2. Benaroya Hall
9.0
200 University St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), Seattle, WA
Concert Hall · Seattle Central Business District · 54 tips and reviews
Francis Zhou: Seattle Symphony held a concert playing Final Fantasy music, together with choir, and the guy who created all the FF music was there. The hall was PACKED, and it was AWESOME!
Jon Masaya Evans: Park in the Chase building on concert nights. Half the price of benaroya and no waiting in line.
Michael Markman: Pre-order intermission desserts and/or drinks before the concert.
3. Neptune Theatre
8.3
1303 NE 45th St (at Brooklyn Ave. NE), Seattle, WA
Music Venue · University District · 31 tips and reviews
Sophia: Only music venue I know that serves popcorn and slushes.
Annie Campos: I love the transition from movie theater to music venue! Skip the pricey liquor and get beer. $7 for a weak well, really??!?
Kiley Simmons: i recommend grabbing a drink across the street at the district lounge - they have happy hour before & after shows, plus special discounts for certain concerts if you show your ticket stub!
5. SeaMonster Lounge
8.1
2202 N 45th St (at Bagley), Seattle, WA
Lounge · Wallingford · 25 tips and reviews
Mazda: We feature world class live music 4 nights a week and lean towards jazz/funk 3 or 4 peice bands. We allow musicians the comfort to get loose.
sarah altman: Amazing live jazz, funk and soul music with no cover charge, great bar food made from scratch :)
sarah altman: Amazing live jazz, soul, and funk music without a cover charge. Great bar food made from scratch, the friendly community.
8. Tractor Tavern
8.5
5213 Ballard Ave NW (at 20th Ave NW), Seattle, WA
Rock Club · Ballard · 27 tips and reviews
Scott Cowan: See Dave Alvin. The Tractor is a great venue and one that you should go to as often as possible. Support live music!
Joe M.: My ave music venue in town. Great programming for country, folk, Americana
John Ware: The quintessential Ballard live music venue. Top 3 in the city. Most shows are 21+.
Kate K: Sounds of Summer Concert Series: free live music, foods, outdoor beer garden. Doors open at pm5:15, Concert from pm6-8 on Aug 8 & 15 :-)
Aaron H: Very hard to find parking. Lots of shops. During the summer they do concerts too.
Oremo Ochillo: Summer Concerts every Wednesday during the summer
15. The Showbox
8.6
1426 1st Ave (btwn Pike & Union), Seattle, WA
Rock Club · Pike Place · 65 tips and reviews
Bebe Besch: If you get to the "Green Room" bar before they open doors, you can skip waiting in the lines for concerts outside. Bar attenders are given numbers when they arrive that let them into the venue first.
Kaede Balazs: This is a Seattle staple- go see a show here. Many famous musicians have graced the stage, and its size keeps the shows intimate. Tip- getting tickets at box office saves tons (no ticketmaster fees).
nancy t.: Great venue - not too big so you can still see the stage with a good view.