R&B Venues in Dallas, TX

Bacari Tabu is a 21+ upscale cocktail bar in Dallas adjacent to Nonna restaurant, drawing inspiration from the original Tabu lounge with a signature cocktail program and live music woven into the late-night atmosphere. Bookings are handled through a dedicated entertainment company.

Bucky Moonshine's is an all-ages bar in Dallas pairing Cajun and soul food with live music and creative cocktails. The room primarily books regular local acts, so establishing a relationship matters more than a one-off pitch.

Chocolate Secrets is an all-ages gourmet chocolate and fine wine boutique in Dallas at the corner of Oak Lawn and Avondale. Live music programming is handled through Verb Kulture Entertainment. The intimate and upscale setting suits jazz, acoustic, and soul acts that complement a fine chocolate and wine tasting experience.

R.L. Blues Palace 2 is a 400-capacity 21+ Dallas blues bar and music venue that can host live music Friday through Sunday nights. Saturday shows broadcast locally on KKDA 770 AM. The venue has a stage and in-house sound system provided for performers.

RBC stands for Rhythm Beats Culture and is a 450-capacity 18+ Deep Ellum venue serving as the home for cultured music in one of Dallas's most active entertainment districts. Shows can be held any night of the week. Booking is handled through Third String Productions.

Sandaga 813 is a 350-capacity 21+ Dallas venue known as one of the city's most respected live music spaces, hosting live music on Thursday and Saturday nights with a full sound and lighting system provided for all performers.

Soiree Coffee Bar is an all-ages Black-owned coffee shop in Dallas that represents and supports Black excellence, hosting live jazz and other musical performances on select evenings. The coffee bar setting and community mission give it a character suited to jazz, soul, and singer-songwriter acts.

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 Alley Music House is a 300-capacity 21+ Dallas speakeasy-style cocktail and music venue with events running Tuesday through Sunday. The room has house sound provided and the combination of upscale cocktails and live music suits a wide range of original and jazz-adjacent acts.

The Free Man is a 180-capacity all-ages Dallas bar combining food, music, and atmosphere in what the owners call a new destination for the city. The venue has a house sound system and lighting rig provided for performers. A press kit or EPK is expected when you reach out.

The Kitchen Cafe in Dallas transforms after dark into an upscale lounge where culinary creations meet live music in a comfortable and stylish setting. The full house sound system is provided for performers and the room suits jazz, soul, and acoustic acts that complement a fine dining after-hours atmosphere.