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Bars with Live Music in California

131 of the 4,905 bars we track in California have live music. Full listings for every city are on the California page.

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4,905bars statewide

Some bars host bands, solo performers or open mics on certain nights. This section helps you find a place to catch a performance over a drink. Every bar here names live music on its own website.

San Francisco 15

  1. The Hotel Utah Saloon

    500 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94107-1609

    SaloonLive music
    Call Website All San Francisco

  2. Lion's Den Bar and Lounge

    57 Wentworth Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108

    LoungeKaraokeLive music
    Call Website All San Francisco

  3. The Ramp

    855 Terry A Francois Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94158-2209

    Happy hourLive music
    Call Website All San Francisco

  4. Beaux

    2344 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114-1521

    LGBTQ+KaraokeLive music
    Call Website All San Francisco

  5. Belle Cora

    565 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133

    Live music
    Call Website All San Francisco

  6. Sool Bar and Lounge

    323 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108

    LoungeKaraokeHappy hourLive music
    Call Website All San Francisco

  7. The Halfway Club

    1166 Geneva Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

    Live music
    Call Website All San Francisco

  8. Kilowatt Bar

    3160 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

    Live music
    Call Website All San Francisco

  9. Rite Spot Cafe

    2099 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110

    Live music
    Call Website All San Francisco

  10. The Office

    194 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114

    LoungeLive music
    Call Website All San Francisco

  11. Happy Lounge

    3745 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118

    LoungeLive music
    Call Website All San Francisco

  12. Ivy Room

    728 Page St, San Francisco, CA 94117-2435

    Live music
    Website All San Francisco

  13. Bristol Bar & Grill

    1300 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133-1328

    Bar & grillKaraokeArcadeLive music
    Call Website All San Francisco

  14. Krakazibra

    699 Avenue of the Palms, San Francisco, CA 94130

    Live music
    Website All San Francisco

  15. BOOM Shakalaka

    3225 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94110-3006

    KaraokeLive music
    Website All San Francisco

Los Angeles 10

  1. Banter Bar

    2965 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064

    KaraokeLive music
    Call Website All Los Angeles

  2. Bigfoot Lodge West

    10939 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034-7015

    KaraokeHappy hourLive music
    Call Website All Los Angeles

  3. Tiny's Hi-Dive

    12012 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064

    Dive barKaraokeArcadeHappy hourLive music
    Call Website All Los Angeles

  4. Power House Bar

    1714 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028-4404

    Dive barLive music
    Call Website All Los Angeles

  5. Relentless Brewing & Spirits

    2133 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041

    Live music
    Call Website All Los Angeles

  6. Somewhere Special Los Angeles

    929 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015

    LoungeLive music
    Call Website All Los Angeles

  7. Monday Night Tease!

    1123 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90038

    Live music
    Call Website All Los Angeles

  8. Farpoint Karaoke

    1123 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90038

    KaraokeLive music
    Call Website All Los Angeles

  9. Village Pub

    3437 Ocean View Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 91208

    Dive barLive music
    Call Website All Los Angeles

  10. Da Poetry Lounge

    544 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036-1771

    LoungeLive music
    All Los Angeles

San Diego 9

  1. Moonshine Beach

    1165 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109

    Live musicCountry
    Call Website All San Diego

  2. West Coast Tavern

    2895 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104

    TavernLive music
    Call Website All San Diego

  3. Air Conditioned Lounge

    4673 30th St, San Diego, CA 92116-3245

    LoungeHappy hourLive music
    Call Website All San Diego

  4. Dugout 19

    9990 Alesmith Ct, San Diego, CA 92126

    LoungeLive music
    Call Website All San Diego

  5. Rock Out Karaoke

    710 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109

    KaraokeLive music
    Call Website All San Diego

  6. 5 o'Clock Somewhere Rooftop Bar

