Music Clubs by Genre

Alternative

529 Bar

In the central East Atlanta spot formerly occupied by retro soul bar the Village, you’ll find 529 — a tiny, smoky space that oozes cool. Despite being...

Drunken Unicorn

The literally underground club features plenty of figuratively underground punk, electro, and hip-hop acts. Although connected to MJQ Concourse, it ha...

Smith’s Olde Bar

Floor to ceiling renovations! With live music from the likes of Zack Brown, Butch Walker, Blackberry Smoke, and John Mayer plus past performances from...

The Earl

East Atlanta staple for local and up-and-coming rock bands, as well as nationally established indie acts, and grub for the hipster-PBR set.

The Loft

One of three music venues at the Center Stage Theater. The Loft is located on the second floor. It offers full bar service and a view of the Midtown s...

The Masquerade

Tucked away in the Kenny’s Alley section of Underground Atlanta, the Masquerade is Downtown Atlanta’s most revered music venue. Over the last 30 years...

Vinyl

One of three music venues that make up Center Stage Theater that opened in 2003. Offers an intimate setting with 300 capacity and billiards.

EDM

Aisle 5

Aisle 5 maintains the communal philosophy of its predecessor, the Five Spot, but its guts are brand new. The 2014 renovation brought the space a new s...

District Atlanta

District, one of Atlanta’s newest nightclubs, brings the biggest parties to the city.

Iris Presents

To entertain the ONLY way, the RIGHT way, the IRIS way.

“for those that know”

Opera Nightclub

This nightclub, music venue and event space recalls the opulence of a European opera house. But the goings-on are decidedly modern — dance music rules...

Ravine

Ravine is a state of the art, multi-platform production studio in the heart of Atlanta Midtown that transforms itself into a club for special events.

SOHO (Compound)

This mega-nightclub feels kind of like a resort, with several indoor and outdoor environments, including a pool area (swimming, not billiards). A grea...

The Basement

This (literally) underground club, located below the Graveyard Tavern in East Atlanta, hosts local and touring indie rock and hip-hop shows (T.I. and ...

The Music Room

This cave-like underground bar is located below Pizzeria Vesuvius. A wide flight of stairs ushers you into a moderate-size venue that features live mu...

the Sound Table

The Sound Table is as much a dance club as it is a restaurant. It’s a showplace for some of the best DJs around, both in the downstairs dining room an...

Tongue & Groove

Relocated from Peachtree Road to a stylish new home in the still-growing Lindbergh City Center, Buckhead’s long-running nightclub for grown-ups partie...

Hip Hop

529 Bar

In the central East Atlanta spot formerly occupied by retro soul bar the Village, you’ll find 529 — a tiny, smoky space that oozes cool. Despite being...

Apache Cafe

Eclectic venue for hip-hop, spoken-word poetry, and up-and-coming soul artists. Home to Wednesday night jam sessions featuring a live band and open mi...

Josephine Lounge

International lounge just North of Buckhead. Catch the game, enjoy food, music, and dance at Josephine.

Lyfe ATL

“Restaurant by day! Nightclub when the sun goes down! A bar at all times! This upscale establishment caters to all walks of life thus the name! Come i...

Mixx Atlanta

The friendly nightclub staff knows its cocktails. The space features a video lounge, roomy dance floor, and large outdoor area. The club hosts live en...

MJQ Concourse

The tiny, shacklike entrance reveals an eclectic and loyal late-night crowd. Music at this underground clubber’s club ranges from hip-hop and Brit-pop...

Opium/SPK

Modern, neon-lit nightclub with lounge-like seating for bottle service & an energetic dance floor.

Royal Peacock Lounge

The historic club and live music venue that was the backdrop in the video for “Rosa Parks,” OutKast’s lead single off Aquemini, reopened to much excit...

SOHO (Compound)

This mega-nightclub feels kind of like a resort, with several indoor and outdoor environments, including a pool area (swimming, not billiards). A grea...

The Basement

This (literally) underground club, located below the Graveyard Tavern in East Atlanta, hosts local and touring indie rock and hip-hop shows (T.I. and ...

The Music Room

This cave-like underground bar is located below Pizzeria Vesuvius. A wide flight of stairs ushers you into a moderate-size venue that features live mu...

Tongue & Groove

Relocated from Peachtree Road to a stylish new home in the still-growing Lindbergh City Center, Buckhead’s long-running nightclub for grown-ups partie...

Union EAV

Formerly known as Union EAV, this East Atlanta spot hosts local and regional indie-rock bands, live hip-hop, and dance music nights. Budget-conscious ...

Folk/Americana

City Winery

Atlanta’s first urban winery, City Winery has an intimate music venue able to seat 300 people, a restaurant, bar, an outdoor patio, and a private even...

Eddie Owen presents: Red Clay Music Foundry

This 260-seat theater hosts a variety of musical acts. Acoustic music and singer/songwriter material is the venue’s forte, but the format is open, and...

Eddie’s Attic

Located across from Decatur Square, Eddie’s hosts aspiring and accomplished singer-songwriters for live shows almost nightly and is famous for its bia...

