18+ music and comedy clubEast Nashville$$$$
The East Room
An 18+ Gallatin Avenue club with cheap local indie and punk shows, a free Tuesday comedy open mic and a monthly dance night.
#18 in Clubs + small rooms
When to go
The 2nd Saturday Fascination Street dance night, or any cheap local indie/punk bill.
Insider tip
18+. Tuesday is a free open-mic comedy night at 8 pm (sign-up 7-7:30 pm).
At the venue
- Tickets
- ticketed (TicketWeb)
- Ages
- 18+
- How to get in
- Advance tickets on TicketWeb (a July 2026 headliner was $12 plus fees); calendar via the venue site.
- Calendar
- See who's playing
Find it
- Phone
- (615) 678-4936
- Website
- theeastroomnashville.com
- Reservations
- n/a
Recognition
Checked Oct. 1, 2026. Ratings are a snapshot from Google and Yelp; ranks are ours (how we rank). Something out of date? Tell us.
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