Live Music Venues in Las Vegas: Beyond the Strip

Vegas has a real music scene beyond the casinos. Sin City offers authentic venues for those who know where to look. Here's your complete guide.

The Las Vegas Music Scene

Beyond the residencies and casino showrooms, Las Vegas has a thriving local scene. The Arts District and Downtown have become hubs for authentic live music.

Key Music Districts

Downtown/Fremont East The old Vegas downtown with bars and music venues.

Arts District (18b) Galleries, bars, and music venues south of downtown.

The Strip Casino venues and major residencies.

Spring Valley/Chinatown Local venues away from the tourist areas.

Iconic Las Vegas Venues

Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas

• Capacity: 2,000
• Genre: All genres
• The Vibe: The Linq venue with bowling and concerts. Quality bookings.

The Bunkhouse Saloon

• Capacity: 200
• Genre: Americana, rock, country
• The Vibe: Downtown dive with authentic character. Essential Vegas.

Backstage Bar & Billiards

• Capacity: 300
• Genre: Rock, punk, metal
• The Vibe: Fremont East venue for heavier music.

The Space

• Capacity: 700
• Genre: All genres
• The Vibe: Arts District venue with diverse programming.

House of Blues Las Vegas

• Capacity: 1,800
• Genre: All genres
• The Vibe: Mandalay Bay venue. Part of the national chain.

Venues by Capacity

Small (Under 200)

• The Bunkhouse Saloon (200 cap) - Americana, rock
• Velveteen Rabbit (100 cap) - Indie, DJ sets
• Artifice (150 cap) - Indie, electronic
• Cornish Pasty Co (100 cap) - Punk, rock

Medium (200-800)

• Backstage Bar & Billiards (300 cap) - Rock, metal
• The Space (700 cap) - All genres
• 24 Oxford (400 cap) - All genres
• Vinyl Record (300 cap) - Indie, rock

Large (800+)

• House of Blues Las Vegas (1,800 cap) - All genres
• Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas (2,000 cap) - All genres
• The Pearl (2,500 cap) - All genres
• T-Mobile Arena (20,000 cap) - Major tours

How to Book Las Vegas Venues

For Emerging Artists

1. Start at Bunkhouse or Backstage - Both welcome emerging acts
2. Explore the Arts District - The real Vegas scene
3. Build Southwest routing - Vegas connects to LA, Phoenix, SLC
4. Avoid Strip expectations - Focus on local venues

For Touring Artists

1. Book Brooklyn Bowl or The Space - Vegas's best non-casino rooms
2. Don't skip Vegas - Real market beyond the tourists
3. Route the Southwest - Vegas is well-positioned
4. Consider residency timing - Big shows affect local attendance

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