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17 Mile Pub is a historic Sooke pub where live music comes naturally as part of larger celebrations and special-event nights. Irish, rock and general pub-oriented acts are an obvious fit, especially bands that can turn a familiar local room into a party. This is less about pristine listening-room detail and more about momentum, singalong energy and crowd connection. The venue is 21+.

317 Main Community Music Center is a 200-capacity, All Ages room in Yarmouth, Maine. The center brings the power of music to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds across southern and mid-coast Maine. Founded in 2004, it works from the idea that music can engage, vitalize, and strengthen human connections throughout the community. Musically, 317 Main Community Music Center accommodates Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Cajun, Folk, Irish, and Salsa. Booking inquiries go through the online form. Artists need to confirm the sound system, monitoring, available backline, and technical staffing. The final schedule and show-specific deal should be settled before the date is published.

7 Monks Taproom is a live-performance stop in Grand Rapids, Michigan, while final capacity and age rules remain show-specific. A rotating 51 tap craft beer bar and gastropub on the corner of Michigan St. And Eastern Ave. The 7 Monks Taproom calendar is open to Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Celtic, Folk, Irish, and Old Time. 7 Monks Taproom accepts booking inquiries by email. 7 Monks Taproom’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. Final timing and event-specific arrangements with 7 Monks Taproom need agreement before the show is announced. Show inquiries for 7 Monks Taproom are handled by its talent buyer function.

Abby's Irish Pub is irish pub with recurring current live-music bookings ranging from acoustic acts to trios.. Musically, Irish, acoustic, local live music fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the hospitality setting rewards strong vocals, professional presentation, and enough dynamic control to complement food, drinks, and conversation while still making the music feel intentional. Abby's Irish Pub is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete.

Angry Ginger Irish Pub is jacksonville Irish pub with live music, karaoke and recurring entertainment.. Musically, Irish / rock / acoustic / various fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the hospitality setting rewards strong vocals, professional presentation, and enough dynamic control to complement food, drinks, and conversation while still making the music feel intentional. Angry Ginger Irish Pub is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression.

Anna O'Brien's is long-running Honolulu bar with an upstairs live-music room now branded for Tavana's at Anna's shows, plus open mic and local-band programming.. Musically, Rock, punk, metal, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the hospitality setting rewards strong vocals, professional presentation, and enough dynamic control to complement food, drinks, and conversation while still making the music feel intentional. Anna O'Brien's is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression.

Annie Bailey's Irish Public House is downtown Lancaster Irish pub with current live entertainment and an official application for musicians seeking to perform at the pub.. Musically, Irish, Celtic, acoustic, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the hospitality setting rewards strong vocals, professional presentation, and enough dynamic control to complement food, drinks, and conversation while still making the music feel intentional. Annie Bailey's Irish Public House is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression.

AOH Collins Hall is a current event sources document live Irish music at AOH Collins Hall. The venue combines live entertainment with food, drinks, and conversation, so musicians need to complement the room while still giving guests a reason to listen. For musicians, controlled volume, strong vocals, and a compact, professional setup are especially valuable. Solo artists, duos, trios, and compact full bands can all work depending on the night, with the strongest performers able to move smoothly between atmosphere and higher-energy moments. AOH Collins Hall is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

In Boone, North Carolina, Appalachian Theatre accommodates about 629 people under an All Ages policy. Historic 629 seat 1938 Art Deco Theatre for live entertainment & film located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Most shows take place Thursday-Saturday nights. Appalachian Theatre programs Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Celtic, Classic Rock, and Country. Appalachian Theatre accepts booking inquiries by email. Appalachian Theatre has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. Appalachian Theatre’s seated capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. Final timing and event-specific arrangements with Appalachian Theatre need agreement before the show is announced.

Aristocrat Pub & Restaurant is aristocrat Pub & Restaurant is a long-running Indianapolis neighborhood pub with current live-music appearances alongside its food and beverage service.. Musically, Folk, Irish, local, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the hospitality setting rewards strong vocals, professional presentation, and enough dynamic control to complement food, drinks, and conversation while still making the music feel intentional. Aristocrat Pub & Restaurant is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression.

Arnie's Bar is a 2026 St. Patrick's Day program lists Tulsa Honors Orchestra, Celtic Cheer, Cairde na Gael and Larkin. The venue combines live entertainment with food, drinks, and conversation, so musicians need to complement the room while still giving guests a reason to listen. For musicians, controlled volume, strong vocals, and a compact, professional setup are especially valuable. Solo artists, duos, trios, and compact full bands can all work depending on the night, with the strongest performers able to move smoothly between atmosphere and higher-energy moments. Arnie's Bar is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

With room for roughly 180 and an All Ages policy, Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is part of the live-music circuit in Uniontown, Washington. Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is where ART COMES ALIVE. Since 2006 we have been cultivating creativity on the Palouse. The Artisans at the Dahmen Barn calendar is open to Acoustic, Bluegrass, Blues, Celtic, Folk, Irish, and Jazz. Artisans at the Dahmen Barn handles booking by email, and submissions should include a music link and preferred dates. Artisans at the Dahmen Barn’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. Before confirming Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, settle the running time and any venue-specific promotion or settlement terms.

Arts & Culture Centre is a 983-capacity, All Ages room in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. The John C Perlin Arts and Culture Centre in St. John's. Musically, Arts & Culture Centre accommodates Classical, Comedy, Country, Gospel, Irish, Jazz, and Rock. Arts & Culture Centre accepts booking inquiries by email. Arts & Culture Centre has a house sound system; artists should confirm inputs, monitoring, and engineer requirements. Arts & Culture Centre’s seated (Main Theatre), 75 seated (black box Basement Theatre) capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. A pitch to Arts & Culture Centre should focus on musical fit, available dates, and the practical shape of the proposed show.

Auld Dubliner is downtown Irish pub with recurring live entertainment spanning Irish music, rock and other bar-band styles.. Musically, Irish, Rock, Bar bands, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the hospitality setting rewards strong vocals, professional presentation, and enough dynamic control to complement food, drinks, and conversation while still making the music feel intentional. Auld Dubliner is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it.

