Smartphones, streaming services, and smart home technology make it easy to listen to your favorite music wherever you are. All you need is a good sound system (or at least a pair of decent headphones) to enjoy your tunes at the office, in your car, on the train, or in bed before you go to sleep.

While this convenience is admittedly hard to beat, your smartphone still can’t give you the authentic experience of a live show. From the charming atmosphere of a dimly lit jazz lounge to the dull pounding you get in your ears after a particularly loud rock concert, there’s nothing like live music.

If you’re looking for a place with a fresh and exciting live music scene to explore, we recommend moving to one of the cities on this list.