Live Acoustic Music Near Doylestown, Pennsylvania

If you've never experienced hearing talented musicians perform in a small, intimate environment, you are in for a treat.

House concerts are a growing trend across the country, where people invite friends and neighbors into their homes for an up-close concert experience. And there are many house concerts being held in and around the Doylestown area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

Churches and non-profit community groups around Doylestown host occasional coffeehouses that feature traditional folk musicians and other acoustic artists as a way of bringing the community together. Local libraries also host free concerts that are open to the general public.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in and around the Doylestown area. Local vineyards and restaurants and cafes in the area sometimes host nationally touring musicians as well.

Below you can find a listing of upcoming shows in these smaller venues by nationally and internationally touring artists.

Upcoming Acoustic Shows

June 2
Husband-and-wife folk/rock Americana duo The Kennedys have been writing, recording & touring for over twenty five years. Their energetic pop-influenced sound recalls Buddy Holly & The Everly Brothers.
Sunday Night Music Club at Frenchtown Bookshop (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Frenchtown, NJ
June 2
Folk-pop artist Halley Neal is a Nashville based singer and songwriter. Inspired by music from the 1970's, Halley released her debut record in June 2021.
Cozy Cabin Concerts (House Concert)
Green Brook Township, NJ
June 2
I don?t know what I?m more excited about?having Americana singer-songwriter Jesse Terry return for his sixth (at least) Cozy Cabin performance, or introducing your ears to emerging artist Halley Neal!
Cozy Cabin Concerts (House Concert)
Green Brook Township, NJ
June 2
Ardmore Music Hall (Bar/Nightclub)
Ardmore, PA
June 4
Ardmore Music Hall (Bar/Nightclub)
Ardmore, PA
June 6
Lansdowne Folk Club (Listening Room)
Lansdowne, PA
June 6
Kathleen Alice "Kathy" Mattea is an American country music and bluegrass performer who often brings folk, Celtic, and traditional country sounds to her music.
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
June 6
Musikfest Cafe at ArtsQuest (Listening Room)
Bethlehem, PA
June 9
Michael Patrick is an established NJ based Singer/Songwriter who has shared the stage with many national acts including Randy Travis, Clint Black, Rosanne Cash, Marty Stuart, Justin Townes Earle and more!
Black River Farms (Vineyard)
Bethlehem, PA
June 9
118 North (Bar/Nightclub)
Wayne, PA
June 9
City Winery (Listening Room)
Philadelphia, PA
June 10
Keswick Theatre (Concert Hall)
Glenside, PA
June 12
118 North (Bar/Nightclub)
Wayne, PA
June 12
The Mann Center for the Performing Arts (Concert Hall)
Philadelphia, PA
June 13
Musikfest Cafe at ArtsQuest (Listening Room)
Bethlehem, PA
June 13
World Cafe Live (Small Theater)
Philadelphia, PA
June 13
The Colonial Theatre (Small Theater)
Phoenixville, PA
June 14
Ardmore Music Hall (Bar/Nightclub)
Ardmore, PA
June 14
Mike Agranoff is a versatile and entertaining fingerstyle guitarist and singer/songfinder whose songs range from the traditional to the more modern, offered with humor, snappy guitar chops, and powerful storytelling.
Salon 33 (House Concert)
West Windsor Township, NJ
June 15
Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts (Outdoor Music Series)
Bryn Mawr, PA
June 15
Brooklyn Bowl (Concert Hall)
Philadelphia, PA
June 15
More Barn Studios (Listening Room)
Stockton, NJ
June 15
Godfrey Daniels (Listening Room)
Bethlehem, PA
June 19
118 North (Bar/Nightclub)
Wayne, PA
June 19
Upper Merion Concerts Under The Stars (Outdoor Music Series)
King of Prussia, PA
June 20
Craig's songs have been recorded by BB King, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash, Martina McBride and about 110 others. However, his live performances are the key to his success.
Godfrey Daniels (Listening Room)
Bethlehem, PA
June 21
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
June 21
Godfrey Daniels (Listening Room)
Bethlehem, PA
June 22
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
June 22
Krobath Concert Series (House Concert)
Hatfield, PA
June 23
118 North (Bar/Nightclub)
Wayne, PA
June 23
Deni Bonet’s a singer/songwriter & virtuoso violinist playing quirky, melodic folk-rock. Performances include Carnegie Hall, Great Wall of China, United Nations, & the White House for Pres. Obama.
Cozy Cabin Concerts (House Concert)
Green Brook Township, NJ
June 23
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
June 25
Folk duo The Honey Badgers performing live at Troubles End Brewing in Collegeville, PA, on Tuesday 6/25/24 from 7-9pm. Weekly singer songwriter series!
Troubles End Brewing (Brewery)
Collegeville, PA
June 28
Craig's songs have been recorded by BB King, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash, Martina McBride and about 110 others. However, his live performances are the key to his success.
Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts (Outdoor Music Series)
Bryn Mawr, PA
June 28
Upper Merion Concerts Under The Stars (Outdoor Music Series)
King of Prussia, PA
June 29
Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush harmonies into traditional folk ballads, or cracking up an audience with stories from the road, House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences.
Steel City Coffeehouse (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Phoenixville, PA
June 30
Craig's songs have been recorded by BB King, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash, Martina McBride and about 110 others. However, his live performances are the key to his success.
Riverton Memorial Park (Outdoor Music Series)
Riverton, NJ
June 30
Godfrey Daniels (Listening Room)
Bethlehem, PA
June 30
Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush harmonies into traditional folk ballads, or cracking up an audience with stories from the road, House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences.
Sunday Night Music Club at Frenchtown Bookshop (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Frenchtown, NJ
July 6
“Jessica Smucker is an original; a real artist with a cohesive message [and a] voice that is all her own. Each time I listen...I hear something new, the way I do when I listen to Joni Mitchell or Bob Dylan. She is that good." – Nerissa Nields
Jamey's House of Music (Listening Room)
Lansdowne, PA
July 11
MilkBoy (Listening Room)
Philadelphia, PA
July 12
World Cafe Live (Small Theater)
Philadelphia, PA
July 13
Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts (Outdoor Music Series)
Bryn Mawr, PA
July 14
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
July 14
Kerrville New Folk winner John John Brown is bringing giant comics, iconic photographs, and moving panoramas to the stage; weaving together storytelling songs and the visual arts in a live performance. His new show is titled "Songs, Stories &Art".
Salon 33 (House Concert)
West Windsor Township, NJ
July 14
Sunday Night Music Club at Frenchtown Bookshop (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Frenchtown, NJ
July 17
118 North (Bar/Nightclub)
Wayne, PA
July 18
118 North (Bar/Nightclub)
Wayne, PA
July 19
The Colonial Theatre (Small Theater)
Phoenixville, PA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Doylestown, Pennsylvania