Baine's Books and Coffee is a 40-capacity All Ages venue in Appomattox, Virginia welcoming All Song Types. We are a small coffee/book/cafe/music venue/musical instrument/art store located in the historic district of Appomattox, Virginia. . Programming includes Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Celtic. Booking is handled through the current venue channel, so keep the inquiry concise and specific. A house sound system is available, though artists should still confirm the complete technical package. Settle the technical plan, arrival time, promotion, payment, and final running order before the van joins the conversation. Bring the right-sized show, communicate early, and save the improvisation for the stage.

With room for roughly 228 and an All Ages policy, Beards Brewery is part of the live-music circuit in Petoskey, Michigan. Established 2012, Gaslight District of Petoskey, MI. Most shows take place on Friday and Saturday nights. The Beards Brewery calendar is open to Acoustic, Alternative, Americana, Blues, Celtic, Country, and Folk. Beards Brewery accepts booking inquiries by email. Beards Brewery’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. The remaining practical details for Beards Brewery should be advanced directly before travel and promotion are locked. Beards Brewery’s stated song policy is all song types.

Bella Luna Bar & Grill is a live-music venue in North Providence, Rhode Island. Family-owned neighborhood bar and grill with current special-event live music. The venue supports live-band performance, giving working groups a clear basis for evaluating the room. Programming includes Irish, rock, acoustic, local bands, mixed. Age access is 21+. The venue is located at 1839 Smith St, North Providence, RI 02911. For musicians evaluating a date, the established programming is the clearest guide to whether a set, instrumentation, and audience profile will fit the room. Artists can compare their sound and show scale with the venue’s existing live-music format before pursuing a date. Bands and solo performers can use the genre mix, audience setting, and performance style as practical signals when building a routing plan. For working musicians, that established performance pattern also provides useful context for deciding how much production, stage footprint, and preparation a show may require. The venue’s live-use pattern makes it a practical lead for suitable performers.

With room for roughly 150 and an All Ages policy, Benevolent Irish Society / Irish Cultural Centre is part of the live-music circuit in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The Benevolent Irish Society, located in the Irish Cultural Centre, is a community center with an 150 capacity event space called The Katherine Hughes Memorial Hall. The hall hosts a Ceili (meaning "gathering of people") every Friday night from May to October. The Benevolent Irish Society / Irish Cultural Centre calendar is open to Celtic, Irish, and Traditional. Benevolent Irish Society / Irish Cultural Centre accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. Benevolent Irish Society / Irish Cultural Centre’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. Benevolent Irish Society / Irish Cultural Centre’s seated (The Katherine Hughes Memorial Hall) capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan.

Black Husky Brewing in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood hosts music events including recurring acoustic and traditional-music sessions. Irish, acoustic, folk, and old-time styles fit naturally within the taproom atmosphere. For musicians, the venue rewards communal playing, a compact setup, and direct audience connection. Solo artists, duos, and small acoustic groups are especially natural fits. Black Husky is best suited to local performers that enjoy neighborhood brewery settings and can create an intimate, participatory atmosphere. It offers musicians a Milwaukee stage where live music is part of the brewery’s community programming.

Blarney Stone at the Hotel Donaldson is a live-music venue in Fargo, North Dakota. Downtown Irish pub inside the Hotel Donaldson with frequent live music, dining, drinks and an event-capable first-floor bar space. The venue supports live-band performance, giving working groups a clear basis for evaluating the room. Programming includes Irish, acoustic, folk, local bands, mixed. Capacity is 78 reception — Blarney Stone 1st Ave space. Family or all-ages attendance is supported, although individual events may vary. The venue is located at 101 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102. For musicians evaluating a date, the established programming is the clearest guide to whether a set, instrumentation, and audience profile will fit the room. Artists can compare their sound and show scale with the venue’s existing live-music format before pursuing a date. Bands and solo performers can use the genre mix, audience setting, and performance style as practical signals when building a routing plan. For working musicians, that established performance pattern also provides useful context for deciding how much production, stage footprint, and preparation a show may require. The venue’s live-use pattern makes it a practical lead for suitable performers.

Downtown Irish pub with a basement space used for live musicians and special performances. Traditional downtown pub with a basement area that supports intimate live-music programming. For musicians, the room’s live-performance profile centers on current 2026 jazz-group performance in the pub's basement event space. Programming spans Irish, jazz, acoustic, pub music, mixed, giving artists a clear picture of the styles already associated with the room. For musicians evaluating a date here, the strongest signal is that live performance is already part of the venue’s established identity, not an incidental add-on. Blarney Stone Pub — Sioux Falls is located at 333 S Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104. Age access is current downtown profile states guests must be 21. For artists comparing possible dates, the most relevant considerations are the room’s existing music mix, the scale implied by its live-use profile, and whether the act’s format matches the venue’s established presentation style.

Bog & Barley is irish pub and restaurant with event space and recurring Celtic/Irish live-performance programming.. Musically, Irish, Celtic, acoustic, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the hospitality setting rewards strong vocals, professional presentation, and enough dynamic control to complement food, drinks, and conversation while still making the music feel intentional. Bog & Barley is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete.

Boyd's Jig & Reel is an Old City Scottish pub in Knoxville where traditional live music is central to the atmosphere. The venue is especially well known for Scottish and Irish music, bluegrass, old-time, Appalachian, and folk-oriented performances, with recurring sessions giving the room a strong community feel. For musicians, this is a place where acoustic playing, roots traditions, and informal interaction with the audience are part of the appeal. The setting is intimate and pub-focused rather than stage-heavy, so performers should be comfortable creating energy without relying on elaborate production. String bands, acoustic ensembles, traditional players, and musicians working in Celtic or Appalachian styles are especially natural fits. The audience is likely to be close, engaged, and familiar with the music, which can make the room rewarding for players who enjoy a more participatory atmosphere. Boyd’s Jig & Reel is best suited to musicians who value authenticity, strong musicianship, and a close connection between performer and crowd.

Brendan Behan Pub is neighborhood Irish pub in Jamaica Plain that hosts a weekly live Irish session with multiple musicians.. Musically, Irish / traditional fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the hospitality setting rewards strong vocals, professional presentation, and enough dynamic control to complement food, drinks, and conversation while still making the music feel intentional. Brendan Behan Pub is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression.

