Live Music in Cleveland (2026)
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Our curated guide to live music cleveland -- hand-picked by locals who know the city best. Each listing includes ratings, photos, hours, and directions pulled from real data.
The Brothers Lounge
11609 Detroit Ave, Cleveland
Multi-use venue for live music, sports on flat-screens, pub fare & wine in a hip space with a patio.
Grog Shop
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd, Cleveland Heights
Cozy hangout featuring live local & big-name bands & a full bar stocked with microbrews.
The Foundry Concert Club
4256 Pearl Rd, Cleveland
Popular live music & event venue, bar & grill known for hosting intimate performances from local to national bands.
The Winchester Music Tavern
12112 Madison Ave, Lakewood
Cozy tavern & performance venue featuring live music from local & national folk, rock & jazz acts.
House of Blues Cleveland
308 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
Rock- & blues-themed restaurant & bar serving Southern-inspired dishes, plus live music.
Velvet Tango Room
2095 Columbus Rd, Cleveland
Modest small plates go with craft cocktails in a loungey space featuring live jazz.
Mercury Music Lounge
18206 Detroit Ave, Lakewood
Foundation Room Cleveland
308 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
Cocktails, wine & American fare, plus live music, in a swanky lounge tucked away at House of Blues.
The Treehouse
820 College Ave, Cleveland
Irish pub with a tree-adorned bar, offering pints, hearty fare, games on TV & live music.
Music Box Supper Club
1148 Main Ave, Cleveland
Relaxed bi-level venue with a New American eatery, a concert hall for live music & river views.
1966 E 66th St, Cleveland
Barley House
1261 W 6th St, Cleveland
Lively spot for eclectic eats, beer & a post-10 PM bar scene with a dress code & bottle service.
B Side Lounge
2785 Euclid Heights Blvd, Cleveland
Cool cocktail spot with classic arcade games, pinball machines, DJ’d music & an outdoor patio.
McCarthy's Downtown
1231 Main Ave, Cleveland
Casual bar featuring chicken wings & other pub grub fare, as well as frequent bands & events.
Jacobs Pavilion
2014 Sycamore St, Cleveland
Seasonal, 5,000-seat waterfront concert venue set within a dining & entertainment complex.
Wonder Bar Cleveland
2044 E 4th St, Cleveland
Buzzing watering hole in a historic building, with a streetside patio & classic pub grub.
Society Lounge
2063 E 4th St, Cleveland
Fashionable haunt showcasing diverse craft cocktails & seasonal bites amid a speakeasy vibe.
Happy Dog
5801 Detroit Ave, Cleveland
Quarter-pound hot dogs with creative toppings plus live music & 75+ tap beers in a convivial space.
BOP STOP @ The Music Settlement
2920 Detroit Ave, Cleveland
Contemporary, upscale venue showcasing a variety of professional & emerging jazz artists.
The Social Room
2261 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights
Unpretentious bar with a cozy, neighborhood vibe, plus a pool table, darts & live bands.
Bad Medicine
13334 Lorain Ave, Cleveland
Parkview Nite Club
1261 W 58th St, Cleveland
An old-time tavern offering familiar American eats plus regular live music & blues jams.
Vault
2017 E 9th St, Cleveland
Handcrafted cocktails & gourmet small plates are served in a hip, renovated century-old bank vault.
Spotlight Cleveland
8701 Madison Ave, Cleveland
Edison's Pub
2373 Professor Ave, Cleveland
Tavern with wooden booths offering dozens of craft & imported beers, plus pizza & a large patio.
2190 W 37th St, Cleveland
Tina's Nite Club
5400 Herman Ave, Cleveland
Intimate local nightclub & bar in a small brick building with pool tables & karaoke nights.
Shooters On The Water
1148 Main Ave, Cleveland
A high-volume venue offering a long menu of familiar fare & a patio showing a sound & light show.
JUKEBOX
1404 W 29th St, Cleveland
Neighborhood bar featuring diverse jukebox music, craft beer & simple pub grub in relaxed environs.
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