Live Music Venues in Lubbock, TX

Bar PM is a 200-capacity 21+ bar in Lubbock running live music up to six nights a week, Monday through Saturday, starting at 10 PM. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays are the lighter nights. Acts must supply their own PA and mics. One of the most active weekly music bars in the Lubbock market.

Cactus Theater is a 382-capacity all-ages venue in Lubbock, one of the city's primary music rooms, with music possible any night of the week and most shows landing Friday through Sunday. The theater has a genuine local following and welcomes a wide range of acts. Rental options are also available for self-promoted shows.

Cowpokes is a 350-capacity 18+ country bar in Lubbock designed to accommodate a broad age range while keeping the energy of a live music nightclub. The venue provides a sound system.

Gator's Bayou is a 150-capacity all-ages Cajun-style pub in Lubbock with Louisiana-themed decor, a full bar, and live music on Friday nights. The room primarily books local solo acoustic acts and performers must bring all their own sound equipment.

Jake's Backroom is a 450-capacity 18+ bar in Lubbock billing itself as the city's prime location for food, sports, beer, and live music. The room can host shows any night of the week. The venue provides a full sound system.

La Diosa Cellars is a 100-capacity 21+ wine bar and vineyard meets music venue and coffeehouse in Lubbock, running shows Thursday through Saturday nights and on Sunday afternoons. The wine bar and coffeehouse character creates an audience that comes to listen rather than just drink.

Manhattan 9 is a 21+ New York-style speakeasy concept bar in Lubbock with craft cocktails and live music running Thursday through Saturday nights. The speakeasy aesthetic and cocktail focus suit jazz and acoustic acts that complement a late-night lounge setting.

Stella's is a 200-capacity all-ages bar and music venue in Lubbock running live music Wednesday through Saturday nights and Sunday brunch, with Thursdays reserved for a regular performer. Performers must supply their own sound system as the venue does not have a built-in PA.

Texas Cafe and Bar, known locally as The Spoon, is a 258-capacity 21+ Lubbock institution serving the city's best BBQ, pizza, and cherry bombs for over 30 years alongside live music. Shows run on a flexible schedule and performers must bring their own mics and PA.

Texas Tech University is an all-ages major public university campus in Lubbock with performance venues and a Student Activities Board that programs live entertainment for the campus community.

The Funky Door Bistro and Wine Room is a 240-capacity all-ages wine bar and bistro in Lubbock born out of a desire to bring a unique dining experience to West Texas. Live music runs on a regular schedule and performers must bring their own PA and mics.

The Garden in Lubbock is a 700-capacity all-ages dog-friendly beer garden and live music venue featuring craft beers, Texas spirits, and local food, running a consistent live music schedule. The outdoor character and all-ages dog-friendly format give it a community gathering personality that suits a broad range of acts.

The Gas Light is a 185-capacity 21+ upscale Lubbock lounge with specialty drinks and martinis, serving entrees and appetizers in a setting that takes both the food and the music seriously.

The Red Zone Sports Bar is a 21+ Lubbock sports bar that can host live music any night of the week except Tuesday and Thursday. The sports bar format and Lubbock market suit cover acts with a strong local following.