Love music? Do you like it even more if it is live? We’ve curated a list of places you must go to if watching a gig is what you call a good night out. Whatever genre it may be – from rock to jazz (not EDM, for now, though), you’re sure to find a live act at one of these venues. Perhaps it’ll be an acclaimed band, an almost-famous one, or even a future Grammy-winning outfit on their debut night; these live music venues in Bangalore will hook you up with beats, riffs, and solos, all played live.
Live Music In Bangalore: 8 Venues That Will Not Disappoint
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Here's A List Of Live Music Venues In Bangalore
Windmills
The acoustics here are an absolute dream, and you’ll find a slightly more niche crowd here, drawn by the equally niche music that the place is known for. The microbrewery-cum-performance venue usually hosts jazz and fringe artists. Think The Flat Cats, Blackstrat Blues, and the Dutch outfit Wired Paradise. Lucky Ali and Bombay Jayshree are other names who are regulars here. Perfect to get into the mellow mood of jazz and sip on fine craft beer to complete the perfect experience.
Timings: 12 Noon to 12 Midnight
Ratings: 4.4/5 on Google
Instagram Handle: @windmills_india
Hard Rock Café
Hard Rock Cafe needs no introduction. The high stage, along with the rocker ambience, is an iconic pilgrimage for most Bangaloreans and others alike. The old stone building mixed with the rock memorabilia all over the walls and the guitars hanging makes for a great atmosphere to enjoy the gigs. Gorge on the legendary all-American burgers and a glass of beer and call it perfection!
Ratings: 4.4/5 on Google
Timings: 12 Noon to 1 AM
Instagram Handle: @hardrockcafebengaluru
Social
Possibly Bangalore’s favourite hangout spot, Social is a hot spot for music, food, drinks, and a good time. There are a lot of EDM gigs here, a lot of events, and a lot of other artists that come here as well. When not hosting an EDM act, they also host intimate unplugged sessions. Our favourite venue is Koramangala Social, followed by the OG Church Street Social.
Ratings: 4.2/5 on Google
Timings: 9 AM to 1 AM
Instagram Handle: @live.at.social
The Blue Room
The Blue Room has so far hosted SoFar gigs, House Music concerts, and live and acoustic sessions. All the proceeds from these events go back to the musicians themselves, so if you ever decide to swing by for a concert, be sure to leave something in their donation box. The space also focuses on bringing to the people a variety of music, including Carnatic, Hindustani, and Jazz music as well.
Ratings: 4.8/5 on Google
Timings: 11 AM to 7 PM. Open only on Saturdays
Instagram Handle: @theblueroom.blr
Fandom At Gilly's Redefined
Fandom is part of the three floors that make up Gilly’s Redefined in Koramangala. The live music venue in Koramangala is known for hosting indie to popular bands across genres. They are also a live performance venue with stand-up comedy to live sketches, with a recent one being the London-based Sri Lankan comedian Vidura BR, which we attended.
Ratings: 4.4/5 on Google
Timings: 7 AM to 12 midnight
Instagram Handle: @fandomatgillysredefined
The Raft
The Raft is another live music performance venue in Koramangala that you need to check out. They have regular events that happen all through the week, along with open mics, jam sessions, and other collaborative events and workshops for those who are musically inclined. They host indie and upcoming artists and bands that span across genres and languages.
Ratings: 4.7/5 on Google
Timings: 9 AM to 11 PM
Instagram Handle: @theraftbangalore
Sunburn Union
Sunburn Restaurant is a live performance venue, a bar, and an event space. From hosting EDM nights to Holi Bash, they are perfect for those looking to groove to music of any genre or liking. Since they are part of the larger Sunburn IP, they also host artists associated with the Sunburn festival and the likes. They recently had folks like Vini Vici performing live.
Ratings: 4.1/5 on Google
Timings: 10:30 AM to 1 AM. Closed on Mondays
Instagram Handle: @sunburnunionbengaluru
Hamilton
The newest kid on the block when it comes to live music venues in Bangalore, Hamilton is a cocktail bar at heart, but an experiential one. With a British colonial era setting that includes rich wood paneling and classic detailing, the space has the makings of an 'opera house meets a cocktail bar' vibe. The performance stage has been designed to ensure live performances ranging from jazz ensembles to high-energy DJ sets.
Ratings: 4.9/5 on Google
Timings: 5 PM to 12:30 AM. Closed on Mondays
Instagram Handle: @hamilton.blr
