Music in and near Baltimore, MD

Baltimore concerts take place in venues big and small, from massive complexes like Baltimore Arena, which seats 14,000, to tiny holes-in-the-wall where indie bands make pit stops on the way to stardom. These smaller independent clubs and bars are where music fans can get a true taste of the city’s music scene. Ottobar is frequently ranked among the best Baltimore clubs, thanks to its gritty atmosphere and eclectic lineup of punk-rock acts. Fans of underground soul and funk, on the other hand, head to the 8x10 Club for intimate sets from seasoned vets as well as up-and-coming performers.