SAP Center at San Jose is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Jose.

1. SAP Center at San Jose

8.4
525 W Santa Clara St (at N Autumn St), San Jose, CA
Hockey Stadium · Central San Jose · 224 tips and reviews

Emil S.Emil Sayad: Very clean establishment with helpful staff. The stadium is also huge with awesome sound and lighting, i've always enjoyed watching concerts here Read more.

Andrea C.Andrea C: Favorite venue to see concerts.

Hard R.Hard Rocker: Great venue for sporting events and concerts. Easy access from highway. Ample parking.

Poor House Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Jose.

2. Poor House Bistro

8.3
317 W Saint John St (at W San Fernando St), San Jose, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central San Jose · 62 tips and reviews

Hard R.Hard Rocker: Come for good food and good live music.

Koll E.Koll Ellis: Great spot for live music and tasty vittles!

Chuck C.Chuck Coulson: One of the few places left in the Bay Area to get good New Orleans food! The BBQ shrimp are great! Grab a table outside, pick up one of the man craft beers on tap, and listen to some great live music!

California Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Jose.

3. California Theatre

8.9
345 S 1st St (btw W San Carlos St & E San Salvador St), San Jose, CA
Opera House · Downtown San Jose · 13 tips and reviews

Sergey S.Sergey Smirnov: For concerts, come early as parking is tight.

Randy M.Randy McKay: Come early for Symphony performances: 1 Br before is the fun Music Notes discussion, 1/2 hour before is a free pipe organ concert in the lobby.

Princess Susannah G.Princess Susannah Greenwood: Very romantic night out no matter if it's opera, shaolin monks, or summer films! Beautiful!

San Jose Civic is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Jose.

4. San Jose Civic

7.9
135 W San Carlos St. (btwn Almaden & S. Market), San Jose, CA
Music Venue · Downtown San Jose · 13 tips and reviews

Jouji W.Jouji Washington: FLOW Concert and LM.C Concert during Fanime Con 2010. Stay up-to-date with http://www.fanime.com/ for next year's special musical guests! Read more.

LhuzyLhu L.LhuzyLhu Lemi: Wow we enjoy watching America this is the first time I watch their concert.

Rich R.Rich Reader: great place for large events.

San Jose Center for the Performing Arts is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Jose.

5. San Jose Center for the Performing Arts

8.2
255 Almaden Blvd (at W San Carlos St.), San Jose, CA
Performing Arts Venue · Downtown San Jose · 35 tips and reviews

Princess Susannah G.Princess Susannah Greenwood: Home of Broadway San Jose, Ballet San Jose and tons of touring performing arts, what a great way to celebrate the arts! Frank Lloyd Wrigth designed venue is grandiose and classic California.

Ana W.Ana Williams: I've never seen a bad performance here.

Arturo C.Arturo Crespo: Freshly baked cookies at the bar are cheap and yummy!

San Pedro Square Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Jose.

6. San Pedro Square Market

8.9
87 N San Pedro St (at W St John St), San Jose, CA
Food Court · Downtown San Jose · 114 tips and reviews

South Bay LoopSouth Bay Loop: San Pedro Square has something for everyone! Hungry? SPS has 16 different places to eat. Want to listen to music? Their Music At The Market series brings you live performances every Friday.

C P.C Peters: Lots of good options for food, good outdoor seating, you can carry your drinks all around the market, good live music. it's near by a lot of other locations to walk to.

Hard R.Hard Rocker: Fun place. Live music Saturday night.

Santana Row is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Jose.

7. Santana Row

8.9
377 Santana Row (at Olin Ave), San Jose, CA
Shopping Mall · 151 tips and reviews

Gilbert L.Gilbert Lew: Enjoy the live music from local bands that perform here. Bring a lawn chair and a blanket in case there is a breeze after sunset.

GoWest Choice HotelsGoWest Choice Hotels: The best place to learn about the South Bay’s vibrant living, shopping and entertainment destination. The streets are filled with European flair, farmers’ market, concerts and events in the open air!

