Built beneath the historic Woolworth's Building in Downtown Bakersfield, California, The Basement is an intimate live music and culture venue designed for discovery. Like the basement in a family home, this is a dynamic space. A place to gather, to experiment, to stay awhile.
This is where familiar faces meet unexpected moments. Where Bakersfield's past meets its future, one night at a time.
If It’s on the Calendar, It’s Worth Your Time
Local artists, touring acts, comedy shows, curated pop-ups, and ideas in progress all share the same room. The format shifts but the standard remains constant.
Programming at The Basement starts with a foundational belief: trust the room. If it's here, there's a reason. This sound is rooted in Bakersfield and shaped by the people who show up.
Make Yourself at Home
The Basement is available for private events, celebrations, and creative gatherings that deserve a setting with character and care.
Like any great house, the space adapts to the people inside it. Every event is produced with intention, custom to your needs and vision. Thoughtful attention is given to sound, flow, and the experience of the event for all.
Built to last. Designed to grow.
The Basement is locally owned and thoughtfully stewarded as part of the ongoing restoration of the Woolworth's Building. The building is a National Register landmark and Bakersfield gathering place since 1950.
This is a venue designed to grow with the city and evolve alongside the community that fills it. A venue for the ages.
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