Last Exit Live

"Cozy indie music club known for its old-school red stage curtain & upscale sound & lighting."

Last Exit Live is a small live music venue in the historic Warehouse District of Downtown Phoenix, known for its old-school red stage curtain and upscale sound and lighting. The venue hosts a rotating lineup of indie and rock acts in an intimate room, with a well-run sound board noted by multiple attendees. Last Exit Live has been named Best Small Music Venue in 2022, 2023, and 2025. Located at 717 S. Central Ave in Downtown Phoenix, one block south of Lincoln Street, with access to two Valley Metro Light Rail stations within one block. Visitors consistently praise the professional and friendly staff, quick bartenders, reasonably priced drinks, and dialed-in sound quality, though some note the venue is small with limited parking.