The Silver Lake neighborhood is just east of Hollywood—about 15 minutes by car.
It's hip and developing quickly. Lots of music venues, quirky shops, and art galleries line the streets.
Check out my list of favorite music venues in Silver Lake and Echo Park below.
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Zebulon
A hip and quirky cafe that hosts local independent musicians and artists. One of the city’s most popular indie venues. Shows are standing room only and cash at the door. Price ranges from free up to about $30 per ticket.
Address: 2478 Fletcher Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039
The Echo / Echoplex
Two indie venues side by side on different corners of the street.
A hipster haunt for live indie rock shows & DJ nights, with a smaller, sister club upstairs, the Echo. Catch local artists play their first shows all the way up to regional touring artists. Tickets are about $15 for local bills and go up to $30 for more well known acts.
The Echo Address: 1822 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Echoplex: 1154 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
See The Echo and Echoplex’s Calendars
Silverlake Lounge
Silverlake Lounge is a staple in the Silver Lake neighborhood. Music almost every night of the week, there’s a good chance your favorite artists cut their teeth here. It’s a no-frills neighborhood bar run by good people with cheap beer, pizza, and local talent on display.
Address: 2906 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
See Silverlake Lounge’s Calendar
El Cid
El Cid is an enigma of a place. On one hand, it’s LA’s best flamenco bar with a live band and dancing every Saturday night. On the other, it’s a live music venue home to indie, pop, and punk rock bands when the moon is finally out. You’ll also find comedy, cabaret, and everything in between. A great local bar always with something going on.
Address: 4212 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Teregram Ballroom / Moroccan Lounge
Sister venues down the street from each other. Teregram is a big ballroom home to touring acts and Los Angeles’ most popular up-and-comers. The Moroccan Lounge just a few steps away packs fans into an intimate room to watch artists up close and personal. Both venues are a great time for a night of live music any night of the week.
Tickets to Teregram are usually around $40-50 per person, while the Moroccan Lounge has tickets closer to the $20 range.
Address: 1234 West 7th Street Los Angeles, CA 90017
Parking in Silver Lake
If you’re planning on driving to Silver Lake to see a show, parking is often limited to side streets in the neighborhood. It’s a popular neighborhood and spots are coveted.
Depending on the time of day or day of the week, you may spend a few minutes hunting for a parking spot.
If you’re going out to see live music, a taxi or ride-share might be a good idea.