Top Bars in Goa for Live Music

Goa boasts a vibrant nightlife and a rich cultural heritage that extends to its bar scene, offering everything from laid-back beachside spots to sophisticated venues serving innovative cocktails. Here are some of the top bars in Goa for live music, according to the search results:

• Cohiba: This spot has live bands performing every day of the week until late into the night. It’s known for its open-air location, lively crowds, and variety of drinks. Wednesday is ladies’ night, and Retro Saturdays are very popular.
• Saltamontes – Garden Cafe & Bar: Located in Anjuna, this spot offers live music sessions and a ‘Garden Concert Series’ with open mic and jam sessions. They have live music almost every night, with jazz taking center stage.
• Guru Bar: Situated on Anjuna beach, Guru Bar hosts live gigs every other day, featuring a variety of genres including retro, Bollywood, Sufi, reggae, rock n’ roll, and blues.
• Hideaway: This cozy cafe in Vagator focuses on the artist, ensuring every music lover has a great time. They host a range of musical talent from Grammy-winning musicians to independent songwriters, jazz bands, and electro and hip-hop duos.
• Cavala: One of the oldest places in Goa for live bands, Cavala has well-known Goan bands performing most nights, as well as bands from Bangalore and Mumbai. It features a huge bar, open-air seating, and a packed dance floor.
• Down The Road: This Panjim restaurant offers a riverside setting for live music enthusiasts, with a laid-back atmosphere and old-school vibes. It hosts talented local artists and features an extensive bar, open-air seating, and a dance floor.
• Carlito’s By The Sea: Located opposite the beach, Carlito’s hosts live gigs in the evenings, attracting locals and tourists. They have jam sessions every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• La Selle: This spot offers an authentic Goan feel with local music. They focus on building a community vibe and host live sessions on Fridays.
• The Southern Deck: Located in Benaulim, The Southern Deck offers cocktails and a groovy vibe with live music from Friday to Sunday. It’s popular with locals and has a fun, family-and-friends vibe.
• Cantare: Located in Saligao, Cantare is one of the best bars in Goa to enjoy live jazz music. They host regular jazz nights on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
• Como Agua: This sea-view bar in Vagator hosts jazz nights often.
• For The Record – Vinyl Bar: This bar in Panaji is dedicated to vinyl records and hosts live music often, with jazz music playing in the background on vinyl. You can swing dance and live the old-world charm at this jazz bar.