Looking for a place to kick back and listen to some of the best live music in Marin County? Your search may be over. Check out the most beloved music venues around and find your next weekend hangout.
The 2025 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 2025 Arts & Entertainment category sponsor is MarinArts. View the rest of the Arts & Entertainment category here.
Southern Marin
Sweetwater Music Hall
Mill Valley
Sweetwater Music Hall has been an integral part of the Mill Valley live music scene since its doors opened in 1972, which is proven by its consistent Readers’ Choice placement.
19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, 415.388.3850
Central Marin
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.
29 Broadway, Fairfax, 415.717.5224
Northern Marin
HopMonk Tavern
Novato
Delicious restaurant by day, live music venue by night. Open mic nights, line dances and bands all happen while you munch on some bar snacks. HopMonk also occasionally partners with the local high school for the arts, so if you’re looking to see the next big name from Novato, go check out the freshest of fresh talent.
224 Vintage Way, Novato, 415.892.6200
West Marin
Rancho Nicasio
Nicasio
Dining, dancing and BBQ on the lawn — you’ll find more than just music at Rancho Nicasio. Many music genres are 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.
1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, 415.662.2219
Arts & Entertainment Sponsor
MarinArts
MarinArts is a nonprofit organization that has been proudly promoting the arts and cultural events in Marin County for over ten years. They provide a FREE platform for arts organizations, artists, and venues to share their events through our online calendar.
Fun Fact: Their website is accessible in 11 languages — including Spanish, French, and Vietnamese — helping you connect with a wide and diverse audience.
MarinArts | San Rafael, CA | 415.578.3856 | marinarts.org
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