Live music in Salem

16 upcoming shows at 19 venues in Salem from Fri, Nov 6, 2026 to Fri, Dec 18, 2026.

Open the live Gigista guide →

In Salem: Live music tonight · This weekend · This month

Gulu-Gulu Cafe — the bohemian Essex Street cafe and listening room at the heart of Salem's live music scene

Upcoming shows

Fri, Nov 6, 2026 — Spike the Punch at Capone's in Peabody at Capone's

8:45 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗

Sat, Nov 7, 2026 — Innsmouth Look at Bit Bar

8:00 PM · Live music among the arcade cabinets at Bit Bar. · Tickets / event listing ↗

Sat, Nov 7, 2026 — Stephen Brodsky w/ Adam McGrath and Erik Wormwood at Gulu-Gulu Cafe

8:00 PM · Stephen Brodsky of Cave In, Old Man Gloom and New Idea Society, with Adam McGrath (Cave In) and Erik Wormwood (Louder Joy) — solo sets from all three plus a special Brodsky/McGrath duo set. No cover. · Tickets / event listing ↗

Sat, Nov 7, 2026 — Four on the Floor at Waves Restaurant & Bar at Waves Restaurant & Bar

8:00 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗

Sat, Nov 14, 2026 — WildFire at Capone's - Saturday Nov 14 at Capone's

9:00 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗

Sat, Nov 14, 2026 — Joe Giardella Band at Gulu-Gulu Cafe

8:00 PM · Bluesy, rootsy rock from Boston's North Shore — the Joe Giardella Band plays Gulu-Gulu, 8–11 PM. · Tickets / event listing ↗

Sat, Nov 14, 2026 — Big Head Todd and the Monsters - Winter Tour 2026 at The Cabot

8:00 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗

Thu, Nov 19, 2026 — Cowboy Junkies – Celebrating 40 Years and Beyond at The Cabot

8:00 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 — The Radio At Endicott Grille at Endicott Grille

8:00 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗

Wed, Nov 25, 2026 — WildFire at Capone's - Wedneday Nov 25 Thanksgiving Eve Party at Capone's

8:30 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗

Fri, Nov 27, 2026 — Michael Bubble Christmas tribute at West Cliff

6:30 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗

Sat, Nov 28, 2026 — The Last Waltz: A North Shore Celebration at The Cabot

8:00 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗

Sun, Nov 29, 2026 — The Temptations at The Cabot

7:00 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗

Fri, Dec 4, 2026 — Luann De Lesseps - The LOVE Tour at The Cabot

8:00 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗

Thu, Dec 17, 2026 — Big Bad Voodoo Daddy - Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party at The Cabot

8:00 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗

Fri, Dec 18, 2026 — Christmas with The Nelsons at The Cabot

8:00 PM · Tickets / event listing ↗

Weekly series

Sunday — Diamond's Dine-In with DJ Maxine Harrison at Gulu-Gulu Cafe

2:00 PM · The musical millennial drag revue — singing, dancing and comedy, co-hosted by DJ Maxine Harrison with rotating weekly guests. Every Sunday afternoon ('Sungay') at Gulu-Gulu. No cover; first come, first served.

Friday, Saturday — Live Music at Gulu-Gulu at Gulu-Gulu Cafe

8:00 PM · No-cover live music most Friday and Saturday nights — local and touring acts in the cafe's art-filled listening room, plus songwriter evenings during the week.

Monday — Industry Night Open Mic at East Regiment Beer Company

7:00 PM · Monday open mic at East Regiment — sign-ups from 6:30 PM, PA provided, hosted by bartender Dylan. First come, first served.

Wednesday — Open Mic Night at Far From The Tree Cider

5:00 PM · Wednesday open mic in the cider taproom — musicians, poets and comedians welcome; sign-ups are free.

Thursday — Open Mic at Mercy Tavern at Mercy Tavern

8:00 PM · Thursday open mic night at Mercy Tavern, 8–10 PM.

Friday — Feel Good Friday Blues Jam at Mercy Tavern

4:00 PM · Friday afternoon blues jam at Mercy Tavern — the Feel Good Friday tradition, 4–7 PM.

Saturday, Sunday — Live Music at Mercy Tavern at Mercy Tavern

9:00 PM · Live bands Saturday and Sunday nights at Mercy Tavern, carrying on Salem's longest-running live music tradition.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday — Weekend Live Music at Brodie's at Brodie's Seaport

7:00 PM · Live music on the Pickering Wharf patio and in the bar room on weekends — local bands Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday Funday afternoon sets.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday — Late Night Live Music at Village Tavern

9:00 PM · Late-night live entertainment Monday through Saturday at the Village Tavern's two bars.

DARQ — Goth & Industrial Night at Koto Asian Fusion

9:30 PM · DARQ is Salem's longest-running gothic club event — goth, industrial, EBM and darkwave with DJ Vudu:DJ and guests, every fourth Saturday at Koto.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday — Live Music at Moon Base One at Moon Base One

6:00 PM · All-ages, sober shows every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Moon Base One on Artist Row — underground and local bands, affordable at the door.