Live music makes the world go 'round, and after a year-plus spent in quarantine, we know everyone has been looking forward to hearing live music again.
Philadelphia has one of the best music scenes in the country, known for its jazz, R&B, club music and more. Music is part of the heart and soul of what makes this city alive and well, and to help you discover your perfect beat, we listed the best venues, restaurants and bars hosting live music in the City of Brotherly Love.
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3025 Walnut St. / Website
Founded in 2004, World Cafe Live has been a well-known and beloved concert venue for many a Philadelphian. The venue has two different stages for performances. Downstairs is where you'll find The Music Hall, a standard concert hall with a large stage, general admission floor and balcony for other ticket buyers. Upstairs features The Lounge, a sit-down section of the venue with a smaller stage where people can eat and drink with a show. Here, you can dance along to everything from energetic indie, electro-rock, R&B, hip-hop, punk rock and more.
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5021 Baltimore Ave. / Website
This restaurant, located on Baltimore Avenue in West Philadelphia, creates Southern dishes that will keep you coming back for more. The food offers “southern flair with a modern twist” for brunch and dinner, but it's the Sunday jazz nights that will pique music lovers' interests. Come in weekly from 6 to 9 p.m. to enjoy live grooves that'll keep the Sunday scaries far, far away.
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1100 Chestnut St. / Website
MilkBoy the Studio, a recording studio started by Tommy Joyner and Jamie Lokoff, inspired the team to create a front-facing spot that was part-restaurant bar, part-cafe and part-music venue. In the heart of Philadelphia, this venue hosts several shows a week alongside an incredible menu of food, drinks and cocktails. Chow down to a rotating mix of alt-rock, hip-hop, classic country and maybe even some live Daft Punk covers.
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1201 Frankford Ave. / Website
This bar and restaurant located in Fishtown on Frankford Avenue boasts a menu with great snacks and sandwiches. Local beer is on tap and the sweet sound of indie rock rings clear through this bi-level venue. There's a new band coming through darn-near everyday, so check the calendar frequently or just make it a habit to stop by when you're in the musical mood.
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1214 Sansom St. / Website
Founded in 1994, Fergie’s Pub is located in the heart of the city. It's proudly TV-free atmosphere keeps guests entertained with a Saturday-night series called Traditional Irish Music Session. Take a seat in the heart of Center City to enjoy a menu full of American and Irish-inspired cuisine, a hearty list of beers and wines, and that fun-loving Irish sound.
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847 N 3rd St. / Website
This brewery, located on North 3rd Street close to The Fillmore, is known for its menu of classic and new draft beers. The bar is also an independent music venue full of history. Every Thursday through Saturday, the restaurant and bar comes to life with electric performances ranging from electro-rock to country, heady grooves and more.
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