    616 J St, San Diego, CA 92101

    Live music
    Call Website All San Diego

  7. The Grant Grill

    326 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101-4812

    Bar & grillLoungeLive music
    Call Website All San Diego

  8. Black Cat Bar

    4246 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105

    Dive barLive music
    Call Website All San Diego

  9. Surf Lounge

    San Diego, CA

    LoungeLive music
    Website All San Diego

Oakland 4

  1. Elbo Room Jack London

    311 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607

    Live music
    Call Website All Oakland

  2. Eli's Mile High Club

    3629 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA 94609

    Live music
    Call Website All Oakland

  3. Telegraph Room

    1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612

    LoungeLive music
    Call Website All Oakland

  4. Fillmore Karaoke

    320 13th St Ste B, Oakland, CA 94612-3942

    KaraokeLive music
    Call All Oakland

Bakersfield 3

  1. BottleShock Wine and Brew

    1002 19th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

    Live music
    Call Website All Bakersfield

  2. Rustic Rail Saloon

    147 E Norris Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308

    SaloonDive barKaraokeLive musicCountry
    Call Website All Bakersfield

  3. Prospect Lounge

    1702 18th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301-4307

    LoungeHappy hourLive music
    Call Website All Bakersfield

San Jose 3

  1. The Caravan Lounge

    98 S Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA 95113

    Dive barLoungeKaraokeLive music
    Call Website All San Jose

  2. South Bay Guitar Society

    72 N 5th St, San Jose, CA 95112

    Live music
    Call Website All San Jose

  3. Sky Bar

    San Jose, CA

    LoungeLive music
    Website All San Jose

Costa Mesa 2

  1. The Huddle

    741 Baker St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

    Dive barKaraokeLive music
    Call Website All Costa Mesa

  2. Out at the Fair

    88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-6521

    Live music
    Call Website All Costa Mesa

Palm Springs 2

  1. Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar & Store

    111 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262

    Mon-Wed 11am-8pm, Thu-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-8pm

    Live music
    Call Website All Palm Springs

  2. Cascade Lounge

    401 E Amado Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262-6403

    LoungeLive music
    Call Website All Palm Springs

Sunset Beach 2

  1. J. King Neptunes

    17115 Pacific Coast Hwy, Sunset Beach, CA 90742

    Dive barLive music
    Call Website All Sunset Beach

  2. Mother's Tavern

    16701 CA-1, Sunset Beach, CA 90742

    Dive barTavernLive music
    Call Website All Sunset Beach

Venice 2

  1. Venice Beach Wines

    529 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291-2680

    Happy hourLive music
    Call Website All Venice

  2. Townhouse Venice

    52 Windward Ave, Venice, CA 90291-4102

    Happy hourLive music
    Call Website All Venice

Visalia 2

  1. Cellar Door

    101 W Main St, Visalia, CA 93291

    LoungeKaraokeLive musicCountry
    Call Website All Visalia

  2. Republik Ultra Lounge

    115 N Locust St, Visalia, CA 93291

    LoungeLive music
    Call Website All Visalia

Anaheim 1

  1. Foundation Room Anaheim

    400 Disney Way, Anaheim, CA 92803

    LoungeLive music
    Call Website All Anaheim

Avalon 1

  1. Marlin Club

    108 Catalina Ave, Avalon, CA 90704

    Live music
    Call Website

Banning 1

  1. Boondocks Tavern Banning

    4296 W Ramsey St, Banning, CA 92220-3522

    Dive barTavernKaraokeHappy hourLive music
    Call Website

Bass Lake 1

  1. The Pines Bar

    54432 Rd 432, Bass Lake, CA 93604

    Live music
    Call Website

Berkeley 1

  1. Missouri Lounge

    2600 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702-2228

    LoungeKaraokeLive musicDog-friendly
    Website All Berkeley

Bethel Island 1

  1. Rusty Porthole

    3893 Willow Rd, Bethel Island, CA 94511

    KaraokeLive music
    Call Website

Brea 1

  1. Cooks Corner, Trabuco Canyon, Ca

    Brea, CA

    Live music
    Website All Brea

Byron 1

  1. Wild Idol Saloon

    3918 Main St, Byron, CA 94514

    SaloonLive music
    Call Website All Byron

Cardiff by the Sea 1

  1. The Kraken

    2531 S Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007-2110

    Dive barLive music
    Call Website

Carlsbad 1

  1. Windmill Food Hall

    890 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92011

    Happy hourLive music
    Call Website All Carlsbad

Cathedral City 1

  1. One Eleven Bar

    67555 E Palm Canyon Dr STE A103, Cathedral City, CA 92234

    LGBTQ+KaraokeHappy hourLive music
    Call Website All Cathedral City

Ceres 1

  1. Blue Horse Lounge

