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Apr 2, 2006  “Music fan”
2.5 of 5 stars based on 11 votes

Best cities to listen to live music in pubs, bars and other venues.

  • 1. New Orleans, LA
    New Orleans, Louisiana

    The place to go to listen to live music, jazz in particular. In almost every bar, every pub on and beyond Bourbon street, there is a band playing. Do not miss historical "Preservation Hall".

  • 2. Nashville, TN
    Nashville, Tennessee

    The Grand Ole Opry, major venue for country bands and musicians, turned Nashville into the capital of country music

  • 3. Havana, Cuba
    Havana, Cuba

    Movie "Buena Vista Social Club" by Wim Wenders made many realize of the great quality and rythms of Cuban music.

  • 4. New York, NY
    New York City, New York

    Exciting nighlife, tons of bars…In the city that never sleeps, there is always a place to listen to live music.

  • 5. London, UK
    London, England

    An all-time favorite for lovers of English rock

  • 6. Montreal, Canada
    Montreal, Quebec

    Montreal is THE city of festivals with musical events held all year-round. There is of course the famous Jazz festival but also various classical music festivals, a world-reknowned French music festival, world music, pop, blues festivals, etc.

  • 7. Austin, TX
    Austin, Texas

    Many bars with bands playing located on Sixth street, as well as several festivals.

  • 8. Reykjavik, Iceand
    Reykjavik, Iceland

    The tiny country that gave birth to international stars such as Bjork or Sigur Ross offers plenty of opportunities to listen to live music.

  • 9. Salvador, Brazil
    Salvador, State of Bahia

    Salvador de Bahia is the place to enjoy forro music and samba during carnival…and all year-round

  • 10. Chicago, IL
    Chicago, Illinois

    Many excellent venues to listen to blues and rock

Explore locations featured in this Trip List: New Orleans, Nashville, Havana, New York City, London, Montreal, Austin, Reykjavik, Salvador, Chicago