Every major LI concert venue, in one place.
Long Island has one of the most-underrated concert venue mixes in the Northeast — from the 15,000-seat Jones Beach Theater amphitheater on the Atlantic to the 350-seat Boulton Center. This hub covers every venue worth knowing, the upcoming shows that matter, and the parking + LIRR + accessibility details the big sites don't bother with.
The Long Island concert venues, compared
Most NYC-based concert-goers don't realize how distinct each LI venue is. Capacity, vibe, parking, accessibility — these matter as much as the artist.
| Venue | Town | Capacity | Best for | Parking | LIRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater | Wantagh | 15,000 | Outdoor amphitheater. Sunset over the Atlantic. Iconic LI summer. | $30 on-site | Wantagh + 20-min Uber |
| NYCB Theatre at Westbury | Westbury | 2,870 | Indoor-in-the-round. Excellent for boomer + classic rock tributes. | Free, abundant | Westbury + 5-min Uber |
| The Paramount | Huntington | 1,550 | Restored 1920s movie palace. Intimate national touring + comedy. | Free village (after 6 PM) | Huntington + 5-min walk |
| Suffolk Theater | Riverhead | 800 | Restored Art Deco. East End boomer-friendly intimate. | Free village | Riverhead — limited |
| Bay Street Theater | Sag Harbor | 299 | Regional live theater + summer mainstage. Hamptons access. | Free village (off-season) | None — drive only |
| Argyle Theater | Babylon | 499 | Restored 1920s movie palace. Off-Broadway-quality touring. | Free village | Babylon + 5-min walk |
| Mulcahy's Pub + Concert Hall | Wantagh | ~1,200 | Bar + concert hall combo. Live music + nightlife together. | Free on-site | Wantagh + 10-min walk |
Upcoming concerts + shows
18 upcoming shows on our radar. Sorted by date.
Editor's Pick Monarch Tagging: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free
Help track monarch butterfly migration by tagging and releasing them at Field 5 with state park naturalists. This is actual citizen science—your data gets logged and contributes to research on migration patterns. Free, but you'll need to get there early since it starts at 9 AM.
- When
- Where
- Robert Moses State Park Field 5, Bay Shore
Editor's Pick Monarch Tagging: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free
Help track monarch butterfly migration by tagging and releasing them at Field 5 with state park naturalists. This is actual citizen science—your data gets logged and contributes to research on migration patterns. Free, but you'll need to get there early since it starts at 9 AM.
- When
- Where
- Robert Moses State Park Field 5, Bay Shore
Editor's Pick Trees for You and Me!: Tiny Tots(Ages 3-5), $4 per child
Your preschooler can learn about trees through hands-on activities at this guided program designed for 3-5 year olds. It's $4 per child when you arrive at the park's main office building in Kings Park. The session runs about an hour and gets kids outside to touch bark, collect leaves, and understand what makes trees essential to the ecosystem.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Editor's Pick FRIDAY KOMPA VYBEZ
Prime on the Mile brings live kompa music to the Freeport waterfront every Friday starting at 5 PM. No cover charge, and you're right on Woodcleft Avenue with all the canal-side parking and bar-hopping options. This is a weekly thing, so mark your Fridays accordingly.
- When
- Where
- Prime on the Mile, Freeport
Editor's Pick Rumours: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
The premier Fleetwood Mac tribute act lands at NYCB Theatre at Westbury for a Saturday-night show in the venue's in-the-round indoor format. Every Stevie Nicks anthem + Lindsey Buckingham guitar moment + Christine McVie vocal in a 2,870-seat room designed for the audience that bought the original albums.
- When
- Where
- NYCB Theatre at Westbury, Westbury
- Price
- See ticket page
Tote Bar: Paint & Patch
Customize a tote bag with iron-on patches and fabric paint at Studio Kash in Northport. You bring the vibe, they provide the blank tote, patches, paint, and workspace. Second floor at 19 Scudder Ave.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Josh Adam Meyers Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Comedian Josh Adam Meyers headlines at Borrelli's Taproom on a Tuesday night—note the two-item minimum, but their full dinner and pizza menu makes that easy. The West Beech Street spot has been building out its comedy lineup, and street parking is usually manageable on weeknights.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Open Mic At Roots Kava Bar
Roots Kava Bar hosts open mic night with acoustic sets, singers, and poetry starting at 7pm. Port Jeff's Main Street spot welcomes any musician who wants a slot—no cover to play or watch. Kava drinks and a laid-back crowd that actually listens.
