Live Music in Lima

If you love to hear the bass in your chest, the drums in your feet and the melody in your soul, you need to check out the live music scene of Lima. Whether you dig cozy locals clubs or stately venues drawing the region's biggest names, Lima is ready to sate any music lover's lust for a good tunes and good times.

Many, too many Lima bars offer you live music at some point of the night. However, not all of them are equally good, either by technical reasons or because the place has room for some improvements... or... ok, let us do the job of being picky and suggest a few places for you.

In Peru, live music means partying. So we are suggesting some of the most lively places for enjoying live music... and dancing too, if you are in the mood (you surely will!).

Peña means a restaurant-bar dedicated to creole party music, too. Some of the best and most tourist-friendly ones are Peña del Carajo and De Rompe y Raja, both located in Barranco; other option in the same district, but more oriented to Latin music, Reggae and Indie/Alternative would be La Noche, with good drinks and entreés to go with.

Nowadays, Huaringas Bar seems to be "The Place," so you may want to give it a try and enjoy their pisco-based drinks.

But if are more in the mood for Peruvian dances, Brisas del Titicaca offers unforgettable Andean music shows, alternated with Latin music for your dancing; other option is El Parquetito, a bit more focused in creole music from the coast.

Another place to see popular, modern Peruvian music is the Gran Parque de Lima, that sometimes hosts big concerts and festivals with the most contemporary and popular interpreters in Peru.

Other recommendable places would be El Ekeko, Jazz Zone and Tayta (see our listings).

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