Music Venues reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 177 Reddit reviews across 37 subreddits and 40 posts to rank the best Music Venues brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Concerts, r/asksandiego, r/Nebraska, r/washingtondc, r/Albany. Top-rated brands include Belly Up (4.8/5), Steelhouse (4.8/5), 9:30 Club (4.8/5).
Stats
Reviews177
Subreddits37
Posts40
Brands100
Products13
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#1
Belly Up
4.8
(6)
"Belly up is the best!! Saw Kamasi Washington and Lupe Fiasco there this year. Two of the best shows I’ve been too since Covid at least"
"Belly Up, Humphreys By The Bay, and the Rady Shell are my top three for venue and artist booking. Love the smaller venues the most, but the Shell was done really well and you can get seats pretty close to the front for reasonable prices."
"Belly Up is easily the best venue in town"
"Best: Belly Up, Observatory, Casbah, Winston’s"
"Belly Up is the type of venue literally every city should strive to have. It’s such a great spot, easy to get there and always plenty of free parking, and artists seem to love playing there."
"The belly up is great for so many reasons but I just wish it wasn’t in solana beach."
#2
Steelhouse
4.8
(5)
"Such a fantastic and much needed mid size indoor venue! Have been to 8 shows since it opened and will continue to go back."
"Yep hands down my favorite venue I've been to in the state."
"Went to Lorna Shore there and love that venue. Upper bowl was worth the upgrade."
"Steelhouse Omaha. No notes. I recommend this to everyone to see what a modern, well-thought out venue can look like."
"Steelhouse and Astro in Omaha metro, Bourbon in Lincoln."
#3
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."
#4
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."
#5
Hollywood Bowl
4.8
(4)
"My favorite venue nationwide is the Hollywood Bowl."
"You can bring in your own food and drink."
"Hollywood Bowl for something different."
"The Hollywood Bowl is an awesome venue in my opinion!"
#6
Static Age
5.0
(3)
"Static Age is for sure the best spot for new/unknown bands to play."
"Static age is the spot"
"But those are the ones that have my heart."
#7
The Gorge
5.0
(3)
"The Gorge in Washington State."
"The Gorge, WA."
"The gorge - Washington."
#8
Brooklyn Steel
4.7
(3)
"Brooklyn Steel"
"Favorite venues right now: Brooklyn Steel."
"Brooklyn Steel has great sound."
#9
Rady Shell
4.7
(3)
"Best: Rady shell, cal coast, humphreys, observatory in that order."
"The shell is the absolute best. Multiple forms of public transport to get there (trolley, bus, shuttles, ferry from Coronado, bikes - they have bike storage), plenty of place to park in the area."
"Rady shell for big concerts. Belly Up or Winston’s for smaller acts and local flavor."
#10
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."
#11
Zoo Bar
4.3
(3)
"Fav bar for music in town is zoo bar in Lincoln. Lots of talented blues musicians from all over the country play there and lots of local rock bands!"
"Zoo Bar in Lincoln."
"In Lincoln you can find live music at the Zoo Bar, Duffy’s, the Bourbon Theater, occasionally the Rococo Theater."
#12
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."
#13
No Fun
5.0
(2)
"No Fun rules."
"No fun & Fuze Box for the immediate area."
#14
The Palace
5.0
(2)
"Small intimate venue seating around 3000."
"I love the Palace, especially sitting in the front rows of the balcony."
#15
Pine Knob
5.0
(2)
"Pine Knob in Michigan."
"If I have to go downtown Detroit, then The Fillmore is a nice one."
#16
Workplay
5.0
(2)
"Workplay"
"Check out Workplay!"
#17
Observatory
5.0
(2)
"Observatory, can stand in the back and still have a good view of the stage"
"Can’t say enough about seeing acts at the Observatory."
#18
The Leopard
5.0
(2)
"The leopard 100%."
"The Leopard mate. Good boozer, great events."
#19
Madison Square Garden
5.0
(2)
"Madison Square Garden."
"Just something about seeing a Live show there."
#20
The Fillmore
5.0
(2)
"- The Fillmore"
"The Fillmore is my favorite."
#21
Zydeco
5.0
(2)
"Zydeco, Iron City, The Tin Roof, are all really good"
"Saturn or zydeco sound about ideal."
