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📀 LA's Best Hidden Music Venues & Secret Spots

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Discover the soulful, offbeat, and underground music venues that make LA's live scene unforgettable.

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🎤 Intimate & Hidden Venues

🎶 Underground & Alternative Spots

🎷 Jazz & Blues Hideaways

🎤 Intimate & Hidden Venues

For those seeking close-up musical experiences in unique settings.

A legendary folk and acoustic venue operating since 1969, McCabe’s transforms from a guitar shop by day to an intimate concert hall by night.

McCabe's Guitar Shop

An all-ages DIY venue in downtown LA, The Smell has been a cornerstone for experimental and punk music since 1998.

The Smell

Hidden behind a modest façade on Sunset Boulevard, El Cid offers a vintage Spanish dinner theater experience with live flamenco and indie music.

El Cid

For those looking to explore LA's alternative music scene.

An 1886 Victorian house in Lincoln Heights, HM157 serves as a hub for underground arts, hosting concerts, art shows, and community events.

HM157

Located in Silver Lake, The Virgil is known for its eclectic mix of live music, DJs, and themed nights in a cozy, dimly lit setting.

The Virgil

A multi-level venue in Silver Lake, Los Globos hosts a variety of music genres, from Latin nights to indie rock, in a vibrant atmosphere.

Los Globos

For those who appreciate the smooth sounds of jazz and blues in intimate settings.

A cozy lounge in Los Angeles offering live jazz and blues performances in an intimate setting.

Rhythm Room L.A.

A classic venue in downtown LA known for its live jazz and blues performances, offering a nostalgic atmosphere.

The Continental Club