20 Venues In Arkansas To See An Unforgettable Live Performance
If you love live music, Arkansas has venues that you absolutely must include on your road trip experiences. Not only do these establishments offer great entertainment, but the food, the drinks, and the overall atmosphere of these locales are worth a visit.
The venue is named after infamous and legendary Hot Springs, Arkansas madame Maxine Temple Jones.
A local dive situated just minutes away from the State Capitol Complex, the White Water has a long history of great music that continues today, the venue also serves cold beer and features live music nightly.
The acts that play at the Rev Room vary in numerous genres; everything from hip hop, metal rock, and contemporary national and local bands/DJs
perform here.
Having moved to Higdon Ferry Road in Hot Springs 15 years ago, the Big Chill expanded into a two story, raging good time with great live music every night & a good selection of food on the menu.
Cregeen, which is Gaelic for "Little Rock", also has a location in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
In addition to great live music, Stickyz boasts really good fried chicken & drinks in a unique and artsy warehouse setting.
The Afterthought is the capital city's oldest local bar and offers live music every night. Traditional jazz performers sponsored by the Arkansas Jazz
Heritage Foundation perform Mondays; headliners other nights vary, ranging from smooth jazz and blues to jam-rock and reggae.
In 1915 Al Jolson performed at the Ohio Club, the mid 1930s saw Mae West perform and an entire host of blues and jazz performers played though the 1960's. Live entertainment is still the mainstay at the Ohio Club with music 7 nights a week.
While half of Juanita's is devoted to music (onstage you'll hear everything from rock and country to funk and reggae), the other half of the space offers terrific Mexican food and a loaded bar.
George’s Majestic Lounge is the oldest and longest-running club and live music venue in Fayetteville. Although live shows on a regular basis began
in the early 70s, many loyal locals recall social events, dances, and music out on the old patio as far back as the 1930s.
Cajun's Wharf, located in the Riverdale neighborhood of Little Rock, has won numerous awards throughout the years, including Best Seafood, Best Bar, Best Entertainment and numerous others.
Nationwide acts are featured regularly at Discovery. The club also includes Triniti (formerly known as Backstreet), which features live drag
entertainment.
Located right off Dickson Street in downtown Fayetteville, the Kingfish offers $1.50 beer specials and regular live music from local bands.
Featuring live music, pool tables, beer specials, and bar food, Midtown doesn't close until 5 am...this is the downtown party place to hit after all the
other parties have shut down!
Vino's has a fully equipped PA & lighting system, and the restaurant & brewpub provides New York-style Italian food and beverages for visitors. All live shows at Vino's are for all ages...this is a great location for the younger locals to "cut their teeth" on the live music scene in Arkansas!
The tavern also offers pool tables and a recently renovated deck area.
The artists featured at the Founder's Room include a variety of blues, jazz, and soul musicians from Arkansas as well as around the rest of the
United States.
Legends Saloon is the only location in Eureka Springs with 3 large size pool tables, multiple television screens, and an on-stage dancer's pole.
Located on Garrison Avenue in downtown Fort Smith, Landry's has a cool laid-back atmosphere and very friendly, attentive staff.
Open Mic Nights are held at Dickson Street Pub weekly as well as live concerts featuring headline acts and local talent every weekend.
How many other great Arkansas venues can you think of that feature great talent and live shows? Share a few that deserve an honorable mention on the list!
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