In addition to the big shows at the Performing Arts Center or Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Newport residents have access to many small, local venues for live music. Here is a list we compiled from our collective memory and experience. Maybe you know of others – if so, let us know at editor@newportbeachindy.com!
21 Oceanfront
Live music nightly
2100 W. Oceanfront
949-673-2100
3 Thirty 3 Waterfront
Weekends from 3-6pm live band
333 Bayside Dr
(949) 673-8464
www.3thirty3nb.com
Alta Coffee
Varying programs including live music
506 31st St
(949) 675-0233
Bayside
Live music every night. Piano or piano with bass
900 Bayside Dr.
(949)721-1222
Billy’s at the Beach
Live music – Hawaiian style Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 8:00
Thursday –Saturday nights at 9:00 and Sundays from 3:00- 6:00pm – Rock, with a Jimmy Buffet twist
2751 West Coast Highway
(949)722-1100
The Blue Beet
Live music nightly
107 21st Place
(949) 275-4413
Duke’s Place
At the Balboa Bay Club & Resort
1221 W. Coast Hwy.
949-645-5000
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
Summer Jazz Series on Friday nights through Oct. 1
1107 Jamboree Road
949-729-1234
newportbeach.hyatt.com
La Cave
Indy rock every Tuesday and Thursday 10 p.m.
And periodically live music on the weekends
1695 Irvine Ave
949-646-7944
lacaverestaurant.com
Muldoon’s Dublin Pub
Live Music Thursday through Saturdays and sometimes day concerts on Sunday.
Sunday tends to be Irish bands
Irish to rock and roll variety genres.
202 Newport Center Dr
(949) 640-4110
www.muldoonspub.com
Palm Terrace Restaurant and Lounge
At the Island Hotel
Friday and Saturday nights, 8:45
Alternative music by Jimmy Hopper in the Lounge adjacent to the restaurant
690 Newport Center Drive
(949) 759-0808
Port Restaurant & Bar
Live music nightly
440 Heliotrope Ave.
949-723-9685
Quiet Woman
3224 E. Coast Hwy.
949-640-7440
Rusty Pelican
Live entertainment Fridays and Saturdays beginning at 8:30 p.m.
2735 W. Coast Hwy.
949-642-3431
Shamrock Bar & Grill
Live music in a pub atmosphere, but No Dancing!
2633 W. Coast Hwy.
949-631-5633
Tapas Bar and Grill
Friday and Saturday nights 8-9 live music and Flamenco show
9-10 Saturday nights salsa lessons with live music
Dancing continues at 10
4253 Martingale Way
(949) 756-8194
Tommy Bahama’s Island Grille
Thursday – Sunday a variety of music. Both during the days and evenings
854 Avocado Ave
Village Inn
Live music every night but Monday
127 Marine Ave – Balboa Island
(949) 675-8300
Villa Nova
live entertainment every night beginning at 8pm,
Villa Nova’s piano bar is the five time winner of the “Best Piano Bar in Orange County.”
3131 W. Coast Hwy
(949)642-7880
