
5.0
(1)
"I'll add Tennessee Theatre and Bijou in Knoxville, TN."
#76
Alpine Valley East Troy
5.0
(1)
"Alpine Valley in East Troy WI!"
#77
Pier 17 NYC
5.0
(1)
"My favorite venue is Pier 17."
#78
Freo Blues Club
5.0
(1)
"The freo blues club! They’re on Facebook, and it will be very much your vibe"
#79
Electric Stage
5.0
(1)
"Recommends Electric Stage"
#80
Red Rocks Amphitheater Morrison
5.0
(1)
"Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO."
#81
Mod Ink
4.0
(1)
"They just had a pop up art show and some punk/metal bands played in the parking lot behind the shop."
#82
Finn’s
4.0
(1)
"You can try Finn’s at the park town."
#83
Pexchos dime museum
4.0
(1)
"Pexchos dime museum is also another bet, but they get pretty eclectic in there."
#84
Pour House
4.0
(1)
"I don't know how Pour House is since covid, but they used to have lots of local bands."
#85
Golden Bull
4.0
(1)
"Golden Bull in Oakland is also awesome."
#86
Cafe Stritch
4.0
(1)
"Cafe Stritch is pretty good in SJ nowadays."
#87
The Makeout Room
4.0
(1)
"The Makeout Room."
#88
The Riptide
4.0
(1)
"In SF, The Riptide."
#89
Winters Tavern
4.0
(1)
"In Pacifica, Winters Tavern."
#90
The Kraken
4.0
(1)
"The Kraken west of Chapel Hill seems to have a wide variety of bands."
#91
Cohoes Music Hall
4.0
(1)
"Cohoes music hall is good."
#92
Troy Music Hall
4.0
(1)
"Troy Music Hall has great acoustics."
#93
Café the Walrus
4.0
(1)
"Try Café the Walrus. There are metal and rock gigs there every now and then."
#94
Rialto Theater
4.0
(1)
"My favorite place to see a concert in town right now is probably the Rialto Theater."
#95
The Nile
4.0
(1)
"The ones in my area I like are The Nile, Crescent Ballroom, The Van Buren, The Marquee."
#96
Arizona Financial Theater
4.0
(1)
"I just saw King Gizzard at the Arizona Financial Theater and it was great."
#97
Mr. Smalls
4.0
(1)
"Mr. Smalls in Pittsburgh."
#98
Beachland Ballroom
4.0
(1)
"The Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland."
#99
The Depot
4.0
(1)
"The Depot in Salt Lake."
#100
Rod Laver Arena
4.0
(1)
"Arena wise i think rod laver is probably my favourite."
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