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The Best Live Music Venues in North Seattle (2026)

North Seattle's top-ranked live music venues is Hidden Hall in Wallingford, scoring 91/100 across 119 verified reviews.

Editorially curated Top-5 picks in the Live Music Venues category for North Seattle.

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13 picks across North Seattle

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Markers are coloured by score: green ≥ 70, blue 40-69, rust under 40.

The Top 20

Best Live Music Venues in North Seattle

Twenty top picks across every sub-type, ranked by the same transparent formula.

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  1. 1

    Hidden Hall

    Live Music Venues

    Wallingford · Seattle

    Hidden Hall is a live music venue in Wallingford, where locals come for live performances, lgbtq+ friendly, and transgender safespace.

    live performances lgbtq+ friendly transgender safespace
    91 /100
    119 reviews
  2. 2

    Hazlewood

    Live Music Venues

    Ballard · Seattle · $$

    Hazlewood is a mid-priced live music venue in Ballard, known for great beer selection and great cocktails.

    casual cozy trendy fast service
    89 /100
    436 reviews
  3. 3

    Nectar Lounge

    Live Music Venues

    Wallingford · Seattle

    Nectar Lounge is a live music venue in Wallingford, where locals come for live performances.

    live performances
    87 /100
    1,770 reviews
  4. 4

    Substation Seattle

    Live Music Venues

    Ballard · Seattle

    Substation Seattle is a live music venue in Ballard, where locals come for live performances, lgbtq+ friendly, and transgender safespace.

    live performances lgbtq+ friendly transgender safespace
    87 /100
    970 reviews
  5. 5

    Egan's Ballard Jam House

    Live Music Venues

    Ballard · Seattle

    Egan's Ballard Jam House is a live music venue in Ballard.

    live performances
    87 /100
    138 reviews
  6. 6

    Sea Monster Lounge

    Live Music Venues

    Wallingford · Seattle

    Sea Monster Lounge is a live music venue in Wallingford, where locals come for live performances, lgbtq+ friendly, and transgender safespace.

    live performances lgbtq+ friendly transgender safespace
    86 /100
    755 reviews
  7. 7

    Fremont Abbey Arts Center

    Live Music Venues

    Fremont · Seattle

    Fremont Abbey Arts Center is a live music venue in Fremont.

    86 /100
    377 reviews
  8. 8

    Little Red Hen

    Live Music Venues

    Wedgwood · Seattle

    Little Red Hen is a live music venue in Wedgwood, where locals come for live performances.

    live performances
    85 /100
    642 reviews
  9. 9

    Tractor Tavern

    Live Music Venues

    Ballard · Seattle

    Tractor Tavern is a live music venue in Ballard, where locals come for live performances.

    live performances
    85 /100
    1,477 reviews
  10. 10

    Conor Byrne Pub

    Live Music Venues

    Ballard · Seattle

    Conor Byrne Pub is a live music venue in Ballard, where locals come for live performances.

    live performances
    84 /100
    444 reviews
  11. 11

    Sunset Tavern

    Live Music Venues

    Ballard · Seattle · $$

    Sunset Tavern is a live music venue in Ballard, mid-priced.

    casual cozy trendy fast service
    84 /100
    742 reviews
  12. 12

    Pono Ranch

    Live Music Venues

    Ballard · Seattle · $$

    Pono Ranch is a live music venue in Ballard, mid-priced.

    casual trendy fast service fireplace
    77 /100
    561 reviews
  13. 13

    The High Dive

    Live Music Venues

    Fremont

    The High Dive is a live music venue in Fremont.

    Score TBD
FAQ

Common questions about Live Music Venues in North Seattle

What is the best Live Music Venues in North Seattle?
Hidden Hall in Wallingford currently ranks #1 with a composite score of 91 out of 100. Hidden Hall is a live music venue in Wallingford, where locals come for live performances, lgbtq+ friendly, and transgender safespace.
How do you rank Live Music Venues in North Seattle?
We rank by review quality (75%), community engagement (10%), editor and trust signals (10%), and social sentiment (5%). Sponsored listings are clearly labeled and never affect ranking.
How many Live Music Venues are in this list?
13 ranked Live Music Venues in North Seattle, refreshed regularly.
Where can I find Live Music Venues in Ballard?
Hazlewood is the current top-ranked pick for Live Music Venues in Ballard, with a composite score of 89 out of 100.
Where can I find Live Music Venues in Fremont?
Fremont Abbey Arts Center is the current top-ranked pick for Live Music Venues in Fremont, with a composite score of 86 out of 100.
Where can I find Live Music Venues in Wallingford?
Hidden Hall is the current top-ranked pick for Live Music Venues in Wallingford, with a composite score of 91 out of 100.
What neighborhoods does this list cover?
This list covers 4 North Seattle neighborhoods: Wallingford, Ballard, Fremont, Wedgwood.
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