{"id":1862,"date":"2022-10-19T23:02:15","date_gmt":"2022-10-19T23:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newblog.sofarsounds.com\/new-blog\/?p=1862"},"modified":"2022-12-01T00:34:59","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T00:34:59","slug":"mexico-city-8-best-cdmx-venues-live-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/mexico-city-8-best-cdmx-venues-live-music","title":{"rendered":"MEXICO CITY: 8 OF SOFAR\u2019S BEST CDMX VENUES FOR LIVE MUSIC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\" data-qaid=\"article-lead\">\n<div class=\"sc-iIHSe kzHi\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm gCZRKY\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm sc-gldTML eXPgTN\" data-qaid=\"main-container\">\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\">\n<div data-qaid=\"introText-content\">\n<p>\u00a0Mexico City is an eclectic, diverse metropolis, and its live music and unique venues reflect everything that makes CDMX one of the world\u2019s most charming places. We asked Sofar Sounds\u2019 Mexico City Curator Ariana Arciniega to take us on a tour of the best places where music and people have come together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\" data-qaid=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-iIHSe kzHi\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm gCZRKY\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm sc-gldTML eXPgTN\" data-qaid=\"main-container\">\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\">\n<div data-qaid=\"introText-content\">\n<h2><strong>1. GALERIA DE ARTE MEXICANO<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A space that mixes traditional Mexican art with modern art in its collection,<strong>\u00a0Galer\u00eda de Arte Mexicano<\/strong>\u00a0is a cozy place in CDMX. \u201cThanks to the host\u2019s attention, we were so happy and comfortable,\u201d says Arciniega. The six-piece band\u00a0<strong>Torreblanca\u00a0<\/strong>makes the perfect case for the expansive possibilities of the venue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-ugnQR UAatP\" data-qaid=\"player\">\n<div class=\"sc-eIHaNI iCtsDn\" data-qaid=\"player-innerdiv-player\">\n<div class=\"player-player-IU4EiycjTec\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ytplayer-IU4EiycjTec\" title=\"Torreblanca - Hubo Valor | Sofar Mexico City\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IU4EiycjTec?enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sofarsounds.com&widgetid=14\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-2689853_572=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-iIHSe kzHi\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm gCZRKY\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm sc-gldTML eXPgTN\" data-qaid=\"main-container\">\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\">\n<div data-qaid=\"introText-content\">\n<h2><strong>2. TERRAZA MASSCHALLENGE<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Overlooking one of Roma neighborhood\u2019s most iconic sights like the\u00a0<strong>Cibeles fountain<\/strong>,<strong>\u00a0Terraza Masschallenge\u00a0<\/strong>made for a picturesque and intimate venue. Full of plant life serving as background, this outdoor stage was perfect for warm evenings and sweet melodies, as heard on this session by alt rockers\u00a0<strong>La Gusana Ciega<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-ugnQR UAatP\" data-qaid=\"player\">\n<div class=\"sc-eIHaNI iCtsDn\" data-qaid=\"player-innerdiv-player\">\n<div class=\"player-player-L9Z3StxPwYI\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ytplayer-L9Z3StxPwYI\" title=\"La Gusana Ciega - 1987 | Sofar Mexico City\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L9Z3StxPwYI?enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sofarsounds.com&widgetid=15\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-2689853_572=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-iIHSe kzHi\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm gCZRKY\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm sc-gldTML eXPgTN\" data-qaid=\"main-container\">\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\">\n<div data-qaid=\"introText-content\">\n<h2><strong>3. LOOT GALER\u00cdA<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Another art gallery featuring a room with high ceilings, this venue was marked by tragedy and humanitarianism. In the aftermath of the deadly 2017 earthquake that shook Mexico City, Sofar Sounds CDMX put together a benefit for the victims of this tragedy featuring Dominican singer-songwriter\u00a0<strong>Alex Ferreira<\/strong>, resulting in a unique session.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-ugnQR UAatP\" data-qaid=\"player\">\n<div class=\"sc-eIHaNI iCtsDn\" data-qaid=\"player-innerdiv-player\">\n<div class=\"player-player-GAGQhVOOtqg\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ytplayer-GAGQhVOOtqg\" title=\"Alex Ferreira - Ven que te quiero ver | Sofar Mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GAGQhVOOtqg?enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sofarsounds.com&widgetid=16\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-2689853_572=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-iIHSe kzHi\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm gCZRKY\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm sc-gldTML eXPgTN\" data-qaid=\"main-container\">\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\">\n<div data-qaid=\"introText-content\">\n<p><strong>4. Embajada de la Rep\u00fablica Argentina<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With the garden and cozy atmosphere of the sprawling space that houses the\u00a0<strong>Argentinian Embassy<\/strong>, the setting served as an ideal live stage, the sweet sounds of\u00a0<strong>Loli Molina\u00a0<\/strong>floated in the air like magic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-ugnQR UAatP\" data-qaid=\"player\">\n<div class=\"sc-eIHaNI iCtsDn\" data-qaid=\"player-innerdiv-player\">\n<div