Folk Venues in Dallas, TX

AM/FM Dallas is a 100-capacity all-ages neighborhood diner, lounge, and backyard stage in Dallas designed to run from morning through late night without missing a beat. The backyard stage gives the room an outdoor character that sets it apart from the standard indoor bar setup. Sound is provided for performers.

AllGood Cafe is a 100-capacity all-ages funky neighborhood cafe in Dallas with a small stage, a house sound system, and live music running Thursday through Saturday nights. The cafe also hosts a comedy night, which speaks to the range of the programming. A relaxed room that suits acoustic, folk, and roots acts as well as light rock.

Brookhaven College is an all-ages community college campus in Dallas with performance spaces and a student newspaper. Programming is handled through student activities. Acts comfortable with a diverse community college audience are a good fit.

City Tavern is a 50-capacity 21+ neighborhood burger and beer bar in Dallas with most shows landing on Friday and Saturday nights and an open mic on one night per week. The house sound system is provided. A small, unpretentious room that suits acoustic and small-combo acts.

Community Beer Company is an all-ages award-winning craft brewery in Dallas built around the idea of bringing people together. Live music runs on select evenings and the brewery atmosphere draws a community-oriented crowd.

Craft and Growler is a 150-capacity all-ages growler filling station and bar in Dallas's historic Exposition Park, across from Fair Park. The room hosts live music alongside a robust craft beer program and suits acoustic and light acts that complement a tap room atmosphere. Sound is provided for performers.

Deep Ellum Art Company is a 500-capacity all-ages venue and art yard in the heart of Deep Ellum, Dallas, dedicated to creative and community-driven programming. Live music runs any night of the week. The room leans toward Americana, bluegrass, and jam band but is genuinely open to all genres. The outdoor art yard component adds a festival-like dimension to larger shows.

Eno's Pizza Tavern is an 80-capacity all-ages pizza bar in Dallas's Bishop Arts District, one of the city's most walkable and creative neighborhoods. The venue has a house sound system and performers can also bring their own gear if preferred.

Lee Harvey's is a 100-capacity 21+ South Dallas dive bar running live music outside on Friday and Saturday nights all year round, weather permitting. The outdoor patio and no-pretense dive bar character give it a reputation as one of the most beloved small music spots in the city.

Longhorn Ballroom is a 150-capacity all-ages Dallas venue with deep roots in the city's live music history, recently renovated and continuing its legacy through Kessler Presents. The room connects independent artists to one of Dallas's most respected presenting organizations.

Mokah Coffee and Tea is a 50-capacity all-ages coffee bar in Dallas that can host live music any day of the week. The intimate coffeehouse setting and flexible schedule suit acoustic and singer-songwriter acts looking for a low-key Dallas booking.

Off the Record is a 21+ bar in Dallas with 24 craft beers on tap and over 2,000 curated records lining the walls courtesy of Good Records. Shows run Wednesday through Saturday nights and the room has the feel of a music lover's living room scaled up to bar size.

Opening Bell Coffee is a 70-capacity all-ages acoustic music venue and coffee bar in Dallas running shows seven nights a week, with singer-songwriters on Mondays and open mic on Saturdays. Solo and duo acts only. The dedicated acoustic format and consistent programming make it one of the most active small listening rooms in Dallas.

Poor David's Pub is a 375-capacity 17+ Dallas institution with quality live music since 1977, willing to host a show any night of the week. All ages are welcome as long as minors are accompanied by a parent or guardian. The room has a full sound and lighting system provided for all performers and a long history in the Dallas music community.

Richland College is an all-ages community college campus in Dallas with performance spaces and a student newspaper.

Sons of Hermann Hall is a 200-capacity all-ages private fraternal hall in Dallas staffed entirely by unpaid volunteers, a rental-only facility with a genuinely historic character in the Deep Ellum area. Either you or a promoter must rent the room to host a show here.

The B is a 75-capacity all-ages music venue and rehearsal space in Dallas's Lake Highlands neighborhood, on the B Side of Zounds Sounds School of Music. The venue provides a sound system and is available for shows as well as private events.

The Kessler Theater is a 600-capacity all-ages historic Dallas venue that opened in 1942 and was once owned by Gene Autry, now programmed by Kessler Presents with most shows running Thursday through Saturday. One of the most respected mid-size concert venues in the Dallas market.

The Wild Detectives is an all-ages bookstore bar and venue in Dallas's Bishop Arts District, a genuine gathering place for readers, thinkers, and music lovers that hosts live music outside on Thursday nights. The house PA is provided, and the combination of books, cocktails, and culture gives the room a character that is completely its own.

Truck Yard Dallas is an all-ages backyard party concept with free live music every day, a sneaky good bar, rotating food trucks, and a giant treehouse that has become one of the most beloved outdoor gathering spots in the city.

White Rock Coffee in Dallas is a 50-capacity all-ages independent coffee shop with live music Thursday through Saturday nights, the only White Rock location that hosts performances. The small-room character and attentive coffee shop audience suit singer-songwriters and acoustic acts who thrive in an intimate listening environment. A small house sound system is provided.

Yoga Art Music, known as YAM, is an all-ages Dallas yoga studio and event space that doubles as a rental facility for live music events, operating as a sound system-equipped community space without a stage. The downward-dog-to-live-music pipeline is genuinely unique and the space suits intimate acoustic performances and community-oriented events.