Rock 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.

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.

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 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 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.