class=\"player-player-oHaq4jq0riM\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ytplayer-oHaq4jq0riM\" title=\"Loli Molina - Los D\u00edas | Sofar Mexico City\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oHaq4jq0riM?enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sofarsounds.com&widgetid=17\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-2689853_572=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-iIHSe kzHi\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm gCZRKY\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm sc-gldTML eXPgTN\" data-qaid=\"main-container\">\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\">\n<div data-qaid=\"introText-content\">\n<h2><strong>5. EX IMPRENTA: M\u00c1RTIRES DE LA CONQUISTA<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A real life printing plant that had been shut down, this is Sofar Sounds CDMX\u2019s largest-sized venue to date, as Arciniega estimates. There\u2019s still printing gear and machinery in the premises which served as decor for the session which concluded with a rousing set from nu disco stalwarts\u00a0<strong>Midnight Generation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-ugnQR UAatP\" data-qaid=\"player\">\n<div class=\"sc-eIHaNI iCtsDn\" data-qaid=\"player-innerdiv-player\">\n<div class=\"player-player-CzDPIZK3VX4\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ytplayer-CzDPIZK3VX4\" title=\"Midnight Generation - Trouble | Sofar Mexico City\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CzDPIZK3VX4?enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sofarsounds.com&widgetid=18\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-2689853_572=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-iIHSe kzHi\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm gCZRKY\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm sc-gldTML eXPgTN\" data-qaid=\"main-container\">\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\">\n<div data-qaid=\"introText-content\">\n<h2><strong>6. TV SET 1, HOSTED BY \u00c1LVARO CASTILLO<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\u00c1lvaro Castillo has become a go-to person and friend to Sofar Sounds CDMX\u2019s team for securing unique venues. Castillo first hosted one of the earliest sessions in the city on this warehouse that housed a set featuring a living room and kitchen, a retro setting that Plastics Revolution took good advantage of.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-ugnQR UAatP\" data-qaid=\"player\">\n<div class=\"sc-eIHaNI iCtsDn\" data-qaid=\"player-innerdiv-player\">\n<div class=\"player-player-L5Ip8CLID8Y\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ytplayer-L5Ip8CLID8Y\" title=\"The Plastics Revolution - Fun In The Sun | Sofar Mexico City\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L5Ip8CLID8Y?enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sofarsounds.com&widgetid=19\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-2689853_572=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-iIHSe kzHi\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm gCZRKY\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm sc-gldTML eXPgTN\" data-qaid=\"main-container\">\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\">\n<div data-qaid=\"introText-content\">\n<h2><strong>7. TV SET 2, HOSTED BY \u00c1LVARO CASTILLO<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Another Castillo hosted venue, this one was located in the Juarez neighborhood. Formerly a pool hall, the venue had become a TV set, this time for a cooking show.<strong>\u00a0I Can Chase Dragons<\/strong>\u00a0gives us a simple, soothing acoustic performance in the space.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-ugnQR UAatP\" data-qaid=\"player\">\n<div class=\"sc-eIHaNI iCtsDn\" data-qaid=\"player-innerdiv-player\">\n<div class=\"player-player-qHBVOTrH1gQ\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ytplayer-qHBVOTrH1gQ\" title=\"I Can Chase Dragons - Ma\u00f1ana | Sofar Mexico City\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qHBVOTrH1gQ?enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sofarsounds.com&widgetid=20\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-2689853_572=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-iIHSe kzHi\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm gCZRKY\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm sc-gldTML eXPgTN\" data-qaid=\"main-container\">\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\">\n<div data-qaid=\"introText-content\">\n<h2><strong>8. VIZCAYA BUILDING<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>What better way to see a Sofar than a living room? This place functioned at the time as an art gallery which hosted an expo by artist Karen Huber. \u201cIt gave the public a multicultural experience,\u201d according to Arciniega. Hosting SFS CDMX\u2019s third anniversary,\u00a0<strong>Belafonte Sensacional\u00a0<\/strong>was among the performers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-ugnQR UAatP\" data-qaid=\"player\">\n<div class=\"sc-eIHaNI iCtsDn\" data-qaid=\"player-innerdiv-player\">\n<div class=\"player-player-hGwnSWHuo-g\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"ytplayer-hGwnSWHuo-g\" title=\"Belafonte Sensacional - Gazapo | Sofar Mexico City\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hGwnSWHuo-g?enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sofarsounds.com&widgetid=21\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-2689853_572=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fAjcbJ chedHR\" data-qaid=\"slice\">\n<div class=\"sc-iIHSe kzHi\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm gCZRKY\">\n<div class=\"sc-Rmtcm sc-gldTML eXPgTN\" data-qaid=\"main-container\">\n<div class=\"sc-hgRTRy jJODln\">\n<div data-qaid=\"introText-content\">\n<p>Words by Marcos Hassan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Mexico City is an eclectic, diverse metropolis, and its live music and unique venues reflect everything that makes CDMX one of the world\u2019s most charming places. 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