#22
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."
#23
Irving Plaza
5.0
(2)
"Irving Plaza NYC."
"Are my favorites, but I’m sure you’re already familiar with them!"
#24
Stone Pony
5.0
(2)
"I loved going to the Stone Pony."
"I'm spoiled rotten by the stone pony."
#25
Soma
5.0
(2)
"Some of my favorite shows have been there. I’ve never had a bad experience and it probably my fave venue"
"Soma Definitely has the best sound and biggest venue size. Also has a great sidestage for extremely intimate shows."
#26
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."
#27
The Independent
4.5
(2)
"- The Independent"
"The Independent in SF has a lot of indie/rock shows"
#28
Bottom of the Hill
4.5
(2)
"- Bottom of the Hill"
"And maybe Bottom of the Hill."
#29
Rickshaw
4.5
(2)
"- Rickshaw"
"Generally bands will play at the Rickshaw."
#30
Lollipop Shoppe
4.5
(2)
"Lollipop Shoppe!!!"
#31
Pie Shop
4.5
(2)
"Pie Shop is all sorts of great."
"My favorite music venues in DC: Pie Shop."
#32
Roadrunner
4.5
(2)
"Best overall is still Roadrunner for me."
"Midsize is Roadrunner."
#33
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."
#34
Beehive
4.5
(2)
"Beehive, Black Lung, Ice Haus."
"My boyfriend's band has had great success at beehive."
#35
Black Cat
4.5
(2)
"Black cat and 9:30 club were always my favorites."
"My favorite music venues in DC: Black Cat."
#36
Lark Hall
4.5
(2)
"Lark Hall is a fantastic room for music."
"Lark Hall."
#37
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."
#38
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."
#39
Bellas Artes
4.5
(2)
"You can’t go wrong with Bellas Artes."
"Folklore = Bellas artes."
#40
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."
#41
Madison Live
4.5
(2)
"Across the river youd do well at Madison Live!"
"Madison Live or Southgate House Revival in KY."
#42
Zanzibar
4.5
(2)
"Zanzibar, it's always Zanzibar."
#43
Empire Live
4.5
(2)
"Empire Live is a fantastic venue!"
"Empire Live, though I'm inclined to try the other ones."
#44
The Get Down
4.5
(2)
"Is a great venue with a top notch staff."
"Add to the other suggestions, The Get Down."
#45
Ground Zero
4.0
(2)
"Ground Zero is always a wonderful choice."
"Ground Zero in Biloxi."
#46
Spybar
4.0
(2)
"Rent out Spybar on an off night or before a weekend show."
"You can rent out Spybar."
#47
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."
#48
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!"
#49
Warehouse on Watts
4.0
(2)
"Is also good for local and more underground artists."
"Check out parties at Warehouse on Watts."
#50
The Ave
4.0
(2)
"Is phillys main edm spot."
"The Ave, it’s smaller but the music is always a good time"
#51
The Egg
4.0
(2)
"The egg is great, not a bad seat."
"The Egg is a great space for sit-down shows."
#52
Small's
4.0
(2)
"For goth/industrial/80s nights."
"Has an industrial night that sounds like it might be up your alley."
#53
The Pour House
4.0
(2)
"Or Tin roof in Charleston."
"The Pour House."
#54
Local 506
4.0
(2)
"Local 506."
"Local 506 or the Cave in Chapel Hill."
#55
The Pocket
4.0
(2)
"The Pocket!"
"The Pocket."
#56
The Pyramid
3.0
(2)
"A good venue - I’ve seen many good bands there."
"Is functional, but it is grossly underkept."
#57
Fox Theater
5.0
(1)
"Indoor - Fox theater."
#58
The Majestic Theater
5.0
(1)
"Big red velvet chairs that rock."
#59
Pabst Theater
5.0
(1)
"It’s a special place."
#60
Greek Theater
5.0
(1)
"BEST: Lizard Lounge in Cambridge MA is my home."
#61
Jenny Lind
5.0
(1)
"Jenny 100% jennylin."
#62
The Moody Theater
5.0
(1)
"It was built for amazing sound and acoustics."
#63
Queens Hall
5.0
(1)
"The best acoustics in Edinburgh are in the Queens Hall - I saw Mogwai there some years back and the whole place shook."
