William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Berkeley.

1. William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre

9.2
2001 Gayley Rd, Berkeley, CA
Amphitheater · University of California-Berkeley · 72 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Salinas: A premier outdoor concert venue that seats nearly 5000. Don't forget to bring your sweater, it can get quite chilly by the end of the night.

LizLiz: Awesome outdoor concert venue on the UC Berkeley campus! Read more.

San Jose Mercury NewsSan Jose Mercury News: Which Bay Area-grown band chose the Greek for its homecoming concert after its lead singer returned from a stint in rehab? Read more.

Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Berkeley.

2. Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse

9.2
2020 Addison St (Btw Shattuck And Milvia), Berkeley, CA
Music Venue · Downtown Berkeley · 13 tips and reviews

Jennifer G.Jennifer Greenwood: Bring cash. The café only accepts the real deal.

ǝʌǝʇs  ʞ.ǝʌǝʇs  ʞɐıuzoʍ: AT&T reception is weak here (uPhone)

Ira S.Ira Serkes: I think the sound quality might be better 4 or 5 rows from the stage

Jazzschool is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Berkeley.

3. Jazzschool

8.4
2087 Addison St (btw Milvia St & Shattuck Ave), Berkeley, CA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Downtown Berkeley · 6 tips and reviews

JoyceJoyce: Go to a live performance at the Jazz School on Addison in Berkeley. I saw a great local concert, including one great student last Sat. night. I love the "scene," the drinks, the food, ambience...

SFistSFist: This Berkeley-based school devoted to the art and education of le jazz hot offers concerts for the noted jazz critic inside us all. Read more.

Sheryl T.Sheryl Thomas: Great music, coffee and ambience!

Zellerbach Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Berkeley.

4. Zellerbach Hall

9.2
101 Zellerbach Hall (at Telegraph Ave.), Berkeley, CA
College Theater · University of California-Berkeley · 13 tips and reviews

Lauren G.Lauren Goshen: Stop by Adagia for a snack before the performance. You will find it on the mezzanine level past the ticketing area.

CalCal: Live performances as diverse as the campus it serves. Click the "More info" and see what shows are coming up! Read more.

AyseAyse: Seen Chick Rea concert, it was great. I was in the balcony, and used binoculars- strongly recommended

Hertz Concert Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Berkeley.

5. Hertz Concert Hall

8.9
U C Berkeley (at UC Berkeley), Berkeley, CA
Concert Hall · University of California-Berkeley · 1 tip

Vivian T.Vivian Tran: Watch a performance by Cal's orchestra/ music students- and the seats are really comfy!

The 924 Gilman Street Project is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Berkeley.

6. The 924 Gilman Street Project

8.2
924 Gilman St (at 8th St), Berkeley, CA
Rock Club · 11 tips and reviews

Diana G.Diana Galvis: Honestly love this venue: no alcohol, no violence, no discrimination of any kind accepted. Free hot tea and great bands :3

Craig B.Craig Bernstein: Don’t forget your punk card!

Danielle B.Danielle Bailey: We always need volunteers! Come by early and talk to the coordinator to sign up and get in free!

Campanile (Sather Tower) is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Berkeley.

7. Campanile (Sather Tower)

9.3
Campanile Esplanade, Berkeley, CA
Scenic Lookout · University of California-Berkeley · 18 tips and reviews

Tiffany N.Tiffany Ng: 45 minute professional carillon concert every Sunday at 2 pm. Little known fact: Printed programs at door.

Ally M.Ally M: Beautiful views from up top. You can see for miles.

CalCal: The Campanile was built in 1914 and stands 307 feet tall, making it the third tallest bell and clocktower in the world. Take a tour and travel up 200 feet to the observation platform. What a view! Read more.

Caffe Chiave is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Berkeley.

8. Caffe Chiave

7.5
2500 San Pablo Ave (at Dwight Way), Berkeley, CA
Coffee Shop · West Berkeley · 19 tips and reviews

Tamra E.Tamra Engle: Be generous with the awesome barristo's here! the drip iced latte rocks- paninni's & salad- Sunday afternoons free concerts featuring Pappa Gianni's band... It's old school and fun!

Paula W.Paula Wirth / Eat Drink Oakland: Sit and enjoy a book in a relatively laptop free environment, wine or coffee in hand. Try a cafe fantasia, and one of their sandwiches or pastries.

