Live Acoustic Music Near New Hope, 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 New Hope 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 New Hope 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 New Hope 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

March 19
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
March 21
A dark, soulful middle ground between Nick Cave and Steve Earle, Ben de la Cour pulls no punches with a voice that sounds like the American Heartland witnessed through the window of a car going 80 mph
Godfrey Daniels (Listening Room)
Bethlehem, PA
March 21
“Their energy and stories perfectly paired with their harmony and musicianship.”- Birdsong Concerts 5.2022
Lansdowne Folk Club (Listening Room)
Lansdowne, PA
March 22
World Cafe Live (Small Theater)
Philadelphia, PA
March 22
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.
The Living Room and Cricket Cafe (Listening Room)
Ardmore, PA
March 22
The Folk Project - The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Morristown, NJ
March 23
Craig Bickhardt Private House Concert, Dresher, PA Saturday, March 23, 2024 8:00, doors open at 7 for potluck $25 per seat in advance For reservation and directions message Phil Goodman at https://www.facebook.com/phil.goodman.5220
Private House Concert, Dresher, PA (House Concert)
Dresher, PA
March 23
From Ithaca NY, Joe Crookston brings foot-stomping rhythms, hilarious stories, and gorgeous melodies for a night of music and art that will leave you feeling more awake and alive. Decide to come!
Another Chance House Concerts (House Concert)
Flourtown, PA
March 23
Tim Farrell is one of only four artists to be honored as one of the 100 Greatest Acoustic Guitarists who have also won Best Instrumental in the International Acoustic Music Awards.
More Barn Studios (Listening Room)
Stockton, NJ
March 23
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.
Private House Concert, Dresher, PA (House Concert)
Dresher, PA
March 24
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
March 24
Evergreen House Concerts (House Concert)
Plainfield, NJ
March 28
World Cafe Live (Small Theater)
Philadelphia, PA
March 28
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
March 29
Carole's musical tapestry has been woven thread by thread, song by song, year by year, from a meaningful journey rich with struggles & discipline, integrity and gratitude. Her rapport with her audienc
The Folk Project - The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Morristown, NJ
March 29
Keswick Theatre (Small Theater)
Glenside, PA
March 29
Dina Hall is a songwriter, singer, guitarist, percussionist, and recording artist, rooted in Bethlehem, PA, USA.
Triumph Brewing Company (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New Hope, PA
March 30
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
April 3
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
April 4
If folk, roots, and Americana were on a Venn diagram, Grace Morrison would be squarely in the center. With a career that began as a backup singer for rock icons like Eddie Money and Joey Molland (of
Godfrey Daniels (Listening Room)
Bethlehem, PA
April 4
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.
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
April 5
Dina Hall is a songwriter, singer, guitarist, percussionist, and recording artist, rooted in Bethlehem, PA, USA.
Easton Public Market (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Easton, PA
April 6
British multi-award nominated artist Danni Nicholls recently fulfilled her dream of moving to Nashville. She has released three critically acclaimed albums, toured the world, and offers stunning self penned songs that’ll make you move, laugh & weep.
The Ice House (Small Theater)
Bethlehem, PA
April 6
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.
Espresso Yourself Book Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Pottstown, PA
April 6
World Cafe Live (Small Theater)
Philadelphia, PA
April 6
Avenel Performing Arts Center (Small Theater)
Woodbridge Township, NJ
April 11
World Cafe Live (Small Theater)
Philadelphia, PA
April 12
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
April 12
Keswick Theatre (Small Theater)
Glenside, PA
April 13
More Barn Studios (Listening Room)
Stockton, NJ
April 13
The Folk Project - The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Morristown, NJ
April 13
The Chrissie Crow band hails from the NJ/PA/NY region, and features the area?s finest musicians, who?ve played in the top area venues over the years and have shared bills with Bob Dylan, The Pretenders, Cyndi Lauper, The Ramones, Brian Setzer
The Living Room and Cricket Cafe (Listening Room)
Ardmore, PA
April 14
David and Bob create a musical conversation between intense slide guitar and virtuosic harmonica; together they weave left-coast stories of the blues. The show moves from blues, to delicate balladry, and then swings back to swampy rock and roll.
Another Chance House Concerts (House Concert)
Flourtown, PA
April 14
118 North (Bar/Nightclub)
Wayne, PA
April 14
Brooklyn Bowl (Concert Hall)
Philadelphia, PA
April 17
Info at www.ariellesilvermusic.com/tour
World Cafe Live (Small Theater)
Philadelphia, PA
April 18
Godfrey Daniels (Listening Room)
Bethlehem, PA
April 19
Princeton Folk Music Society (Folk Music Society)
Princeton, NJ
April 19
Info at www.ariellesilvermusic.com/tour
The Folk Project - The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Morristown, NJ
April 20
The wit and honesty of this renowned Minnesota-via-New Jersey guitarist and songwriter have made him one of the most beloved artists currently carrying on the folk tradition.
Stangl Factory Stage (Listening Room)
Flemington, NJ
April 21
International Folk Music Awards 2017 Artist of the Year Ordinary Elephant captivates audiences with their emotionally powerful and vulnerable songs, letting the listener know that they are not alone i
Sunday Night Music Club at Frenchtown Bookshop (Listening Room)
Frenchtown, NJ
April 24
World Cafe Live (Small Theater)
Philadelphia, PA
April 25
Lansdowne Folk Club (Listening Room)
Lansdowne, PA
April 26
118 North (Bar/Nightclub)
Wayne, PA
April 26
Union Transfer (Bar/Nightclub)
Philadelphia, PA
April 27
Craig Bickhardt Friends & Family Tom Hampton, Michael G. Ronstadt, Tommy Geddes & Aislinn Bickhardt Saturday, April 27 - 7 pm Trinity Presbyterian Church 640 Berwyn Ave, Berwyn, PA 19312 Suggested Donation $25.00 /
Trinity Spotlight Concert Series (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Berwyn, PA
April 27
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
April 28
Dina Hall is a songwriter, singer, guitarist, percussionist, and recording artist, rooted in Bethlehem, PA, USA.
New Hope Winery (Vineyard)
New Hope, PA
May 1
World Cafe Live (Small Theater)
Philadelphia, PA
May 3
MilkBoy (Listening Room)
Philadelphia, PA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around New Hope, Pennsylvania

