Let’s Dance! Find Live Music in Cleveland

Bohemian National Hall / Sokol Greater Cleveland

📍 4939 Broadway Ave., Cleveland, OH 44127
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🎶 Cultural events, live performance and Czech/Slavic cultural programming. Check social media for annual music and dance events including Cesky Den/Czech Day and Obzinky/Harvest Festival.

The Nash on East 80th / Slovenian National Home

📍 3563 E. 80th St., Cleveland, OH 44105
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🎶 Polka and cultural/community dance events.

Pearl Road Tavern & Eatery

📍  4370 Pearl Rd., Cleveland, OH 44109
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🎶  Every Saturday night features live rock bands. Check the calendar on the wall at PRT&E for the annual listing of shows.

Quisqueya la Bella

📍  2317 Denison Ave., Cleveland, OH 44109
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🎶  Stop by for a karaoke night and some occasional live music.

Dunlap’s Corner Bar

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📍  3258 W 32nd St., Cleveland, OH 44109
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🎶  Just your friendly neighborhood bar with events every night! Hear local and touring bands, underground punk, experimental music, country, open-mic-style events, DJs and more. Check out G.S. Harper’s Cleveland Jubilee, every third Thursday of the month.

Club San Lorenzo

📍  3121 W 33rd St., Cleveland, OH 44109
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🎶  A Latin nightlife spot with regular live music and DJs. Come for the dancing and neighborhood events.

CentroVilla25

📍  3140 W 25th St., Cleveland, OH 44109
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🎶  Proclaimed as Cleveland’s premier Latino market and food hall, CentroVilla25 was created to help Hispanic businesses across Cleveland grow through development programming and community events. La Placita is a summertime weekend event with live music, dancing, and more entertainment. Check the website event calendar regularly. 

Johnny’s Bar on Fulton

📍  3164 Fulton Rd., Cleveland, OH 44109
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🎶  It’s been in the neighborhood for over 100 years. Catch the Music Under the Stars series, offering live entertainment to go alongside your fine dining experience.

Corner 94

📍  3463 Fulton Rd., Cleveland, OH 44109
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🎶  A spot that has some new things going on! Live DJs and a dancefloor — makes the cut!

Beachland Ballroom & Tavern

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📍  15711 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland, OH 44110
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🎶  Collinwood’s eclectic music scene is home to Beachland Ballroom & Tavern. See performances by local and national artists almost any night of the week! It also offers brunch on Sundays. 

The Treelawn Social Club & Music Hall

📍  15335 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland, OH 44110
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🎶  Found in the historic former Slovenian Workmen’s Home, the Treelawn Social Club boasts a small stage and intimate space with a vintage bar and relics. Live music and comedy shows can be seen 4-5 days a week at the Social Club. Upstairs, the Treelawn Music Hall offers a large ballroom with high ceilings and a disco ball. Larger concerts can be seen in the Hall. Check out the Waterloo Jazz Jam every first Monday of the month.

The Millard Fillmore Presidential Library

📍  15617 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland, OH 44110
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🎶  Disclaimer: It’s really a bar. Live music on the regular by local artists. Keep your eyes open for those open mic nights.

The Standard

📍  779 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119
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🎶  Every Thursday you can hear the house band Swinbone Jazz, while other local artists are scheduled to perform throughout the month. Catch most shows Tuesday-Saturday. And, you can try some French-Moroccan food!

Cavotta’s Garden Bar

📍  19603 Nottingham Rd., Cleveland, OH 44110
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🎶  Find it tucked away behind Cavotta’s Garden Center. Come for the live music on the afternoons and evenings, Friday-Sunday. 

7Entertainers Cafe & Lounge

📍  14800 St Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44110
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🎶  A neighborhood bar offering live music and concerts. Also offers karaoke nights and holiday events.

Charter House Grille

📍  991 E 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119
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🎶  Stay on top of this spot’s social media. They have live music regularly, and we’ve spotted musicians playing amongst the crowd for the ultimate intimate experience.

Spotlight Cleveland

📍  8701 Madison Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102
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🎶  Spotlight Cleveland is a live music bar, with regular musical acts, DJs, jam nights and more. Click below for the current weekly event schedule.

Judd’s City Tavern

📍  10323 Madison Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102
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🎶  Catch live bands when you can. Online reviews also mention karaoke nights and live DJs. Check social media for updates.

Happy Dog Cleveland

📍  5801 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102
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🎶  Custom hot dogs and live entertainment — you really can’t ask for much more! Happy Dog offers live music for rock, country, punk and polka lovers. Mark your calendars for Classical Revolution!, karaoke nights, trivia, and roast battles.

