Life Changing Ministries is one of The 13 Best Music Venues in Oakland.

1. Life Changing Ministries

9.1
1629 8th St (Peralta), Oakland, CA
Music Venue · West Oakland · No tips or reviews
Paramount Theatre is one of The 13 Best Music Venues in Oakland.

2. Paramount Theatre

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

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

SFBARTSFBART: The Paramount Theater Oakland is really accessible by transit - it's one block from the 19th St. Oakland BART Station. Read more.

Denisha D.Denisha DeLane: Every seat is a great seat.

Sound Waves Studios is one of The 13 Best Music Venues in Oakland.

3. Sound Waves Studios

8.2
2222 Wood St, Oakland, CA
Music Venue · Prescott · 1 tip

Franck M.Franck Martin: Once a month, on the first Sunday at 6pm is the most awesome electronic music open mic organized by Resonant Frequencies.

Fox Theater is one of The 13 Best Music Venues in Oakland.

4. Fox Theater

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

Fernando C.Fernando Castellanos: Awesome theater definitely the best one that I've seen in the bay area

SFBARTSFBART: Its easy to get to and from the Fox Theater on BART - the 19th St. Oakland BART Station is less than a block away. Read more.

Bob L.Bob Lee: They certainly don't make theaters like this anymore. Beautifully restored art deco-ish interior...great place to catch a concert!

Oakland Music Complex is one of The 13 Best Music Venues in Oakland.

5. Oakland Music Complex

8.1
Oakland, CA
Music Venue · West Oakland · No tips or reviews
Malonga Casquelourd Center is one of The 13 Best Music Venues in Oakland.

6. Malonga Casquelourd Center

7.1
1428 Alice St (14th Street), Oakland, CA
Music Venue · Downtown Oakland · 5 tips and reviews

Michele G.Michele Grant: Takuma King's kids drumming class is so great. The kids learn so many great rythmns from all over the world!

Constance P.Constance Pierre: Dance-a-vision

Sangodogbon A.Sangodogbon Akinsoga: A great place for studying our traditions.

UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens is one of The 13 Best Music Venues in Oakland.

7. UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens

8.9
200 Centennial Dr, Berkeley, CA
Botanical Garden · University of California-Berkeley · 23 tips and reviews

Readiness K.Readiness K: Well curated and beautiful garden space. Much of the garden paths are paved and stroller/chair accessible (but not all).

a A.a A: Corpse flower

Andrea Z.Andrea Zerpaderpa: Pay attention and you'll find some wildlife!

Starline Social Club is one of The 13 Best Music Venues in Oakland.

8. Starline Social Club

645 W Grand Ave, Oakland, CA
Night Club · Uptown · 17 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This cavernous and historic bar, ballroom, and events space has gotten a big revamp, with a full food menu and an offering of cocktails like the Nola Derby, with rum, citrus, and coffee liqueur. Read more.

Phil K.Phil Kates: The best cocktails and most eccentric decor in West Oakland. Keep up with their calendar of events for great local music. Also worth grabbing tea and brunch during the day if you're around.

David H.David Holtz: Be sure to check out all three distinct spaces - this place is the best!

Awaken Cafe & Roasting is one of The 13 Best Music Venues in Oakland.

9. Awaken Cafe & Roasting

8.2
1429 Broadway (15th St), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Oaksterdam · 61 tips and reviews

Andrew M.Andrew Milmoe: Great coffee, much better avocado toast at Julie’s Cafe.

Sabina T.Sabina Taj: Best Mocha I've ever had and the kale quiche was yummy.

Alex M.Alex Martin: Good location, colorful crowd, tasty sandwiches and open late. What's not to like? Big tables are good for sharing so don't bother stuffing yourself into one of those little penalty desks by the door.

The Legionnaire Saloon is one of The 13 Best Music Venues in Oakland.

10. The Legionnaire Saloon

7.8
2272 Telegraph Ave (at 23rd St), Oakland, CA
Pub · Central Oakland · 28 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: An honest bar with pinball and a great playlist blaring at just the right level of loud. Seriously, what more do you need?

Phil K.Phil Kim: Motown on Mondays is awesome!

Imron B.Imron B: Awesome new addition to the neighborhood!

Elbo Room Jack London is one of The 13 Best Music Venues in Oakland.

11. Elbo Room Jack London

7.1
311 Broadway (3rd St), Oakland, CA
Bar · Produce and Waterfront · 1 tip

Kian L.Kian Lavi: Make your way to a show upstairs. Upstairs bar is cash only though, but at least you’ll get a dope show

7th West is one of The 13 Best Music Venues in Oakland.

12. 7th West

7.5
1255 7th St (Union Street), Oakland, CA
Bar · West Oakland · 5 tips and reviews

Eriks S.Eriks Strals: Hip, chill, fun, good food, outdoor patio. What more could you ask for?

Eriks S.Eriks Strals: Great outdoor patio, lots of fun games, looks like good food (haven't gotten that yet), decent drink pricing. All they need is the game killer queen and I'll be there every weekend.

Michael D.Michael Davidson: Grate Filipino food. Great drinks. Great scene. Very Oakland. Sexy lady bartenders

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is one of The 13 Best Music Venues in Oakland.

13. Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

7.7
7000 Coliseum Way (btwn 66th Ave & Hegenberger Rd), Oakland, CA
Baseball Stadium · Central East Oakland · 266 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Top Dining Options: Kinder’s BBQ and Ribs and Things are both on the Field Level; Saag’s Club Level on the Plaza Level. Read more.

HISTORYHISTORY: The stadium has hosted Oakland Raiders football between 1966-81 &1995-today, & Oakland A's baseball since 1968. On May 1, 1991, Rickey Henderson stole his 939th career base becoming an all-time leader

ESPNESPN: Don't expect to catch a foul ball while you’re here. The Coliseum has the most expansive foul ball territory of any major league ballpark.