Bars with live entertainment in Los Angeles

DTLA's spacious, fun loving gay bar

This party spot features bears, cubs, otters, hipsters, and misfits all looking to have a wild time. Get tickets for...

Downtown · 357 S Broadway, Los Angeles

• 20+
• 30+
• drag
• bears
• mixed LGBTQ+
• $$
• live entertainment
• dive
• casual
• nightclub
• lively

Latin fever

Latino gay club, often featuring live Mariachi music and energetic drag shows. 

Hollywood · 5520 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• dancing
• drag
• happy hour
• cruising
• $
• live entertainment
• casual
• nightclub
• lively

DTLA gets gay

Located in the Historic Core, Redline hosts drag shows, brunch, and theme nights from day to night.

Downtown · 131 E 6th St, Los Angeles

• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• dancing
• drag
• mixed LGBTQ+
• $$
• live entertainment
• casual

Plump buns and smooth abs

Go-go dancers fill the floor as friendly guests flirt and frolic. Grab a cold beer or cocktail and get your dollar...

Downtown · 245 Main St, Los Angeles

• 20+
• 30+
• dancing
• go-go boys
• mixed LGBTQ+
• mixed gay/straight
• $$
• live entertainment
• dive
• strip club
• locals
• lively

Friendly gay karaoke bar

This Pasadena enclave has a resident drag queen and is accessible by the Goldline metro.

Pasadena · 3199 Foothill Blvd, Pasadena

• 20+
• 30+
• drag
• karaoke
• mixed LGBTQ+
• $$
• live entertainment
• dive
• casual
• locals
• lively

Or Bar

Classy coffee and cocktails

This elevated and refined cocktail lounge harkens back to the Golden Age of Hollywood. Enjoy an expertly crafted...

Nominated for Best of GayCities 2023 - New Kid on the Block

West Hollywood · 8228 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood

• lesbian
• trans-friendly
• 20+
• happy hour
• mixed LGBTQ+
• after work
• cocktail lounge
• $$
• live entertainment
• cabaret
• LGBTQ+ owned
• BIPOC-owned
• women-led
• nightclub
• lively
• upscale

Indie haunt for live rock

Hosting a multitude of acts both local and touring, Echoplex has solidified its reputation as a go-to music venue in...

Downtown · 1154 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles

• 20+
• 30+
• dancing
• 18+
• mixed gay/straight
• $$$
• live entertainment
• nightclub
• lively

Heart of the party

Heart is the hottest place in WeHo to let loose. Its pop-fueled, high-energy atmosphere attracts a young and wild...

West Hollywood · 8911 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood

• trans-friendly
• 20+
• 30+
• 40+
• dancing
• drag
• go-go boys
• mixed LGBTQ+
• $$
• live entertainment
• themed
• travelers
• LGBTQ+ owned
• nightclub
• locals
• lively

Sprawling party megaplex

This multi-level techno palace plays host to some of LA's biggest parties. An incredible sound system, vaulted...

Downtown · 1038 S Hill St, Los Angeles

• 20+
• 30+
• dancing
• drag
• mixed gay/straight
• $$$
• live entertainment
• casual
• nightclub
• locals
• lively

Famous faces everywhere you look

More than just themes events and celebrity performances, every Friday night, Nightingale is the home of EVITA,...

West Hollywood · 643 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles

• 20+
• 30+
• dancing
• drag
• go-go boys
• mixed LGBTQ+
• mixed gay/straight
• $$$
• live entertainment
• nightclub
• locals
• lively