Alternative Venues in Corpus Christi, TX

Black Monk Tavern is a 150-capacity 21+ cocktail and food bar in Corpus Christi with live music running on Friday and Saturday nights with rare exceptions. The room suits rock, alternative, and country acts looking for a consistent weekend spot in the Corpus market.

Executive Surf Club is a 200-capacity all-ages bar and live music venue in Corpus Christi running shows Tuesday through Saturday nights, with Tuesdays reserved for a regular performer and Wednesdays for open mic. A consistent five-night-a-week room in the Coastal Bend market.

Rockit's Whiskey Bar and Saloon is a 300-capacity 21+ Corpus Christi institution that has been one of the city's iconic entertainment venues since 1989, with an upscale bar character and a consistent live music program.

Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is an all-ages university campus on the Gulf Coast with performance spaces and a student activities program.

The Exchange is a 100-capacity 21+ bar and kitchen in downtown Corpus Christi bringing hand-crafted food and live music to a neighborhood that can use both. David hosts the open mic and open jam on Sundays and Thursdays and is at the venue both nights. The house sound system is provided.