House Concerts

Another Chance House Concerts (Flourtown)
Circle of Friends House Concerts (Riverton)
Concerts in the Studio (Freehold)
Cozy Cabin Concerts (Green Brook Township)
Evergreen House Concerts (Plainfield)
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)
Stone Turtle House Concerts (Southampton)

Listening Rooms

ArtsQuest (Bethlehem)
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)
St. Peter's Church in the Great Valley (Malvern)
Stangl Factory Stage (Flemington)
Sunday Night Music Club at Frenchtown Bookshop (Frenchtown)
The Birdhouse Center for the Arts (Lambertville)
The Gem Speakeasy (Spring City)
The Living Room and Cricket Cafe (Ardmore)
Underground Arts (Philadelphia)
Watchung Arts Center (Warren)

Folk Music Societies

Philadelphia Folksong Society (Philadelphia)
Princeton Folk Music Society (Princeton)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Perkasie Patchwork Coffeehouse (Perkasie)
The Folk Factory Coffeehouse (Philadelphia)
The Folk Project - The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series (Morristown)
Trinity Spotlight Concert Series (Berwyn)

Vineyards & Breweries

Beneduce Vineyards (Pittstown)
Black River Farms (Bethlehem)
Hopewell Valley Vineyards (Pennington)
New Hope Winery (New Hope)
Old York Cellars (Ringoes)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Bowman's North (Riegelsville)
Brewed Awakening (Royersford)
Crossroads (Garwood)
Easton Public Market (Easton)
Edge (Bethlehem)
Espresso Yourself Book Cafe (Pottstown)
Gladstone Tavern (Peapack and Gladstone)
Hamilatte Coffeehouse (Trenton)
Lost Tavern Brewing (Bethlehem)
Malenani Cafe (Philadelphia)
Media Bean Cafe (Newtown Square)
Steel City Coffeehouse (Phoenixville)
SURV (Easton)
The Boiler Room by Crossing Vineyards (Dublin)
The Stanhope House (Stanhope)
Tipton's Tavern (Phillipsburg)
Triumph Brewing Company (New Hope)
Widows Tavern (Easton)

Libraries

Cranford Public Library (Cranford)
Franklin Township Public Library (Franklin Township)

Small Theaters

Avenel Performing Arts Center (Woodbridge Township)
Fanwood Performance Series (Fanwood)
Keswick Theatre (Glenside)
Nazareth Center For The Arts (Nazareth)
Sellersville Theater (Sellersville)
The Colonial Theatre (Phoenixville)
The Ice House (Bethlehem)
The Newtown Theatre (Newtown)
Union County Performing Arts Center (Rahway)
World Cafe Live (Philadelphia)

Outdoor Music Series

Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts (Bryn Mawr)
Acoustic Kitchen (Easton)
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 Parlor at Hailey’s and The Hangout at Hailey’s (Metuchen)
The Royal Glenside (Glenside)
The Soundbank (Phoenixville)
Union Transfer (Philadelphia)