#64
Jason Aldean's
5.0
(1)
"I really like Jason Aldean's at Crystals. It has an amazing patio and live music."
#65
Pinewood Bowl
5.0
(1)
"Pinewood Bowl is my favorite place in Lincoln, Steelhouse Omaha."
#66
Merriweather Post Pavilion
5.0
(1)
"Merriweather Post Pavilion - one of the best outdoor amphitheaters in the country!"
#67
Neck of the Woods
5.0
(1)
"- Neck of the Woods"
#68
Cafe Du Nor
5.0
(1)
"- Cafe Du Nor"
#69
Brick & Mortar Music Hall
5.0
(1)
"- Brick & Mortar Music Hall"
#70
Corn Exchange
4.0
(1)
"Corn Exchange was decent when I went to see Madness but that was back in 2016!"
#71
Jilly's Music Room
4.0
(1)
"In Akron you have Jilly's Music Room, Musica, The Rialto, Blu Jazz."
#72
Barbershop
4.0
(1)
"You’re thinking of the Barbershop @ the Cosmo, cool place."
#73
Mallard
4.0
(1)
"Mallard in cusworth every Wednesday from 7 to half 11 is pretty cool."
#74
Schubas
4.0
(1)
"Schubas, Beat Kitchen, Sleeping Village, Empty Bottle"
#75
Kingston Mines
4.0
(1)
"Kingston Mines"
#76
Liederkranz
4.0
(1)
"Liederkranz in Grand Island."
#77
Green Mill
4.0
(1)
"The Green Mf’ing Mill"
#78
Coles
4.0
(1)
"Coles, Burlington, the downstairs at sub-T."
#79
Queen's Head
4.0
(1)
"The Queen's Head in Icklesham has bands on a Sunday afternoons. It's a country pub ~15 mins by car from Hastings town centre."
#80
Lincoln Hall
4.0
(1)
"Lincoln hall. I’m well versed"
#81
Reggie's
4.0
(1)
"Reggie's!"
#82
Bourbon
4.0
(1)
"Bourbon is great. In Omaha a couple places with the same vibe are the Admiral and the Waiting Room."
#83
Carol's Pub
4.0
(1)
"Carols pub"
#84
White River Amphitheater
4.0
(1)
"I enjoy the White River Amphitheater in Auburn Washington."
#85
Rosa's
4.0
(1)
"Rosa's, Empty Bottle, Green Mill, Sleeping Village, Carol's"
#86
Losers Bar
4.0
(1)
"There’s a nice country bar in MGM Grand that has music most nights too, usually a laid back vibe and great for people watching."
#87
Music Box
4.0
(1)
"Music Box - when they open up the top floor balcony and you can stand right above the stage"
#88
Wicked West
4.0
(1)
"I saw Hawthorne heights at wicked west and it was pretty awesome, in the middle of nowhere but it was a cool spot for an intimate concert"
#89
Pals Brewery
4.0
(1)
"North Platte has some good venues for live music, too. Pals Brewery, Lincoln Highway RV Park, and The Fort Cody Trading Post."
#90
Florida Theater
4.0
(1)
"Florida Theater is the coolest venue."
#91
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
4.0
(1)
"It is still a great venue."
#92
Janis Landing
4.0
(1)
"I like Janis Landing in St. Petersburg."
#93
Pechanga
4.0
(1)
"Saw a show there a few weeks ago and sound was better than ever before."
#94
The Forum
4.0
(1)
"I quite like the forum and 170 russell just bc theyre smaller venues."
#95
Rod Laver Arena
4.0
(1)
"Arena wise i think rod laver is probably my favourite."
#96
Rialto Theater
4.0
(1)
"My favorite place to see a concert in town right now is probably the Rialto Theater."
#97
Café the Walrus
4.0
(1)
"Try Café the Walrus. There are metal and rock gigs there every now and then."
#98
The Dolphin Inn
3.0
(1)
"Other places they go (though not as regularly) are The Dolphin Inn, The Old King John, and Porters."
#99
Usher Hall
3.0
(1)
"Usher Hall is best for acoustic instruments - orchestras etc. It's awful for any PA system though as the sound bounces around just above the audience in the stalls so no one hears it."
#100
Auricle
3.0
(1)
"I think the auricle in Canton does a decent bit of live music."
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