All Saints Public House

📍  1261 W 76th St., Cleveland, OH 44102
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🎶  Recognized as one of the best patio spots in Cleveland, All Saints offers live entertainment every Tuesday and Thursday. It’s also known to host late night comedy shows and sports watch parties.

Stone Mad Pub

📍  1306 W. 65th St., Cleveland, OH 44102
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🎶  An Irish Pub offering Sunday Session live performances. Contact the location to see who is playing on the first and fourth Sunday of the month. Every second Sunday you can hear Becky Boyd & Chris Hanna. The third Sunday is slotted for Thor & Chris Hanna.

Old 86

📍  5304 Detroit Ave., Cleveland OH 44102
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🎶  The patio is a staple, and from time to time you can catch live music at this venue — both planned and impromptu. Check social media for karaoke nights.

Tina’s Nite Club

📍  5400 Herman Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102
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🎶  A go-to spot for intense karaoke nights. Intense enough that a documentary titled “Tina’s at the End of the World” was created about a typical night at the location.

Luxe Kitchen & Lounge

📍  6605 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102
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🎶  A Mediterranean-Italian restaurant with occasional live music. Check socials for the monthly patio day party Roots & Rhythm.

Near West Theatre

📍  6702 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102
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🎶  Near West Theatre identifies as a grassroots, intergenerational theatre. Grab tickets to a performance, including musicals. 

Cleveland Public Theatre

📍  6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102
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🎶  Some performances incorporate live music at Cleveland Public Theatre. Live performances often conclude with time to interact with the actors and artists.

House of Blues Cleveland

📍  308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114
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🎶  The only live music concert hall chain on the list! House of Blues Cleveland brings in national and local entertainment, offering two intimate stages and attached restaurant options. Catch live music acts on any day of the week, and especially Thursday through Saturday.

Rocket Arena/Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

📍  1 Center Court, Cleveland, OH 44115
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🎶  We called it The Gund (Arena) for 10 years, then it was The Q (Quicken Loans Arena) for another 14 years. Today, Rocket Arena/Rocket Mortgage Field House is among the larger-scale music venues in the city. Able to seat more than 19,000, it regularly hosts national and international musicians. It’s also a good location to find kid-friendly concert options. Its main function is the sports venue for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Monsters, and the WNBA Cleveland Sirens. 

Huntington Bank Field

📍  100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland, OH 44114
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🎶  The Cleveland Browns stadium is one of the largest venues in the city that can host musical acts, with seating for more than 67,000 people. It occasionally offers national, large-scale concerts.

Jacob’s Pavilion

📍  2014 Sycamore St., Cleveland, OH 44113
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🎶  This one might be one of the best Cleveland hidden gems on the water. Located in the historic west bank of the Flats, the medium sized outdoor venue is a seasonal amphitheater with regular major touring concerts booked. 

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

📍  1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44114
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🎶  The Rock Hall is one of Cleveland’s most popular tourist attractions with a full museum of music history and an active concert site for year-round programming. There is also an outdoor PNC Stage for Rock Hall Live. See national touring artists and live local acts as well. 

Plaza Playhouse

📍  Theater district centered on Euclid Ave. between E 13th St. and E 17th St.
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🎶  Downtown Cleveland’s multi-theater performing arts district is home to the Allen Theatre, Hanna Theatre, Mimi Ohio Theatre, Keybank State Theatre, Connor Palace, Westfield Studio Theatre, Kennedy’s Cabaret, and Outcalt Theatre. The Playhouse Square Plaza also has an outdoor stage. Live music and Broadway musical performances are in abundance in the Playhouse Square District.

Music Box Supper Club

📍  1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
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🎶  Music Box has two floors with the Supper Club downstairs and the Concert Hall upstairs. Get tickets to see national touring acts, local cover bands, Cleveland celebrities and more.  

Merwin’s Wharf

📍  1785 Merwin Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
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🎶  Down in the Flats, Merwin’s Wharf is located in the Lakefront Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks. It hosts a live music concert series on Sunday evenings during the summer.

Flight Social

📍  347 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114
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🎶  Live music and live DJs on different nights. Every Sunday offers live DJs and brunch.

Dive Bar Cleveland

📍  1214 W 6th St., Cleveland, OH 44113
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🎶  Located in the Warehouse District, Dive Bar offers live DJs on the weekends and plenty of dancing. Check social media for their karaoke nights.

Shooters

📍  1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
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🎶  Right on the water, Shooters has regular live entertainment and dance parties. If you’ve got a boat, pull up and dock before hopping straight into the festivities.