- When
- Where
- Roots Kava Bar, Port Jefferson
Editor's Pick Open Mic Night w/ General George @ Nautilus Roasting
General George hosts this bi-weekly open mic at Nautilus Roasting in Huntington Station—every other Thursday at 7pm, free entry. Solid coffee, relaxed crowd, and a decent sound setup make it one of the better spots to test new material or just listen. New York Avenue location has street parking nearby.
- When
- Where
- Nautilus Roasting Co - Coffee Shop and Cafe, Huntington Station
Wine & Design: A Wine Glass Painting Night
Paint your own wine glass while drinking wine at Studio Kash's second-floor space in Northport. Your ticket includes the glass, all painting supplies, wine, and snacks. It's the kind of low-key Friday night activity where you'll actually leave with something you made.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Late Summer Birding: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
September is when migratory birds start heading south, and this family birding walk shows you which species are passing through Nissequogue River State Park. Bring binoculars if you have them—the park sits along a key flyway route. It's $4 per person at the door, and the guides know where to look for warblers, shorebirds, and raptors gearing up for their journey.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Touring Comedy at The Paramount — Friday Headline
The Paramount's regular Friday-night touring comedy series brings a rotating slate of national headliners to Huntington Village. The 1,550-seat hall format is intimate enough to feel like a real comedy room while accommodating big names that wouldn't otherwise route through Long Island.
- When
- Where
- The Paramount, Huntington
- Price
- See ticket page
Artist Spotlight: Frida Kahlo Workshop -Family Program 12+, $4 per person
This workshop digs into Frida Kahlo's life and artistic style, geared toward ages 12 and up. Expect discussion of her self-portraits, her relationship with pain and identity, and hands-on creative work. Free program at Nissequogue River State Park's main office in Kings Park, $4 parking fee.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Artist Spotlight: Frida Kahlo Workshop -Family Program 8+, $4 per person
This workshop for ages 8 and up digs into Frida Kahlo's life, her self-portraits, and Mexican folk art influences, then lets participants create their own work inspired by her bold style. It's $4 per person when you arrive at the park's main office. Plan for about 90 minutes of art history and hands-on painting or drawing.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Interactive Musical Improv Comedy , Long Island
New York Improv Theater takes over South Shore Craft Brewery for a musical improv show where the audience calls the shots. Doors at 1:45pm, show at 2pm, $20 gets you in with no drink minimum required. Stick around after for the jam session, and grab food from the truck outside at 3505 Hampton Road in Oceanside.
- When
- Where
- South Shore Craft Brewery, Oceanside
- Price
- See ticket page
Geology Rocks!: Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
Preschoolers ages 3-5 get to handle real rocks, learn how they form, and discover what makes Long Island's geology unique. The program costs $4 per child at the door and takes place at Nissequogue River State Park's administration building. Expect tactile learning—kids will compare textures, weights, and colors of different rock types.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Autumn Blooms: Fall Paint Night
A guided painting session focused on fall florals at Nest on Main in Northport. Bring wine if you want—this is the low-key creative night out that actually delivers. Main Street parking can be tight on Friday evenings, so arrive a few minutes early.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
iPhone Photography, Part Two: Making The Image Your Own
Tony's second iPhone photography session focuses on editing—the adjustments and touch-ups that turn a snapshot into something you'd actually frame. Held at Landcraft Garden Foundation in Mattituck, where the grounds alone give you plenty to shoot. Starts at 9:30am, so bring your phone fully charged.
- When
- Where
- The Landcraft Garden Foundation, Mattituck
- Price
- See ticket page
Pre-show + post-show — the LI concert rhythm
Every LI venue has its own pre-show rhythm. Here's the locals' playbook for each.
Jones Beach Theater
Pre: West End boardwalk bars (Sloppy Tuna, Minus5) — 4 mi west, 10-min drive.
Post: Don't drive impaired — Jones Beach DUI enforcement after concerts is the heaviest of any LI venue. LIRR Wantagh + Uber back to the venue lot is the standard car-light move.
The Paramount Huntington
Pre: Dinner at Honu Kitchen, Black & Blue, or Bistro Cassis — all 5-8 min walk in Huntington Village.
Post: Crew, Old Fields Tavern, or any of the New York Ave bars stay open late. LIRR Huntington station has a late-night Saturday train back to Penn.
NYCB Theatre at Westbury
Pre: Limited walkable dining around the venue. Plan to eat in Garden City or Westbury Village before the show, or grab quick venue concessions.
Post: Most boomer-aged audiences head home directly. Parking is free + abundant; departure is quick.
Suffolk Theater Riverhead
Pre: Walk Main Street Riverhead — restored downtown, walk-up restaurants, easy 10-15 min stroll.
Post: The Aquarium 5-min drive west has a quiet bar. Or East End wineries on the way home if it's not too late.
Concert-going safety + logistics
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