Wantagh
Wantagh is suburban Nassau's gateway to Jones Beach State Park. The Jones Beach Theater is the regional concert anchor — May through September, Wantagh becomes a Friday-night destination for the entire metro area. Mulcahy's Pub is the year-round live-music spot.
Known for
- Jones Beach Theater
- Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall
- Cedar Creek Park
- Wantagh State Parkway
Wantagh’s claim to fame is Jones Beach State Park — and specifically, the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, the open-air amphitheater that brings 1.4M concertgoers through every summer.
Year-round: Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall (Railroad Ave) — Long Island’s most consistent year-round live-music venue. Weekly Latin Tuesdays, touring shows on weekends.
Summer-only (Memorial Day → Labor Day):
- Jones Beach Theater concerts (May-Sept)
- Jones Beach State Park itself (boardwalk, swimming, biking)
- Cedar Creek Park for the picnic alternative
Practical: Get to Jones Beach concerts via the Meadowbrook or Wantagh Parkway. East Field is the better parking lot when the West End fills.
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Read about Wantagh
- safety Concert-Going on Long Island: The Safety + Logistics Guide A practical guide to attending concerts safely on Long Island — Jones Beach Theater, NYCB Westbury, The Paramount, Mulcahy's. Parking strategy, what to bring, after-hours transit, and what to do if something goes wrong.
- seasonal The Ultimate Long Island Summer Guide 2026 Everything we love about Long Island summer — 60+ events, 30+ venues, 12 towns, beaches, wineries, concerts, free nights, and the moves only locals know. Curated by The Editors.