Calgary Live Music Clubs

The Wild Horse Pub
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The Wild Horse Pub is located in the Deerfoot Inn & Casino and features a great selection of finger foods, as well as sumptuous entrees and desserts to satisfy any appetite. Every Monday through Friday the pub hosts a lunch buffet from 11am to 2pm. Food and drink specials are available daily and live entertainment is featured every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Address: 1000, 11500 – 35 Street SE | Calgary, AB | T2Z 3W4 [ Map ]
Tel: 403 236-7529
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The Roadhouse
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This cavernous club features five bars and gets packed each night it is open from Thursday through Sunday. Generally frequented by an under-25 crowd, The Roadhouse plays a range of music on it's state-of-the-art sound system ranging from Top 40 to hip-hop to country. On occasion, live bands will take the Roadhouse stage.
Address: 840 - 9th Avenue SW | Calgary, AB | T2P 1L7 [ Map ]
Tel: 403 398-7623
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Lobby Lounge
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Every Monday through Friday, the Lobby Lounge in the Blackfoot Inn features live piano music. An impressive selection of cocktails, beers and wines are available at this lounge.
Address: 5940 Blackfoot Trail SE | Calgary, AB | T2H 2B5 [ Map ]
Tel: 403 252-2253
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Lucky
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Swanky is the best word to describe Lucky. Or perhaps, hip is better. Either way, Lucky is a cool place to sit back in luxury high back circular booths and sip on a Manhattan, or nibble on something from the Asian-inspired tapas menu.
Address: 510 - 17 Ave SW | Calgary, AB | T2S 0B1 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 229-4036
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Ironwood Stage Grill
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One of Calgary's most beloved live music venues, The Ironwood Stage & Grill (or simply The Ironwood) showcases a variety of local bands, as well as artists from across Canada that play everything from folk to funk. The menu features slightly upscale (yet affordable) versions of tradition pub grub such as Steamed PEI Mussels, Acadian Nachos, Dixie Spinach Salad and the Yucatan Beef Wrap.
Address: 1429, 9th Ave SE | Calgary, AB | T2G 0T4 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 269-5581

The Distillery
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By day, The Distillery is a fairly basic pub that fills up at lunch and happy hour with the local business crowd out to have some snacks, drink beer, play pool and unwind. On Friday and Saturday nights, however, the bar turns into a popular live music venue that presents local metal and hard core bands. Indie bands play on Thursdays and random DJs and hip hop acts drop by on occasion.
Address: 615 7 Ave SW. | Calgary, AB | T2P 0Y9 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 205-4723

Mikey's Juke Joint & Eatery
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Mikey's features some of the best in live blues and Roots music. A Creole style cuisine is served.
Address: 1901 10th Ave SW | Calgary, AB
Tel: 1 403 245-8833

The Stetson Pub and Stage
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South of downtown, directly off Macleod Trail, this spacious bar and popular music venue features a two-tiered layout that is ideal for live shows. Unbiased as to music genre and scene, the Stetson books everything from punk to country.
Address: 10002 Macleod Trail SE | Calgary, AB [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 615-2758
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The Oak Room
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Sip a drink in high style in the Oak Room. Located in the Fairmont Palliser, this lounge features masculine leather chairs and a beautiful, high ornate ceiling.
Address: 133 - 9 Ave SW | Calgary, AB | T2P 2M3 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 262-1234
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Country Roads
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The New Roads is sure to please any crowd with three distinct rooms. The Crown Royal Pool Hall, The Molson Sports Lounge and Centre Stage where the original flare of the Country Roads Saloon remains.
Address: 2120 16th Ave NE. | Calgary, AB | T2E 1L4 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 291-4666
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Forum Lounge
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The upscale Forum Lounge features live music, catered events and good times. Monday nights is Industry Night with drink and wing specials.
Address: 1140 10 Ave SW | Calgary, AB
Tel: 1 403 229-1118
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The Rusty Cage
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The Rusty Cage is a popular pub that has three locations in Calgary and offers a menu filled with tasty pub grub like wings, nachos, wraps and burgers. Several times a week the stage comes alive with some of the city's hottest bands and of course, the pub's many TVs show the latest sporting events. On Wednesday and Sunday 29 cent wings are featured and the pub offers 50 flavours.
Address: 720 16th Avenue NW | Calgary, AB | T2M 0J8 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 265-1112

