MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
This sports and cultural complex, which is the stadium of the Knicks and ...Read more
GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE
Read moreIt is here that the city's flagship show, The Grand Ole Opry, takes place. The one who set Nashville as the country music capital. Several evenings a week, you can attend this mythical show in his home in Music Valley/Opryland. Current Opry members include Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels, Jimmy Dickens, Vince Gill, Martina McBride, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban
THE SPHERE
Read moreOpening on July 4, 2023, The Sphere is Las Vegas' newest attraction. This giant ball represents the excessiveness of Sin City, with its giant 15,000m2 screen (16K resolution), 170,000 speakers and haptic seats. The venue can accommodate up to 19,000 people for concerts, shows and projections. The band U2 opened in October with a show that fans won't forget. The outside facade is a spectacle in itself, with a 53,000m2 screen broadcasting continuous images. An unforgettable outing.
GREAT AMERICAN MUSIC HALL
Read moreThis 1907 cabaret, a former brothel converted into a concert hall, is sumptuous with its tiers decorated with moldings. Throughout its history, it has hosted all the big names: from Van Morrison to Duke Ellington, including the mythical Grateful Dead, the emblematic group of San Francisco hippies. And, of course, many local rock bands. Be sure to check out the lineup beforehand, as many of the concerts are sold out!
CAFÉ DU NORD
Read moreThis speakeasy opened in 1907, and has built a reputation throughout the last century as a must-see place for any night owl worth his salt in California. Renovated in 2015, it has a new look, while keeping a 1920's touch on the decoration side, thanks to a very nice dark wood bar, and decorations marked between the two wars. The eclectic program allows to gather a crowd of amateurs of soft music like jazz and folk. The dishes proposed on the restaurant's menu are classic and successful, enough to make a good dinner.
SLEEPING VILLAGE
Read moreIf you're looking to go out on a budget, but still want to get off the beaten track, Sleeping Village is the place to go. It's also a social venue, organizing events outside the concerts. Beer, cider, coffee, live music - that's how they sum up their credo. A huge plus of this place is the $1-a-beer evening, organized from time to time and communicated on the facebook page. Saturday nights are devoted to techno, with live DJ sets. In short, an affordable, good-natured and highly eclectic venue.
HUNTINGTON BANK PAVILION AT NORTHERLY ISLAND
Read moreThe city in background, daylight, fresh lakeside air... and your favorite artist right in front of you! That's the panorama offered by this venue, ideal for the warm weather. But before that, the path is strewn with pitfalls: they don't respect their bag size policy, so unless you have a transparent one, you'll have to pay US$10 for the locker. In summer 2022, the Pavilion welcomed major artists such as Alicia Keys and Norah Jones.
THALIA HALL
Read moreThis beautiful building, opened just before the 1893 World's Fair, housed a movie theater for years. When the movie theater closed, the place sat empty for 40 years. It was in 2013 that it was purchased and renovated by a group of Chicago restaurateurs. It is now a concert hall with an eclectic lineup that will delight music lovers. The venue also hosts shows and performances. There's something going on almost every night! In the basement is the Punch House bar and John Dusek's Tavern.
THE HIDEOUT
Read moreThe Hideout isn't just an indie music venue, it's also a place where poets, comedians and political apprentices gather to debate current affairs. It's one of the favorite bars and concert halls of Chicago's youth. Andrew Bird, Neko Case, Guided by Voices, The New Pornographers, Wilco, The Flaming Lips have all taken their first steps in this legendary venue. The stage is as small as the venue itself, but that's part of The Hideout's charm, and it's easy to appreciate its intimate feel.
BABY'S ALL RIGHT
Read moreDiner, bar, live music venue, Baby's All Right is a bit of all of the above. For dinner, the establishment serves rather high-quality Mexican-inspired cuisine. But Baby's All Right is first and foremost a concert venue for the new pop-rock and electro scene. The bar is renowned for its excellent acoustics and attracts bands looking to make a name for themselves in New York, even though the venue is rather small. It's a great opportunity to discover new talents who may be filling stadiums in a few years' time!
HOUSE OF BLUES
Read moreWhile a restaurant with a tropical feel, featuring southern American cuisine, occupies the casino level, the basement houses an unsuspected music hall. The concert hall, of almost human size (which is rare in Las Vegas), is decorated with a multitude of colorful motifs: abstract forms, men, animals... Mister Imagination, a painter, decorated the bar with thousands of beer caps. It is there that bands or artists of pop, blues, jazz or rock regularly perform.
ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL
Read moreEvery night, folk-rock bands follow one another on the stage of the Rockwood Music Hall. And you rarely leave disappointed, especially since there are three rooms. One is paying, the two others are free, but you have to buy something to drink. The rooms are neither too big nor too small, perfect for an intimate concert. The prices are quite reasonable. A very good address to discover talented bands or to see recognized artists. Lady Gaga and Mumford & Sons have performed on its stage.
THE THEATER
Read moreAfter the Hard Rock Hotel was acquired by the Virgin Group (becoming Virgin Hotels and Casino), The Joint concert hall was renamed The Theater. With a capacity of more than 4,500 people, the three-level space has been completely renovated, including bars, suites and new VIP lounges. The venue offers a very eclectic program with music of all genres (rock, pop, country, jazz...) but also sporting events. It is not uncommon to see MMA(Mix Martial Arts) fights.
THE ECHO + ECHOPLEX
Read moreThis is probably one of the most popular venues in the Echo Park area. Every week, events are held at The Echo and Echo Plex, two venues located in the same building. On the program: instrumental music, rap, emo punk, pop, post-hardcore, alternative RnB... In short, a selection as sharp and as eclectic as possible. Attention, even if it is also a club, the doors open only for the concerts and DJ sets, whose schedules are indicated on the tickets.
THE REGENCY BALLROOM
Read moreThis superb concert hall is historic, having been built in 1909 with the grandeur of the halls of the time. Featuring parquet flooring on stage and a horseshoe balcony, it's an example of Scottish architecture blending gilding, stucco and red velvet in neoclassical and beaux-arts styles. The musical program is one of San Francisco's most renowned, with major headliners in all styles performing here, from electro and American hip hop to rock, reggae and naija.
METRO CHICAGO
Read moreThe Metro is a legendary venue on the Chicago scene, celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2022. In the early days, it was mainly a venue for local artists, before its growth attracted a number of headliners over the years: Iggy Pop, James Brown, The Whites Stripes... The venue is relatively small, seating around 1,000 - but that's part of its charm - and prices are affordable. What's more, the Metro is one of the venues hosting Lollapalooza's OFF festival, with Green Day performing in July 2022.