{"id":1774,"date":"2022-08-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sofarsoundsblo.wpengine.com\/blog\/articles\/5-amazing-sofar-rooftop-concert-venues\/"},"modified":"2022-12-01T18:27:16","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T18:27:16","slug":"5-amazing-sofar-rooftop-concert-venues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/5-amazing-sofar-rooftop-concert-venues","title":{"rendered":"5 Amazing Sofar Rooftop Concert Venues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rooftop concerts can\u2019t help but elevate the moment\u2014 they\u2019re great at delivering serious views, fresh air, and the feeling that everything is just right \u2026 and you\u2019ve got the soundtrack to prove it. Here are some memorable rooftop concert venues from around the globe that have inspired our Sofar daydreams.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Oslo, Norway<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When the weather is fine, there\u2019s nothing like looking out across the brilliant tangle of city and water and letting the music wash over you. In winter, everyone hunkers down inside for live music, so when the midnight sun comes a knockin\u2019, rooftop concerts let you embrace that endless evening light. And if you haven\u2019t caught a Sofar show in Oslo, put it on your list.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1665185763featuredimage.avif\" \/><span class=\"sc-kpOJdX jVJdyv\">Sofar Oslo, photo by Anine Desire<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Chicago, IL<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Chicago was home to the world\u2019s first skyscraper, so it should be no surprise that this is a city that embraces vertical living. In Chicago, rooftop concerts are like the love child of the city\u2019s famously great music scene and its love of tall buildings. While rooftop concerts are for sure seasonal here, in the warmer months, there\u2019s maybe no better place to spend an evening than on a roof discovering new bands.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1665185763featuredimage-1.avif\" \/><span class=\"sc-kpOJdX jVJdyv\">Sofar Chicago, photo by Monica Gallagher<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Seoul, South Korea<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For being a major metropolis, Seoul offers a surprising amount of natural beauty when you gaze out on it from the lofty perch of a rooftop concert venue. Whether those backstage views are of the Hangang River or one of the city\u2019s mountain or forest parks, you\u2019ll get an only-in-Seoul view with the mix of gleaming modern buildings and pops of nature. Center stage, though, will be the city\u2019s fan-driven music scene, which leans in heavily on independent music.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1665185763featuredimage-2.avif\" \/><span class=\"sc-kpOJdX jVJdyv\">Sofar Seoul, photo by Sofar Team<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. Houston, TX<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Hot nights in the city feel cool at mellow rooftop concert spots in Houston. A little glam but never stuffy, the live music scene in Houston embraces all the personalities of the city. You\u2019re going to find some cool local acts for sure, but Houston is enough of an arts magnet (and close enough to Austin to be on the band circuit) to attract musicians from all over the place too. Because really, what better way to welcome the sunset than on a rooftop awash in music?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1665185763featuredimage-3.avif\" \/><span class=\"sc-kpOJdX jVJdyv\">Sofar Houston, photo by Jeff Paxton<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Sacramento, CA<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>On the one hand, Sacramento is the buttoned-up capital of California. On the other, it\u2019s a cool and casual city devoted to creative food, craft brewing, murals, and music. Rooftop concerts are the perfect way to embrace the fun side of Sac, and a chance to hang with friendly locals who are equally excited about the music and sharing their city. It\u2019s also a year-round outdoor live music city, because while it gets a little chilly in the depths of winter, it\u2019s never so cold that you can\u2019t kick back and enjoy the al fresco music.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1665185764featuredimage.avif\" \/><span class=\"sc-kpOJdX jVJdyv\">Sofar Sacramento, photo by Michael Andrews<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Words by Christine Sarkis<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rooftop concerts can\u2019t help but elevate the moment\u2014 they\u2019re great at delivering serious views, fresh air, and the feeling that everything is just right \u2026 and you\u2019ve got the soundtrack to prove it. Here are some memorable rooftop concert venues from around the globe that have inspired our Sofar daydreams. 1. 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