The Freight

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2020 Addison St
Berkeley, CA 94704

The Freight, located in Berkeley, CA, is a vibrant music venue that hosts a diverse lineup of performances across genres, including Americana, reggae, jazz, and Indian classical music. With a commitment to fostering musical talent and community engagement, the venue offers various events such as open mic nights and educational workshops.

In addition to live shows, The Freight features special events like storytelling sessions and renowned guest artists, creating an enriching cultural experience for attendees. The space also serves as a rental venue for unique events, contributing to the local arts scene while encouraging audience participation and support for the arts.

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Steffy W.
6/11/2025

What a wonderful and cozy space!! Was there for Choir! Choir! Choir!! Singing along with 500 new friends in the main hall. Folks working there were all nice and warm. The space is immaculate...

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Darlene M.
5/23/2025

Very cool place! It's a small theatre with a stage. There's also food and drinks in the lobby for purchase. We went to attend a program for the Oakland School of the Arts - great experience....

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Nancy P.
6/7/2025

Attended the Moth storytelling program. We parked at the garage next door for $3/hr. Fun event lasting 2.5 hours. You can purchase drinks and snacks inside. I do not recommend their coffee. There...

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Toni M.
1/18/2025

Last night Nina and I saw Cuban pianist/keyboardist Omar Sosa and Senegalese kora (harp) maestro Seickou Keita as part of 2/3 of the SUBA Trio. The third member of the trio was Gustavo Ovalles, a...

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Drew T.
8/9/2025

One of the best places in Berkeley to hear live acoustic music. They have a great schedule of artists too.

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