Side Show

5770 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA

★★★★★4.6(24 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“This intimate Sacramento venue doubles as a specialty coffee shop, creating an unexpectedly perfect pairing of meticulously curated live music and quality coffee in a cozy, distraction-free space. The owner's gift for booking acoustic, Americana, and indie talent attracts devoted music lovers who appreciate the 100-person listening room's exceptional sound engineering and low-key, friendly vibe. Whether you're settling in for a slow coffee break or catching an excellent show with modest admission, Side Show feels like discovering a secret gathering spot where the community actually shows up.”

What to expect

Traditional drinksSlow sitLate nightsMeetingsWifi

Google Reviews

Hugh Hoeger

★★★★★2 months ago

Best small live music venue in the heart of Sacramento. Excellent acts and sound, and modest admission prices. Geared toward acoustic, Americana, blues, traditional country, indy etc., nothing really loud. This is a real Listening venue, they don't sell drinks or food, nor is it place to talk or socialize during showtime. Generally not a dancing place, . There's a Brewpub, Gunthers ice cream and a few other places nearby for food and drink.

Steve McDonald

★★★★★3 months ago

Great intimate concert venue with a capacity of about 100 people. Great for acoustic shows. Can’t wait to go again!

Jesse Deux

★★★★★3 months ago

Great place with amazing artists. Always good always friendly and low-key. Great prices for quality music

Christine Terbijhe

★★★★★3 months ago

Best venue for live music in an intimate setting. Owner is great and gigs offered are excellent.

Peggy Glenn

★★★★★8 months ago

Cozy listening room. No distraction from outside noise or a bar. Owner has superb ability to choose and book exquisite talent to perform. Sound techs are particularly skilled at balancing the sound so that listening is enjoyed.