Blues

Blind Willie’s

A local blues, jazz, and roots institution that’s been around for more than 25 years. The North Highland Avenue storefront, with its signature guitar-...

Cajun Blues Seafood Restaurant

Cajun Blues is just that! Great Cajun seafood and some of Atlanta’s finest blues players all under one roof. Wednesday nights feature an open mic host...

Darwin’s Burgers and Blues

UPDATE: This business has been listed as Permanently Closed. The legendary bar attracts patrons with live music coming from fresh talent in the blues ...

Elliott Street Deli & Pub

This tiny bar in a lovingly renovated old building in Downtown’s Castleberry Hill boasts an authentic neighborhood vibe. Downstairs hosts a variety of...

Fat Matt’s Rib Shack

Live blues and the love of good barbecue bring people from all over town to the small, boxy barbecue joint. An Atlanta landmark, Fat Matt’s turns out ...

Gypsy Rose

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Northside Tavern

This legendary dive bar in West Midtown is Atlanta’s home for live blues. The weekly lineup includes a Monday night jam and a regular Wednesday night ...

Red Light Cafe

The bohemian living room serves as the city’s center of bluegrass and Americana. The venue hosts a variety of other musical performers as well, plus d...

Metal

529 Bar

In the central East Atlanta spot formerly occupied by retro soul bar the Village, you’ll find 529 — a tiny, smoky space that oozes cool. Despite being...

Drunken Unicorn

The literally underground club features plenty of figuratively underground punk, electro, and hip-hop acts. Although connected to MJQ Concourse, it ha...

The Bakery

website: The Bakery is a collective of creative thinkers aligned around social justice principles, environmental concerns, and the belief that art is ...

The Earl

East Atlanta staple for local and up-and-coming rock bands, as well as nationally established indie acts, and grub for the hipster-PBR set.

The Highlander

Cheap beer, pool tables, and fried food are the pillars of this dingy Midtown strip mall dive. Conveniently located next to Landmark Midtown, this is ...

The Masquerade

Tucked away in the Kenny’s Alley section of Underground Atlanta, the Masquerade is Downtown Atlanta’s most revered music venue. Over the last 30 years...

Country

Blind Willie’s

A local blues, jazz, and roots institution that’s been around for more than 25 years. The North Highland Avenue storefront, with its signature guitar-...

City Winery

Atlanta’s first urban winery, City Winery has an intimate music venue able to seat 300 people, a restaurant, bar, an outdoor patio, and a private even...

Eddie Owen presents: Red Clay Music Foundry

This 260-seat theater hosts a variety of musical acts. Acoustic music and singer/songwriter material is the venue’s forte, but the format is open, and...

Eddie’s Attic

Located across from Decatur Square, Eddie’s hosts aspiring and accomplished singer-songwriters for live shows almost nightly and is famous for its bia...

Northside Tavern

This legendary dive bar in West Midtown is Atlanta’s home for live blues. The weekly lineup includes a Monday night jam and a regular Wednesday night ...

Tabernacle

This former church has Gothic ambiance to spare, making it a fun spot to catch a rock or hip-hop show. The club, which boasts some inviting bar and lo...

Terminal West

As part of the King Plow Arts Center, Terminal West has become the Westside’s premier live music venue, giving equal stage time to hip-hop, indie rock...

Jazz

Apache Cafe

Eclectic venue for hip-hop, spoken-word poetry, and up-and-coming soul artists. Home to Wednesday night jam sessions featuring a live band and open mi...

Atlanta Jazz Festival at Piedmont Park

Atlanta Jazz Festival is regarded as one of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the country. An annual celebration of the music, culture and art of jaz...

Blind Willie’s

A local blues, jazz, and roots institution that’s been around for more than 25 years. The North Highland Avenue storefront, with its signature guitar-...

City Winery

Atlanta’s first urban winery, City Winery has an intimate music venue able to seat 300 people, a restaurant, bar, an outdoor patio, and a private even...

Elliott Street Deli & Pub

This tiny bar in a lovingly renovated old building in Downtown’s Castleberry Hill boasts an authentic neighborhood vibe. Downstairs hosts a variety of...

First Existentialist Congregation of Atlanta

The former home of a black Baptist church that was escaped thanks to 1950s racial hostilities is now a come-as-you-are, Unitarian house of worship tha...

Kat’s Cafe

The comfortably chic lounge located under a hair salon near Piedmont Park hosts everything from comedy to erotic poetry to live music.

Northside Tavern

This legendary dive bar in West Midtown is Atlanta’s home for live blues. The weekly lineup includes a Monday night jam and a regular Wednesday night ...

Red Light Cafe

The bohemian living room serves as the city’s center of bluegrass and Americana. The venue hosts a variety of other musical performers as well, plus d...

Star Vision LIVE Music & Event Center (Star Vision International Records)

Star Vision is a music venue for outdoor and indoor LIVE Music Events in Conyers, GA. It also operates as a small intimate Event Center for small gath...

Venkman’s

Chef Nick Melvin’s long-awaited Old Fourth Ward restaurant/music venue, Venkman’s, opened its doors in September 2015. The eatery is a casual neighbor...





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