Gordon B.Gordon Beith: Bytes and Notes perform here often. Hellova great singing troup!

El Jardin Tequila Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Jose.

8. El Jardin Tequila Bar

7.3
368 Santana Row, San Jose, CA
Bar · 49 tips and reviews

Mark T.Mark Tang: All Day - Night EventLive Steel Drum BandDJ ScotLED Light ShowHot Performances by PYRODIVASSpecial Guests FIRST IMPRESSIONS Models Beach/Casual Attire EnforcedServing Traditional M Read more.

ToomToom: Fantastic live music.

Kathleen N.Kathleen N.: Enjoy the live music

Mexican Heritage Plaza is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Jose.

9. Mexican Heritage Plaza

8.8
1700 Alum Rock Ave (at King Rd), San Jose, CA
Event Space · 1 tip

Timeka M.Timeka Michele: Dynamic Concert in Celebration of Black History Month ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿🤎🖤

Historic Hoover Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Jose.

10. Historic Hoover Theatre

7.2
1635 Park Ave, San Jose, CA
Theater · Shasta Hanchette Park · 4 tips and reviews

JesseJesse: The San Jose Youth Shakespeare Company regularly performs at the Hoover Theater. The location is nice and clean, but definitely go for the performances! They are incredible!

Megha K.Megha K: Ira’s ballet performance with Jay Kiku

JC S.JC Sales: While many other companies use this space, it's home to the Renegade Theatre Experiment. This theatre company does amazing shows! Also, enjoy the local Starbucks before the show.

San Pedro Square Market Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Jose.

11. San Pedro Square Market Bar

8.4
87 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA
Bar · Downtown San Jose · 15 tips and reviews

Ezra L.Ezra Lam: They've got a wide selection of bars and restaurants and the live concerts are always welcome on a weekend

CSCS: Vegetarian food, pizza, finger food, baked potato

Ryan W.Ryan Warrender: Great vibe and great craft beers.

Smoking Pig BBQ Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Jose.

12. Smoking Pig BBQ Company

8.5
1144 N 4th St (at Burton Ave.), San Jose, CA
BBQ Joint · Downtown San Jose · 87 tips and reviews

fran h.fran hylinski: Great food try the peanut butter pie, and don't forget they have live music I think on Thursday nights

Brett H.Brett H: I always bring out of towers here. The best brisket in California. Ribs are meh. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Great beer menu.

Erica O.Erica Ota: Mac n cheese, corn bread, pulled pork, brisket are great!

O'Flaherty's Irish Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Jose.

13. O'Flaherty's Irish Pub

7.9
25 N. San Pedro St (at W. Santa Clara St), San Jose, CA
Irish Pub · Downtown San Jose · 56 tips and reviews

Julie H.Julie Horner: Live Irish music on Tuesdays!

C P.C Peters: Fantastic beer selection. Good live music.

Miguel M.Miguel Mtz: Great beer selection. Easy to order by number. Friendliest Irish pub I've ever been in.

Local Color is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Jose.

14. Local Color

8.2
27 S 1st St, San Jose, CA
Art Gallery · Downtown San Jose · 3 tips and reviews

Sami M.Sami M: Nice place for cozy Art collections .. young Artist spot .. Live music sometimes ..

Joseph A.Joseph Arruda: Check out the art, hang out, see a show. .

Shannon Z.Shannon Z: SJ local art studios & art gallery

City Lights Theater Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in San Jose.

15. City Lights Theater Company

7.6
529 S 2nd St, San Jose, CA
Theater · Downtown San Jose · 6 tips and reviews

Princess Susannah G.Princess Susannah Greenwood: Solid contemporary mostly mature themed pieces, very respectably performed and mounted plays and musicals!

しほ👓 .しほ👓 👵👽: Ching Chong Chinaman is hilarous.

Arturo C.Arturo Crespo: Street parking or secure parking for $5 across the street.