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Live Music and Dance Clubs in Seattle

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Looking for some place to party and have a good time in Seattle? Ready to bang your head or shake your groove thing? Here are some popular dance clubs and live music bars in Seattle:

Pioneer Square Bars & Clubs
Historic Pioneer Square is well known for its lively music and dance scene, where you'll find clubs that appeal to every crown, from frat boys and party girls to serious music aficionados.

Downtown Seattle Bars & Clubs
There are many fun night spots in downtown Seattle, including the Belltown and Pike Place Market districts. You'll find bars and clubs that will appeal to a variety of different tastes.

  • Dimitriou's Jazz Alley - featuring major jazz musicians and local cuisine
    2033 6th Ave
    Seattle, WA 98121
    206-441-9729
  • Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub - live traditional Irish music, a boisterous and happy place
    1916 Post Alley
    Seattle, WA 98101
    206-728-1916
  • The Pink Door - Caberet-style entertainment and Italian dining in an elegant setting
    1919 Post Alley
    Seattle, WA 98101
    206-443-3241
  • The Triple Door - dining with live jazz and blues
    216 Union Street
    Seattle, WA 98101
    206-838-4333
  • The Showbox - live rock and hip-hop
    1426 1st Ave,
    Seattle, WA 98101
    206-628-3151

Capitol Hill Bars & Clubs
Seattle's historic Capitol Hill district has been described as hip and eclectic.

  • Neumos - indie bands
    925 E. Pike St
    Seattle, WA 98122
    206-709-9442
  • Chop Suey - a favorite of the young and hip
    1325 E. Madison St
    Seattle, WA 98122
    206-324-8005

Fremont and Ballard Bars & Clubs
Located north of downtown Seattle, quirky Fremont and Ballard are home to some well-regarded dive bars.

  • Tractor Tavern - live indie-rock and beer
    5213 Ballard Ave N.W.
    Seattle, WA 98107
    206-789-3599
  • The Sunset Tavern - rock bands and an intimate atmosphere
    5433 Ballard Ave N.W.
    Seattle, WA 98107
    206-784-4880
  • High Dive - live local bands and BBQ
    513 N. 36th
    Seattle, WA 98103
    206-632-0212

While the dance clubs and live music venues listed above are well-established and popular, the Seattle night scene is ever changing. For the most up-to-date information on the hottest bars and clubs, check out these resources:

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