THE BANGER LIST

Our Top 10 List of Music Venues in Los Angeles, CA

Compare our picks for live music venues to play in Los Angeles, CA, including capacity, age policy, genres, and a preview of each musician-focused review.

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  1. 1Banger pick

    2220 Arts + Archives

    Los Angeles, CACapacity 40021+

    2220 Arts + Archives is a site identifies music as a core part of current cultural programming. The venue functions as a music-first room rather than background entertainment, giving…

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  2. 2Banger pick

    Sam First Bar

    Los Angeles, CACapacity 5021+

    Sam First is a 2026 calendar documents live trios and other jazz ensembles. The venue functions as a music-first room rather than background entertainment, giving original and touring acts a…

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  3. 3Banger pick

    The Airliner Bar

    Los Angeles, CACapacity 15021+

    With room for roughly 150 and a 21+ policy, The Airliner Bar is part of the live-music circuit in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1923, reimagined and restored in 2020. Neighborhood…

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  4. 4Banger pick

    Catch One

    Los Angeles, CACapacity 10021+

    Catch One is a current operator identifies Catch One as one of its active independently operated Los Angeles entertainment venues. The venue functions as a music-first room rather than…

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  5. 5Banger pick

    The Goldfish

    Los Angeles, CACapacity 30021+

    With room for roughly 300 and a 21+ policy, The Goldfish is part of the live-music circuit in Los Angeles, California. Thai Inspired Cocktail Bar, Music Venue, and Event Space in the heart…

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  6. 6Banger pick

    Molly Malone's Irish Pub

    Los Angeles, CACapacity 12421+

    Molly Malone's Irish Pub is a booking page accepts local and touring acts and documents full backline/PA support. The venue combines live entertainment with food, drinks, and conversation,…

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  7. 7Banger pick

    The Peppermint Club

    Los Angeles, CACapacity 25021+

    The Peppermint Club is a 250-capacity, 21+ room in Los Angeles, California. The Peppermint Club is part bar, part music venue. Brought to you by the h. Musically, The Peppermint Club…

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  8. 8Banger pick

    Blue Note

    Los Angeles, CACapacity 200All Ages

    Blue Note Los Angeles is a current calendar includes Ravi Coltrane Quartet, Flwr Chyld with Live Band and other live ensembles. The venue functions as a music-first room rather than…

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  9. 9Banger pick

    5 Star Bar

    Los Angeles, CA21+

    5 Star Bar operates in Los Angeles, California, with capacity and age details worth confirming before a date is announced. Five Star Bar is an art and music venue that features local and…

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  10. 10Banger pick

    Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge

    Los Angeles, CACapacity 50All Ages

    Birds of a Feather Jazz Lounge is intimate Art Deco-style jazz listening room inside Au Lac, presenting straight-ahead, bebop, Latin, experimental, R&B, electronic and global jazz.. The…

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