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A staple of New Haven's live music scene on State Street, Cafe Nine hosts indie rock, punk, jazz, electronic, and experimental acts in an intimate club setting.

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Tomorrow · Thursday, May 14

Joshua Quimby / Matt Pless
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicSinger-SongwriterFolk $15
Alternative-Country music singer, songwriter, and guitar picker Joshua Quimby has one of those special voices that demands any listener’s immediate attention. His unique, bellowing rasp cuts through...

This Friday · Friday, May 15

Sevalynn / dethwish / Jury / Trench CT
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicMetalPunk $10
A high-energy metal and hardcore lineup featuring Sevalynn, Dethwish's genre-blending sound, and Jury's hardcore punk.

This Weekend · Saturday, May 16

On and On Radio
at8:00 PM EDT
DJElectronic $8
A techno versus house DJ night showcasing two electronic music styles.
Jenny Owen Youngs
at9:00 PM EDT
Live MusicSinger-SongwriterIndieFolk $15
Indie singer-songwriter Jenny Owen Youngs returns with her new album Avalanche, delivering brutally honest, vulnerable songs exploring loss, resilience, and personal growth.
Saturday Jazz Jam ft. Tony Di & Friends
at4:00 PM EDT
Open MicJazz
A long-running Saturday afternoon jazz jam tradition. A house band plays a set followed by open jam where musicians can bring instruments and sit in. All ages welcome, free admission.

This Weekend · Sunday, May 17

King Sexy / The Rezistors / Unwanted Son
at4:00 PM EDT
Live MusicRock $10
Four Garage Grunge Rockers being Sexy, Drug-Free, and cranking out Honest Rock & F’n Roll coming right at you! Veteran local musicians writing and performing original punk rock! 3-piece punk rock...
Out At The 9 Presents: Burlesque & Bands
at7:00 PM EDT
Live MusicPunkRock $10
Noise rock and post-hardcore from New Haven featuring Feminine Aggression, FaFa, and Videodome.

Next Wednesday · Wednesday, May 20

Griffin Brown / Figurine
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicJazzExperimentalElectronic $10
Composer Griffin Brown performs blending concert music, jazz, electronic, experimental pop-rock, and improvisation with Figurine.

Next Thursday · Thursday, May 21

Vanna Pacella / Audio Jane / Shell Games
at8:00 PM EDT
Live Music $12
A vibrant young talent making impressive strides, Vanna Pacella hails from coastal Falmouth, MA, and has rapidly emerged as New England's hometown rising star. This multi-instrumentalist crafts...

Next Friday · Friday, May 22

Skyler Wright / Merrick Henry
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicSinger-SongwriterR&B $15
Singer-songwriter Skyler Wright and pop artist Merrick Henry perform soulful, cinematic pop with emotional storytelling.

Next Saturday · Saturday, May 23

Clam Warden / Cherry Drop / Soft Spot / Cullossus
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicRockMetal $12
Multi-band showcase featuring Clam Warden (heavy Detroit rock), Soft Spot (atmospheric alternative), Cherry Drop, and Cullossus (stoner-doom with psychedelic grooves and southern sludge influences).
Saturday Jazz Jam ft. Aquintet
at4:00 PM EDT
Open MicJazz
A long-running Saturday afternoon jazz jam tradition. A house band plays a set followed by open jam where musicians can bring instruments and sit in. All ages welcome, free admission.

Next Sunday · Sunday, May 24

Sanctuary CT
at9:00 PM EDT
DJElectronicExperimental $10
A goth, darkwave, and industrial dance night celebrating the darker end of electronic music.
Minibeast / Strega Dada / Yawn Mower
at4:00 PM EDT
Live Music $12
Minibeast is a three-piece band comprised of Peter Prescott (formerly of Mission of Burma, Volcano Suns, Kustomized) playing guitar, keys, noises (mouth & other) & the mind bending rhythm section of...

Next Tuesday · Tuesday, May 26

New Haven Jazz Underground Tuesday Night Jam
at7:00 PM EDT
Open MicJazz
Free weekly jazz jam session hosted by New Haven Jazz Underground with house performance followed by open jamming. All ages welcome.

In 3 weeks · Thursday, May 28

Sea Shanty Night ft. My Druthers & Jackson Gillman
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicFolkWorld $12
Sea Shanty Night featuring My Druthers and Jackson Gillman, a maritime performer and storyteller known for high-energy sea shanty performances with theatrical flair.