House Concerts

Camp Marshall House Concerts (Robbinsville Township)
Circle of Friends House Concerts (Riverton)
Cozy Cabin Concerts (Green Brook Township)
CubiZm Cafe (Lafayette Hill)
Got Music (Newtown)
Jackyard House Concerts (West Chester)
Krobath Concert Series (Hatfield)
Musical Lairs House Concert Series (Villanova)
Northern Light House Concerts (Washington)
Pete and Lisa's Ewing House Concerts (Ewing)
Private House Concert, Dresher, PA (Dresher)
Salon 33 (West Windsor Township)
Stone Turtle House Concerts (Southampton)

Listening Rooms

ArtYard (Frenchtown)
City Winery (Philadelphia)
Godfrey Daniels (Bethlehem)
Grape Room (Philadelphia)
Jamey's House of Music (Lansdowne)
Kelly Center for Music, Arts and Community (Havertown)
Lambertville House (Lambertville)
Lansdowne Folk Club (Lansdowne)
MilkBoy (Philadelphia)
More Barn Studios (Stockton)
Musikfest Cafe at ArtsQuest (Bethlehem)
St. Peter's Church in the Great Valley (Malvern)
Stangl Factory Stage (Flemington)
The Birdhouse Center for the Arts (Lambertville)
The Gem Speakeasy (Spring City)
The Living Room and Cricket Cafe (Ardmore)

Folk Music Societies

Princeton Folk Music Society (Princeton)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Perkasie Patchwork Coffeehouse (Perkasie)
The Folk Factory Coffeehouse (Philadelphia)
Trinity Spotlight Concert Series (Berwyn)

Vineyards & Breweries

Beneduce Vineyards (Pittstown)
Black River Farms (Bethlehem)
Hopewell Valley Vineyards (Pennington)
Manatawny Creek Winery (Douglassville)
New Hope Winery (New Hope)
Old York Cellars (East Amwell Township)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Bowman's North (Riegelsville)
Easton Public Market (Easton)
Edge (Bethlehem)
Espresso Yourself Book Cafe (Pottstown)
Gladstone Tavern (Peapack and Gladstone)
Hamilatte Coffeehouse (Trenton)
Malenani Cafe (Philadelphia)
Media Bean Cafe (Newtown Square)
Steel City Coffeehouse (Phoenixville)
The Boiler Room by Crossing Vineyards (Dublin)
Tipton's Tavern (Phillipsburg)
Widows Tavern (Easton)

Libraries

Franklin Township Public Library (Franklin Township)

Small Theaters

Arden Gild Hall (Wilmington)
Nazareth Center For The Arts (Nazareth)
Sellersville Theater (Sellersville)
The Colonial Theatre (Phoenixville)
The Ice House (Bethlehem)
The Newtown Theatre (Newtown)
Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center (West Chester)
World Cafe Live (Philadelphia)

Outdoor Music Series

Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts (Bryn Mawr)
Church of the Good Samaritan Paoli, PA (Paoli)
Upper Merion Concerts Under The Stars (King of Prussia)
Riverton Memorial Park (Riverton)
Proprietor's Park (Gloucester City)
Upper Merion Farmer's Market (King of Prussia)

Bars & Nightclubs

118 North (Wayne)
Ardmore Music Hall (Ardmore)
The Royal Glenside (Glenside)
Union Transfer (Philadelphia)