A flourishing live music scene in Medan has won venues international attention, with visitors on the hunt for local and national talent. Plenty of the city’s most popular live music venues are nestled among tourist hotspots, with some stages featured in hotels and restaurants.
Prime Bar
Located at the JW Marriott Medan, this upscale nightclub and bar offers live entertainment and regular happy hour specials. The venue puts on local events and is well known for its high-quality drinks and craft cocktails. The stage features live music from local, national and international artists. Five nights per week (closed every Sunday and Monday).
Address: JW Marriott Medan, Jl. Putri Hijau No.10, Kesawan, Kec. Medan Bar., Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20111, Indonesia
Phone: +62 61 41006500
Operating Hours:
– Monday: Closed
– Tuesday – Saturday: 6:00pm – 2:00am
– Sunday: Closed
Admission Cost:
– FREE
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Mojo Sip & Dine
One of Medan’s most popular nightlife venues, the Mojo Sip & Dine bar promotes karaoke, live bands and regular DJs sets. Open daily, with the exception of Monday, the bar has been listed as the top live music venue in Medan. Partygoers can expect to hear electronic dance music, trance, 90s pop and more.
Address: Jl. Iskandar Muda No.117A, Sei Sikambing D, Kec. Medan Petisah, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20119, Indonesia
Phone: +62 81 53088555
Operating Hours:
– Monday: Closed
– Tuesday – Friday: 5:00pm – 1:00am
– Saturday: 5:00pm – 2:00am
– Sunday: 5:00pm – 1:00am
Admission Cost:
– FREE
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Jekyl Hyde
This live house features a restaurant and bar that changes personality, day and night, like its capricious namesake. The bar offers a plethora of cocktails, with a small stage that hosts live music acts. Most performing artists are local, though some national talent graces the stage from other cities, such as Jakarta. The bar’s upscale-style is matched by its music taste, spinning everything from jazz to R&B and Top 40 hits.
Address: HJ8G+W92, Asam Kumbang, Medan Selayang, Medan City, North Sumatra 20122, Indonesia
Phone: +62 81 260005040
Operating Hours:
Monday – Sunday: 4:00pm – 3:00am
Admission Cost:
– FREE
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