Where To Go For Great Live Music In Fort Worth

As the country alternative to Dallas in the DFW Metroplex, Forth Worth is home to a real western vibe. ‘Cowtown’ is known for western wear, honky-tonk, and barbecue. While music fans are sure to find country-western haunts, the city also showcases the best music venues in North Texas, creating an eclectic music scene worth experiencing. Here is our guide for great live music in Fort Worth.
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Pearl’s Dancehall & Saloon

Home to honky-tonk and classic country music, Pearl’s is a local favorite, preferable to the larger establishments that cater exclusively to tourists. Located in the Stockyard District, Pearl’s is a former brothel run by the famous Buffalo Bill Cody. Now transformed into a Texas Two-Step dance hall, the saloon retains a nude portrait of the illusive Pearl herself near the entrance, celebrating the spirit of old Fort Worth with musicians playing traditional country and couples dancing in perfect unison. Pearl’s is a great spot to try dancing Texas-style or to belly up to the mahogany bar and watch the locals.

Pearl’s Dancehall & Saloon, 302 W Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX, USA +817 624 2800

Lola’s Saloon

Scat Jazz Lounge

This jazz spot with carefully crafted cocktails would be at home in New Orleans, showing the depth of Fort Worth’s music scene. Scat – a speakeasy-themed lounge off of Sundance Square – entertains the after-dinner crowd. After discovering the elevator entrance hidden down an alley, enjoy a martini while local and national acts play in an intimate, 20-table setting. Scat is open every night of the week, offering cover-free nights on Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. On weekends, make sure to book a reservation and to look for the neon sign that illuminates the entrance to this hidden gem.

Scat Jazz Lounge, 111 W 4th Street, Fort Worth, TX, USA +817 870 9100

Panther Island Pavilion

Panther Island Pavilion, on the banks of the Trinity River west of Downtown, hosts concerts and festivals throughout the year. With a waterfront stage – the only one of its kind in Texas – overlooking the river and a view of the skyline in the background, Panther Island is a serene outdoor venue. In the summer, the pavilion showcases one of the best concerts in North Texas, the Rockin’ the River Tubing and Music Series. Free concerts are offered every Thursday, and there are Texas bands and a fireworks show. Concert-goers are encouraged to watch from a tube as they lounge in the river with a beer and some buddies. Rockin’ the River is truly a unique Forth Worth event to behold, so grab your inflatable tube, lilo or giant shark and come on down!

Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St, Fort Worth, TX, USA+817 698 0700

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