Top rated Live music venues in Louisville

Experience the best that Louisville has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 31 places from Live music venue category.

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Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, Louisville
Steak house
Stylish, upscale steakhouse offering handcrafted steaks & seafood fare, plus cocktails, wine & beer.
$$$$
4.80 (2.2K reviews)
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Kentucky Center for African American Heritage
Cultural center
👍👍 Great tribute honoring Prince Phillip Mitchell! Beautiful Building surrounded by amazing and talented people.
4.80 (47 reviews)
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Louisville Palace Theatre
Performing arts theater
Palatial, circa-1928 theater with baroque decor hosts concerts, shows, movie events & more.
4.70 (3.5K reviews)
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The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
Performing arts theater
Sizable facility hosting educational programs & performances, including music, dance & theater.
4.70 (3K reviews)
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Number 15
Bar
👍👍 I loved my first time visit here yesterday! Saw the bottom floor that sells food, the main floor and the second floor ! So many places to sit, explore, eat and drink. I look forward to come seeing live music here and coming back for the Bloody Mary bar. Beautifully designed space with lots of room t...
4.70 (156 reviews)
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PORTAL + ARTPORTAL
Event venue
👍👍 I went to see Battles on 4/28/23 with Introvert Music & Buddy Crime. Mind-blowing venue and performances by all 3 artists! I was really impressed with every aspect of PORTAL. Got there before the doors opened and took photos of the outstanding graffiti/art on the structure and surrounding structures...
4.70 (101 reviews)
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Zanzabar
Bar
Circa-1938 tavern with a wide beer list, Southern-style pub grub, vintage arcade games & live bands.
$ $$$
4.60 (1.4K reviews)
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Headliners Music Hall
Live music venue
Venerable, muraled concert space showcasing big-name acts ranging from rock to hip-hop.
4.60 (1K reviews)
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The Brown Theatre
Performing arts theater
Restored, old-world-style theater now hosts a broad range of events including live music & theater.
4.60 (938 reviews)
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Stevie Ray's Blues Bar
Blues club
Bustling spot for live music 6 nights a week including jazz & blues, as well as a full bar.
$$ $$
4.60 (829 reviews)
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Old Forester's Paristown Hall
Concert hall
👍👍 Just saw Andrew Bird here and he was incredible! The venue was VERY clean, both the main floor, balcony, and even the bathrooms. Sound was fantastic from both floors. Not too loud at all, but that depends on music genre too. Lighting was beautiful. It wasn't too crowded which was great. View from th...
4.60 (563 reviews)
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Gravely Brewing Co
Brewery
👍👍 Gravely is one of the best brewery experiences I've had recently. The space is massive, with options at the bar, relaxed interiors, cool patio, and an amazing elevated outdoor space. Beers were ice cold and great examples of their respective types (IPAs, etc). Would definitely come back next time I'...
4.60 (556 reviews)
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Paristown Arts & Entertainment District
Event venue
👍👍 What a fun night out to get in the Christmas spirit! The shops were sweet. Cozy drinks by a fire pit while watching ice skaters. Yes, please!
4.60 (121 reviews)
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Highland Festival Grounds
Live music venue
👍👍 My wife and I visited for Louder Than Life 2021 and saying we had a blast is an understatement. Fairgrounds were amazing and the concert was more than we could have hoped for. Thank you Kentucky! From a Nebraskan
4.60 (85 reviews)
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KFC Yum! Center
Arena
Huge, indoor arena hosting concerts, University of Louisville men's & women's basketball & more.
4.50 (6.4K reviews)
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Mercury Ballroom
Live music venue
Happening, contemporary live music venue inside a historic building with premium seating options.
4.50 (1.9K reviews)
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21st in Germantown and Barrel Room at 21st
Restaurant
👍👍 Nice cozy place. Bar and booths. Billiards and foosball. Service was friendly and prompt. Have variety of themes each week night. Did was good and plenty.
$$ $$
4.50 (389 reviews)
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Vernon Lanes
Restaurant
👍 Really cool old school bowling alley. We just didnt like the food. We loved the fries. But the pizza had these huge chunks of pork that wasnt good. And the pork sandwich lacked flavor. It was really beautiful inside. The service was great. We loved keeping our own score. Had a blast here. Just lost...
$ $$$
4.50 (372 reviews)
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Jerry Green and Friends
Night club
👍👍 I just saw the news story about the Breckinridge Inn being torn down and replaced by medical buildings. Although we don't live in Louisville anymore my wife Kelley and I have so so many fun and fond memories of Jerry Green's. Our last trip there was after the Derby in 2019... I can still hear J...
4.50 (34 reviews)
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Captain's Quarters Riverside Grille
American restaurant
Classy spot with a multilevel terrace overlooking the Ohio River, & serving American fare & drinks.
$$ $$
4.40 (3.1K reviews)
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