    3018 Service Rd, Ceres, CA 95307

    LoungeLive music
    Call Website All Ceres

Chula Vista 1

  1. Manhattan Bar

    400 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910

    Dive barLive music
    Call Website All Chula Vista

Coalinga 1

  1. Horseshoe Lounge

    24505 W Dorris Ave, Coalinga, CA 93210

    LoungeLive music
    Call Website All Coalinga

Cotati 1

  1. Friar Tuck's

    8201 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, CA 94931

    Dive barLive music
    Call Website All Cotati

Culver City 1

  1. The Cinema Bar

    3967 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230

    Live music
    Call Website All Culver City

Davis 1

  1. G Street WunderBar

    228 G St, Davis, CA 95616

    KaraokeLive music
    Call Website All Davis

Del Mar 1

  1. Bleu Bar

    1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014

    Live music
    Call Website All Del Mar

El Cerrito 1

  1. Little Hill Lounge

    10753 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530-2621

    LoungeLive music
    Call Website All El Cerrito

Encinitas 1

  1. 1st Street Bar

    656 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024

    KaraokeLive music
    Call Website All Encinitas

Escondido 1

  1. North Bar

    200 W El Norte Pkwy #7, Escondido, CA 92026

    Dive barKaraokeLive music
    Call Website All Escondido

Eureka 1

  1. Little Red Lion

    1506 5th St, Eureka, CA 95501

    Dive barKaraokeLive music
    Call Website All Eureka

Forest Knolls 1

  1. PAPER MILL CREEK SALOON

    1 Castro St, Forest Knolls, CA 94933

    SaloonDive barLive music
    Website

Fullerton 1

  1. 2J's Lounge

    120 W Houston Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832

    LoungeKaraokeArcadeLive music
    Call Website All Fullerton

Gardena 1

  1. Kangnam Station

    15435 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA 90249

    KaraokeLive music
    Call Website All Gardena

Goleta 1

  1. Mercury Lounge

    5871 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117

    LoungeLive music
    Call Website All Goleta

Healdsburg 1

  1. Spirit Bar

    25 Matheson St, Healdsburg, CA 95448-4107

    Happy hourLive music
    Call Website All Healdsburg

Hermosa Beach 1

  1. Killer Shrimp

    19 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

    Happy hourLive music
    Call Website All Hermosa Beach

Huntington Park 1

  1. Don Chente Bar & Grill

    2144 Florence Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255

    Bar & grillLoungeHappy hourLive music
    Call Website All Huntington Park

Imperial Beach 1

  1. The Salty Frog Bar

    992 Palm Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

    Dive barKaraokeLive music
    Call Website All Imperial Beach

Indian Wells 1

  1. The Nest

    75188 CA-111, Indian Wells, CA 92210

    LoungeLive music
    Call Website All Indian Wells

Jackson 1

  1. Saloon 1848

    105 Main St, Jackson, CA 95642

    Mon-Thu 12pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 12pm-10pm

    SaloonLive music
    Call Website All Jackson

La Honda 1

  1. Apple Jack's Bar

    8790 La Honda Rd, La Honda, CA 94020

    KaraokeLive music
    Call Website

La Mesa 1

  1. The Regal Bar

    8344 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942

    KaraokeLive music
    Call Website All La Mesa

Laguna Niguel 1

  1. Mugs Away Saloon

    27324 Camino Capistrano Ste 101, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

    SaloonDive barLive music
    Call Website All Laguna Niguel

Lemoore 1

  1. Koy' Wae' Lounge

    17225 Jersey Ave, Lemoore, CA 93245-9760

    LoungeLive music
    Call Website All Lemoore

Long Beach 1

  1. R Bar

    106 W 3rd St, Long Beach, CA 90802-3001

    Live music
    Call All Long Beach

Los Osos 1

  1. Niffy's Merrimaker

    1301 2nd St, Los Osos, CA 93402

    KaraokeLive music
    Call Website All Los Osos

Monte Rio 1

  1. Boho Club

    Monte Rio, CA 95462

    Live music
    Call Website All Monte Rio

Morro Bay 1

  1. Legends At the Old Circle Inn

    899 Main St, Morro Bay, CA 93442

    Dive barLive music
    Call Website All Morro Bay

Napa 1

  1. Tannery Bend Beerworks

    1721 Action Ave, Napa, CA 94559-1669

    Live music
    Call Website All Napa

Novato 1

  1. Brown's Binyerd

    1009 1st St, Novato, CA 94945

    Live music
    Call Website All Novato

Oakhurst 1

  1. Oak Room

    40807 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644-9641

    Live music
    Call Website All Oakhurst

Oceanside 1

  1. Haunted Head Saloon

    207 N Tremont St, Oceanside, CA 92054

    SaloonDive barLive music
    Call Website All Oceanside

Ontario 1

  1. Misty's Lounge

    222 N Vineyard Ave, Ontario, CA 91764

    LoungeLive music
    Call Website All Ontario

Orange 1

  1. Cooks Corner

    19152 Santiago Canyon Rd, Orange, CA 92676

    Live music
    Call Website All Orange