Beat Niq Jazz & Social Club
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Located underground, below the Piq Niq Cafe, Beat Niq Jazz & Social Club brings jazz up-close and personal to guests. An intimate venue styled after New York's jazz clubs, Beat Niq provides regular, live jazz performances in the heart of downtown Calgary.
Address: Lower Level, 811 1st Street SW | Calgary, AB | T2P 7N2 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 263-1650
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The Gateway
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The Gateway is the only restaurant and lounge on the SAIT campus. Students and visitors can enjoy a variety of cheap eats and drinks while mingling with friends. The Gateway also acts as a live music venue bringing in some of the biggest names in Canadian music as well as bands from across the globe.
Address: V204, 1301 - 16 Ave NW | Calgary, AB | T2M 0L4 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 284-8760
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Shamrock Hotel Calgary
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This place has been around since 1914. Local and international bands usually choose the Shamrock as their venue. The place is terribly conducive to truly rocking out.
Address: 2101 11th Street SE | Calgary, AB [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 290-0084

Republik
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Republik is a nightclub in Calgary known for it's live music shows. Find them conveniently located on 17th Avenue in the southwest.
Address: 219 17th Ave SW | Calgary, AB
Tel: 1 403 244-2545

Broken City Calgary
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Popular among local hipsters, Broken City is a laidback and fun pub that hosts a range of special music nights as well as local and international DJs and live bands. The bar's rooftop patio is heated and gets packed on warm summer evenings so get there early to avoid the queue. Special nights include Bring Your Own Vinyl Mondays, the Wild Rose Jazz Jam on Saturday afternoons and Rocksteady Saturday nights.
Address: 613 - 11th Ave. S.W. | Calgary, AB | T2R 0E1 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 262-9976
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Liberty Lounge
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Mount Royal College's live music venue and student bar, the Liberty Lounge is a relaxed hang-out with cheap eats and drinks. A range of bands and music artists performing everything from rock to gypsy punk play at the Liberty throughout the school year.
Address: 4825 Richard Rd SW | Calgary, AB | T3E 6K6 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 440-6403

Vern's
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This live music venue, previously known as The Barfly, hosts local and out-of-town live entertainment each day of the week. Vern's also offers a full menu, pool tables, darts and video games. Music genres include folk/roots, metal, rock, rockabilly, comedy, alt-country, ska and alternative. Happy hour is from 4pm-7pm and hours of operation are 11am-2am. An online schedule of band is updated each week.
Address: 622 8th Ave SW | Calgary, AB [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 237-8376
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Aussie Rules Foodhouse & Bar
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Piano bar plays music from all genres, including pop, rock, country and R&B hits. Audience participation is encouraged and makes for a fun night out. Private parties are available, contact club for details.
Address: 1002 - 37 St SW | Calgary, AB | T3C 1S2 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 249-7933

HiFi Club Calgary
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One of the few nightclubs in Calgary that caters to local hipsters, the HiFi schedule includes Pink Lightning Wednesday with electro, dance and rock, Hai Karate Thursday with breaks, rock, funk and hip hop and Flashlight Fridays with funk, soul, disco and rare grooves. House music fans can check out Sunday Skool and anyone wanting to see live bands should head to the club on Saturday nights. HiFi also hosts CD release parties for local bands and brings in international DJs.
Address: 219 10th Ave SW | Calgary, AB | T2R 0A4 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 263-5222
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Dickens Pub
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Dickens Pub offers a menu filled with delicious pub fare and several nights a week specials are featured, including Wednesday wing night. In addition to great food, the pub also offers VLTs, free wireless Internet access and live entertainment on weekends.
Address: 1000 9th Avenue SW | Calgary, AB | T2P 2Y6 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 233-7550
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