If you want live music in Bali, you’ve got plenty of options. Bali has a great live music scene; live bands, live DJs, and even soloists make a music lover’s evening.
We’ve got a guide to the best live music venue options in Bali and we can confirm that each one of these places is a great spot to dance away the evening to incredible live music.
Where To Find Live Bands In Bali: 24 Awesome Venues
FINNS Beach Club
FINNS Beach Club is a great live music venue. We have daily live DJs and live vocal performances and we often host the best international DJs at major events.
In short, if live music is your thing, the best beach club in the world should be on your list for nights out in Bali.
Where Is It? Jl. Pantai Berawa No.99, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: FINNS
The Shady Pig
The Shady Pig (and its sister place, The Shady Fox) tends towards having DJs most nights, but they also host irregular jazz musicians and acoustic jam sessions.
Check their Facebook for details of upcoming events, book in advance, and get the night’s password to get in.
Where Is It? Taman Tamora, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80111, Indonesia
Online: Facebook
Baliwood
If you want local bands playing their own thing, Baliwood is where to go. This is an intimate setting with some awesome Balinese tunes.
Grab a beer and chill on the comfy couches while you watch the action.
Where Is It? Jl. Munduk Catu No.3, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
Ryoshi House of Jazz
Ryoshi House of Jazz is the best-known jazz venue in Bali and hosts blues, rock and SKA bands.
You’ll find their acts play on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and they serve a solid sushi feast while you watch!
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Seminyak No.17, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Facebook
Shary Shary Canggu
If you want to catch live music but avoid frenetic bands playing the greatest hits of whatever era they represent, you might wish to Shary Shary.
On Friday nights, a live violinist serenades the guests as they drink champagne and scoff down oysters like they’re going out of fashion.
Where Is It? Jl. Pantai Batu Mejan No.82, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
Gimme Shelter, Canggu
There are a few options if you want to see punk bands playing in Bali. Gimme Shelter is one of the very few choices that you have.
Bands play on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and there are open mic nights on the Monday of each week.
The open mics are great fun and if you want to have a go, please do – it’s a very welcoming crowd that loves live music.
Where Is It? Munggu, Mengwi, Badung Regency, Bali 80351, Indonesia
Online: Facebook
Cupid’s Rooftop Jazz Bar
If jazz musicians are more your cup of tea, you’ll love the live band at Cupid’s. They perform smooth jazz classics every night for guests.
It’s a rooftop bar, an excellent setting for cocktails and dinner while you let the band entertain you.
Where Is It? br, Jl batu mejan, br, Jl. Canggu Padang Linjong No.53 A, Canggu, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Cupid’s
Hooga Rooftop Bar
There are live bands on almost every night at Hooga and you can have a great time at this rooftop bar.
Just check before you go, though, as when there aren’t any bands on – they have a huge karaoke session instead.
Where Is It? Petitenget 12 Bali, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Facebook
Pison Coffee
See live music at this Bali venue on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights. Sometimes, it’s jazz, sometimes acoustic, but it’s always good.
The cocktails are very strong at this “coffee shop”.
Where Is It? Petitenget St No.19A, Kerobokan Kelod, Kuta Utara, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Facebook
Nineteen Lounge
If you want contemporary rock or current hits, then Nineteen Lounge’s live bands will perform them.
This is quite a stylish venue and you may want to dress to impress. Check their schedule to find out what’s on tonight!
Where Is It? Jl. Petitenget No.100, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
The Orchard Bar
This gastropub is based on a classic British boozer and they’ve won awards for their live music.
The Orchard Bar has gigs on almost every night and you can find out what’s coming up on their Facebook page.
Where Is It? Jl. Nakula Gg. Baik-Baik, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Facebook
Heaven Bar
Heaven Sports Bar is a rooftop bar that focuses mainly on sporting events on big TVs, but they have their own acoustic act that fills the gaps between matches, too.
We like stopping here for sunset drinks, as the view from the top is pretty awesome.
Where Is It? l. Petitenget No. 98 Seminyak, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
Bar 68
The in-house band specializes in international blues and they have the most extensive whiskey catalogue in Bali (or so they say). What could be better than that?
Where Is It? Jl. Kayu Aya Oberoi No.68, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Facebook
Hideout Bar
Hideout can get a bit raucous at times. If you want to get up on the tables and dance to your live music, this is the place to do it.
Everyone has fun and nobody takes themselves too seriously at Hideout.
Where Is It? Jl. Bisma, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
Cafe La Pasion
With a Western/Mexican fusion vibe, this is a great place to eat and kick back with a drink to enjoy the live music.
The house jazz band is excellent.
Where Is It? Jl. Pantai Balangan, Jimbaran, Uluwatu, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80363, Indonesia
Online: La Pasion
Wishing Well Uluwatu
This place has the traditional pub vibe and the live band specializes in rock classics.
Take friends and don’t be afraid to sing along. This is a great fun venue.
Where Is It? Gg. Rencang, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: N/A
Laughing Buddha
This cute tapas bar in Ubud is a real winner for live music. No genre restrictions exist, and bands rock up and play what they feel like.
The emphasis, as the name of the bar suggests, is on having a good time and enjoying the company of your fellow man.
Where Is It? F7P6+R9M, Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Online: Laughing Buddha
The Blue Door Bar
Not only do they have great live music here, but they also have a remarkably long six-hour happy hour! It runs from noon to 6 p.m.
So, whatever time of day you want to start your session, there’s room at The Blue Door for you.
Where Is It? Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 85071, Indonesia
Online: The Blue Door
HQ Uluwatu
Grab a cocktail and then relax and enjoy the mellow tunes from the live bands at HQ.
Where Is It? Uluwatu St No.108, Ungasan, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: HQ Bali
Summer Queen
This Legian-based bar is a lot of fun, and its menu is extensive. So, you’ll have plenty of choice of food while you enjoy the live tunes.
Where Is It? Jl. Padma No.12-14, Legian, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Facebook
Romeos Bar & Grillery
The house band will play great music from Wednesday to Friday Night.
We recommend grabbing some pizza and settling in for the whole set!
Where Is It? Jl. Padma Utara, Legian, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Romeos Bali
Final Thoughts On Live Music, Bali
There are plenty of venues with live music in Bali; as you can see, there are live bands and talented musicians galore!
The only real question is, “Which of these 24 bars do you go to first?”
Of course, we think the answer should be “FINNS” and though that might be because we’re a bit biased at the best beach club in the world, we think the smiles on our guest’s faces tell the story of how much of a good time you’re going to have here.
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