FWD Day + Nightclub

📍  1176 Front Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
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🎶  This is an outdoor nightclub, concert venue and event space. Popular national rappers and DJs are often at this spot for performances and parties. 

Cleveland Public Auditorium & Conference Center

📍  500 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114
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🎶  Next to the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland sits the Cleveland Public Auditorium. It holds a 10,000-seat auditorium, the 2,800-seat Cleveland Music Hall and the 603-seat Little Theater. Live music can be present during public or private business meetings and large event gatherings.

Twist Social Club

📍  11633 Clifton Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44102
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🎶  A popular LGBTQ+ bar and nightclub. Regularly catch themed trivia, drag shows, live DJs, karaoke, and live musical performances. Delicious food collab with Landmark Smokehouse.

Brothers Lounge

📍  11609 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102
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🎶  Brothers Lounge has two stages with live music performances every night of the week. Come to hear jazz, blues, rock, folk, tribute bands, open mics, jam nights, comedy shows, karaoke, brunch performances and more.

The Hawk

📍  11217 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102
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🎶  As a queer-friendly spot, come out to enjoy the drag shows, game nights and other live entertainment options. The Hawk offers live DJs, acoustic artist sessions and more.

Edgewater Beach House

📍  6500 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland, OH 44102
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🎶  You’ll find this location in the Cleveland Metroparks Lakefront Reservation. Enjoy a special concert series during the summer months. You might be able to catch a drum circle or two as well. Note that it is only open through Labor Day.

Cocktails Cleveland

📍  9208 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102
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🎶  The Basement Bar at Cocktails features regular live entertainment of all sorts from local bands to drag shows. Check socials for the next dance party.

No Class

📍  11213 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102
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🎶  No Class has something every night. Whether you’re looking for live local bands, themed trivia, dance parties, or a drag show — No Class has it all on the schedule. If you know your Cleveland history, it’s located in the old Now That’s Class space.

Academy Tavern on Larchmere

📍  12800 Larchmere Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44120
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🎶  Find regular live music acts and entertainment at this neighborhood bar. Expect trivia nights on Tuesdays and keep your eyes on social for other fun events.

Larchmere Reserve

📍  12635 Larchmere Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44120
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🎶  Situated next door to UnBar Cafe, Larchmere Reserve is a newer local live jazz venue. Larchmere Reserve is open Tuesday through Saturday with live music running Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

UnBar Cafe

📍  12635 Larchmere Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44120
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🎶  Sitting to the west of Larchmere Reserve is UnBar Cafe, a community hub during the day and a live entertainment venue in the evening. Visit UnBar for special events, karaoke nights, poetry slams, line dancing and more.

Harvard Community Services Center / Jazz for Harvard

📍  18240 Harvard Ave., Cleveland, OH 44128
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🎶  The Harvard Community Services Center hosts the annual Harvard Cultural Festival on its grounds. The event features live entertainment and activities for the families of Lee-Harvard. Music at the festival is jazz-focused.

Mac's Sports Bar & Grill

📍  17426 Harvard Ave., Cleveland, OH 44128
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🎶  Live music and DJs on Friday and Saturday nights. 

La Dolce Vita Bistro

📍  12112 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106
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🎶  Aside from the top-tier Italian cuisine, La Dolce Vita offers live opera nights every month. 

Guarino’s

📍  12309 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106
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🎶  Enjoy live music from the lounge band as you enjoy a meal in the cozy dining room or out on the patio. 

Mia Bella Restaurant

📍  12200 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106
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🎶  Get a taste of Albania in your dishes at Mia Bella. Check social media for the occasional live music act or special event.

Angelo’s Nido Italia

📍  12020 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106
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🎶  Several chances to catch live music here. Check social media for details.

Agostino’s Bistro & Pub

📍  12308 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106
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🎶  Calabrian recipes and live music every week. Good Fello’s plays every Friday and there’s a piano player on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Borgata Bar

📍  12501 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106
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🎶  At Borgata, there’s always karaoke on Thursdays. Check social media for other live entertainment and fun events.

Agora Theatre & Ballroom

📍  5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103
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🎶  Just down the street from Cleveland State University sits The Agora, a well-known music venue for local, national and international musical acts. Grab tickets to performances from some of your favorite rock stars.

The Sixty6 Music Lounge and Studio

📍  1966 E. 66th St., Cleveland, OH 44103
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🎶  The Sixty6 is a recording studio and lounge where local artists can come together to connect and perform. Find live music of different genres, live DJs, line dancing and karaoke nights. Enjoy food and drinks from Black Frog Brewery and Pearl’s Kitchen.

