Live Music in Salem

278 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Bit Bar opened in Salem in 2016 at 278 Derby Street, blending a classic arcade and pinball hall with a full restaurant and bar. The lineup mixes 50+ vintage games, craft cocktails, local beer, creative comfort food, and live programming including music nights and drag shows. Accompanied minors welcome before 8pm; 21+ after.

215 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Brodie's Seaport at 215 Derby Street is a Salem waterfront restaurant serving char-grilled seafood, pasta, and classic comfort food (burgers, meatloaf), backed by a full bar with beer, cocktails, and wine. Live music weekends — Saturday with Danny Mac (7–10pm) and Sunday's Chris Fitz Blues Jam. Open daily noon–1am with kitchen service until 10pm.

30 Church St #B1, Salem, MA 01970, USA

East Regiment Beer Company at 30 Church Street is a Salem brewery and taproom with a heated, dog-friendly four-season covered patio. Crazy Good Kitchen runs the food side from inside the taproom, slinging American comfort food — burgers and chicken sandwiches. Live music, trivia, and community events on the calendar throughout the year.

108 Jackson St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Far From The Tree is a craft cidery on Jackson Street, established in 2013, specializing in hard cider made from local apples. The taproom also pours beers, wines, and non-alcoholic options, and runs live bands, food pop-ups, trivia, and craft nights on a regular calendar.

247 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Gulu-Gulu Cafe at 247 Essex Street is a bohemian Salem café running an extensive crepe menu alongside artisan sandwiches, craft beer, and coffee. Established 2005 and at this address since 2007, the venue hosts live local bands and singer-songwriters throughout the week. Building history connects to the original Salem Gas Light Company HQ from 1850.

90 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Koto Asian Fusion at 90 Washington Street serves specialty sushi rolls, Japanese, Chinese, and Thai dishes, plus sake and cocktails. Late-night menu Friday–Sunday 10pm–midnight, with live events including punk shows, karaoke, DJ nights, and trivia.

148 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Mercy Tavern is a neighborhood gastropub at 148 Derby Street with food, drinks, and live music. Full menu for dine-in or online ordering, extended hours on weekends until 1am.

120 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Lively, casual Irish bar with eclectic pub grub & imported beers, plus live music & DJ nights.

352 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Salem State University's Sophia Gordon Center is a 432-seat performing arts theater on the Lafayette Street campus, hosting faculty and student productions plus public-facing programming. The venue includes a balcony, rehearsal spaces, and serves as the university's theater home.

The Pickering House, 18 Broad St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

The Pickering House at 18 Broad Street is one of Salem's oldest surviving buildings, owned by the same family for 365+ years — built as a two-room frontier farmhouse in 1660, expanded into a Gothic Revival mansion by 1841, and renovated in the mid-1900s. Now a living museum operated by the Pickering Foundation, with tours and community programming.

221 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Tipsy Cowboy Country Dive at 221 Washington Street is North of Boston's only live country music dive bar — scratch comfort food, cold beer, whiskey, and country DJs. Indoor cornhole tournaments, line dancing, and weekly themed events round out an honky-tonk atmosphere with signature cocktails.

168 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Village Tavern is an American tavern in the heart of downtown Salem serving classic comfort food alongside three full-service bars, with a spacious patio that fits families and groups. Located at 168 Essex Street.

95 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Salem VFW Post 1524 at 95 Derby Street has been serving Salem's veterans and community since 1927. The establishment is open to both veterans and the general public — daily food service with rotating specials, plus regular live music on Thursday nights and monthly meetings.