Bridie Molloy's brings live music to St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador with an All Ages door policy and room for roughly 100. Casual pub offering Irish & Newfoundland fare along with frequent live music & several draft beers. Most shows take place on Friday and Saturday nights. Artists working in Acoustic, All Genres, Celtic, Folk, Irish, and Singer-Songwriter fit Bridie Molloy's’s stated range. Bridie Molloy's handles booking by email, and submissions should include a music link and preferred dates. The available PA and production support at Bridie Molloy's are not confirmed; settle those requirements before accepting the date. A pitch to Bridie Molloy's should focus on musical fit, available dates, and the practical shape of the proposed show.

Bright Eye Beer Co. is independent Long Beach brewery and taproom with an Upstairs Concert Series and other recurring 2026 live-music programming.. Musically, Rock / jam / Irish / singer-songwriter / mixed fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the brewery atmosphere is social and relaxed, so strong vocals, an approachable set, and the ability to engage listeners without overpowering conversation are especially useful. Bright Eye Beer Co. is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression.

Briny Irish Pub is a the pub's FAQ states that live bands perform weekly. The venue combines live entertainment with food, drinks, and conversation, so musicians need to complement the room while still giving guests a reason to listen. For musicians, controlled volume, strong vocals, and a compact, professional setup are especially valuable. Solo artists, duos, trios, and compact full bands can all work depending on the night, with the strongest performers able to move smoothly between atmosphere and higher-energy moments. Briny Irish Pub is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

Brit's Pub is a march 2026 performer calendars document live band and pipe-band appearances at Brit's Pub. The venue combines live entertainment with food, drinks, and conversation, so musicians need to complement the room while still giving guests a reason to listen. For musicians, controlled volume, strong vocals, and a compact, professional setup are especially valuable. Solo artists, duos, trios, and compact full bands can all work depending on the night, with the strongest performers able to move smoothly between atmosphere and higher-energy moments. Brit's Pub is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

Bull McCabe's Irish Pub in downtown Durham is an Irish pub and beer-garden venue with recurring live music on its lawn and patio, including full bands, trios, and traditional Irish sessions. For musicians, the venue offers both intimate and larger outdoor formats, making it flexible enough for acoustic groups and full-band performances. Irish, jazz, funk, country, rock, and other mixed styles fit naturally. Bull McCabe’s is best suited to local and regional performers who enjoy social pub crowds and outdoor community settings. It offers musicians a Durham stage where live music can range from traditional sessions to lively full-band shows and where the audience is already accustomed to music as part of the pub experience.

Bunratty Hall is an Irish Cultural Society venue with a professional stage and a long-running public concert series. Irish, folk, roots, Celtic and acoustic touring acts fit the room naturally, with an audience likely to value songcraft and cultural connection. The venue is 21+, and bands that can deliver a focused concert while still encouraging a social, communal feel should be well matched.

Burke's Restaurant & Bar in Yonkers is an Irish-themed neighborhood sports bar and restaurant that occasionally hosts live local bands. Rock, Irish pub music, and other mixed local styles fit naturally within the room. For musicians, the venue is best approached as a social bar gig rather than a focused concert. Patrons may be eating, drinking, watching sports, and talking while the band performs, so familiar material and direct audience interaction are useful advantages. Burke’s is best suited to local bands and compact groups that are comfortable adapting to the flow of a neighborhood bar. It offers musicians a Yonkers setting where live music can add energy to parties, weekend nights, and special events without requiring a large production setup.

Bushwakker Brewpub is a long-running Regina brewpub with weekly jazz, blues, folk, roots, bluegrass and alt-country. The 19+ room can host everything from solo performers to large ensembles, so musicians are stepping into a place that genuinely understands live music. It is a strong working date for players who can make musicianship feel approachable in a pub environment.

Buskers Irish Pub and Restaurant is a live-music stop with its own local physics. The listing describes it this way: "Buskers is Newport’s gastropub. A gastropub is a pub that specializes in serving high quality food at affordable prices." They host open mic on Wednesday nights, shows on Friday nights, and a regular performer on Saturday nights. That information matters because a band should play the room that exists, not the imaginary version waiting in a press photo. Think about the likely crowd, the time of night, and whether the show needs to invite people closer or keep their evening moving. Start with a song that earns attention, vary the energy, and treat the volume knob as an instrument rather than a declaration of war. The public listing does not provide a detailed booking route. Artists supply their own sound system and gear. Confirm the performance location, engineer, PA, inputs, microphones, monitors, backline, power, load-in, parking, soundcheck, set times, breaks, curfew, food, hospitality, ticketing, merchandise, payment, and settlement. The public listing does not establish those current operational terms. Send a concise pitch with live footage, dates, musical fit, realistic draw, and a clear technical plan. Arrive with a tidy rig and enough judgment to leave the room happier it booked music in the first place. This is not mysticism; it is how a good show gets invited back.

Cabin Boys Brewery - Utica in Tulsa is the brewery’s original location and hosts live bands and musicians in a casual taproom setting. Irish, Celtic, bluegrass, folk, rock, and other brewery-friendly styles fit naturally within the programming. For musicians, the venue rewards an approachable live presence, strong vocals, and enough stage energy to engage a social beer-drinking crowd. Full bands and smaller acts can both fit depending on the event. Cabin Boys Utica is best suited to local and regional performers that enjoy brewery gigs and can create a lively community atmosphere without relying on formal concert production. It offers musicians a Tulsa stage where craft beer and live music share the spotlight.

In Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, Cafe Sydnie Mae accommodates about 90 people under an All Ages policy. Best little steak and seafood restaurant in Acadiana. Live music is held Thursday-Saturday nights. Cafe Sydnie Mae programs Bluegrass, Blues, Blues Rock, Cajun, Celtic, Country, and Folk. Cafe Sydnie Mae accepts booking inquiries by email. At Cafe Sydnie Mae, a house PA is provided. QuickPitch is available for this venue. Final timing and event-specific arrangements with Cafe Sydnie Mae need agreement before the show is announced. Cafe Sydnie Mae’s stated song policy is all song types. Show inquiries for Cafe Sydnie Mae are handled by its talent buyer function.

