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Where to See Live Music Near Seattle

Last Updated: August 7, 2026

If you're wondering where to see live music in Seattle, consider veering off the beaten path a bit to Seattle Southside—an area known for its laid-back vibes, welcoming crowds, and multicultural community.

Below are some of the best, under-the-radar venues to explore.

Music Venues

Songs by Seattle Artists

Seattle Music Fun Facts

Where to Enjoy Live Music in Seattle Southside

The venues below regularly feature live music. You can also find upcoming concerts on our events calendar.

13 Coins

With live music on weekend evenings, a huge menu, and late-night hours, 13 Coins Restaurant in SeaTac is a great place to stop when you're in town. This iconic local restaurant has been around since 1967, and it maintains a cool, retro vibe. You can typically see the live music schedule on the restaurant's website.

Lucky Liquor

Lucky Liquor is a landmark of the area's music scene. This storied dive bar in Tukwila is like a time capsule, preserving an era when you could pull into a casual bar, make some new friends, and enjoy live music without spending an arm and a leg. The bar hosts a wide range of alternative, hardcore, and punk bands on weekends. While you're there, fill up on a juicy burger and fries, sip a local beer, and enjoy this slice of old-school Seattle culture.

The Roadhouse

The Roadhouse at Angle Lake Station is a performing arts venue like no other, hosting artists and musicians who reflect the diversity of our region. It's located right at the Angle Lake Link light rail station, so you can easily access it by public transit, though there is also a parking lot at the station. Check our event calendar and The Roadhouse website for upcoming events. You can often catch world music, folk, and jazz.

Fun Fact: The name was inspired by the many "roadhouse" dance halls that once dotted this region, including the Spanish Castle.

Pictured: The Roadhouse at the Angle Lake Link Light Rail Station

The Quarterdeck

The Quarterdeck, located at the Des Moines Marina, regularly features local musicians across a wide range of genres. This seaside cafe and bar has a large outdoor area where locals love ot gather. Watch the sunset and sip a craft beer or a glass of wine while enjoying truly breathtaking views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, and Maury and Vashon Islands. It's especially popular in the summer, but heat lamps and a tent keep the patio cozy in cooler months, too. See who's playing next on our event calendar and the Quarterdeck website.

Bonus: It's both kid-friendly and dog-friendly.

The Best of Seattle Playlist: Songs by Seattle Artists

Seattle has long been known for its music scene. Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Heart, Odesza, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis all hail from Seattle, among many other artists. Below, find a curated a custom playlist featuring 40 songs that represent a range of Seattle artists and genres.

Come As You Are — Nirvana
Spanish Castle Magic — Jimi Hendrix
Posse On Broadway — Sir Mix-A-Lot
Even Flow — Pearl Jam
No Excuses — Alice In Chains
Float On — Modest Mouse
Spoonman — Soundgarden
Jet City Woman — Queensrÿche
I Love Seattle — Tacocat
Say Hello 2 Heaven — Temple Of The Dog
Crazy On You — Heart
The Story — Brandi Carlile
Can I Believe You — Fleet Foxes
Seven — Sunny Day Real Estate
Lump — The Presidents Of The United States Of America
Cold Company — Minus the Bear
Rebel Girl — Bikini Kill
The Sound of Settling — Death Cab for Cutie
Good Enough — Mudhoney
My Oh My — Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
The Funeral — Band of Horses
They Don’t Care — Fastbacks
Forever in Love — Kenny G
Jumpers — Sleater-Kinney
Different Now — Chastity Belt
Summer in the City — Quincy Jones
Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns — Mother Love Bone
Everlong — Foo Fighters
Such Great Heights — The Postal Service
Slick Watts — Blue Scholars
Newport — Kinski
Grey Street — Dave Matthews Band
Nearly Lost You — Screaming Trees
The Man Who Made Himself a Name — Shelby Earl
Your Car — Red Ribbon
Say My Name — ODESZA, Zyra
Honeybee — The Head and the Heart
River of Deceit — Mad Season
See See Rider — Ernestine Anderson
You Know My Name (From Casino Royale) — Chris Cornell

Listen on Spotify

**Spotify is a free streaming music app that you can download to listen to the playlist.

***Some songs on this list may have explicit lyrics.

Did You Know: Fun Facts & Lesser-Known Tracks

Some of the songs included tell stories about the area's history.

“Spanish Castle Magic” by Jimi Hendrix: This psychedelic track was inspired by a real venue called the Spanish Castle Ballroom, located between Seattle and Tacoma. It was a major gathering spot for teenagers and young people, attracting hundreds and drawing touring bands. The experience of going there left a lasting impression on the teenage Hendrix. Years later, he transformed those memories into a high-energy track on Axis: Bold as Love. The “castle” in the song reflects both the actual venue and the dreamy, larger-than-life feeling music held for him at the time.

“My Oh My” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: This sweet, nostalgic track reflects on what it was like to grow up listening to Mariners games on the radio. In the mid-1990s, the Seattle Mariners captured national attention with a thrilling late-season surge that helped define baseball in the Pacific Northwest. Led by stars like Ken Griffey Jr., Edgar Martínez, and Randy Johnson, the Mariners’ momentum turned them into one of the most exciting teams of the era and cemented their place in Seattle sports history.

“Jet City Woman” by Queensrÿche is a love letter to Seattle itself—“Jet City” being a longtime nickname for the region due to its ties to Boeing and the aerospace industry. The song reflects both distance and longing, telling the story of a relationship separated by travel, with Seattle as the emotional anchor. Beyond its rock appeal, it subtly nods to the city’s industrial roots and identity during a time when aviation played a major role in shaping the local economy and culture.