4 live music in Lexington our editors have drunk at, sorted by score. All Lexington nightlife.
The Burl ★ 4.5
distillery-district · 375 Thompson Rd, Lexington, KY 40508
The Burl books Americana, bluegrass and psych into a converted train depot by the Distillery District, with a retro arcade bar in the next building.
Tip: Buy show tickets ahead and arrive early enough for a round in The Burl Arcade next door at 369 Thompson Road.
Manchester Music Hall ★ 4.2
distillery-district · 899 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40508
Manchester Music Hall stages touring acts in an exposed-brick distillery warehouse, the Distillery District's big room for Lexington concert nights.
Tip: Doors typically open an hour before the show; eat first along Manchester Street since the hall runs bars only.
Al's Bar ★ 4.2
north-limestone · 601 N Limestone, Lexington, KY 40508
Al's Bar keeps NoLi's corner stage busy with punk, bluegrass, hip-hop and Tuesday open mics, a long-running Lexington bar that books bands most nights.
Tip: Closed Mondays; Tuesday open mic is free and weekend shows are cheap, so it suits a no-plan night out.
The Green Lantern ★ 4.1
north-limestone · 497 W 3rd St, Lexington, KY 40508
The Green Lantern crams doom metal, folk and karaoke into a West Third dive stage, Lexington's scrappiest long-serving room for loud nights.
Tip: Cash is easiest at the bar; Wednesday karaoke is the institution and most gigs charge only a few dollars.