Tel Aviv's Top Live Music Venues

Located on Ben Yehuda Street and walking distance from the beach, Bar Yeoshua always offers a family party on Sunday nights. Bar Yeoshua is buzzing with dancing audience members, all of them bopping to original and cover music by its featured singers. It is the place to be on any given week night, especially when looking for a lively music scene and ‘ Open Mic’ nights. Regulars at Bar Yeoshua return time and again for the fun-loving music and community. A one of a kind venue, Bar Yeoshua is packed with musicians circulating through the bar and those ‘rocking-out’ in front of its stage. This venue is a comfortable, open minded and exciting place to try out new music for the first time. If you are looking for a musical, family event, then look any further. Bar Yeoshua is the place to start your week off with a bang, offering great music and a wonderful atmosphere.

Bar Giyora, located on Giyora Street near Dizengoff centre, is a multi-level venue for all nights of the week. Their first level is bistro style, where they put on a great spread catering for all meals of the day, and moving towards the back, they have a bar with cocktails, assorted beers on tap and a selection of wine. The main draw, however, for local Tel Avivian’s, is the lounge downstairs with a bar and an open stage serving as a live music performance space. During the week, they host different performers and on Mondays, they open the stage to anyone looking to début their talents. Bar Giyora attracts patrons of all ages, but the audience in the lounge is predominantly young, vibrant and enthusiastic. The music featured at the open stage evenings ranges from blues, to jazz, classical to pop – exhibiting the many different tastes of the Tel Aviv residents and visitors. Bar Giyora offers a great evening out for those looking to enjoy a relaxed dinner, accompanied by new tunes and perfectly concocted drinks. If looking for an intimate place to play, Bar Giyora has a supportive and exciting vibe for amateurs as well as its more seasoned performers – making for a casual and fun-filled evening.

Located right on the beach, Jessica Restro Bar is a great place for a nice lunch after a day in Tel Aviv and comes into its own on those warm summer nights. Both first timers and frequent customers rave about the beautiful sunset often witnessed from their tables. Jessica’s is a one-stop wonder, offering music, dancing, good service and tasty food. Every Friday night, ‘Fiesta Latina’ calls all the dancers to the stage, as well as featuring local artists on Saturday nights,and even stand up comedians on Sundays. Jessica Restro Bar is a melting pot for all the excitement available in Tel Aviv, brought together in one trendy venue. Jessica’s stage features some of Israel’s up and coming artists, showcasing musical talent in genres ranging from the blues to contemporary pop. This hidden treasure of Tel Aviv, with an intimate, kid-friendly atmosphere and welcoming staff, is the place for any occasion and an unforgettable experience for all.

Mike’s place, located on the boardwalk, is an American style bar with live music, sports bar and restaurant. Every night, they offer live music featuring new and seasoned musicians of Tel Aviv, and Monday nights are open to all. The staff and atmosphere make it feel like a home away from home for its frequent international customers. Offering cuisine and drinks for any pallet – fish and chips, hamburgers,and international beers on tap – at Mike’s Place there is something for everyone. Monday is the night that no one wants miss – everyone is invited to enjoy and participate in an exciting evening’s entertainment. The rocking music and comfortable atmosphere is the reason for the glut of customers experienced weekly. Mike’s Place is the place to go for familiar, delicious comfort food and music to dance and jam-out to on those causal week day nights with friends.