Cara Irish Pub & Restaurant is a live-music venue in Dover, New Hampshire. Downtown Irish pub and restaurant where music is part of the venue identity and current programming includes musician/open-mic events. A food-and-pub-first Irish venue with current live-musician programming in an intimate downtown setting. Programming includes Irish, acoustic, open mic, local, mixed. Age access is 21+. The venue is located at 11 Fourth Street, Dover, NH 03820. For musicians evaluating a date, the established programming is the clearest guide to whether a set, instrumentation, and audience profile will fit the room. Artists can compare their sound and show scale with the venue’s existing live-music format before pursuing a date. Bands and solo performers can use the genre mix, audience setting, and performance style as practical signals when building a routing plan. For working musicians, that established performance pattern also provides useful context for deciding how much production, stage footprint, and preparation a show may require. The venue’s live-use pattern makes it a practical lead for suitable performers.

Downtown Irish pub and music hall with recurring live music Saturdays, open mic Thursdays and karaoke Fridays. A downtown pub explicitly branded as a music hall with a standing weekly live-entertainment schedule. The practical live-music fit is site advertises Saturday live music plus Thursday open mic. Artists working in Irish, rock, acoustic, local, mixed are directly aligned with the venue’s established programming profile. The venue’s active live-music use gives performers a concrete sense of how a set can fit the room and the audience environment. Casey Magee's Irish Pub & Music Hall is located at 8 Temple St, Nashua, NH 03060. For a band, solo act, or ensemble considering the room, the useful takeaway is the venue’s demonstrated commitment to live performance and the specific styles already appearing in its schedule. The combination of an established music identity and a defined performance setting gives musicians practical context before deciding whether to pursue a date.

Cask & Kettle Irish Gastropub — Uptown is a Saint John restaurant that actively makes room for local and aspiring artists. Irish, folk, acoustic and other pub-oriented performers fit the setting, where the audience is still centered on food and drinks. It is a useful place for musicians who can be engaging without needing the room to behave like a concert hall.

Cassidy's Irish Pub is a the 2026 St. Paddy's Festival returned with 12 bands on two stages, confirming full-band capacity. Performances are event-driven, with temporary or festival production, shared schedules, vendors, and audiences moving among several attractions rather than a fixed club layout. For musicians, concise sets, quick changeovers, outdoor stage presence, and the ability to engage a broad crowd are especially useful. The strongest opportunities are festival bills, civic celebrations, and seasonal events rather than recurring weekly bookings. Cassidy's Irish Pub is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

Castle Island Brewing Co. - South Boston is a september/October 2026 calendar lists live patio music and Irish-music programming at the South Boston taproom. The taproom or beer-garden setting is casual and social, with guests drinking, talking, and moving through the space while the band creates the atmosphere. For musicians, a manageable stage footprint and sensible volume are important, while strong vocals and approachable material help hold listeners who may not have arrived specifically for the show. Solo performers, duos, and compact full bands can all fit depending on the event, with larger brewery celebrations supporting more substantial production. Castle Island Brewing Co. - South Boston is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

Catherine Rooney's is trolley Square Irish pub with recurring live entertainment and an official Irish music series.. Musically, Irish, Folk, Acoustic, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the hospitality setting rewards strong vocals, professional presentation, and enough dynamic control to complement food, drinks, and conversation while still making the music feel intentional. Catherine Rooney's is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete.

Celtic Crossing Irish Pub is a current sources list traditional Irish music and recurring live entertainment. The venue combines live entertainment with food, drinks, and conversation, so musicians need to complement the room while still giving guests a reason to listen. For musicians, controlled volume, strong vocals, and a compact, professional setup are especially valuable. Solo artists, duos, trios, and compact full bands can all work depending on the night, with the strongest performers able to move smoothly between atmosphere and higher-energy moments. Celtic Crossing Irish Pub is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

Celtic Harp Restaurant & Pub is celtic Harp is an Irish-American pub in Utica's brewery district with live entertainment and live-music programming.. Musically, Irish, acoustic, local live music fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the brewery atmosphere is social and relaxed, so strong vocals, an approachable set, and the ability to engage listeners without overpowering conversation are especially useful. Celtic Harp Restaurant & Pub is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it.

Celtic Junction Arts Center is a current 2026 programming features world-class Irish musicians, fiddle, flute, harp, banjo, guitar and live céilí music. The programming is arts- and culture-oriented rather than nightlife-driven, which gives distinctive, listening-focused, and interdisciplinary projects room to work. For musicians, artistic context, strong material, and a polished presentation matter more than sheer volume or party-band energy. Small and medium ensembles can be especially effective, particularly when the performance connects naturally with the venue’s cultural or educational mission. Celtic Junction Arts Center is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

Celtic Knot Public House is evanston Irish pub and restaurant with regular live bands and a recurring traditional Irish music session.. Musically, Irish, Traditional, Folk, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the hospitality setting rewards strong vocals, professional presentation, and enough dynamic control to complement food, drinks, and conversation while still making the music feel intentional. Celtic Knot Public House is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression.

Celtic Pub in Pawtucket is an intimate 50-person dive-style room with Irish and contemporary live music plus karaoke. The 21+ setting puts performers close to the crowd, so personality and participation matter more than production. Irish acts, acoustic performers and bar bands with a strong singalong instinct should fit naturally.

Ceol Irish Pub is a live-music venue in Reno, Nevada. Irish pub with weekly traditional Irish sessions, bluegrass jams and current Saturday live-music performances. Live performance is part of the venue’s use, though the format can vary by event or space. Programming includes Irish traditional, bluegrass, acoustic, local live music. Age access is 21+. The venue is located at 410 California Ave, Reno, NV 89509. For musicians evaluating a date, the established programming is the clearest guide to whether a set, instrumentation, and audience profile will fit the room. Artists can compare their sound and show scale with the venue’s existing live-music format before pursuing a date. Bands and solo performers can use the genre mix, audience setting, and performance style as practical signals when building a routing plan. For working musicians, that established performance pattern also provides useful context for deciding how much production, stage footprint, and preparation a show may require. The venue’s live-use pattern makes it a practical lead for suitable performers.

Charlee's Bar — Independent Irish pub with live music, nightly karaoke, a dance floor, patio and an outdoor stage available for bands and events. A lively local pub built to accommodate bands rather than simply adding background music; the outdoor stage and dance floor make it useful for compact working groups. The live mix centers on Irish, Rock, Country, Local Bands, Karaoke, which helps define the strongest fit. The outdoor 16-by-16-foot stage is sized for a compact working band. Musicians should plan for a looser social crowd than in a listening room, with pacing and projection doing much of the work.

