Looking for a place to kick back and listen to some of the best live music in Marin County? Your search may just have ended — check out the most beloved music venues around and find your next weekend hangout. The 2023 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is Sweetwater Music Hall (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County Live Music Venue picks see below.
Our 2023 Arts & Entertainment category sponsor is Gene Hiller.
HopMonk Tavern
Novato
Delicious restaurant by day, live music venue by night. Open mic nights, line dances and bands, all available while you munch on some bar snacks. They also occasionally partner with the local high school for the arts, so if you’re looking to see who’s going to be the next big name from Novato, go check out the freshest of fresh talent. Hours are Monday through Sunday 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
224 Vintage Way, Novato, 415.892.6200
Peri’s Tavern
Fairfax
With great cocktails and even greater sound, Peri’s custom venue experiences are the perfect place to host your birthday party, wedding-after bash, or school fundraiser (leave the kids at home to let the adults blow off some steam). Book your favorite band and bring snacks for a night of fun. Hours are Wednesday 4 p.m. – 11 p.m., Thursday through Saturday 4 p.m. – 2 a.m., Sunday 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
29 Broadway, Fairfax, 415.717.5224
Rancho Nicasio
Nicasio
Dining, dancing and BBQ on the lawn — you’ll find more than just music at Rancho Nicasio. There are various music genres performed at this venue, with something brand new every week mixed in with fan favorite classics that brings customers back time and again. They also host weddings and other events. Hours are Monday through Thursday 11:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, 415.662.2219
Sweetwater Music Hall
Mill Valley
Sweetwater Music Hall’s mission statement is to feed the soul of Mill Valley and has been displaying this passion since the original Sweetwater opened in 1972. A pocket of time from the olden days of rooks & rock music, the food, community and music of this venue has earned its way into the hearts of Mill Valley residents. Hours are Tuesday 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., Thursday through Saturday 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.3850
Sponsor
Gene Hiller: 2023 Best of the County Arts & Entertainment
