Rock Venues in Dallas, TX

Adair's Saloon is a 200-capacity 21+ Dallas institution established in 1963 with live music running six nights a week, Tuesday through Sunday. Wednesdays are reserved for open mic hosted by Scotty Isaacs. The room has a genuine dive bar character that has made it a fixture of the Deep Ellum area for decades.

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.

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.

Club Dada is a 400-capacity 21+ venue in Deep Ellum, Dallas, capable of hosting live music up to seven nights a week. All shows are 21+ unless otherwise noted. Bookings are handled through one of Dallas's primary independent booking companies.

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.

Dusty's is a 21+ bar in Dallas, formerly known as CheapSteaks, with outdoor patio seating, a food program, and live music available any night of the week. The casual neighborhood character suits a wide range of acts.

Gilley's Dallas is a sprawling 90,000 square foot venue complex near downtown Dallas with seven rental spaces available for any event type. The scale and flexibility make it one of the largest self-produced show options in the DFW market.

Granada Theater is a 1,150-capacity all-ages Dallas landmark and one of the most consistently voted best live music venues in the city, running shows any night of the week. The room has real production capability and programs across a wide range of genres.

LAUNCH Music Conference is an all-ages music conference and festival in Dallas taking place in early November, combining industry programming during the day with live performances at night. All submitting artists are considered for performance opportunities and no performance fees are charged.

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.

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.

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.

Pecan Lodge is an award-winning BBQ and Southern food restaurant in Deep Ellum, Dallas, with live music on Friday and Saturday nights on their outdoor stage. The Deep Ellum location and strong restaurant reputation give the outdoor stage a built-in crowd every weekend. Booking is handled through a dedicated entertainment company.

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.

Strokers Ice House is a 1,000-capacity all-ages ultimate motorcycle destination in Dallas with 2.5 acres, a courtyard bar and grill, live music, and apparel. The motorcycle culture and outdoor setting give it a distinct character among Dallas live music venues. Mary Jo handles booking.

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 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 Cottage in Dallas is a 21+ bar with an open jam on Fridays and karaoke on Wednesdays, with live music shows possible any other night of the week. The casual neighborhood bar character suits acts looking for a low-pressure Dallas booking.

The Doublewide is a 150-capacity 21+ Deep Ellum Dallas bar with an unpretentious dive bar character, cold beer, stiff drinks, and some of the best live music bookings in the neighborhood. The room suits original and rock acts that thrive in an energetic bar environment.

The Echo Lounge and Music Hall is a 1,000-capacity all-ages Dallas venue in the Design District, formerly The HiFi, capable of hosting shows any night of the week with a professional production setup. Live Nation is involved in the programming. A mid-size touring room in a part of Dallas that has seen significant entertainment development.

The Goat is a 104-capacity 21+ Dallas bar running one-off shows on Friday and Saturday nights and a Delta Blues jam on Tuesday nights. The house sound system is provided.

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.

Three Links is a 125-capacity 18+ Deep Ellum bar with no cover charge ever and a genuine commitment to presenting national, regional, and local artists with equal enthusiasm. The room has been a cornerstone of the Dallas independent music scene and the kind of place where both emerging artists and seasoned road warriors feel right at home.

Trees is a 650-capacity 18+ Deep Ellum institution and one of the most storied live music rooms in Dallas, originally opened in 1991 and home to hundreds of legendary performances that have shaped the city's music identity. The room books local, regional, and national acts and carries the kind of reputation that makes a Trees booking mean something on an artist's resume.

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.