Live music in Salem, OR

Celebrate Latin dance at Honky Tonk Bar & Grill with a welcoming lesson that flows into social dancing. The music features salsa, bachata, cumbia, and other Latin rhythms, and the Salem Salseros and Bachateros community helps create an inclusive vibe for newcomers and seasoned dancers alike. Learn fresh steps, connect with fellow dance lovers, and enjoy a lively atmosphere throughout the evening.

Take the stage at RiverCity Rock Star Academy’s Garage Stage for an open mic held on the last Friday of each month. Solo performers, duos, and bands are welcome, with sets that can be acoustic or amplified. The event is free and open to all ages, and walk-up performers can participate without advance sign-up.

Hosted by Austin Rich, this show features Casa Sueño, the trio of mike baggetta, john herndon, and mike watt, with Desperate Strangers and Mini-Mutations also performing. Admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. All ages are welcome, and a bar is located next door.

The Yard Food Park hosts a night of funky classics mixed with new music, dancing, good food, drinks, and community fun. Attendees can dance, laugh, enjoy refreshments, win prizes, and get schooled in the art of funk.