6 Hot Spots for Live Music in Lubbock

By: Jess Merrill

In the heart of the Hub City, all you need to do is follow the beat to find the legacy of many iconic legends like Buddy Holly and Mac Davis who started their music careers in Lubbock. Performers of all styles make their way through the 806 and take center stage to showcase their talent. From arenas to more intimate venues, we’ve rounded up a few of the best live music hotspots. Enjoy your stay in the Original Live Music Capital of Texas!

Below you will find local-loved spots in town to sit back, enjoy a meal, drink and listen to amazing live music. 

Friday & Saturday @ 10:30 p.m.

This casual lounge is perfect for enjoying dinner before a leisurely night out. After dinner, head to the Art Bar at J’s for drinks and live music! For the espresso martini lovers out there, be sure to give Cafe J’s a try.

Link to live music schedule aquí!

This Texas-themed steakhouse is home to Lubbock’s oldest brewpub. Grab a beer, indulge in your favorite home-style meal and soak up the lively environment with live music. Word around town is Triple J’s pot pie is one of the best in town!

Wednesday at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.

Teddy Jacks is the perfect environment for food, drinks, friends and great deals! With happy hour from 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday, you can tune in to live music and get great deals on Wednesday or Friday. For a full list of Teddy Jacks events, click aquí!

Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and, occasionally, Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.

Tapas lovers, La Diosa is the place for you! Grab your friends and get ready to share some small plates with big flavors. With an extensive wine menu and sangria, this art-filled space is an immaculate restaurant to enjoy live tunes!

Wednesday 6-8 p.m. and Saturday 5-7 p.m.

English Newsom is one of Lubbock’s finest wineries! Try some award-winning wines with a wine flight or tasting. Enjoy some time outdoors, listening to the sounds of West Texas and live music. For a list of all English Newsom events, click aquí!

Everyday- Check times aquí!

The Funky Door is an American bistro home to steaks, fondue and pasta! Known for its extensive wine menu and funky decor, the Funky Door is the ideal backdrop to soak up Lubbock’s live music scene.

For our concert lovers out there, check out these larger venues:

This concert space is one of Lubbock’s newest and largest live music venues. Big names like Foreigner, Lee Brice and Flatland Cavalry have performed at Buddy Holly Hall! To see a list of all upcoming shows click aquí!

Do you love outdoor venues? Cooks Garage is the place for you! Cooks has a unique feel with one of the largest neon sign collections and a vintage car theme! This venue is home to William Clark Green’s annual music festival, Cotton Fest. To see who’s playing soon at Cooks, check out their página de eventos!

When the Red Raiders aren’t competing, United Supermarkets hosts the largest concerts in town! Lainey Wilson, Kane Brown and Taylor Swift are just a few of the iconic performers to take on the United Supermarkets stage.

Blue light is a loved local spot featuring upcoming artists. Tickets are available at the door which opens around 9 p.m. unless stated differently on the página de eventos. This is a 21 and up venue due to the full bar at Blue Light.

Lubbock’s live music scene is a true testament to the city’s legendary legacy in the music world. Enjoy your time as you explore the different restaurants, bars, wineries and venues providing performances for all music lovers.