In 3 weeks · Saturday, May 30

On & On Radio Presents: DJ Godfather
at8:00 PM EDT
DJElectronicHip-Hop $8
Detroit legend and ghetto-tech pioneer DJ Godfather makes his CT debut with support from Dakwan the Chef and other local artists.

In 4 weeks · Thursday, June 4

Pizzawave Chiptune & Tracker Night
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicElectronicIndie $10
A chiptune and synthwave showcase featuring Sam Mulligan, The Way Up, Princent Vice, ROLLY MINGWALD, and Jermale, with nostalgic 80s-inspired electronic sounds and a pizza party.

In 4 weeks · Friday, June 5

The Idolizers / Mitch Kramer / Wasteworld
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicPunkIndieRock $10
New England punk rock showcase: The Idolizers, Mitch Kramer, and Wasteworld deliver raw garage punk energy.

In 4 weeks · Saturday, June 6

The Snares / The Danglers / Hydrangeas
at9:00 PM EDT
Live Music $10
The Snares are an American psych-rock outfit based in Sacramento, California. The band currently consists of Izzie Gomez, Lukas Brodie, Danielle Judith and Julian Paz. The Snares have a variety of...

In 4 weeks · Sunday, June 7

T!lt / Ashy Finn / Solgyres / Horrendous Downplay
at9:00 PM EDT
Live Music $10
T!LT, the indie-punk sensation hailing from new haven, Connecticut. This dynamic quartet weaves a sonic tapestry that effortlessly blends alternative rock with hints of folk and electronic elements,...
Pursuit / Sustenance / Trench CT / Burn The Prophets
at7:00 PM EDT
Live MusicMetal $10
Extreme metal showcase featuring metalcore bands Pursuit, Sustenance, Trench CT, and Burn The Prophets.

In 4 weeks · Tuesday, June 9

New Haven Jazz Underground Tuesday Night Jam Session
at7:00 PM EDT
Open MicJazz
New Haven Jazz Underground hosts a house band performance followed by an all-ages open jam session. Free admission.

In 5 weeks · Friday, June 12

The Dollyrots / Chaser Eight
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicPunkRock $17
The Dollyrots bring their punk rock family affair to the stage, featuring the multi-generational lineup of Kelly Ogden, Luis Cabezas, River, and Daisy performing high-energy rock.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Heaven
at9:00 PM EDT
DJElectronicFunk $5
Heaven brings post-disco energy with Italo, Electro, Hi-NRG, Synth-Funk, and disco-infused electronics.

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Horace Pinker / Celebration Summer / ERRTH / High Wasted Genes
at7:00 PM EDT
Live MusicPunkRockIndie $10
Four punk and pop-punk bands—Horace Pinker, Celebration Summer, ERRTH, and High Wasted Genes—deliver a night of melodic punk and modern emo-influenced rock.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Brian Dolzani
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicSinger-SongwriterAmericanaFolk $10
Contemporary singer-songwriter Brian Dolzani draws from folk and Americana traditions, delivering emotionally resonant storytelling rooted in classic influences.

Friday, June 19, 2026

Sunny War
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicBluesFolkSinger-Songwriter $16
Sunny War's haunting blues and folk-inflected guitar work explores memory and loss on her album Armageddon in a Summer Dress.

Saturday, June 20, 2026

MINKA / Jabbawaukee
at9:00 PM EDT
Live MusicFunkElectronicIndie $10
MINKA delivers high-energy synth funk blending dance-pop, rock, and groove from Philadelphia.

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Clownvis Presley / Hashtronaut
at9:00 PM EDT
Live MusicRockFunk $12
Clownvis Presley brings his viral comedy-music hybrid act with original songs and hits, alongside stoner doom innovators Hashtronaut. An eclectic night of music, comedy, and theatrical performance.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Ryan Cassata / The Sea Tease / Evan Greer / Wow, Okay, Cool
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicIndieSinger-Songwriter $15
Award-winning singer-songwriter Ryan Cassata headlines with The Sea Tease, Evan Greer, and Wow, Okay, Cool in a multi-artist showcase.

Thursday, June 25, 2026

King Kyote
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicRockBluesAmericana $20
King Kyote brings raw, honest rock and blues-rooted Americana to the stage. A fiery performer from Maine with national recognition and Atlantic Records support.

Friday, June 26, 2026

Bardo / FREAK / Gastric Fasciitis / Crike
at8:00 PM EDT
Live MusicPunkExperimental $10