Live Music in San Diego worth going out for.

It's easy to spend a whole visit near the water and miss the parts of this city I'd actually recommend.

I keep track of live music in San Diego and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Browse San Diego neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.

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Top picks

$6.50 Well Cocktails

$6.50 Well Cocktails

Mon, Dec 28 · 2:00 PM

Hillcrest • $$

Strong drinks, zero attitude

The Banshee Bar

The Banshee Bar

City Heights • $

Dive bar with live music

McGuffie's Live

McGuffie's Live

San Carlos • $

Renovated dive with live music

Humphreys Backstage Live

Humphreys Backstage Live

Point Loma

Live bands & marina views

Great terrace
Panama 66

Panama 66

Banker's Hill • $$

Craft beer & sculpture garden

Great terrace
Brick By Brick

Brick By Brick

Morena

Intimate metal sanctuary

Good bar

Good bar

Point Loma • $$

Neighborhood hang with cheesesteaks

Winstons Beach Club

Winstons Beach Club

Point Loma • $$

Live music & beach vibes

The Pub

The Pub

Clairemont • $$

Irish pub & shuffleboard

Great terrace
Duck Foot Brewing

Duck Foot Brewing

Miramar

Gluten-free craft beers

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The Jazz Lounge

The Jazz Lounge

Mid-City

Intimate live jazz club

Los Amores de Julia

Los Amores de Julia

Gaslamp Quarter • $$

Mexican food & hidden bar

The Cordova Bar

The Cordova Bar

Morena • $

Cocktails, karaoke & community

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Frequently asked questions

How are these live music in San Diego chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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