Venues

Ace of Spades

1417 R Street — Sacramento

Sacramento's go-to midsize venue on R Street. Books rock, hip-hop, and EDM. Key stop for touring acts and a pillar of the local rock and metal community.

Butterscotch Den

Intimate 75-cap jazz speakeasy in Oak Park. Features the Maloney Jazz Trio on Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus Soul N' Steady DJs. Candlelit and classy.

Café Colonial

3520 Stockton Blvd — Sacramento

Iconic Sacramento punk venue booking 250 bands per year. Part-owned by Jim Cornett. The go-to spot for local and touring punk, metal, and hardcore acts.

Channel 24

Sacramento's newest midsize venue featuring balcony and standing room. Managed by Jon Gunton. Fresh sound, modern build.

Discovery Park

1600 Garden Highway — Sacramento

Massive outdoor festival grounds hosting Aftershock and GoldenSky festivals. 50,000+ capacity. Where Sacramento goes big.

Folsom Hotel

A saloon (not actually a hotel) in Historic Folsom hosting bluegrass and country music.

Fox and Goose

1001 R Street — Sacramento

Historic Sacramento pub hosting live music across genres. A longtime fixture of the R Street corridor.

Gaslight Company

Folsom venue known for its Wednesday open mic nights running over 10 years. Hosts all genres.

Golden 1 Center

500 David J Stern Walk — Sacramento

Sacramento's major arena venue in the Downtown Commons district. Hosts national touring acts, NBA games, and large-scale concerts.

Goldfield Trading Post

1630 J Street — Sacramento

Two-location venue (Midtown and Roseville) with food and drink. Books blues, metal, country, and hip-hop. Half bar, half music venue, all Sacramento.

Hard Rock Live

Casino-based concert venue with approximately 2,500 capacity. National touring acts in a casino setting.

Harlow's

2708 J Street — Sacramento

Midtown Sacramento's premier live music venue.

Harris Center for the Arts

Arts center at Folsom Lake College hosting professional and student performances.

Holy Diver

Key venue for Sacramento's rock and metal community. Part of the circuit alongside Ace of Spades and The Boardwalk.

Mondavi Center

Regional performing arts center at UC Davis focusing on world music and cultural acts.

MusicLandria

808 O Street — Sacramento

501(c)3 nonprofit serving as a drum hub, all-ages venue, and makerspace. Alcohol-free. Offers memberships, mentorship, and artist residencies.

Old Ironsides

1901 10th Street — Sacramento

Historic Midtown venue — the first Sacramento bar to receive a liquor license after Prohibition. Hosts punk, indie, and everything in between.

Powerhouse Pub

Folsom pub hosting blues, rock, originals, covers, and karaoke. A go-to for the Folsom live music crowd.

Sac Bicycle Kitchen

Volunteer-run DIY space hosting a Second Saturday music series May through September. Garage bands and community energy.

Sacramento Memorial Auditorium

1515 J Street — Sacramento

Historic 3,800-capacity auditorium hosting touring acts, cultural events, and community gatherings since the 1920s.

SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center

Modern performing arts center hosting metal, orchestras, musicals, and large-scale performances. 2,500 capacity.

Self Designs Art Gallery

Multi-use gallery across from DOCO with rotating art exhibitions. Hosts hip-hop, poetry, and experimental jazz performances.

Shady Lady Saloon

1409 R Street — Sacramento

1920s speakeasy-vibe venue on R Street near Ace of Spades. Books jazz, swing, soul, and DJ sets. Cocktails and atmosphere.

Sweet Music Studio Cafe

New venue opened January 2026 by Evelyn Guizar. Combines a cafe with practice and rehearsal space. Coffee, beer, wine, and community.

The Backyard

600-capacity outdoor venue behind Rock & Brews near Cal Expo. Open-air shows in the Sacramento sun.

The Boardwalk

Rock venue reopened in 2022 by Palm Tree Brewing with improved sound and lighting. Part of Sacramento's rock and metal venue circuit.

The Side Door

110-capacity listening room focused on acoustic, roots, and singer-songwriter performances. Quiet crowd, quality sound.

The Starlet Room

2708 J Street — Sacramento

Polished, cozy 150-cap venue above Harlow's. Owned by Jim Cornett. Books indie, hip-hop, and singer-songwriter acts in an intimate setting.

The Torch Club

904 15th St — Sacramento

Family-run blues bar since 1934, now in its 4th location. Owned by Marina Texeira (3rd generation). Blues jam Sundays, Mind X Thursdays. A Sacramento institution.

Thunder Valley - The Venue

Casino-based concert venue in Lincoln with great sightlines. Books national touring acts in the Sacramento region.

Toyota Amphitheatre

Major outdoor amphitheater about 45 minutes from Sacramento in Wheatland. National touring acts all summer.

Twin Lotus Thai

Thai restaurant with intimate jazz dinner performances. About 50 capacity, reservations required. Dinner and live jazz in one.

Zittel Family Amphitheater

Outdoor amphitheater in Historic Folsom hosting the Twilight Concert Series on Wednesdays from June through August.