Dunham Tavern Museum & Gardens

📍  6709 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103
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🎶  You can find live entertainment in the barn of Dunham Tavern. Whether it’s a solo artist or a theatrical performance, it’ll be an interesting experience inside one of Cleveland’s most historic buildings.

Leo’s Casino Arts & Music Collaboratory

📍  1956 E 75th St., Cleveland, OH 44103
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🎶  A neighborhood gathering space offering live performances, workshops, artist development, workforce initiatives, wellness programming, media opportunities and Leo’s Casino Radio. The space is also available to the community for meetings, workshops, celebrations, small concerts and other special events through an affordable rental program.

BOP STOP at The Music Settlement

📍  2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
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🎶  BOP STOP has been listed as a top jazz venue internationally for years. Catch a concert almost any night of the week throughout the year. Check social media for the monthly schedule and dates for jazz jams.

Bar de vinos Market Avenue

📍  2521 Market Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
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🎶  Next door to the cozy Koffie Kafe is this long-standing wine bar and live music venue. Comedy shows and other social events are also offered regularly. 

Harmony Hi-Fi

📍  2054 Fulton Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113
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🎶  Come here to hear soul, jazz, and hip-hop. Music is played on vinyl records and live entertainment is offered occasionally. Enjoy the bar and hear full records from start to finish.

Bartleby

📍  2537 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
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🎶  A high-end restaurant with Italian cuisine. Bartleby occasionally has wine dinners accompanied by live music or a DJ. Check social media for details.

The Foundry Concert Club

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📍  4256 Pearl Rd., Cleveland, OH 44109
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🎶  The Foundry is a music venue dedicated to the sounds of punk, rock, alternative, metal, electronic and more. Find tickets for local and touring bands. You can also attend themed activity nights and other special events.

The Cleveland Winery / Vino Veritas Cellars

📍  4103 Memphis Ave., Cleveland, OH 44109
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🎶  The Cleveland Winery frequently promotes events with live music and other fun activities such as movie nights, game nights, the opportunity to pet rescued animals and much more. Check social media for the next event or live music act.

Cleveland Maennerchor

📍  4515 State Rd., Cleveland, OH 44109
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🎶  If you’re looking for a spot with authentic German food, beer and live music, the Cleveland Maennerchor is for you. The spot offers celebrations with live entertainment for special holidays, themed parties, karaoke nights and more.

Music Club & Grille

📍  4916 Pearl Rd., Cleveland, OH 44109
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🎶  Online reviews say this is a hidden gem of a music venue in Cleveland. Regular live music.

Slovenian National Home

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📍  6417 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103
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🎶  The Slovenian National Home is a cultural hall and event space offering plenty of polka and Slovenian music listening opportunities. Check the website and social media for details on special events with live music.

Kafe LA

📍  6710 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103
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🎶  Coffee shop vibes with live music performances from time to time. Check social media for details. We also featured Kayla Dial and Kafe LA in a short!

IngenuityLabs at the Hamilton Collaborative

📍  5401 Hamilton Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114
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🎶  IngenuityLabs is the name of the physical space that hosts the annual IngenuityFest and the Ingenuity Cleveland Bal. Both events bring together musicians, artists and creatives for events that represent the depth of art and culture talent across Cleveland. Check social media for dates of annual events, which are sure to have a slew of live music acts to see.

Lounges Content Studio

📍  1547 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114
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🎶  Lounges hosts community events year round, and provides live entertainment regularly. Enjoy nights with live DJs, music performances, comedy shows, themed gatherings, discussions, social clubs and more.

CODA

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📍  2247 Professor Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
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🎶  Did you know there’s a live music venue under Dante Next Door? CODA is the ultimate intimate live music experience for lovers of indie, folk, blues, rock and punk. See local and national touring acts at this spot, and enjoy your favorite drink. 

The Treehouse

📍  820 College Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
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🎶  This Irish pub and restaurant offers live music every Wednesday, karaoke nights on Sundays, themed parties and the chance to hear local acts. Oh, and there’s a tree attached to the bar!

Prosperity Social Club

📍  1109 Starkweather Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
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🎶  The karaoke scene in Tremont is Prosperaoke every first Monday of the month at Prosperity. Come through for live music performances and DJs throughout the month.

Forest City Brewery

📍  2135 Columbus Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113
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🎶  Forest City Brewery has weekly live music, trivia nights, and game nights. You can also go for comedy shows, special holiday events, line dancing and more. Check social media for the schedule.

