Fox Theater is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music 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 with Live Music 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!

Kelli J.Kelli Johnston: Favorite Oakland small live music venue. I always have a great time here. They book great music acts. Highly recommend this venue.

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.

Oakland Arena is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music 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.

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

4. 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.

Ruth S.Ruth Stroup: Valet park at Pican for a pre concert treat.

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 with Live Music in Oakland.

5. Cafe Van Kleef

8.8
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!

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

6. 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

Erin C.Erin Champion: If you can't make it to the club, or just want to relive a fabulous performance you saw, visit http://www.livestream.com/yoshis for free video recorded concerts.

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

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.

Cato's Ale House is one of The 15 Best Places with Live 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

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 with Live Music 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 with Live Music 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.

Lena M.Lena M: Best farmers market in the Bay Area, both in terms of selection of pesticide-free produce and entertainment.

Jack London Square Farmers' Market is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Oakland.

10. 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.

Michael M.Michael Meadows: At the Farmer's market? Seek out "The Whole Tortilla" and get the tamale pie sampler: chorizo & potato, pork, and chicken verde tamale pies. Wash it down with a blueberry agua fresca!

Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music 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

Vessel Gallery is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Oakland.

12. 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 with Live Music in Oakland.

13. 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.

Tom A.Tom A: Every tapa we ate was delicious. Tried the vegetarian paella and we all we pleased

The Alley is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Oakland.

14. The Alley

7.5
3325 Grand Ave (btwn Elmwood & Lake Park Ave.), Oakland, CA
Dive Bar · Grand Lake · 47 tips and reviews

Brendan C.Brendan Curran: One of the best bars in Oakland. Live piano karaoke for pros only!

SolarioSolario: Live music karaoke by the legend, Rod Dibble or a number of other musicians who perform live and make you sound incredible.

Alex T.Alex Tenette: Karaoke on Sundays, fun trivia nights and acoustic karaoke. Friendly staff and really great burgers

Life Changing Ministries is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Oakland.

15. Life Changing Ministries

9.1
1629 8th St (Peralta), Oakland, CA
Music Venue · West Oakland · No tips or reviews