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Live Music in East Nashville

East Nashville is where the local music scene lives. You'll find indie rock, singer-songwriters, themed dance nights, and neighborhood bars that have nothing to prove. It's the part of the city that feels most like itself.

10 venues in this neighborhood

The Basement East

East Nashville
Concert VenueRock / Indie

Popular East Nashville concert venue known for hosting touring indie and rock acts. A go-to spot for catching live music outside the Broadway scene.

Rock showsTouring actsTicketed shows

The East Room

East Nashville
Concert VenueLive Music VenueRock / IndieVariety

East Nashville music and comedy venue known for up-and-coming local and touring talent. A casual spot for catching live shows, comedy nights, and a more independent side of the Nashville scene.

Local artistsTicketed showsComedy

The 5 Spot

East Nashville
Live Music VenueRock / Indie

East Nashville music venue and hangout known for local bands, themed dance nights, and a steady neighborhood crowd. A go-to spot for catching the local scene in a casual, divey room away from downtown.

Local artistsDancingLate night

Love & Exile

East Nashville
Live Music VenueRock / Indie

East Nashville winery, cocktail bar, and patio spot known for drinks, local eats, and live events. A casual neighborhood hang where wine, cocktails, and a social East Side atmosphere are as much the draw as the music.

WinePatio drinksLaid-back nights

The Underdog

East Nashville
Live Music VenueRock / Indie

East Nashville neighborhood bar known for affordable drinks, a laid-back atmosphere, and live music throughout the week. A low-key spot for catching local artists in an intimate room on Gallatin Pike.

Local artistsIntimate showsLaid-back nights

Skinny Dennis

East Nashville
Honky TonkDance HallCountry

East Nashville honky tonk known for country, Americana, roots music, and regular two-step nights. A casual spot for live music, line dancing, cold drinks, and a down-home feel on Gallatin Pike.

Country musicLine dancingDivey barsLocal feel
Karaoke BarKaraoke

East Nashville piano karaoke bar known for live accompaniment and an electric sing-along atmosphere. A fun spot for stepping up to the mic or just watching the room turn into a show.

KaraokePiano barGroupsLate night

The Cobra

East Nashville
Concert VenueRock / Indie

East Nashville bar and venue known for punk, metal, indie, and late-night live shows. A raw, high-energy spot for catching heavier bands and underground music.

Rock showsLocal artistsLate night

Eastside Bowl

East Nashville
Concert VenueVariety

East Nashville entertainment complex known for bowling, food, drinks, and touring shows at The '58. A go-to spot for concerts that pairs live music with a full night out.

Bowling and musicGroupsLocal feelTicketed shows

Riverside Revival

East Nashville
Concert VenueVariety

East Nashville concert and event venue set inside a restored former church. An intimate space for live shows, special events, and performances with a more polished neighborhood feel.

Ticketed showsIntimate showsUnique experience