Chief O'Neill's Pub is a chicago Irish pub with recurring traditional sessions and ticketed live cultural programming. The venue combines live entertainment with food, drinks, and conversation, so musicians need to complement the room while still giving guests a reason to listen. For musicians, controlled volume, strong vocals, and a compact, professional setup are especially valuable. Solo artists, duos, trios, and compact full bands can all work depending on the night, with the strongest performers able to move smoothly between atmosphere and higher-energy moments. Chief O'Neill's Pub is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

Churchill's Food + Spirits is a current 2026 Flint event coverage documents live band performances at Churchill's. The seated sanctuary-style environment favors attentive listening and music that benefits from natural room acoustics rather than nightlife energy. For musicians, blend, dynamics, repertoire, and professional presentation matter more than elaborate stage production. The strongest fits are faith-based, choral, gospel, classical, acoustic, and community concert programs rather than conventional bar-band bookings. Churchill's Food + Spirits is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

Clancy's Irish Pub is a site describes the current Wheat Ridge location as a spacious venue with live music and multiple bars/patios. The venue combines live entertainment with food, drinks, and conversation, so musicians need to complement the room while still giving guests a reason to listen. For musicians, controlled volume, strong vocals, and a compact, professional setup are especially valuable. Solo artists, duos, trios, and compact full bands can all work depending on the night, with the strongest performers able to move smoothly between atmosphere and higher-energy moments. Clancy's Irish Pub is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

Clancy's Irish Sports Pub is based in Bradenton, Florida; its final room configuration should be confirmed for each show. Clancy's is Bradenton's biggest and best tiki bar and your hot spot for live music, karaoke, cocktails and more. They host live music Thursday-Sunday nights with Thursdays being reserved for a regular performer. Clancy's Irish Sports Pub programs Acoustic, Celtic, Classic Rock, Country, Dance, Irish, and Old Time. Clancy's Irish Sports Pub accepts booking inquiries by phone. Sound and stage provisions at Clancy's Irish Sports Pub remain show-specific and should be advanced before travel is locked. Final timing and event-specific arrangements with Clancy's Irish Sports Pub need agreement before the show is announced.

Clancy's Pub an Irish Cantina is a live-music venue in Farmington, New Mexico. The venue supports live-band performance, giving working groups a clear basis for evaluating the room. Programming includes Rock, country, acoustic, local bands, pub music, mixed. The venue is located at 2701 E 20th St, Farmington, NM 87402. For musicians evaluating a date, the established programming is the clearest guide to whether a set, instrumentation, and audience profile will fit the room. Artists can compare their sound and show scale with the venue’s existing live-music format before pursuing a date. Bands and solo performers can use the genre mix, audience setting, and performance style as practical signals when building a routing plan. For working musicians, that established performance pattern also provides useful context for deciding how much production, stage footprint, and preparation a show may require. The venue’s live-use pattern makes it a practical lead for suitable performers.

Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub in Syracuse’s Tipperary Hill neighborhood is a long-running pub and restaurant with live bands and large community music events. Irish, rock, tribute, local festival music, and other pub-friendly styles fit naturally within the venue. For musicians, the room rewards communal energy, strong vocals, and direct crowd interaction. Full bands can work especially well on event nights and block-party dates. Coleman's is best suited to local and regional performers that can deliver lively, accessible sets and keep a social crowd engaged. It offers musicians a Syracuse stage where live music is woven into one of the city’s best-known Irish pub traditions.

With room for roughly 49 and a 21+ policy, Colfax Ale Cellar is part of the live-music circuit in Raton, New Mexico. Craft Beer & Food, Fine NM Spirits & Wine. Shows take place infrequently on Friday and Saturday nights. The Colfax Ale Cellar calendar is open to Alternative, Celtic, Classic Rock, Country, Folk, Irish, and New Mexican. Colfax Ale Cellar accepts booking inquiries by email. Colfax Ale Cellar’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. Before confirming Colfax Ale Cellar, settle the running time and any venue-specific promotion or settlement terms. Colfax Ale Cellar’s stated song policy is all song types.

Con Murphy's Irish Pub brings live music to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a 21+ door policy. This Irish pub hosts live music Thursday-Saturday nights starting at 8 PM. Artists working in Acoustic, Celtic, Irish, Pop, Soft Rock, and Top 40 fit Con Murphy's Irish Pub’s stated range. Con Murphy's Irish Pub accepts booking inquiries by email. The available PA and production support at Con Murphy's Irish Pub are not confirmed; settle those requirements before accepting the date. A pitch to Con Murphy's Irish Pub should focus on musical fit, available dates, and the practical shape of the proposed show. Show inquiries for Con Murphy's Irish Pub are handled by its talent buyer function.

Conroy's Public House – 95th Street is an active 95th Street Irish pub identified by a current local music guide as an Overland Park live-music venue. The outdoor setting creates a relaxed public atmosphere where listeners may be seated on lawns, moving between activities, or gathering around the stage rather than standing in a tight club crowd. For musicians, weather, sound projection, and a flexible setup are practical considerations, while strong stage presence helps pull a spread-out audience toward the music. It is best suited to polished regional performers, community concert series, and event bands comfortable with all-ages outdoor audiences. Conroy's Public House – 95th Street is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

Corbett Brewing is independent Tucson brewery and courtyard venue that hosts community events and live-music festival programming.. Musically, Irish, Rock, Local, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the brewery atmosphere is social and relaxed, so strong vocals, an approachable set, and the ability to engage listeners without overpowering conversation are especially useful. Corbett Brewing is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it.

Cork & Bean is locally owned Oak Lawn coffee, cocktail and wine bar that hosts live music and community events.. Musically, Acoustic, Irish, singer-songwriter, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the open-air setting favors a polished, visually engaging set that can carry across a dispersed audience. Weather, outdoor sound, and festival-style pacing are part of the job. Cork & Bean is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete.

Cork Harbour Pub in Lawrenceville is an Irish pub with recurring live music and themed Irish-music nights. The atmosphere is intimate, social, and rooted in the communal feel of a neighborhood pub, making it a natural fit for Irish, folk, acoustic, and related styles. For musicians, this is a setting where direct audience interaction matters more than elaborate production. Solo performers, duos, traditional players, and small acoustic ensembles are especially well suited. The crowd may be drinking, talking, and singing along, so performers who can create a welcoming, participatory atmosphere are likely to do well. Cork Harbour is best suited to musicians who are comfortable playing close to the audience and adapting the set to the energy of the room. Traditional material can fit naturally, but broader acoustic and roots-oriented acts may also work when the presentation complements the pub setting. It is a classic small-room opportunity built around personality, songcraft, and connection.

