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 Open Mic At Roots Kava Bar
Roots Kava Bar in Port Jeff runs a weekly open mic for singers, acoustic players, and poets—pretty low-key and beginner-friendly. Free to attend, and kava bars don't serve alcohol if that's your vibe. Right on East Main Street, easy walk from the ferry or LIRR.
- When
- Where
- Roots Kava Bar, Port Jefferson
Editor's Pick Open Mic Night w/ General George @ Nautilus Roasting
General George hosts an open mic every other Thursday at Nautilus Roasting in Huntington Station. Grab a coffee, sign up when you get there, and you've got a low-pressure spot to try out new material or just listen from the couches.
- When
- Where
- Nautilus Roasting Co - Coffee Shop and Cafe, Huntington Station
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
Editor's Pick FRIDAY KOMPA VYBEZ
Prime on the Mile brings kompa to Freeport's waterfront every Friday starting at 5 PM. No cover, and you're right on Woodcleft with boats docked outside and plenty of spots to grab food before the music picks up.
- When
- Where
- Prime on the Mile, Freeport
Editor's Pick Open Mic At Roots Kava Bar
Roots Kava Bar opens its stage to singers, acoustic guitarists, and poets every Tuesday night. The vibe is low-key and supportive—bring your material or just come to listen. Port Jeff's Main Street has metered parking, or use the lots behind the shops.
- When
- Where
- Roots Kava Bar, Port Jefferson
Editor's Pick Summer Isn’t Over: Perreo Thursday – Ferxxo Edition
Feid's dropping a new album and this late-night Patchogue party is celebrating with a full listening session plus the usual reggaeton dance floor. 219 East Main is right in the village's bar strip, so you can grab dinner or drinks before. Starts at 10 PM, which means it really gets going around 11.
- When
- Where
- 219 E Main St, Patchogue
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Village Dance & Foam Party
Kids can dance and run through foam at Shorefront Park with live music geared for the younger set. Free event starts at 7 PM, which gives you time to grab dinner at one of the Patchogue waterfront spots first. Bring towels and a change of clothes.
- When
- Where
- Shorefront Park, Patchogue
Long Island Dead Collective Presents: Let It Grow - The Allmost Bros Band
The Allmost Brothers Band takes over Cassidy Hill Farm in Manorville for an afternoon of Allman Brothers-inspired jams. The farm setting on North Street gives you space to spread out a blanket and settle in for a full day of music. Gates open at 3pm Saturday.
- When
- Where
- Cassidy Hill Farm Ventures LLC, Manorville
- Price
- See ticket page
MISS JENNIFER AT THE GARDEN FREEPORT
Miss Jennifer headlines The Garden in Freeport with JO-ZI and JMFJ on the bill. Doors open at 8pm at the South Main Street venue. Montana Brothers Productions is behind this one.
- When
- Where
- The Garden Freeport, Freeport
- Price
- See ticket page
LI Dead Collective Presents: Let It Grow - Shakedown Citi
Grateful Dead tribute band Shakedown Citi plays an outdoor afternoon set at this Manorville farm. The Long Island Dead Collective knows how to throw a proper lot scene—bring blankets, good vibes, and maybe a cooler. North Street location means you'll want to drive.
- When
- Where
- Cassidy Hill Farm Ventures LLC, Manorville
- Price
- See ticket page
Club 30+ : PATCHOGUE NY (Stereo Garden)
Stereo Garden opens at 5pm for an over-30 dance party that wraps before midnight. Think daytime clubbing without the 20-something crowd—DJ spins from the early evening through sunset. Railroad Avenue has street parking, or use the municipal lot behind Main Street.
- When
- Where
- Stereo Garden, Patchogue
- Price
- See ticket page
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