Yoshi's Jazz Club & Japanese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Oakland.

1. Yoshi's Jazz Club & Japanese Restaurant

8.8
510 Embarcadero W (btwn Clay St. & Washington St.), Oakland, CA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Jack London Square · 82 tips and reviews

Farshid K.Farshid Ketabchi: great & serious jazz venue. the sushi isn't bad either.

Alvina T.Alvina Tasha: Awesome place to listen jazz, R&B and enjoy your favorite artist/ musician.👍😃

Ben R.Ben Russo: It's a great place to see live music and the food is good too! General admission shows are a blast but get your fix ahead of time. It's a small venue.

Fox Theater is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Oakland.

2. Fox Theater

9.4
1807 Telegraph Ave (btwn 18th & 19th St), Oakland, CA
Music Venue · Uptown · 149 tips and reviews

Madeleine E.Madeleine Englis: This is one of the coolest concert venues! Looks kind of like a broadway theater. Get the floor tickets though, balcony is too removed.

Nick F.Nick Fruendt: Awesome theater, fun to go see a concert here

Tania M.Tania Martinez: Great venue for concerts with an amazing architecture, don't miss the ornamental ceiling it's beautiful.

The New Parish is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Oakland.

3. The New Parish

8.6
579 18th St (at San Pablo St.), Oakland, CA
Night Club · Uptown · 41 tips and reviews

:):): Great place to see live music and an easy walk to and from the BART. #RAGE!

Pacific UnionPacific Union: Best music venue in the East Bay! An intimate space with a hugely diverse lineup of performers. Music runs the gamut,from reggae to hip hop to brass bands to funk to dancehall. Read more.

Maja P.Maja Petkovic: Awesome place! Great music, cool garden patio where you can smoke, funky art and burning men crowd. Place to be on Wednesday!

Cafe Van Kleef is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Oakland.

4. Cafe Van Kleef

9.0
1621 Telegraph Ave (at 17th St), Oakland, CA
Bar · Oaksterdam · 80 tips and reviews

Kelli J.Kelli Johnston: Fresh Squeezed Greyhounds. Pace yourself if thats possible, these are strong drinks! Great funky decor. Reminds me of New Orleans. Beer selection is lacking. More of a cocktail bar. good jazz.

Edward K.Edward K: Get a greyhound, grab a table, and enjoy the live jazz band!

David H.David Holtz: Great greyhounds, decor, and live music.

Oakland Arena is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Oakland.

5. Oakland Arena

8.1
7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA
Basketball Stadium · Central East Oakland · 194 tips and reviews

Sarah Kay H.Sarah Kay Hoffman: Great concert venue

Kao S.Kao Saephan: Great concert

julia s.julia sutton: Went to Summer Slam Concert Last night it was awesome. I loved it. NO, you cant say it w as bad... It was awesome. IF you ever go to a concert here, I suggest you go as close to the stage as possible.

Paramount Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Oakland.

6. Paramount Theatre

8.8
2025 Broadway (btwn 20th & 21st St), Oakland, CA
Music Venue · Uptown · 47 tips and reviews

ingrid l.ingrid lopez: Leonard Cohen: best concert of my life in this beautiful and legendary place.

Farshid K.Farshid Ketabchi: wonderful music concert venue with an old world charm. leonard cohen's concert in 2010 was awesome there.

__: Lovely architecture, great landmark in Oakland and good place for a concert.

Cato's Ale House is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Oakland.

7. Cato's Ale House

8.3
3891 Piedmont Ave (at Montell Ave), Oakland, CA
Gastropub · Piedmont Avenue · 59 tips and reviews

Daniel M.Daniel Markham: Trivia night! Win the music round OR the whole thing? Get a free pitcher. Any beer.

Frank K.Frank Kim: Pretty awesome beer collection, will have live bands and trivia nites.

Inderpreet S.Inderpreet Singh: Drink some cool brews and enjoy the vegan bahn mi. They have a large collection of beers and live music.

Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Oakland.

8. Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar

7.5
2 Broadway (btwn Water & Broadway), Oakland, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Jack London Square · 39 tips and reviews

Sharyn A.Sharyn Abbott: Great jazz pianist tonight

Kathleen B.Kathleen Burkhard: Very nice atmosphere, little pricy , also lovely live piano music

Richard W.Richard Wong: The Sunday Champagne Jazz Brunch is a fun experience with live music, waterfront views and seafood brunch buffet.

Stay Gold Delicatessen is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Oakland.

9. Stay Gold Delicatessen

9.2
2635 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA
Deli · McClymonds · 20 tips and reviews

John W.John W: Great deli menu & shop. Beer garden space out back with music, dogs, fussball & pool table, and a smoker!

XX: Awesome music!! Pinball machines, nice laid back place👍

Scott R.Scott Rocher: Ask about the BBQ brisket sandwich, The Texan.

Kaiser Rooftop Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Oakland.

10. Kaiser Rooftop Garden

7.8
300 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA
Park · Uptown · 8 tips and reviews

MayaMaya: Free concerts every Friday at noon during the summer.

Tina D.Tina D: Spacious and mellow oasis downtown. Free live music on Fridays in the summer. Great place to have a quiet lunch break.

Anna L.Anna Lou: Open to the public :) there's summer rooftop concerts!

Berkeley Playhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Oakland.

11. Berkeley Playhouse

9.2
2640 College Ave, Berkeley, CA
Theater · 5 tips and reviews

Chloe C.Chloe Condon: Great musicals! Order wine/pizza before show, so it'll be ready at intermission!

Angela L.Angela L: The plays, and their work with kids! Go see them in action!

John D.John DeSerio: Great place for fun performing arts.

Duende is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Oakland.

12. Duende

8.1
468 19th St (at Broadway), Oakland, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Uptown · 50 tips and reviews

Jonathan F.Jonathan Fleming: Love the spot, cool vibe, good menu , music coming soon. Incredible layout, great dinner, date spot or hangout.

Jenifer S.Jenifer Shields: DELICIOUS. Menu changes sometimes, especially seasonally. Unique, fresh dishes. Sangria is really good. And they offer quality live music that's very much on the innovative side.

Jason J.Jason James: Near-perfect Spanish tapas with live music accompaniment.

Bar 355 is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Oakland.

13. Bar 355

8.2
355 19th St, Oakland, CA
Cocktail Bar · Oaksterdam · 48 tips and reviews

Cristal F.Cristal Fernandez: Quick tips: hidden gem..modern saloon vibe..live music on occasion..old school soul & rock music..Good Happy hour- $2 high life $3 Stella $4 well..

Di L.Di Lucie: Good cocktails, good music, not too crowded on a Sunday night. Enjoy.

Troy F.Troy Flint: Excellent bartenders who can make drinks to suit any palette. Strong music selection and warm, cozy atmosphere that offers a strong counterpoint to the modern, sterile drink warehouse.

Groove Yard is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Oakland.

14. Groove Yard

8.0
5555 Claremont Ave, Oakland, CA
Record Store · North Oakland · 4 tips and reviews

Paul C.Paul Cloutier: Superb selection of Jazz, but a little over priced. Good for hard to find stuff you just gotta have.

MarkMark: Great selection of jazz records, good prices on everyday and rare albums. Also soul and rock albums, and lots of cd's.

Val W.Val Willis: Old school dig in the crates store. Rick Ballard has tremendous knowledge. Prices are responsible for collectible records

Somar Bar and Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Oakland.

15. Somar Bar and Lounge

7.6
1727 Telegraph Ave (btwn 17th & 18th St), Oakland, CA
Lounge · Uptown · 44 tips and reviews

Minh-Khue B.Minh-Khue Bui: Poppin on the weekends: great music, dancing, crowded. Follow their Twitter Twitter @SomarBar for drink specials and events

Leo F.Leo Faya: Sundays is probably the most grown up day.. Nice mellow grooves mixed international music... Dj Mpenzi really kills

Kevin W.Kevin Watkins: Good drinks, awesome music selection and more room to dance then the Layover!