5 Best Places To Hear Live Music in Norwood, MA

Studies show that listening to music can improve your mood, and hearing live music is much better than streaming it at home. Thankfully, Massachusetts’ music scene has so much to offer. From theaters to pubs, there’s a venue that’s got the beat near you. So whether you want to dance or sing along, get out there and find some harmony with our guide. Here are the five best places to hear live music in Norwood.

The Norwood Theatre

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The historic Norwood Theatre is your neighborhood’s premier performing arts center. It touts all the charm of smaller 1920s-era venues, thanks to its Spanish Romanesque style architecture. Today, it’s a renovated, fully modern facility with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems.

Norwood Theatre hosts a variety of musical acts. Catch the rock group One Night In Memphis on stage on October 8, 2022, at 7:30 p.m., or grab the kids and watch four-time Parents’ Choice award winner Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys. They perform here on October 16, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.

Between the auditorium and balcony, there’s room for 731 audience members. The stage is just the right size, and you can see the show from every seat, making every production feel like an intimate affair. The staff at Norwood Theatre also served beer, wine, sodas, water, and snacks during the show. You’ll find plenty of parking for your new Honda in the lot behind the theater.

• Location: 109 Central St., Norwood
• Box Office Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday

Limey’s Pub

Limey’s Pub is here to entertain. Whether you’re winding down from a long day or it’s time to gather with friends, it’s one of the best bars in Norwood to hear live music. The staff reserves Fridays for live music thanks to its rotation of local DJs. Each week, these talented artists spin a variety of genres, like rock, country, hip-hop, and classic hits.

Check out its events page for a schedule of special acts. Past performances include an acoustic set of popular cover songs by Wishful Thinking. Limey’s Pub also hosts student concerts for Band Gig School Of Music. This program teaches adults and children how to play various instruments through classes, clinics, and live performances.

What sets Limey’s apart from other Norwood bars is its menu. You aren’t stuck with a limited selection of greasy burgers and fries; order a barbeque pork belly sandwich or a spicy black bean burger. There’s even a hearty dinner salad piled high with bourbon steak tips with cheese tortellini. Limeys also serves traditional British pub fare, such as Scotch eggs and stuff quahogs.

• Location: 659 Washington St., Norwood
• Hours:  Monday from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. and from noon to 1 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday

Not Just Another Coffee House

Not Just Another Coffeehouse has provided locals with an outstanding community venue for live music since 2012. Situated inside a historic Unitarian Meetinghouse, the building comes alive with song on the third Saturday of every month. You can experience a wide range of genres, including Celtic, French Canadian, Bluegrass, Jug Band, Classical Indian, Folk, Cabaret, Jazz, and Irish.

Prior shows include the roots-infused, contemporary folk duo Crowes Pasture and The Rough & Tumble. This multi-instrumental duo has deep roots in traditional folk and bluegrass, and it comes through during their performances.

You can also attend worship services at the Unitarian Meetinghouse, join the men’s group, or attend a book club gathering. Remember to pick up delicious homemade desserts and free-trade beverages at Not Just Another Coffee Shop after the show.

• Location: 4 N. Main St., Sharon
• Hours: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. on select Saturdays

Castle Island Brewing Co.

Castle Island Brewing Company has been cranking out live music and award-winning beers since 2015, and its events calendar is jam-packed with talent. Stop by the taproom most Friday and Saturday nights for some of the area’s best bands. Performers like Bill McGoldrick, Hollow Turtle, and the JAHRIFFE Duo take the stage, belting out your favorite classics, as well as a few original songs. This pick even offers music-related activities, like Good Thomas’ Musical Bingo every Tuesday.

Whether you’re just dipping your toe into the world of beer or you’ve been knee-deep for a while, you’re going to love this destination. What’s better than music and beer? Giving back to the community is. Castle Island Brewing’s Fiver Initiative is a charitable giving program supported by its year-round Hazy IPA Fiver sales. The company’s founders, Adam Romanow and Matt Deluca, contribute an equal share of 5% of the beer’s global sales to five lucky charities each year.

• Location: 31 Astor Avenue, Norwood
• Hours: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday

Waterfall Bar & Grille

For a great place to relax with live music, drinks, and great food, look no further than the Waterfall Bar & Grill. Stop by Friday and Saturday nights for live music starting at 8:30 p.m. See popular local bands like Comfort Street, Puddlefish!, and Groovy Situation while you munch on grub off its tasty menu. If you love Irish music, check the calendar for John O’Connor. He’s a regular on stage at the Waterfall.

Fill up on fresh, casual fare for lunch and dinner, including salads, sandwiches, and entrees, like a classic Ceasar, Reuben, and bourdon steak tips. The house burger and sweet potato fries are also fantastic, as are the fish tacos. This friendly neighborhood grille also offers a vast selection of beer, wine, and cocktails in a laid-back, friendly atmosphere.

• Location: 643 Washington St., Canton
• Hours: Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to close and Sunday from noon to close

So, there you have it. Nucar Honda of Norwood just shared our five favorite places to hear a live band in Norwood, Massachusetts. What do you think of the destinations we choose? Did we miss your favorite venue — one music lovers must experience for themselves? If we did, let us know. We want to add your recommendations to our list.

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