Corky's Irish Pub is chilliwack Irish pub with recurring Friday singer-songwriter live entertainment. The programming spans Singer-songwriter, Acoustic, and Irish, giving artists a useful sense of what already works in the room. Site advertises Friday singer-songwriter performances. Age access is 19+. The useful skill here is reading the room: musicians need enough presence to be a reason to stay without fighting the food-and-drink side of the business. The room has more value when the performer can turn a social crowd into listeners without disrupting the atmosphere.

County Clare Irish Inn & Pub is a pub page lists multiple live acts and bands in its 2026 programming. The venue combines live entertainment with food, drinks, and conversation, so musicians need to complement the room while still giving guests a reason to listen. For musicians, controlled volume, strong vocals, and a compact, professional setup are especially valuable. Solo artists, duos, trios, and compact full bands can all work depending on the night, with the strongest performers able to move smoothly between atmosphere and higher-energy moments. County Clare Irish Inn & Pub is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

Culhane’s Irish Pub - Southside is a Jacksonville Irish pub that regularly programs live bands, traditional Irish performers, dancers, and bagpipes. The venue combines food, drinks, sports, and entertainment, giving musicians access to a lively pub crowd rather than a formal seated concert. Irish folk, Celtic rock, acoustic music, classic rock, country, party bands, and familiar pub repertoire all fit naturally. For musicians, versatility and crowd interaction matter. A small full band or acoustic group can work well, especially acts able to mix recognizable songs with traditional material and encourage singalongs. Special holiday events can support larger lineups and more energetic performances. The audience is social and often there for an entire evening, so bands need to keep momentum across longer sets. Culhane’s is a good Jacksonville target for working musicians who enjoy pub gigs and can balance music with dining, drinking, and a festive atmosphere.

Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant & Bar brings live music to Alexandria, Virginia with a 21+ door policy and room for roughly 100. Step into a genuinely one of a kind Irish dining experience four hundred years in the making. Most shows take place on Friday and Saturday nights. Artists working in Acoustic, Celtic, Country, Folk, Irish, and Rock fit Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant & Bar’s stated range. Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant & Bar accepts booking inquiries by email. The available PA and production support at Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant & Bar are not confirmed; settle those requirements before accepting the date. Artists should confirm Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant & Bar’s final schedule and show-specific deal before publishing the date.

Deer Park Irish Pub is a current venue research supports recurring live-music use in the pub; no booking-specific contact was publicly. The outdoor setting creates a relaxed public atmosphere where listeners may be seated on lawns, moving between activities, or gathering around the stage rather than standing in a tight club crowd. For musicians, weather, sound projection, and a flexible setup are practical considerations, while strong stage presence helps pull a spread-out audience toward the music. It is best suited to polished regional performers, community concert series, and event bands comfortable with all-ages outdoor audiences. Deer Park Irish Pub is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

Deertrees Theatre is a 300-capacity, All Ages room in Harrison, Maine. In 1936 a marvelous opera house was built on the site of an old deer run in the forest above the village of Harrison. Constructed of rose hemlock in the Adirondack Style with hand carved fixtures and near perfect acoustics, the 300 seat theatre was considered as fine as any on Broadway. Musically, Deertrees Theatre accommodates Acoustic, Bluegrass, Blues, Celtic, Classical, Country, and Folk. Deertrees Theatre accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. Artists need to confirm Deertrees Theatre’s sound system, monitoring, available backline, and technical staffing. Deertrees Theatre’s seated capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. A pitch to Deertrees Theatre should focus on musical fit, available dates, and the practical shape of the proposed show.

Dempsey's Public House is a live-music venue in Fargo, North Dakota. Downtown Irish-style pub with a recurring live-music schedule featuring local and regional bands. Reviews generally praise the lively Irish-pub atmosphere, value and entertainment; service and security experiences are somewhat mixed. The venue supports live-band performance, giving working groups a clear basis for evaluating the room. Programming includes Rock, blues, folk, acoustic, covers, local/regional bands. Age access is 21+. The venue is located at 226 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102. For musicians evaluating a date, the established programming is the clearest guide to whether a set, instrumentation, and audience profile will fit the room. Artists can compare their sound and show scale with the venue’s existing live-music format before pursuing a date. Bands and solo performers can use the genre mix, audience setting, and performance style as practical signals when building a routing plan. For working musicians, that established performance pattern also provides useful context for deciding how much production, stage footprint, and preparation a show may require. The venue’s live-use pattern makes it a practical lead for suitable performers.

Doherty's Irish Pub is a 150-capacity, All Ages room in Cary, North Carolina. They host Acoustic acts on Wednesday nights and a traditional Irish session on the first Thursday of each month. Browse additional Doherty's locations. Musically, Doherty's Irish Pub accommodates Celtic and Irish. Doherty's Irish Pub accepts booking inquiries by email. Artists need to confirm Doherty's Irish Pub’s sound system, monitoring, available backline, and technical staffing. Artists should confirm Doherty's Irish Pub’s final schedule and show-specific deal before publishing the date. Show inquiries for Doherty's Irish Pub are handled by its talent buyer function. Any remaining detail for Doherty's Irish Pub should be treated as show-specific and confirmed before commitment.

Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Apex is apex Irish pub and restaurant with recurring Tuesday live Irish music and a full food-and-beverage operation.. Musically, Irish / traditional / acoustic / various fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the hospitality setting rewards strong vocals, professional presentation, and enough dynamic control to complement food, drinks, and conversation while still making the music feel intentional. Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Apex is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression.

Dolan's Pub is a downtown Fredericton Irish pub with live music several nights a week and regular full-band events. Irish, rock, cover bands and folk all make sense in a room with a strong pub-music tradition. Performers who can keep the crowd singing, moving and involved should feel at home.

Donaleigh's Irish Public House is a downtown Barrie pub with recurring bands and live-band karaoke. Irish music, rock, tribute and cover acts all fit the party-oriented room, where audience participation is part of the appeal. Performers should bring a confident, social set rather than a reserved listening-room approach.

