From intimate indoor music halls to large-scale, outdoor amphitheaters, the city has a variety of venues for every type of concert and concert-goer.
Seattle has more music venues than is possible to lean in one go , and while that poses a logistical trouble for this article , it also means that we are together with spoiled for alternative . As the unofficial capital of grime in the nineties , the home ofSub soda water , and the busking location of choice for a untested Brandi Carlile , this town has seen more than a few musical bit lift to uttermost levels of celebrity . That said , it ’s also one of the best places to get an indie John Rock show on a Thursday night with your buddies and bandmates in tow . in advance , the best music venues in Seattle for huge celebs , humble newcomers , and every human action in between .
Sunset Tavern
BallardArguably Seattle ’s good dive - bar - slash - locale , Sunset Tavern is the variety of spot where you could entrance indie bands all the way from the east coast ( Gustaf , Delicate Steve ) , plus a ton of local PNW acts ( Tomatron , Sunbathe ) , most of which will only set you back 12 bucks . Décor - wise , this former Chinese eating place wrench medicine locale is just as magical and kitschy as you ’d gestate . Where to eat and imbibe nearby : Hattie ’s Hat , WeRo , Parish NW
The Crocodile
BelltownThe Crocodile has been through quite a bit of change in the last few age , most notably prompt localisation from their former smudge ( also in Belltown ) to the former El Gaucho construction , where they ’ve now got multiple degree , a seated clowning club , anda 17 - elbow room hotel ( apparently the likes of Bikini Kill and Radiohead used to play up the stairs at the Sailors Union of the Pacific Hall ) . Most significantly , though , this is still the home of some of the best indie shows in townspeople , so do n’t let a new location scare you away . Where to eat and toast nearby : Umi Sake House , Al Basha , Taqueria Cantina
Paramount Theatre
DowntownNestled in an almost-100 - yr - older theater that was originally christened the Seattle Theatre in 1928 , the Paramount is appropriately plush for the Roaring Twenties , and still scintillate with extremely intricate golden ceilings , multiple chandeliers , and an sure-enough - schoolhouse point staring with velvety curtain . you could catch some pretty big name acts here , but require to pay accordingly for the splendor — and the audio . Where to eat and wassail nearby : The Carlile Room , Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar , Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya
Neptune Theatre
U DistrictEstablished in 1921 as a flick theatre ( true local may retrieve the 14 - year streak of playingThe Rocky Horror Picture Showonce a week back in the ‘ 90s ) , the Neptune is probably the best spot to hitch an indie band play a show in the U District . It ’s also the legion of the annual Seattle International Film Festival , amongst other art and ethnical events . Where to eat and drink nearby : The Mountaineering Club , U : Don , Finn MacCool ’s Irish Public House
Tractor Tavern
BallardJust down the street from Sunset Tavern on Ballard Ave , Tractor Tavern caters to the indie - twang esthetic that we ’re get a line more and more these days from dance band like Cut Worms and Half Stack , with cattleman boot hanging from the ceiling and thoroughly westerly vibes all around . Local band overtop here and much like Sunset , the show are blissfully affordable and riotously fun . Where to eat and drink nearby : Barnacle , Percy ’s & Co. ,Ballard Pizza Company
Moore Theatre
DowntownCompleting the trifecta of non - profit Seattle Theatre Group ’s venues , Moore Theatre is steps from Pike Place Market , AKA , steps from one of the liveliest parts of business district Seattle . Inside , this landmark 1907 building is less decadent than the Paramount , but just as historical and just as fun to catch a show while sitting in an old shoal movie palace prat . Where to eat and drink nearby : Aburiya Bento House , Cloudburst Brewing , Jupiter Bar
Barboza
Capitol HillTucked aside from Pike Street in the basement of its sister venue Neumos , Barboza is the kind of minor club perfect for band who ca n’t fill up a large space — like , say , Neumos — quite yet . Thus , it ’s perfect for a spontaneous night of good medicine , and if you ’re keen on rupture out some moves , the $ 3 and Free dance party are some of the easiest ( and cheapest ) manner to have a in effect time on Cap Hill these days . Where to eat and fuddle nearby : Oddfellows , Via Tribunali , Havana
Neumos
Capitol HillNeumos may seem like a random gibberish name but that ’s only until you learn the history of the venue , which , in unretentive , involve Moe ’s M’Roc’N Café and a relaunch in 2003 to New Moe ’s ( get it ? ) . Nowadays , this spot hosts all the good indie bands you know and love in a prime Capitol Hill fix that ’s a hop and cut away from some of our preferent bars and restaurants . Where to eat up and drink nearby : Boat Bar , Pony , Linda ’s Tavern
Cafe Racer
Capitol HillThough some may argue that Cafe Racer has n’t been quite the same since motivate location from U District to Capitol Hill , this new era for a beloved mainstay of Seattle is determine up to be just as delightful as the last . Come here for open mic night , clowning , karaoke , indie rock’n’roll from locals like Megadose and No Cover , Sunday Jazz , or simply a very expert beverage . Where to eat and salute nearby : Comet Tavern , Karachi Cowboys , Light Sleeper
Sea Monster Lounge
U DistrictJazz and funk are easiest to find in the U District at Sea Monster Lounge , a small spot on the main pull of N forty-fifth Street that has free alive music on Tuesdays , Wednesdays , and Thursdays . Subsequently it can get quite packed but commonly in a sport , non - claustrophobic style . Where to eat and drink in nearby : The Octopus Bar , TNT Taqueria , Dick ’s
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley
DowntownThis landmark jazz club , family owned and run since 1979 , is one of those bucketful list property that ’s played a define role in Seattle ’s music scene . Frequently playing host to some of the most iconic malarky human activity of our time , Jazz Alley specialize in both legends and newcomers alike . Where to exhaust and drink nearby : Wilmott ’s Ghost , Mamnoon Street , Deep Dive
The Showbox
DowntownThe Showbox has been a mainstay of the Seattle euphony scene since it opened in 1939 ( hosting the likes of Duke Ellington , the Ramones , and Soundgarden ) , so much so that STG actually offer to buy it , in partnership with Historic Seattle , in 2019 . It remains to be seen if the deal will really go through but regardless , there ’s passel of good music to be had here in the meanwhile . Where to eat up and drink nearby : Old Stove Brewing , Maximilien , Alibi Room
The Triple Door
DowntownA former music hall house turned movie theatre turned music locus , The Triple Door is yet another foundation of Seattle ’s historic medicine scene locate in the heart of business district , just across from Benaroya Hall on Union Street . Swankier than some of its other counterparts , you’re able to wait to have a sit - down , dinner - and - a - show sort of night here . Where to eat and drink nearby : Ben Paris , Seattle Beer Co. ,Purple Café and Wine Bar
Substation
FremontSubstation is the truly no - ruff watering muddle for locals who eff local medicine . A pretty tiny leg and dance floor make for an always intimate functioning , and the neighboring jazz band of Bad Jimmy ’s and Big Mario ’s make for the perfect weekday ( or weekend ) Nox out . Where to exhaust and salute nearby : Bad Jimmy ’s Brewing Co,4Bs , Big Mario ’s Pizza
Photo by Christopher Nelson, courtesy of Neptune Theatre
Photo courtesy of Sunset Tavern
Photo courtesy of Paramount Theatre
Tractor Tavern
Photo by Bob Cerelli, courtesy of Moore Theatre
Photo courtesy of Neumos
Photo courtesy of Sea Monster Lounge
Photo courtesy of The Showbox
Photo courtesy of The Triple Door
