Seattle Live Music Beyond the Concert Hall

4.4 (2,010)

Mon – Sun, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1)

925 East Pike Street

Neumos hosts live touring acts and dance nights at 925 East Pike Street, with room for up to 750 guests. The Capitol Hill hall has three bars and a mezzanine viewing area. Visitors report clear sound and cheap earplugs available at the bar. They also note that the under-21 section can feel tight during shows that are nearly sold out.

4.5 (388)

Mon – Thu, 16:00 – 22:00; Fri, 16:00 – 23:00; Sat, 11:00 – 22:00; Sun, 11:00 – 21:00

400 University Street, Rooftop

Above Fogo de Chão at 400 University Street, this rooftop lounge centers on drinks and small plates. Outdoor seating overlooks downtown Seattle. The bar pours craft cocktails, South American wines, premium whiskeys and bourbons. Shareable dishes include lamb chops and lobster mac and cheese. Reviewers highlight the energetic atmosphere and attentive staff.

4.8 (111)

Tue – Fri, 10:00 – 14:00

104 17th Ave S

Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute occupies a 1915 building that began as a synagogue and now serves Seattle's Central District as a municipal community center. In partnership with LANGSTON, it presents African American arts, theater and community programs, including film festivals and Candlelight Concerts. Public hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

4.6 (238)

1508 11th Ave

Rotating art exhibits share space with independent performances at Vermillion on Capitol Hill. The intimate room hosts live music, dance and variety shows. A bar at the back serves a modest selection of wine and beer. No food is served. During quieter sets, ventilation hum can interfere with the sound.