Boulevard Marina · Downtown Cabo San Lucas · Rock Club & Concert Venue
Cabo Wabo
1990
Open since
Nightly — no cover most nights
Live music
Waborita + house band
Don't miss
Every October
Birthday Bash
The Club
The club that Sammy and Van Halen built —
Cabo's nightlife ground zero since 1990.
Cabo Wabo Cantina is the most famous address in Los Cabos nightlife — a rock club, concert venue, and tequila institution on Boulevard Marina founded in 1990 by Sammy Hagar and built, as the legend goes, with the help of Van Halen. It is the only true concert venue in Cabo and the single address most responsible for transforming the town from a quiet fishing village into a globally recognized party destination. Thirty-five years of live rock, unannounced celebrity jam sessions, and a house tequila brand that became one of the most recognized in the world later, it still anchors the downtown nightlife scene.
The layout covers multiple rooms and levels — a massive main stage showroom with professional concert production, an outdoor patio bar for the earlier evening, and upstairs dining for those who want the full experience. The house bands are legitimately excellent; the Waborita is a must-order; and on any given night, there is a non-trivial chance that someone famous is about to walk up to the mic. In October, that chance becomes a near-certainty — the Birthday Bash concert series is one of the most sought-after event tickets in Cabo each year.
Why Is Cabo Wabo a Cabo Nightlife Landmark?
Cabo Wabo was founded in 1990 by Sammy Hagar — the original rock-and-roll venue in Los Cabos, and one of the few places where live music seven nights a week is the main event rather than a background feature.
The Experience
Live music, legendary tequila — what makes this place
Cabo's Only True Concert Venue
The main showroom features a massive concert stage, professional acoustics, a large dance floor, and premium lighting — production quality that rivals dedicated concert venues. The outdoor patio bar and upstairs dining give the complex a multi-room layout that shifts character across the night.
World-Class House Bands — Nightly
High-energy house bands playing classic 80s, 90s, and modern rock anthems late into the night. The only true concert venue in Cabo, and the caliber of the resident bands reflects that singular status. No cover charge on most nights.
Celebrity Drop-Ins — RHCP, Alice in Chains & More
Cabo Wabo has a documented history of rock icons dropping in unannounced — members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Alice in Chains, and Grateful Dead have all stepped onstage for impromptu sessions. It happens enough to be a genuine part of the venue's identity.
Sammy Hagar's October Concert Series
Every October, Sammy Hagar hosts his multi-night Birthday Bash — rock legends, A-list friends, and hardcore "Redheads" fans descend on Cabo for an unforgettable concert series. Tickets are distributed via online lottery months in advance and are near-impossible to get at the door.
The Waborita & Cabo Wabo Tequila
The Waborita — Sammy's own Cabo Wabo Tequila, blue curaçao, lime juice, and agave nectar — is the house cocktail and a bucket-list order for any first visit. Cabo Wabo Cantina is the birthplace of the tequila brand itself. The 2-for-1 happy hour runs all morning and afternoon.
Upstairs Gourmet Restaurant & Patio Bites
An upstairs gourmet restaurant for full dinner service alongside a patio program of Baja-style fish tacos and sizzling fajitas. The food is the supporting act here — the headline is always on the stage downstairs.
Before You Go
The Birthday Bash lottery, cover charge & what to expect
Standard nights carry no general cover charge — you walk in, order a Waborita, and find a spot on the dance floor. The house bands start up in the evening and play until close. The 2-for-1 happy hour runs from 9 AM to 5 PM on the outdoor patio, which is a genuinely pleasant daytime stop before the full nighttime energy kicks in. Dress code is casual — shorts, sandals, and t-shirts are standard.
The October Birthday Bash is a separate ticketed event — Sammy Hagar's multi-night concert series with rock legends and A-list guests. Tickets are distributed through an official online lottery months before the dates and are nearly impossible to obtain at the door. If your travel overlaps early October, entering the lottery well in advance is the only reliable path. The official Cabo Wabo website publishes lottery details and the live music calendar for the rest of the year.
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Inside Cabo Wabo
Plan Your Visit
Find your night at Cabo Wabo
Open daily 9 AM–1 AM. No cover most nights — walk in and order a Waborita. Check the official site for live music schedule and October Birthday Bash lottery.
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