Pop Venues in Dallas, TX

Alexandre's is a 21+ bar in Dallas with premium craft and classic cocktails, a lounge atmosphere, and a regular performance schedule that leans toward cover acts. The venue has a stage along with sound and lighting systems provided for all performers. A polished bar setting suited to acts with good stage presence.

Bowlski's Lakewood Theater is a 300-capacity all-ages entertainment venue in Dallas combining ten steampunk-style bowling lanes with music videos on a large screen, a full-service restaurant and bar, and a dedicated stage for live acts. The combination entertainment format gives performers an audience that is already in the building and in a good mood.

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.

Culinary Dropout in Dallas is a 150-capacity all-ages British-style gastropub with inventive cocktails, comfort food, and live music running several nights a week. The room primarily books solo and duo cover acts.

Longhorn Icehouse is a 200-capacity all-ages Texas-themed bar, arcade, and event venue in Dallas open seven days a week. Cover bands only. The all-ages arcade-plus-bar format gives acts a crowd that is there for entertainment and receptive to a good band.

Memphis Nightclub is a 140-capacity 21+ live music bar in Dallas running shows Wednesday through Saturday nights and occasionally on Mondays. The room primarily books cover bands on residency-style arrangements, which means getting a foot in the door requires a direct introduction rather than a cold email.

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

Southern Methodist University is an all-ages private university campus in Dallas with performance spaces and a Program Council that handles live entertainment for students.

Sue Ellen's is an 899-capacity 21+ LGBTQ+ bar in Dallas affiliated with The Rose Room, hosting live music on Sunday nights. The venue has a house sound system provided for performers. A longstanding and well-respected bar in the Dallas gay community.

The Barley House is a 200-capacity 21+ Dallas bar running shows on Friday and Saturday nights exclusively, with performances possible inside or outside and never a cover charge. The room primarily books cover and tribute bands.

The University of Texas at Dallas is an all-ages public research university campus in Richardson with performance spaces and a Student Union Activities Advisory Board programming live events for students.