Live Music Venues in Fort Worth, TX

Cowtown Bowling Palace is a 400-capacity all-ages entertainment venue in Fort Worth hosting a weekly Bowling with the Bands event on Friday and Saturday nights. The venue books several months in advance, so early outreach matters.

Distribution Bar is a 21+ bar in the Near Southside of Fort Worth, operating in the former S and R Bar location in one of the city's most active entertainment corridors. Shows can run any night of the week.

Filthy McNasty's Saloon is a 200-capacity 21+ Fort Worth bar established in 1978, running free live music on Friday and Saturday nights with Thursday and Sunday nights also possible. Performers must bring their own mics, mic stands, and mic cables. Don is the best person to speak to and he prefers you come in person to introduce yourself.

Fort Worth Music Festival and Conference takes place in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards and celebrates the Texas music scene across seven or more stages. The festival programs mostly local original acts and generally does not book cover or tribute bands.

HopFusion Ale Works is a 200-capacity all-ages craft brewery and taproom in the Near Southside of Fort Worth running live music every Saturday. The venue provides a stage and sound system, and performers can supplement with their own gear if needed.

Lil Red's Longhorn Saloon is a 300-capacity 21+ bar in Fort Worth with a rodeo cowboy atmosphere so detailed that regulars describe it as more museum than bar. A regular weekly show runs here and the room suits country and cover acts with stage presence and a genuine western character.

Madam Pearl's Dancehall and Saloon is a 21+ historic dancehall and bar in the Fort Worth Stockyards with live music on Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday afternoons. The Stockyards location gives the room built-in foot traffic from one of Fort Worth's most visited entertainment districts.

Maggie's R&R in Fort Worth's Near Southside is a 100-capacity all-ages bar with handcrafted drinks, craft beers, and a casual environment that suits the creative neighborhood it sits in. Performers must bring all their own sound equipment.

Magnolia Motor Lounge is a 21+ bar in Fort Worth that can host live music up to seven nights a week, with Sundays reserved for an acoustic songwriter showcase. A consistent room in the Near Southside entertainment corridor.

Rahr and Sons Brewing Company is an award-winning Fort Worth brewery that has hosted live music on Wednesdays. The venue is temporarily closed while seeking a new location.

Rhinestone Saloon is a 21+ bar in the Fort Worth Stockyards with live music and a dance floor, running most shows Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons. Additional booking contact is Chris at [email protected]. The Stockyards location gives the room strong foot traffic from tourists and locals alike.

Rodeo Exchange Club is a 350-capacity 21+ Fort Worth nightspot with some of the lowest drink prices in the area and a live music program that typically books the same act for both Friday and Saturday nights of the same weekend. The room suits country and cover acts that can sustain energy across two-night runs.

Rusty Nickel IceHouse is an all-ages Fort Worth neighborhood icehouse, formerly Smokestack 1948, with ice-cold drinks, live music, and a welcoming community character that suits a loyal local crowd. The room has a consistent live music program and suits acts looking for a reliable Fort Worth booking.

Scat Jazz Lounge is a 160-capacity 21+ Fort Worth jazz club showcasing local, regional, and national talent with a primary focus on jazz and blues. The room is serious about the music and expects acts to bring an established level of professionalism and experience.

Second Rodeo Brewing is a 190-capacity all-ages Fort Worth brewery from the Truck Yard team, pairing Texas craft beer, food, and live music on Friday and Saturday nights. The booking is handled through a dedicated entertainment company and the room primarily books cover acts.

Shaw's Patio Bar and Grill is a 40-capacity all-ages bar with two patios on historic Magnolia Avenue in Fort Worth, running live music on Saturday nights. Shows take place outside on the patio. Solo and duo acts only. Base pay is $100 to $150 for three hours plus a bar tab. Performers must bring their own PA.

Sundance Square is a 500-capacity all-ages open-air plaza in the heart of downtown Fort Worth, a 55,000 square foot public gathering space with a stage and house sound system hosting free concerts and events. The outdoor public character gives acts a walk-up audience in addition to planned attendees.

Tannahill's Tavern and Music Hall is a 1,000-capacity all-ages Fort Worth music destination in Mule Alley at the Fort Worth Stockyards, capable of hosting shows any night of the week. The Stockyards location gives the room one of the strongest built-in foot traffic settings of any venue in Fort Worth.

The Cicada is a 150-capacity 21+ bar in Fort Worth's Near Southside neighborhood with cocktails, a curated music program, and a full house sound system. The room brings an independent perspective to the Fort Worth music scene and suits original and eclectic acts.

The Love Shack is a 200-capacity all-ages burger joint and live music venue in the Fort Worth Stockyards, from the same team behind the beloved Dallas location. Most shows run Thursday through Saturday nights. The Stockyards location gives the room built-in foot traffic from tourists and locals.

The Post is a 100-capacity all-ages neighborhood bar and intimate music venue in Fort Worth with most shows on Friday and Saturday nights. When you pitch, include your band name, music links, draw history, social media, and preferred dates.

The Rail is an 800-capacity all-ages live event center in the heart of the Fort Worth area, running most shows on Friday and Saturday nights with a professional sound and lighting system provided for all performers.

The Ridglea is an iconic Fort Worth venue steeped in history, a legendary 20,000-square-foot space where some of the country's most acclaimed bands have left their mark over the decades. Today it operates primarily as a rental facility, giving artists and promoters access to one of the most distinctive rooms in North Texas for self-produced events.

The White Elephant Saloon is a 150-capacity 21+ Fort Worth Stockyards institution serving up Old West adventure seven nights a week with live music every night and a house sound system provided, though performers may also bring their own gear. The in-house sound system is available but performers are welcome to use their own.

Trinity River Distillery in Fort Worth is an all-ages craft distillery producing Texas grain and rain spirits with genuine local pride, hosting live music on most Friday and Saturday nights with a full stage, sound, and lighting rig provided for performers. Shaun books the room three or more months in advance, so early outreach is essential for landing a date here.

Tulips is a 550-capacity all-ages Fort Worth music venue backed by coffee, cocktails, craft beer, and soccer, programming live music any night of the week with a house sound system and professional production provided for all performers. A room that takes music seriously and presents it in a space that feels genuinely contemporary.

WineHaus is a 110-capacity 21+ boutique wine bar and shop in Fort Worth with the city's largest wine-on-tap selection, pairing exceptional pours with live music in an intimate setting that rewards performers who can connect with a listening crowd. Performers must bring their own mics.

Woodshed Smokehouse is a 450-capacity all-ages open-air venue on the bank of Fort Worth's Trinity River, a 14,000-square-foot riverside destination where great food and live music share equal billing. Sound is provided for performers. One of the most scenically beautiful restaurant-music venues in Texas.