About

Stages Near Me is your ultimate go-to for discovering the pulse of live entertainment in your local area! From bands and comedians to theater performers and DJs, it's your one-stop-shop for finding performances happening right near you.

This site is the brainchild of a tech-savvy music aficionado deeply passionate about celebrating local entertainment. Frustrated by the oversight of smaller stages and clubs in web searches, our founder embarked on a mission: to create a haven where fans effortlessly uncover the beating heart of their local entertainment scene.

What is the purpose of Stages Near Me?

To make it easy to find local entertainment.

Why create this site?

We're passionate about making entertainment visible! Web searches and maps often miss out on hidden gems hosting live acts, and we're here to fill that gap. We also noticed that venue show schedules tend to be scattered across websites, social media, and ticketing sites. We boil it down so you can simply click and find the information you seek.

What type of venues do you show?

We spotlight the heartbeat of local performers! Think neighborhood bars, clubs, and theaters—the vibrant spaces where local talent flourishes. We sometimes show larger venues and theaters if they include local entertainers in their lineup.

Will Stages Near Me expand into more regional areas?

Absolutely! We're built to grow limitlessly. Send us venues from across the US. Once we have a solid lineup in a new region, we'll bring it online.

Does your site sell tickets or admission to shows?

Nope! We're all about spreading the word on what's happening but leave the ticketing magic to the venues themselves.

If a ticketing site happens to be the best or only entertainment schedule for a venue, we'll provide a link to it. We are not affiliated with those sites.

What else is planned for this website and community?

Don't blink! We're gearing up to elevate local entertainment in new ways. Venues owners and Performers will contribute directly to the information that is shown.

How can I make a suggestion for your site?

Share your thoughts and suggestions with us using this form!

How are venues identified?

We curate venues based on thorough research and your valuable suggestions!

How do I suggest a venue?

Use this form to suggest a venue to us. We review each suggestion before it joins our platform.

How does a venue qualify to be on Stages Near Me?

We look at several aspects. A key factor is that the venue keeps an updated show page with regularly scheduled shows. We check up on venues from time to time to make sure they continue to deliver entertainment.

Why might a venue not appear on the venue maps?

Various reasons. Some stages may not publish an up-to-date show schedule. Others may simply not have future shows planned. But as a growing platform, we're always adding venues and may simply need your suggestion —send them our way using the Suggest Venue form.

Why do you sometimes link to a show schedule in social media?

Some venues only publish current shows to social media pages and we'll direct you there accordingly. We realize you might need a social media account to see it. Facebook is most common, so it's helpful to log in there in order to see those links.

Are there any types of venues that are not shown?

At the moment, we're not featuring school or university-related venues or stages designed specifically for youth performances.