An incomplete list of live music venues on the Big Island!
- Blue Dragon Tavern and Cosmic Musiquarium
Blue Dragon Tavern & Cosmic Musiquarium presents live music and entertainment accompanied by a dinner menu featuring chef Sheldon Meza and our full craft bar. To make reservations purchase tickets on-line on our ‘Upcoming Shows’ page. Blue Dragon Tavern & Cosmic Musiquarium is another sustainable initiative by 1Heart HUB, a Kohala-based business with a social … Read more - Club Ekahi
Club Ekahi is an all-ages space that has a variety of music events including punk, jazz and techno. Club Ekahi is inside the Kona Town Storage facility across the street from Umeke’s and Willie’s Hot Chicken, and overlooks Kuakini Highway and Tony Honda. To access Club Ekahi, turn right into the Kona Town Storage parking … Read more - Gertrude’s Jazz Bar
Open-air venue on Ali’i Drive in Kona with a wide variety of music 7 nights a week. All ages welcome, cover charge at the door, advance tickets available for special events. 75-5699 Ali’i DriveKailua-Kona, HI 96740Second Floorhttps://www.gertrudesjazzbar.com [MEC id=”549″] - Honoka’a Public House
The Honoka’a Pub is a downtown restaurant with live music on the weekends. An excellent stop for some pizza, beer and music from locals. 45-3490 Mamane Street Honokaa, Hawaii 96727 https://www.honokaapub.com/ [MEC id=”782″] - Korner Pocket
The Korner Pocket Sports Bar and Grill has been a South Kona meeting place for many years. Located in the heart of “Old Hawaii,” Kealakekua, we are conveniently situated just of Highway 11, ideal for a quick stop to or from Volcano. It’s “the local option.” Plenty of free parking. Live music most Friday and … Read more - Lava Shack
The Lava Shack is a live music venue and watering hole in downtown Pahoa. Cheap beer, loud music, pool tables. 15-2929 Pahoa Village Rd, Pāhoa, HI 96778 https://www.instagram.com/lavashackpahoa/ Upcoming shows:[MEC id=”618″] - Palace Theater
The Palace Theater in Hilo, Hawai’i has been entertaining the local community and visitors since the 1920s. Come and enjoy a connection to Hawai’i’s History! The Palace opened in October 1925 with the Silent Film “The Son of Zorro” Starring Douglas Fairbanks. Since then the Palace Theater has shown many types of films including Festivals, Documentaries, … Read more - Sage Sounds Musician’s Lounge
Sage Sounds is a rehearsal space, recording studio, musical equipment store and live performance space located in South Kona. The event space is small and lends itself well to unique, intimate performances. 79-7401 Mamalahoa Hwy. Kainaliu, HI. 96750 (808) 657-4451 https://www.sagesoundsmusicianslounge.com [MEC id=”780″] - Uila Records
The Big Island’s only record store, located in Waimea. Check out a great selection of new and used vinyl as well as t-shirts, books, turntables and more. Live music on Wednesdays and occasional other special events. 65-1227 Opelo Rd, Waimea, HI 96743 https://www.uilarecords.com [MEC id=”554″] - Willie’s Hot Chicken
Nashville hot chicken with live music Thursday through Sunday nights. Music is usually free, venue is all ages and outdoors. Occasional special events have cover charge and advance tickets. 74-5599 Pawai Place, Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740 https://willieshotchicken.com [MEC id=”544″]