Alec F.Alec Flett: leave the house, try the cannoli

Haas Pavilion is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Berkeley.

9. Haas Pavilion

U C Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
College Basketball Court · University of California-Berkeley · 23 tips and reviews

CalCal: Haas Pavilion is home to Men’s & Women’s Gymnastics, Women’s Volleyball, and Men’s and Women’s Basketball. It is also home to The Bench - Cal’s loud and raucous student section at Basketball games.

ESPNESPN: Home of "The Bench," a student section infamous for its "(Un)official Guide to Heckling." Get ready for some witty chants.

Thomas W.Thomas White: Home to Bear Trax

Jupiter is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Berkeley.

10. Jupiter

8.9
2181 Shattuck Ave (at Allston Way), Berkeley, CA
Brewery · Downtown Berkeley · 222 tips and reviews

I-House B.I-House Berkeley: Great beer and decent food. Live music and lots of space indoors or outside on the patio.

Ness  🌸💜🌸 M.Ness 🌸💜🌸 M: Love having pizza outdoor in their garden patio. Felt like vacation!

Kevin L.Kevin Lacker: Red Spot is the classic beer here. Goes great with anything. They just updated the formula but it's as good as ever.

Vik’s Chaat Corner is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Berkeley.

11. Vik’s Chaat Corner

9.0
2390 4th St (at Channing Way), Berkeley, CA
Indian Restaurant · West Berkeley · 176 tips and reviews

Alokenanda L.Alokenanda Lahiri: Lamb baida roti and faluda kulfi! The biryanis are great too.

Josh P.Josh Perry: My favorite place in Berkeley. Get the Masala Dosa.

Sabina B.Sabina B.: Couldn't be happier to find dhaba cuisine done so well. Try the chaat, pani puri, dosas, chole bhatura, aloo paratha, and/or the veg kathi roll. Wash it all down with a chai at the end.

Ici Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Berkeley.

12. Ici Ice Cream

2948 College Ave (at Ashby Ave), Berkeley, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · 135 tips and reviews

PertzPertz: Come here on a rainy day...there's usually no line :) Earl grey tea and peppermint (seasonal) are my favorites!

Gian P.Gian Pepe: Maple Brown Sugar

Guillaume D.Guillaume Driscoll: Don't hold up the line by trying every flavor. Please please don't be that guy...

Berkeley Repertory Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Berkeley.

13. Berkeley Repertory Theatre

9.2
2025 Addison St (Shattuck Ave), Berkeley, CA
Theater · Downtown Berkeley · 29 tips and reviews

Ray R.Ray Renati: Consistently, the most remarkable live theatre experience in The Bay Area. Whenever you can, experience this place.

Tim B.Tim Bruno: If the show has an intermission, pre-order your treats at concessions before the show so you don't have to wait in line!

Gieson C.Gieson Cacho: If you're younger than 30, your tickets are half off. Get them cheaper while you still can.

Chez Panisse is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Berkeley.

14. Chez Panisse

8.7
1517 Shattuck Ave (btwn Cedar & Vine St), Berkeley, CA
New American Restaurant · Gourmet Ghetto · 135 tips and reviews

Denise C.Denise Chew: Buttermilk fried ANYTHING is the best at the Cafe!! So far I've had the quail, chicken and rabbit - delicious!!

EpicuriousEpicurious: The daily-changing menu is limited (one option per course), but not a single dish of the three courses will disappoint at this sophisticated, eco-friendly Berkeley mainstay.

Food NetworkFood Network: When I'm in SF, I always take a trip into Berkley for dinner at Chez Panisse. – Chef Anne Thornton, Dessert First

Comal is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in Berkeley.

15. Comal

9.0
2020 Shattuck Ave (at University Ave), Berkeley, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 78 tips and reviews

John B.John Bobeldyk: Treat yourself with pork al pastor tacos & a flight of tequila or mezcal served with colorful sangrita.

Dev A.Dev Anand: This restaurant has a state of the art sound/acoustics system that can spot control noise levels in sections of the restaurant. Pretty amazing! Read more.

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Make it a combo and ask for one fish and one Al Pastor taco. Also, ask the staff for a sipping Mezcal for desert.