Donegal's Irish House is a live-music venue in Surrey, British Columbia. Independent Irish pub with regular live bands and longstanding recurring music programming. The venue supports live-band performance, giving working groups a clear basis for evaluating the room. Programming includes Rock / blues / tribute / pub bands. Age access is 21+. The venue is located at 12054 96 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3V 1W3. For musicians evaluating a date, the established programming is the clearest guide to whether a set, instrumentation, and audience profile will fit the room. Artists can compare their sound and show scale with the venue’s existing live-music format before pursuing a date. Bands and solo performers can use the genre mix, audience setting, and performance style as practical signals when building a routing plan. For working musicians, that established performance pattern also provides useful context for deciding how much production, stage footprint, and preparation a show may require. The venue’s live-use pattern makes it a practical lead for suitable performers.

Donnellan's Irish Pub — Granville Street Irish pub with recurring weekend live music and DJs. The programming spans Irish/pub, rock, pop, covers, mixed, giving musicians a useful sense of what already works in the room. The 21+ format reinforces the nightlife focus. The best sets here will work with the room rather than over it, keeping enough energy to hold a social crowd without turning dinner or drinks into a volume contest.

Doyle's Public House is long-running Tacoma pub with current event programming and documented live music.. Musically, Rock / Irish / pub / eclectic fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the hospitality setting rewards strong vocals, professional presentation, and enough dynamic control to complement food, drinks, and conversation while still making the music feel intentional. Doyle's Public House is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete.

Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill in Ames is an Irish-style pub and restaurant with live music tied to holiday and special-event programming. A March 17, 2026 St. Patrick’s Day event confirms active music use, making Irish, acoustic, folk, and general pub music the most natural fits. This is a hospitality venue first, so musicians should expect to work around dining, conversation, and a social crowd rather than a formal concert setup. Solo performers, duos, and small ensembles are likely the strongest match, especially acts that can mix familiar material with traditional or roots-oriented songs. The room rewards personality, audience interaction, and the ability to adjust volume as the crowd changes. Dublin Bay is a good option for musicians who enjoy themed events, holiday programming, and pub audiences, particularly when the music can become part of the atmosphere without requiring a large stage or heavy production.

Dublin Crossing — Vancouver — Vancouver Irish pub with recurring live music on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. site advertises live music Friday and Saturday nights and Sundays. Programming includes Irish, rock, folk, acoustic, pub music, mixed. The venue makes the most sense for artists comfortable working a nightlife crowd. The venue is at 466 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V5X 0C4.

Dublin Crossing Irish Pub — Surrey — Surrey Irish pub with current live-band programming and recurring live music. Current 2026 artist/event listings verify live-band programming at the Surrey pub. Programming includes Irish, rock, pop, acoustic, cover bands, mixed. Acts with a strong live identity should feel more natural here than low-impact background performers. The venue is at 101-18789 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC V3S 7Y3.

Dublin's Pass - Downtown is an and state-tourism sources describe Dublin's Pass as a current Irish pub with recurring live music. The venue combines live entertainment with food, drinks, and conversation, so musicians need to complement the room while still giving guests a reason to listen. For musicians, controlled volume, strong vocals, and a compact, professional setup are especially valuable. Solo artists, duos, trios, and compact full bands can all work depending on the night, with the strongest performers able to move smoothly between atmosphere and higher-energy moments. Dublin's Pass - Downtown is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

Dubliner Pub Omaha is an Old Market Irish pub where live music is part of the regular nightlife program. Acoustic acts, roots performers and compact bands that can engage a social pub crowd are especially natural fits.

Duggan's Boundary Irish Pub is a live-music venue in Edmonton, Alberta. Programming includes Irish, acoustic, folk, local, open mic, mixed. Live-band performance is part of the venue’s established use. For musicians, this room is best evaluated by how its existing programming matches an act’s style, instrumentation, volume, and audience. Bands and solo performers can use the venue’s established music mix and performance setting to decide whether the room belongs on a routing plan. A show that fits the space’s scale and normal audience environment will generally be the strongest match. The venue’s recurring connection to live performance also gives artists a practical reference point for planning stage footprint, production needs, and set presentation before pursuing a date. Working musicians should treat the established format as the clearest signal of fit and prepare a focused set that suits the room. The established live-music pattern gives performers a useful reference point when comparing local and regional opportunities. Irish neighborhood pub with Friday/Saturday live artists and a recurring Wednesday open mic.

Durty Nelly's Irish Pub is a busy Argyle Street room with live entertainment every night. Irish, Celtic, rock and folk bands fit a crowd already accustomed to energetic pub performances. Musicians who can sustain momentum and make the audience feel part of the night should be especially effective.

Elmo's Tavern North Lawrence is north Lawrence neighborhood tavern with current live-music, jam and open-mic programming.. Musically, Irish, folk, jam, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the hospitality setting rewards strong vocals, professional presentation, and enough dynamic control to complement food, drinks, and conversation while still making the music feel intentional. Elmo's Tavern North Lawrence is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete.

Enoch's Irish Pub & Cafe is a current promoter listing names John Jeter and confirms Enoch's as a multi-style live-music club. The venue combines live entertainment with food, drinks, and conversation, so musicians need to complement the room while still giving guests a reason to listen. For musicians, controlled volume, strong vocals, and a compact, professional setup are especially valuable. Solo artists, duos, trios, and compact full bands can all work depending on the night, with the strongest performers able to move smoothly between atmosphere and higher-energy moments. Enoch's Irish Pub & Cafe is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

Erin's Pub operates in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, with capacity and age details worth confirming before a date is announced. An old pub on the East end of Water Street. A genuine Newfoundland Experience. Musically, Erin's Pub accommodates Acoustic, Americana, Celtic, Country, Folk, Irish, and Jazz. Erin's Pub accepts booking inquiries through Facebook. Artists need to confirm Erin's Pub’s sound system, monitoring, available backline, and technical staffing. Confirm Erin's Pub’s show schedule and any unlisted deal terms before routing around the performance. Show inquiries for Erin's Pub are handled by its talent buyer function. Any remaining detail for Erin's Pub should be treated as show-specific and confirmed before commitment.

