Live Acoustic Music Near Princeton, New Jersey

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 Princeton 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 Princeton 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 Princeton. 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

April 25
Empty Nest Concerts (House Concert)
Maplewood, NJ
April 26
Union Transfer (Bar/Nightclub)
Philadelphia, PA
April 27
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
April 27
The Newtown Theatre (Small Theater)
Newtown, 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
World Cafe Live (Small Theater)
Philadelphia, PA
May 3
New Hope Winery (Vineyard)
New Hope, PA
May 3
MilkBoy (Listening Room)
Philadelphia, PA
May 3
Dina Hall is a songwriter, singer, guitarist, percussionist, and recording artist, rooted in Bethlehem, PA, USA.
Triumph Brewing Company (Brewery)
New Hope, PA
May 4
Minor Gold are an award winning Australian duo weaving masterful harmonies around stripped back, organic arrangements that draw on the classic songwriting of 70’s West Coast pop, the daydream haze of 60's folk to the ballad romance of the 80's.
More Barn Studios (Listening Room)
Stockton, NJ
May 4
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
May 5
“Polished yet rootsy Chicago outfit Empty Pockets” (Rolling Stone) celebrates old-school classic rock, folk, and the blues, skillfully blending singer/songwriter catharsis with rich harmonies and
Keswick Theatre (Concert Hall)
Glenside, PA
May 5
With a voice like complex coffee,Gráinne Hunt enchants audiences with her heart-melting vocals and emotional songs, making her a standout among Ireland’s vocalists and songwriters.
Cozy Cabin Concerts (House Concert)
Green Brook Township, NJ
May 5
Hamilton Park House Concerts (House Concert)
Staten Island, NY
May 5
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
May 7
“Polished yet rootsy Chicago outfit Empty Pockets” (Rolling Stone) celebrates old-school classic rock, folk, and the blues, skillfully blending singer/songwriter catharsis with rich harmonies and
Count Basie Theatre (Concert Hall)
Red Bank, NJ
May 9
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.
The Newtown Theatre (Small Theater)
Newtown, PA
May 9
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
May 10
Avenel Performing Arts Center (Small Theater)
Woodbridge Township, NJ
May 14
Count Basie Theatre (Concert Hall)
Red Bank, NJ
May 14
Union Transfer (Bar/Nightclub)
Philadelphia, PA
May 16
World Cafe Live (Small Theater)
Philadelphia, PA
May 16
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
May 17
MilkBoy (Listening Room)
Philadelphia, PA
May 17
Princeton Folk Music Society (Folk Music Society)
Princeton, NJ
May 17
Outpost in the Burbs (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Montclair, NJ
May 17
Keswick Theatre (Concert Hall)
Glenside, PA
May 18
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!
Weyerbacher Brewing (Brewery)
Easton, PA
May 22
Praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation.
Keswick Theatre (Concert Hall)
Glenside, PA
May 22
The Birdhouse Center for the Arts (Listening Room)
Lambertville, NJ
May 24
World Cafe Live (Small Theater)
Philadelphia, PA
May 29
World Cafe Live (Small Theater)
Philadelphia, PA
May 30
World Cafe Live (Small Theater)
Philadelphia, PA
May 31
Outpost in the Burbs (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Montclair, NJ
June 1
Singer/Songwriter: serving the song and a life sentence!
The Vineyard At Windward Festival (Festivals)
Holland Township, NJ
June 1
Photo by Alex Lowey
Malenani Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Philadelphia, PA
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 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 10
Keswick Theatre (Concert Hall)
Glenside, PA
June 10
Count Basie Theatre (Concert Hall)
Red Bank, NJ
June 12
The Mann Center for the Performing Arts (Concert Hall)
Philadelphia, PA
June 13
World Cafe Live (Small Theater)
Philadelphia, PA
June 14
South Orange Performing Arts Center SOPAC (Small Theater)
South Orange, NJ
June 15
Brooklyn Bowl (Concert Hall)
Philadelphia, PA
June 21
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
June 22
Krobath Concert Series (House Concert)
Hatfield, 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
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 11
MilkBoy (Listening Room)
Philadelphia, PA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Princeton, New Jersey

House Concerts

Circle of Friends House Concerts (Riverton)
Concerts in the Studio (Freehold)
Cozy Cabin Concerts (Green Brook Township)
CubiZm Cafe (Lafayette Hill)
Empty Nest Concerts (Maplewood)
Evergreen House Concerts (Plainfield)
Got Music (Newtown)
Hamilton Park House Concerts (Staten Island)
Krobath Concert Series (Hatfield)
Northern Light House Concerts (Washington)
Pete and Lisa's Ewing House Concerts (Ewing)
Private House Concert, Dresher, PA (Dresher)
Rosie's Cafe Concerts (Brick Township)
Stone Turtle House Concerts (Southampton)

Listening Rooms

ArtYard (Frenchtown)
City Winery (Philadelphia)
Grape Room (Philadelphia)
Lambertville House (Lambertville)
MilkBoy (Philadelphia)
More Barn Studios (Stockton)
Stangl Factory Stage (Flemington)
Tavern Concerts in Old Richmond Town (Staten Island)
The Birdhouse Center for the Arts (Lambertville)
Watchung Arts Center (Warren)

Folk Music Societies

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

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Glen Ridge Train Station (Glen Ridge)
Outpost in the Burbs (Montclair)
Perkasie Patchwork Coffeehouse (Perkasie)
The Folk Factory Coffeehouse (Philadelphia)
The Folk Project - The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series (Morristown)

Vineyards & Breweries

Beneduce Vineyards (Pittstown)
Hopewell Valley Vineyards (Pennington)
New Hope Winery (New Hope)
Old York Cellars (East Amwell Township)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Bowman's North (Riegelsville)
Crossroads (Garwood)
Easton Public Market (Easton)
Gladstone Tavern (Peapack and Gladstone)
Hamilatte Coffeehouse (Trenton)
Malenani Cafe (Philadelphia)
SURV (Easton)
The Boiler Room by Crossing Vineyards (Dublin)
The Stanhope House (Stanhope)
Tipton's Tavern (Phillipsburg)

Libraries

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

Small Theaters

Avenel Performing Arts Center (Woodbridge Township)
Fanwood Performance Series (Fanwood)
Sellersville Theater (Sellersville)
South Orange Performing Arts Center SOPAC (South Orange)
The Newtown Theatre (Newtown)
World Cafe Live (Philadelphia)

Outdoor Music Series

Acoustic Kitchen (Easton)
Riverton Memorial Park (Riverton)
Proprietor's Park (Gloucester City)

Bars & Nightclubs

The Parlor at Hailey’s and The Hangout at Hailey’s (Metuchen)
The Royal Glenside (Glenside)
The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park)
Union Transfer (Philadelphia)