Live Music
Long Island's live-music scene runs from Jones Beach amphitheaters to dive-bar Tuesdays. The Editors track what's worth your night out — concerts at the Paramount, Mulcahy's locals, Bay Street acts, lawn shows on the East End.
Editor's Pick Jones Beach Summer Concert Series — Opening Night
Jones Beach Theater kicks off the 2026 summer concert season with a headliner under the stars. Park at the West End lot by 6:30 PM — the main lot fills fast on opening night. The amphitheater holds 15,000 and the back lawn is the locals' move: cheaper, breezier, you can still hear everything. Bring a sweater; ocean wind off the Atlantic comes in cool after sundown.
- When
- Where
- Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh
- Price
- TBD
Editor's Pick Billy Joel at Jones Beach Theater — Hometown Show
Billy Joel's annual Jones Beach Theater hometown show — the Long Island summer ritual since the early 1990s. Cold Spring Harbor's most famous son returns to the 15,000-seat amphitheater on the Atlantic. Best Long Island concert experience of the year for any LI native.
- When
- Where
- Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh
- Price
- TBD
The Suffolk — Blues Night
Touring blues + soul lineup at the restored 1933 Art Deco theater. 600-seat hall, table service in the orchestra, traditional rows in the balcony. Dinner at Tweed's first (5-min walk), nightcap at North Fork Roasting Co. after.
- When
- Where
- The Suffolk, Riverhead
- Price
- TBD
Editor's Pick PERREO THURSDAY: Omar Courtz Night
This reggaeton night themed around Omar Courtz takes over 219 E Main in Patchogue with a 10-11PM open bar for women. It's become the go-to Thursday party in the village, so they're encouraging advance RSVPs. Street parking around there fills up fast after 9:30PM—the municipal lot behind Main is your better bet.
- When
- Where
- 219 E Main St, Patchogue
- Price
- TBD
Long Beach Boardwalk Concert Series — Thursday Free Show
Free outdoor concert series on the Long Beach boardwalk, Thursdays in August. Bring a beach chair or blanket — the stage is mid-boardwalk near Riverside Blvd. LIRR direct from Penn, 50 min door to boardwalk.
- When
- Where
- Long Beach Boardwalk, Long Beach
YMCA Boulton Center — Summer Friday Series
Bay Shore's intimate 350-seat concert venue kicks off its summer Friday series. Touring acoustic + Americana lineup, two-drink minimum, table seating up front + traditional rows behind. Walking distance to Main Street dinner before.
- When
- Where
- YMCA Boulton Center, Bay Shore
- Price
- TBD
LI Dead Collective Presents: Let It Grow - Shakedown Citi
Shakedown Citi plays Grateful Dead covers on a working farm in Manorville, because that's exactly where this kind of show belongs. The Long Island Dead Collective has been running these afternoon sets at Cassidy Hill Farm, and the vibe is lawn chairs, tie-dye, and zero pretense. Bring blankets and cash for whatever food trucks show up.
- When
- Where
- Cassidy Hill Farm Ventures LLC, Manorville
- Price
- TBD
Summer Block Party Presented by ListenUp! Long Island Music & Arts Festival
ListenUp! Long Island brings back its massive summer block party featuring a full lineup of homegrown Long Island bands. 89 North's Ocean Avenue location in downtown Patchogue means you can grab dinner or drinks at any of the village's restaurants before or after the show.
- When
- Where
- 89 North Music Venue, Patchogue
- Price
- TBD
LI Dead Collective Presents: Let It Grow - Reckoning
Another Sunday afternoon of Dead covers at Cassidy Hill Farm in Manorville, this time with Reckoning taking the stage at 2pm. Same farm setup as the other Let It Grow shows—open air, casual crowd, and room to spread out on the grass. Pack sunscreen and something to sit on.
- When
- Where
- Cassidy Hill Farm Ventures LLC, Manorville
- Price
- TBD
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