Live Music at McCabe's Guitar Shop
When
Year-round (multiple nights per week)
Time
8:00 PM
Price
$20-$40 per ticket
Venue
McCabe's Guitar Shop
Best For
Music lovers seeking intimate acoustic and folk performances
About This Event
McCabe's Guitar Shop is a Santa Monica institution since 1958, hosting intimate acoustic, folk, and indie concerts in a 150-seat back room behind the guitar store. Legendary artists like Bonnie Raitt, Elvis Costello, and Joni Mitchell have performed here. The listening-room atmosphere means audiences come for the music, not to talk. Shows typically end by 10 PM. Tickets sell out quickly — check their calendar and book in advance.
Location
Parking
Free street parking on Pico Blvd and surrounding residential streets after 6 PM.
Public Transit
Big Blue Bus Route 7 to Pico/11th St. 25-minute walk from Metro E Line Downtown SM.
Nearby
More Live Music
Event Details
- Schedule
- Year-round (multiple nights per week)
- Time
- 8:00 PM
- Price
- $20-$40 per ticket
- Organizer
- McCabe's Guitar Shop
Source: McCabe's Guitar Shop · Last verified: Aug 2026
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