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Live Music and Comedy Clubs

Los Angeles has a long history of launching the careers of musicians and comedians. You'll find a wide variety of popular bands and stand-up comics, plus some rising stars, at these Los Angeles night clubs and comedy clubs. And don't miss your favorite artist or band when they play Los Angeles - get notified ahead of time when you register with Track50.com!


Live Music Clubs and Venues

The Derby
4500 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 - (323) 661-6837
Swing music, two dance floors, one of the Los Angeles night clubs featured in the movie Swingers. More info.

Dresden Room
1760 N. Vermont Ave., Hollywood, CA 90027 - (323) 665-4294
Features lounge duo Marty and Elaine, one of the other Los Angeles night clubs seen in the movie Swingers. More info.

Genghis Cohen
740 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 - (323) 653-0640
Chinese restaurant featuring local folk, blues and alternative rock in their nightly music room. View upcoming shows.

Hollywood Bowl
2301 N. Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068 - (323) 850-2000
Classical and pop outdoor venue. View upcoming shows.

House of Blues
8430 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 - (323) 848-5100
Blues, rock, hip hop and a famous Sunday gospel brunch. View upcoming shows.

Key Club
9039 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 - (310) 274-5800
Great acoustics, all types of music, exclusive clientele. View upcoming shows.

Knitting Factory
7021 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 - (323) 463-0204
Eclectic mix of music, hip Hollywood atmosphere. View upcoming shows.

Malibu Inn
22969 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265 - (310) 456-6060
Big names from all genres of music, one block from the beach. More info.

Roxy
9009 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 - (310) 278-9457
Legendary Los Angeles night club, wide variety of small and large acts. View upcoming shows.

Spaceland
1717 Silverlake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 - (323) 662-7728
Underground alternative and punk. View upcoming shows.

Troubador
9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069 - (310) 276-6168
Up-and-coming alternative rock, all ages crowd. View upcoming shows.

Viper Room
8852 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 - (310) 358-1881
Hip, crowded rock venue, with frequent celeb appearances - on stage or at the bar. River Phoenix died outside this Los Angeles night club on Halloween in 1993. View upcoming shows.

Whisky a Go-Go
8901 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 - (310) 652-4202
Large rock club with a mixed crowd. View upcoming shows.

Stand-Up and Improv Comedy Clubs

Comedy Store
8433 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069 - (323) 656-6225
The home of Andy Kaufman and many other A-list comedians, the Comedy Store is the largest stand-up comedy club in Los Angeles. View upcoming shows.

Groundlings
7307 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 - (323) 934-4747
Long-standing improv club has launched the careers of many now-household names including Lisa Kudrow and Phil Hartman. More info.

Hollywood Improv
8162 Melrose Ave, Hollywood, CA 90046 - (323) 651-2583
The Los Angeles location of the national Improv comedy club chain, it features mostly theme nights and multiple-comic tours, plus a supper club. More info.

Laugh Factory
8001 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046 - (323) 656-1336
Home of Dane Cook and Wednesday night Jon Lovitz shows, many famous stand-ups have performed at this legendary and intimate Los Angeles comedy club, recently made famous due to Michael Richards' controversial tirade. View upcoming shows.