Velvet Tango Room

📍  2095 Columbus Rd., Cleveland, OH 44113
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🎶  The Velvet Tango Room regularly has live music available including pianists, a jazz trio and other live acts. Pair the beat with a classic cocktail from this Cleveland staple. Check social media for trivia nights and themed parties with live music.

Edison’s Pub

📍  2373 Professor Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
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🎶  With an atmosphere dedicated to the life and successes of Thomas Edison, Edison’s Pub has a great selection of beer and the occasional live music session. Social media shows it is actively looking for local bands to play live. 

Hotz Cafe

📍  2529 W. 10th St., Cleveland, OH 44113
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🎶  It’s giving Tremont Cheers. Hotz has regular open mic nights and themed nights. Check social media for details on catching a live local band.

Flying Monkey Pub

📍  819 Jefferson Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
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🎶  Solo artists and smaller local bands frequent the Flying Monkey, as well as Irish cultural acts. Check social media for info on live music and special events.

Hi and Dry

📍  2221 Professor Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
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🎶  Stop by for live music at Hi and Dry 1-2 times a week, with local artists on the lineup. You can also enjoy comedy hours on Thursdays, themed trivia and special parties — all with live entertainment.

Skeet’s Bar

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📍  3555 E. 93rd St., Cleveland, OH 44105
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🎶  Skeet’s is a neighborhood bar with regular live music and DJs. The spot also offers karaoke on Mondays and occasional comedy nights.

La’Robb’s Nightclub

📍  10300 Union Ave., Cleveland, OH 44105
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🎶  Housed in the same building as the Grown Folks Complex, La’Robb’s offers regular live music, DJs, and line dancing. La’Robb’s is also listed online as a karaoke host.

VSP Lounge Inc.

📍  3551 E. 93rd St., Cleveland, OH 44105
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🎶  Located adjacent to Skeet’s Bar, VSP Lounge hosts regular live music, DJs, comedy shows and karaoke. 

Centro de Música Severance

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📍  11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106
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🎶  Severance Music Center has been home to the Cleveland Orchestra since 1931, still offering year-round access to some of Cleveland’s most highly-regarded classical musicians. Performances are held at Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Concert Hall and in the Reinberger Chamber Hall. The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra (COYO) is one of few in the world. At Severance you can also hear from one of the many Cleveland Orchestra choruses, or see a show from Cleveland Pops Orchestra.

Museo de Arte de Cleveland

📍  11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
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🎶  Yes, the Cleveland Museum of Art has regular live music performances thanks to its Performing Arts Series. The Gartner Auditorium and Ames Family Atrium bring in performers and bands from across the world. CMA is also home to MIX, a first-Friday themed party with music, dancing, art (of course) and more.

Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland

📍  11400 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106
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🎶  The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) often has local live talent accompanying its special events. Check social media for opportunities to attend silent discos with live DJs and other sensory-related entertainment. 

Backstage Bar Cleveland

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📍  17007 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, OH 44111
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🎶  Backstage Bar Cleveland has a line up of musical acts each month. Most sets are on Fridays and Saturdays, and social posts often mention free entry. 

Vibe Bar + Patio

📍  11633 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, OH 44111
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🎶  Vibe is an LGBTQ+-friendly neighborhood bar with a year-round patio. There’s regular entertainment including karaoke, trivia nights, and themed events with occasional musical acts.

The Little Rose Tavern

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📍  14206 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44111
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🎶  This cozy destination always has live music on tap. Little Rose brings in local and national touring acts. You can also visit for trivia nights and fun-themed events.

Smedley’s Bar & Grill

📍  17004 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44111
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🎶  Smedley’s has a schedule full of live rock bands every weekend. You can also attend Metal Mondays with a live DJ. Check social media for all the details you need.

Public House

📍  17219 Lorain Rd., Cleveland, OH 44111
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🎶  Find Public House in the Kamm’s Corner area of West Park. The Irish-themed bar, which expanded its footprint in February 2026, has occasional live music.

P.J. McIntyre’s Irish Pub

📍  17119 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44111
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🎶  As another spot offering a taste of Ireland, P.J. McIntyre regularly has live music across the rock, punk and Irish genres. Check social media for details.

West Park Station

📍  17015 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, OH 44111
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🎶  Just a hop and a skip down from Backstage Bar is West Park Station. The spot offers live bands on the first Thursday of the month, as well as music-themed trivia nights.

Bad Medicine Bar

📍  13334 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44111
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🎶  You can find live DJs here, with some spinning full vinyl sets. Check social media for details on live music performances and special events.