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The nightlife scene in Vancouver is dynamic enough to suit just about everybody's taste. This is especially true in the case of bars and clubs specializing in live music. If you dig that kind of show – rock, blues, jazz, country, or R&B, it doesn't matter – do yourself a favor and check out the big-name acts and local bands scheduled to play at these spots.
Category: Live Music - Vancouver Nightlife
Address: 1585 Johnston St, Arts Club Theatre, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
Located in the Granville Island Theatre, this establishment plies patrons with island charm. An outdoor patio sits beside the water and is a popular, warm-weather hangout. The place has garnered a substantial reputation for its slate of live music, especially that created or played by local folks. Draft beers, liquor, and a menu of bar food are...
Category: Live Music - Vancouver Nightlife
Address: 216 Carral St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J1
Always featuring lively Celtic house bands on the weekends, this Gastown-area bar packs in a crowd that is growing along with their reputation as a midsize live-music destination. Recent renovations include a new, larger stage, an improved sound system and better seating. A mezzanine offers another great sightline to the entertainment which also...
Category: Live Music - Vancouver Nightlife
Address: 3611 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6R 2B8
As cozy and intimate as you'd expect a jazz venue to be, this much-appreciated club delivers some of the city's best live performances. Although the definition of what jazz is can be broad here, the music is undeniably top-notch. The place is especially busy on weekends, so you'll need to come early to get a seat in the 70-person room. A terrific...
Category: Live Music - Vancouver Nightlife
Address: 579 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1Y4
Subtly lit and with pub-like ambience, this intimate club is a great Vancouver equalizer, welcoming folks of all interests, backgrounds and likes. Comfortably worn after 70 years of service, the Railway Club is one of those places that just feels good when you enter. Early in the evening, it invites socializing; after 8pm, bands take to the stage,...
Category: Live Music - Vancouver Nightlife
Address: 1036 Richards St, Vancouver, BC V6B 3E1
This enticing dance spot is one of Vancouver's most popular – and it has been for more than two decades now. For much of the week, Richard's features live bands, both local and touring acts, including performers like Prince, Branford Marsalis and Philosopher Kings. On weekends, however, DJs spin, and patrons fill the dance floor, grooving to...
Category: Live Music - Vancouver Nightlife
Address: 1525 Yew St, Vancouver, BC V6J
Fine wine, comforting Italian home cooking and the smooth tones of a jazz combo can be found nightly at either of Rossini's two locations in Kit's Beach or Gastown. The family owned establishment features a warm welcome from friendly staff and a cozy exposed brick dining room. The menu chock full of favorites like veal parmiggiana, fried calamari...
Category: Live Music - Vancouver Nightlife
Address: 932 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L2
Long a favorite hangout, this rock-n-roll club finds particular favor with area college folks. They give it special attention for its casual ambience, free-flowing beer, animated bartenders, and great lineup of live music. In addition to local talents (including house bands), you'll encounter well-known performers from all over Canada. Plus, some...
Category: Live Music - Vancouver Nightlife
Address: 1300 Granville St, Yale Hotel, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M7
Located in a late 19th-century hotel, this venerable club has been delighting Vancouver folks for decades now. Rhythm-and-blues soulfully stakes its claim at the place, which offers everything from planned performances to free-form, weekend jam sessions. Folks from the area share the stage with internationally-renowned talents, including folks...