Pacifica 1

  1. Longboard Bar and Venue

    180 Eureka Sq, Pacifica, CA 94044

    KaraokeHappy hourLive music
    Call Website All Pacifica

Pala 1

  1. Center Bar

    11154 CA-76, Pala, CA 92059

    Live music
    Call Website

Paradise 1

  1. Jen's Place

    7126 Skyway, Paradise, CA 95969

    KaraokeArcadeLive musicCountry
    Call Website All Paradise

Pico Rivera 1

  1. Don Chente Bar & Grill

    8538 Whittier Blvd, Pico Rivera, CA 90660

    Bar & grillLoungeHappy hourLive music
    Call Website All Pico Rivera

Playa Vista 1

  1. SOL Mexican Cocina | Playa Vista

    12775 Millennium #160, Playa Vista, CA 90094

    Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10am-10pm

    Happy hourLive music
    Call Website

Ramona 1

  1. The Par Lounge and Deck

    24157 San Vicente Rd, Ramona, CA 92065

    LoungeLive music
    Call Website All Ramona

Reseda 1

  1. The Canby

    19312 Vanowen St, Reseda, CA 91335-5022

    Dive barKaraokeLive music
    Call Website All Reseda

Rio Vista 1

  1. Flamingo Lounge

    110 Main St, Rio Vista, CA 94571

    LoungeKaraokeLive music
    Call Website All Rio Vista

Sacramento 1

  1. Star Lounge

    2719 K St, Sacramento, CA 95816

    LoungeLive music
    Call Website All Sacramento

San Juan Bautista 1

  1. Daisy's Saloon & Liquor

    213 3rd St, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045

    SaloonDive barLive music
    Call Website All San Juan Bautista

San Juan Capistrano 1

  1. Swallow's Inn

    31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

    Dive barLive music
    Call Website All San Juan Capistrano

San Luis Obispo 1

  1. High Bar

    877 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

    LoungeLive music
    Call Website All San Luis Obispo

San Marcos 1

  1. Newtopia Cyder

    250 N City Dr #10, San Marcos, CA 92078

    Live music
    Call Website All San Marcos

San Mateo 1

  1. Yuppie Bar

    709 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401

    Dive barKaraokeLive music
    Call Website All San Mateo

San Rafael 1

  1. Buckle Up TXR

    100 Yacht Club Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901-4051

    Live music
    Call Website All San Rafael

Sanger 1

  1. Hideaway Bar

    1335 12th St, Sanger, CA 93657

    Dive barLive music
    Call Website All Sanger

Santa Clara 1

  1. EMA Karaoke & Bar

    2460 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051

    KaraokeLive music
    Call Website All Santa Clara

Santa Cruz 1

  1. Davenport Roadhouse

    Santa Cruz, CA

    Live music
    All Santa Cruz

Saratoga 1

  1. The Bank

    14421 Big Basin Wy, Saratoga, CA 95070

    Dive barLive music
    Call Website All Saratoga

Sherman Oaks 1

  1. El Torito Grill

    15301 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

    Mon 11am-9pm

    Bar & grillLive music
    Call Website All Sherman Oaks

Solana Beach 1

  1. Saddle Bar

    123 W Plaza St, Solana Beach, CA 92075-1123

    Dive barKaraokeLive music
    Call Website All Solana Beach

Sonoma 1

  1. Town Square Inc

    482 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476

    Dive barArcadeLive musicDog-friendly
    Call Website All Sonoma

South Lake Tahoe 1

  1. License to Chill Bar

    4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

    Live music
    Call Website All South Lake Tahoe

Spring Valley 1

  1. De Oro Mine Co.

    9924 Campo Rd, Spring Valley, CA 91977

    Live music
    Call Website All Spring Valley

Universal City 1

  1. Howl at the Moon

    1000 Universal Studios Blvd, Universal City, CA 91608-1008

    Live music
    Call Website All Universal City

Vallejo 1

  1. BAY AREA

    Tha BAy, Vallejo, CA 94591

    Live music
    Website All Vallejo

Ventura 1

  1. O'Leary's Tavern

    6555 Telephone Rd, Ventura, CA 93003-4460

    TavernKaraokeLive music
    Call Website All Ventura

West Covina 1

  1. Dahlia Restaurant and Bar

    3223 E Garvey Ave N, West Covina, CA 91791

    Live music
    Call Website All West Covina

West Hollywood 1

  1. 24/7 Restaurant at The Standard, Hollywood Hotel

    8300 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

    Live music
    Call Website All West Hollywood

Westlake Village 1

  1. Louie's

    32001 Agoura Rd, Westlake Village, CA 91361

    Live music
    Call Website All Westlake Village

Windsor 1

  1. Baldassari Wines

    9058 Windsor Rd, Windsor, CA 95492-9701

    LoungeLive music
    Call Website All Windsor
Check the lineup. Performances run on specific nights, so confirm with the bar's own calendar. Some venues charge a cover or have an age limit.

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Good to know

Do bars with live music charge a cover?

Some do and some do not, depending on the venue and the night. Check the bar's own website.

When does live music start?

Start times differ by bar and act. Check the schedule before you go.