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The New Parish

The New Parish

Night Club, Comedy Club, and Rock Club
Uptown, Oakland
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The New Parish
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    Ranked #2 for live music in Oakland
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    Barbara S.
    "Hands down the best place to see a band in the bay area."(2 Tips)
    Brian S.
    "Excellent party and intimate live music space."(3 Tips)
    Jamie
    "drink cocktails on the balcony with the grown ups"(2 Tips)
    Maja P.
    "cool garden patio"(3 Tips)
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  • Tivon
    TivonAugust 19, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Small, Intimate, New, Fresh....and they've had big names...very big names, and locals. Not to mention, I know a person that knows a person. I love this venue, it's like a 5th home.
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussDecember 27, 2014
    Excellent party and intimate live music space. Multi cultural Oaktown crowd. Three bars and nice central courtyard for chillin'.
  • Kelli J.
    Kelli JohnstonMay 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Favorite Oakland small live music venue. I always have a great time here. They book great music acts. Highly recommend this venue.
  • Pacific Union
    Pacific UnionSeptember 4, 2013
    Best music venue in the East Bay! An intimate space with a hugely diverse lineup of performers. Music runs the gamut,from reggae to hip hop to brass bands to funk to dancehall. Read more
  • Mrs F.
    Mrs FunktafiedNovember 17, 2014
    This is one of the few spots in Oakland that has an outdoor area that doesn't make you feel separated from the actual event. Great space, great area, good vibes.
  • Barbara S.heart icon on user image
    Barbara StephensonNovember 3, 2021
    Hands down the best place to see a band in the bay area. Small, two levels, full bar, more than a single stall on the women's side.
  • Aaron W.
    Aaron WynnJuly 3, 2019
    Great selection of shows but all I have attended started almost 4 hours after doors. Come much later compared to other venues when seeing stuff here.
  • Maja P.heart icon on user image
    Maja PetkovicOctober 17, 2014
    Awesome place! Great music, cool garden patio where you can smoke, funky art and burning men crowd. Place to be on Wednesday!
  • AMI
    AMINovember 28, 2011
    Oakland! R&B vocalist José James continues his West Coast tour at The New Parish 12/9/11 at 10pm! You won't want to miss this one! Give us a shout (@AMIagency) when you check in!
  • Maddie Mae
    Maddie MaeMarch 16, 2016
    If you're coming for a show, they're always at least 30 mins late opening doors. Come prepared to wait.
  • Holger L.heart icon on user image
    Holger LüdorfMarch 18, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    This great music venue is totally intimate and reminds me a lot of the Jazz Cafe in London.
  • :)
    :)March 25, 2013
    Great place to see live music and an easy walk to and from the BART. #RAGE!
  • Kevin W.
    Kevin WatkinsJune 18, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The upstairs area has the best view of the stage.
  • Ryan B.heart icon on user image
    Ryan BlockSeptember 25, 2016
    Best small music venue in Oakland, IMHO.
  • Christine H.
    Christine HongJanuary 5, 2012
    It's a small venue, but that doesn't mean it's any less awesome.
  • Alex S.heart icon on user image
    Alex SilarajsMarch 21, 2022
    Solid venue to watch live music.
  • Diana M.
    Diana MSeptember 29, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Do yourself a favor and eat (and drink) at Hibiscus next door. It's DELISH!
  • carla b.
    carla borsoiJune 16, 2013
    $3 Tecate and a pay phone in the women's restroom. $15 min on credit cards.
  • Diana M.
    Diana MSeptember 29, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Follow their Twitter feed for last minute tickets and surprise shows.
  • Kingston F.
    Kingston ForeignJuly 18, 2017
    The atmosphere is ok but it gets super crowded
  • Colleen M.
    Colleen MAugust 20, 2012
    $18 for a double bourbon neat? $5 for a tiny plastic cup of beer? Tempted to bring a flask, FFS.
  • Tivon
    TivonAugust 24, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Treat the door-girl/security nice...or they'll leave you waiting outside.
  • Colette R.heart icon on user image
    Colette ReidAugust 10, 2013
    Live shows are pretty good here...
  • Guthrie D.
    Guthrie DolinOctober 4, 2009
    Been here 10+ times
    Be sure to check out the balcony viewing for a show. Best second-level view in the Bay Area.
  • Nick F.
    Nick FruendtDecember 12, 2014
    Reggae night is fun
  • Ben W.
    Ben WardAugust 13, 2023
    2 Mort 2 Ified
  • Jamie
    JamieJanuary 21, 2011
    drink cocktails on the balcony with the grown ups
  • lostinpillows
    lostinpillowsApril 8, 2012
    go to the guy bartender. heavy wrist.. tip well.
  • Shirene B.
    Shirene BellMarch 9, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Tuesday nights impromptu comedy!
  • DJ C.
    DJ ChezJApril 19, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Got a nice smoking section
  • Max K.
    Max KMay 11, 2019
    Horrible line management. Had to wait in line for 30 minutes to get my ID checked and ticket scanned because they only had one person working on each.
  • Dana B.
    Dana BerryMarch 2, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Make sure u get some parish punch it's bomb libation
  • Mikel C.
    Mikel CalderonApril 11, 2015
    I'm just here so I don't get fined
  • Benjamin R.
    Benjamin RoodmanJanuary 11, 2011
    Kick it upstairs with the band members after the show. Hella tight!
  • Jamie H.
    Jamie HansonSeptember 2, 2010
    we the people had a great house night there.
  • G.R. M.
    G.R. MedinaFebruary 5, 2012
    Don't plan on going to the mens room
  • Tatiana
    TatianaOctober 19, 2010
    Come to Monday Soul every monday!
  • Joseph M.
    Joseph MeyerMay 1, 2010
    Bout to see the coup here. And the double gin n tonic. Omg. Strong as fuck
  • Tivon
    TivonJuly 2, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Epic and rare.
  • Steve R.
    Steve RudeJanuary 21, 2011
    Smoke cigs with the 16 year olds on the patio.
  • kaleb a.
    kaleb askewJuly 29, 2011
    The Cool Kids were so sick!
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The New Parish
579 18th St (at San Pablo St.)
Oakland, CA 94612
United States
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Intimate music & entertainment venue in the heart of Oakland. Hibiscus restaurant next door serves great Southern fare...
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Open until Midnight (Show more)
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    • Midnight–2:00 AM
    • 8:00 AM–Midnight
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(510) 444-7474
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@thenewparish
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