Fado Pub & Kitchen in Dublin’s Bridge Park district presents Irish sessions and special live-music events. Irish, Celtic, traditional, American, pop, and other pub-friendly styles fit naturally within the room. For musicians, the setting rewards a communal atmosphere, strong vocals, and direct audience interaction. Traditional sessions and compact bands are especially natural fits. Fado is best suited to local and regional performers that can deliver lively, approachable sets and complement the social energy of a European-style pub. It offers musicians a Dublin stage where live music and Irish pub culture are closely connected and where recurring sessions create a built-in music audience.

Finbar's Irish Pub in Bedford combines food and drinks with recurring Irish, Celtic and East Coast live music. Traditional and pub-oriented performers fit naturally, especially acts that can turn familiar material into a communal experience. The room rewards warmth and audience participation more than elaborate staging.

Finnegan's Pub is irish-centric neighborhood pub centered on drinks, social atmosphere and live music, with local-band bookings. The programming spans Classic rock, acoustic, jazz, and local bands, giving artists a useful sense of what already works in the room. 2026 band schedules and business profiles describe a small neighborhood pub with a strong live-music focus. The useful skill here is reading the room: musicians need enough presence to be a reason to stay without fighting the food-and-drink side of the business. The room has more value when the performer can turn a social crowd into listeners without disrupting the atmosphere.

First Presbyterian Theater is first Presbyterian Theater is a downtown Fort Wayne performance venue within First Presbyterian Church that hosts theater and current live concert programming.. Musically, Folk, Irish, Scottish, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the theater setting puts more attention on musicianship, pacing, stagecraft, and a complete show. A seated audience also rewards detail and a deliberate presentation. First Presbyterian Theater is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression.

Fitz's Pub - Elmhurst is family-owned Elmhurst pub with music-focused community entertainment and current live-music event use.. The listed capacity is 172 N Addison Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126, which gives performers a useful sense of the audience scale. Musically, Irish, acoustic, pub live music, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the hospitality setting rewards strong vocals, professional presentation, and enough dynamic control to complement food, drinks, and conversation while still making the music feel intentional. Fitz's Pub - Elmhurst is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it.

Five Points Fountain in Columbia is a public plaza used for neighborhood events and seasonal celebrations that include live musical performance. Irish and other festival-friendly community music fit naturally within the open-air setting. For musicians, the plaza offers strong public visibility and a mixed crowd of residents, visitors, and people moving through the district. Performers should be comfortable playing outdoors and connecting quickly with listeners who may not have arrived specifically for the music. Five Points Fountain is best suited to local ensembles and community performers who can bring a concise, energetic set to a public event. It offers musicians a central Columbia stage where live music helps define the atmosphere of a larger neighborhood celebration.

Five Points Public House and Events Center is five Points combines an Irish-style public house with a dedicated events center that hosts live music and other community events.. The listed capacity is 350 theater; 300 banquet — Event Center, which gives performers a useful sense of the audience scale. Musically, Live music, Irish/pub, community events fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the hospitality setting rewards strong vocals, professional presentation, and enough dynamic control to complement food, drinks, and conversation while still making the music feel intentional. Five Points Public House and Events Center is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it.

Flanagan's Irish Pub is downtown Dunedin Irish pub with traditional music and live local bands every Friday and Saturday night.. Musically, Irish / local bands fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the hospitality setting rewards strong vocals, professional presentation, and enough dynamic control to complement food, drinks, and conversation while still making the music feel intentional. Flanagan's Irish Pub is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete.

Flanagan’s Pub & Downstairs has been a Shillington and Berks County fixture since 1982, which means it has survived fashion cycles, bad hair, and enough weekend musicians to fill a municipal census. Live music happens upstairs on weekend nights, so the show is deliberately separated from the regular pub traffic rather than competing with every wing basket and wandering pool player downstairs. The booking fit is specific: mostly cover bands, with no more than five players. That is useful information, not a creative insult. This room appears built for tight, familiar repertoire played by a compact outfit that knows how to keep a crowd moving without requiring a road manager, a forklift, or a twelve-page stage plot. Public reviews point to a popular local bar with loyal regulars, bartenders who are appreciated, and food people return for. In other words, the audience may have high expectations for a good night even if nobody arrived carrying a notebook. Performers bring their own PA and microphones, so do not assume the upstairs room comes preloaded with your salvation. Advance the power, stage space, load-in route, monitor needs, set times, payment terms, and whether there is an in-house sound person. Booking information is handled through the venue’s listed booking company; use the specified route and send a practical, listenable package. Flanagan’s is a straightforward working pub date: bring a disciplined five-piece or smaller, a reliable PA, songs people recognize, and enough stamina to make the upstairs feel like the reason the weekend happened.

Flounder Brewing Co. pours live music into a 250-year-old barn in Hillsborough, New Jersey. Thursdays are reserved for sessions and open mics, Fridays spotlight singer-songwriters, and Saturdays expand to duos, trios, and larger combinations. Acoustic, Bluegrass, Blues, Celtic, Country, Folk, and Gospel acts fit the program, while Hardcore, Metal, Screamo, and Thrash fall outside it. The venue operates primarily as 21+, though younger guests may be admitted under strict supervision. Artists should read every booking instruction before submitting through the online form. House production is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing require direct agreement. This is a weekly rhythm with distinct lanes; a pitch should fit the right night instead of treating the barn like an empty calendar square.

Forest View Educational Center Theater is district 214 Community Education theater at Forest View Educational Center, used for community orchestra, concert-band and theatrical performances.. Musically, Orchestra, Concert Band, Irish, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the theater setting puts more attention on musicianship, pacing, stagecraft, and a complete show. A seated audience also rewards detail and a deliberate presentation. Forest View Educational Center Theater is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience. A concise, well-paced set and professional transitions will help the performance feel complete. Strong audience awareness can make the difference between simply playing the room and truly connecting with it. Acts that prepare for the venue’s format and crowd are likely to make the strongest impression.

Fulton Taproom - North Loop in Minneapolis hosts recurring community events and current live entertainment, including rotating Celtic bands. Irish, Celtic, folk, and other mixed live styles fit naturally within the taproom. For musicians, the venue rewards communal playing, strong vocals, and an approachable set that can engage a social brewery crowd. Small ensembles and bands can both fit. Fulton North Loop is best suited to local and regional performers that enjoy taproom shows and can make live music feel like a regular part of the public experience.