Live Music & Performance in Tulsa
Tulsa has always been a music city — from Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys to Leon Russell, from Cain's Ballroom's dance floor to the intimate stages of the Arts District. This collection gathers the venues, stages, and spaces where you can hear live music on any given night in Tulsa — from 2,800-seat theaters to cocktail bars where the jazz trio is 10 feet away.
Check local listings, buy tickets early for Cain's, and remember: the best show in Tulsa is always the one you didn't plan for.
Places
Cain's Ballroom
Arrive early enough to grab a spot near the original "Bob Wills Is Still the …
Brady Theater
The balcony rail offers the best sound and sightlines — arrive early and stake your …
The Fur Shop
Follow their social media for last-minute show announcements — some of the best shows are …
Tulsa Performing Arts Center
The mezzanine seats in Chapman Music Hall offer the best sightlines for musicals — close …
BOK Center
Parking in the lot south of the arena fills fast — use the Brady District …
Woody Guthrie Center
Check for live performance events — small acoustic shows in the Center's intimate space are …
River Parks Amphitheater
Bring a blanket, a cooler, and arrive 45 minutes early for the best hillside spots. …
Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame
Check their calendar for "Jazz on Greenwood" live performance nights.