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Live Music in West End

Home to Exit/In, one of Nashville's most important rock venues, and Springwater, one of its oldest bars. The End is as divey as it gets. West End has the best concentration of rock venues in the city.

7 venues in this neighborhood

The Local

West End
Writer's Round VenueRestaurant w/ Live MusicSongwriter / Acoustic

Neighborhood bar and restaurant known for showcasing some of Nashville's best local artists. With live music every night, it's a go-to spot for writer's rounds, artist showcases, and discovering new talent.

Songwriter roundsLocal artistsLaid-back nights

Exit/In

West End
Concert VenueHistoric VenueRock / Indie

Historic Nashville concert venue known for hosting touring rock and indie acts. A staple of the local music scene with a long legacy of artists passing through its stage.

Rock showsMusic historyTicketed shows

The End

West End
Concert VenueRock / Indie

Small, divey rock venue known for hosting local bands and touring indie and punk acts. A longtime staple of Nashville's rock scene with a raw, high-energy atmosphere.

Rock showsLocal artistsDivey bars
Restaurant w/ Live MusicCountry

Casual restaurant and bar known for hosting live country music and songwriter rounds. A laid-back spot where you can grab a meal and catch local artists throughout the week.

Songwriter roundsDinner and a showLocal artists

Analog

West End
Concert VenueVariety

Intimate live music venue known for hosting a mix of genres including songwriter rounds, jazz, and touring acts. A seated setting focused on the music in a more refined, lounge-style environment.

Intimate showsDate nightTouring acts
Live Music VenueRock / Indie

Long-running West End bar known for live music, local bands, and a gritty Nashville feel. A classic neighborhood spot for catching shows in a casual, divey setting.

Divey barsLocal artistsRock shows
Karaoke BarHonky TonkKaraoke

Animatronic karaoke bar inside Graduate Nashville known for sing-alongs with a robotic backup band and a bit of Dolly-inspired flair. A quirky West End spot for karaoke, drinks, and a one-of-a-kind Nashville night out.

KaraokeGroupsUnique experience