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

1. 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 Musicians in Oakland.

2. 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.

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Excellent party and intimate live music space. Multi cultural Oaktown crowd. Three bars and nice central courtyard for chillin'.

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

3. 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.

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

4. 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

Jim A.Jim Anderson: Try the Panko Fried Brussels Sprouts - Dr John concert in 1 hour on Fat Tuesday!

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.

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

5. 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.

Sarita M.Sarita Moreno: The only thing better than seeing a concert here (come back Jill Scott!) is movie night!B

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

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

6. Cafe Van Kleef

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

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.

ClaudineClaudine: Great vibe, good cocktails and live music!

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

7. Cato's Ale House

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

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.

Ilya K.Ilya K: Live music is a win!

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

8. 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!

Grand Lake Farmers Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Oakland.

9. Grand Lake Farmers Market

9.4
Splash Pad Park (at Grand Ave & Lake Park), Oakland, CA
Farmers Market · Lakeshore · 47 tips and reviews

Grant S.Grant Shellen: Good food, great vendors, and a fun place for kids to listen to live music.

Emmy A.Emmy Alice: Crowded for shopping but nice for lunching, listening to live music, and watching kids play in the fountain.

Jesse B.Jesse Budlong: Many different vendors, with samples of everything!Tons of fruits and veggies to choose from. They also have vendors that sell prepared food. Saturdays, 9am-2pm, Year round

Ratto's International Market & Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Oakland.

10. Ratto's International Market & Deli

8.4
821 Washington St (at 9th St), Oakland, CA
Sandwich Spot · Old Oakland · 18 tips and reviews

Diana M.Diana M: Live jazz Fridays after 3.

Nate A.Nate Aune: Sandwiches are delicious and every Saturday there is live jazz!

Jackie L.Jackie Lee: Sandwiches here are worth every penny. I recommend trying out the weekly special if you're ever curious!

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

11. Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar

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

Aaron R.Aaron Read: Best calamari ever! Get a bowl of clam chowder and an Anchor Steam. Listen to live music and watch the boats. Doesn't get much better.

Michelle W.Michelle W: Live jazz Sunday brunch.

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

Jack London Square Farmers' Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Oakland.

12. Jack London Square Farmers' Market

8.0
Water St. (at Webster St.), Oakland, CA
Farmers Market · Produce and Waterfront · 24 tips and reviews

Alex K.Alex Kim: Great selections, friendly people, and live jazz performances ftw! Go around closing time and watch the prices drop.

BikaboutBikabout: Sundays, 10-3. Lots of great, local farms and purveyors with kids activities and live music.

Cameron W.Cameron W: Come here for Cholita Linda tacos if for no other reason. The fish taco is top notch. Expect to find the usual selection of farmers market in season produce.

Vessel Gallery is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Oakland.

13. Vessel Gallery

7.6
471 25th St (btwn Telegraph Ave & Broadway), Oakland, CA
Art Gallery · Central Oakland · 6 tips and reviews

Roger T.Roger Thrillcall: Check out live music and other events every Saturday for Saturday Strolls

WhiskeyAvengerWhiskeyAvenger: Fantastic live music and art space in Oakland.

Megan M.Megan Masters: Amazing space!

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

14. Duende

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

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.

Paul W.Paul Williams: Verdejo, Albondigas, Cabbage Salad, oh my! Leave room for amazing Sherry collection :-)

The Sound Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Oakland.

15. The Sound Room

7.7
2147 Broadway (21st), Oakland, CA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Uptown · 5 tips and reviews

SFistSFist: The Sound Room is all about the music: get up close and personal with musicians in their Friday / Saturday shows and enjoy the affordable prices, drinks, art and snacks at this cozy jazz destination. Read more.

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Wonderful intimate venue and community space. Good snacks and local beers on offer.

KeithKeith: I'm told that the cover pays the artists, and the concessions pay the venue. Happy to spend on both to keep local culture alive.