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Guide: Live Music

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Get groovin’ at these live music venues.

Outdoor venues

  • Many nights at the Flying Saucer Beer Emporium the 8.0 stage will be alive with musical acts that you won’t want to miss. This urban beer garden has a sprawling outdoor patio and offers an incredible selection of craft beers and cocktails.

Nightlife

  • Nestled in an alley of Sundance Square, Scat Jazz Lounge offers excellent music coupled with an unbeatable atmosphere that’s perfect for a romantic night out or a group gathering.
  • If you're looking to dance and sing along, head to Pete's Piano Bar for a rockin’ good time. From silly songs to contemporary classics, the musicians at Pete’s are sure to play some of your favorites.

Theater

  • From Broadway hits to Classical Masterpieces, you never know what will be on stage at Bass Performance Hall . This world-class venue plays host to the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Fort Worth Opera, The Cliburn, and many touring Broadway shows.
  • Across the street lies the Maddox-Muse Center , home to McDavid Studio. This intimate performance space features off-Broadway productions as well as national and local music acts. Between these two stages, you will find a wide variety of performances to enjoy.
1
Bass Performance Hall
525 Commerce Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Any visitor to Downtown Fort Worth is sure to notice Bass Performance Hall. This 2,056 seat performance space is world renowned for its superb acoustics and sight lines. The hall is home to the city's leading performing arts organizations, including the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Texas Ballet Theatre, the Fort Worth Opera, Cliburn Concerts and the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

2
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
111 E 3rd Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102

A Fort Worth favorite, The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium is known for its out-of-this-world beer selection and laid-back pub atmosphere. With hundreds of craft beers on tap and by the bottle, plus a hearty menu of burgers, sandwiches, and shareable pub bites, it’s the perfect place to unwind in the heart of Downtown. Enjoy the lively energy of Sundance Square from the spacious patio, catch a game inside, or join the UFO Club to track your beer-tasting adventures. Whether you’re a craft beer enthusiast or just looking for great food and good company, The Flying Saucer is a Downtown Fort Worth classic.

3
Maddox-Muse Center
330 E 4th Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102

The Maddox-Muse Center, which houses rehearsal functions for the Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall, is located on three-quarters of a 200' x 200' block in downtown Fort Worth, directly east of the Performance Hall. The center includes The Van Cliburn Recital Hall and the McDavid Studio, as well as office spaces for various performing arts groups.

4
Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
621 Houston Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102

At Pete's Dueling Piano Bar you are the entertainment. It's your singing, laughing, clapping, and dancing that causes that infectious excitement inside everyone each night… and keeps you coming back time and again for more celebrations.

5
Scat Jazz Lounge
111 W 4th Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Set in the basement of the historic Woolworth building, Scat carries on the New York tradition of the coolest clubs being underground and off the beaten path. This is a place where you can enjoy a great cocktail while listening to some of the best music ever written. At Scat, there are no TV's and no beer signs, just a great hideaway with great music.


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