Kung Fu Necktie — music venue

Kung Fu Necktie

Kung Fu Necktie in Philadelphia has 73 upcoming shows. Next: elmjack ~ Justend ~ Dania on Thu, Aug 20. Full calendar, lineups and tickets on Ckord.

If you want to experience the unapologetic, gritty, beating heart of Philadelphia's underground rock and punk scene, you need to spend a night at Kung Fu Necktie. Tucked right under the rumble of the Market-Frankford El tracks on Front and Girard in Fishtown, this place is the absolute gold standard for a true dive bar rock club.Walking into KFN (as the locals call it), you are immediately hit with the vibe: it’s dark, loud, delightfully unpretentious, and wallpapered with stickers from a thousand touring bands. The front bar is a cash-only haven for cheap citywides (a shot and a beer), local drafts, and killer pool table competition.But when you push through the doors to the back performance room, you are in for a wildly visceral live music experience. With a capacity that maxes out around 150 people, the stage is barely elevated off the floor, meaning there is zero barrier between you and the artists. It is the go-to proving ground for blistering punk, metal, hardcore, and underground indie bands, as well as the home of some of the city's sweatiest, most legendary late-night DJ sets and Emo Nights. If you want your ears ringing and your heart pounding in the best way possible, KFN is exactly where you want to be.

Address: 1248 North Front Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Phone: +12152914919

Website

Upcoming shows at Kung Fu Necktie

Past shows at Kung Fu Necktie

More live music in Philadelphia

View Kung Fu Necktie on Ckord