Four Los Angeles Bars and Stages for Live Music After Dark

Plan a night of live music and cocktails, with electronic dance floors, a rooftop lounge, and a retro Melrose stop.

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The Peppermint Club
4.1 (261)
Fri – Sat, 20:00 – 02:00 (+1)
8713 Beverly Blvd

Live performances and DJ sets share an intimate room with a central bar on Beverly Boulevard. Craft cocktails and limited seating shape the evening. Check the show schedule before choosing a night.

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Academy LA
3.8 (759)
Mon – Thu, 10:00 – 18:00; Fri, 10:00 – 18:00, 22:00 – 03:00 (+1); Sat, 22:00 – 03:00 (+1)
6021 Hollywood Blvd

Electronic DJs, immersive sound, and screen and lighting design set the tone in Hollywood. The open air back patio offers seating between sets. Sold out nights can crowd the main floor.

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Matriarch LA
4.4 (7)
Thu – Sun, 21:00 – 02:00 (+1)
3680 Wilshire Blvd #503

EDM nights bring a dancing crowd to this Koreatown lounge and rooftop patio. Two bars serve the room, while limited restrooms can mean long lines. Confirm event details before heading upstairs.

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Aviator Melrose
4.9 (50)
Thu, 18:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 23:00
7459 Melrose Ave

Vintage airplane seats and airline service carts frame cocktails and tapas on Melrose Avenue. The lounge closes at 11:00 PM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. A 90 minute seating limit applies.

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