Live Acoustic Music Near Allentown, 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 Allentown 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 Allentown host occasional coffeehouses that feature traditional folk musicians and other acoustic artists as a way of bringing the community together.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in Allentown. 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 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
March 31
Somewhere in between James Taylor and John Mayer. Characterized by poignant, thoughtful lyrics and soothing yet dynamic vocals.
Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery (Vineyard)
Saylorsburg, PA
April 3
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, 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 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 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
Espresso Yourself Book Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Pottstown, PA
April 7
Dina Hall is a songwriter, singer, guitarist, percussionist, and recording artist, rooted in Bethlehem, PA, USA.
Broadway Grille (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Jim Thorpe, PA
April 12
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.
Roy's Hall (Small Theater)
Blairstown, NJ
April 12
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
April 12
"I think of Carolann Solebello as a painter with words. An illustrator could have a field day with the imaginative storytelling [in this] book of tales... she shows off some major chops." ~ Richard Cuccaro, Acoustic Live in NYC
Godfrey Daniels (Listening Room)
Bethlehem, PA
April 12
Keswick Theatre (Small Theater)
Glenside, PA
April 13
Roy's Hall (Small Theater)
Blairstown, NJ
April 13
Somewhere in between James Taylor and John Mayer. Characterized by poignant, thoughtful lyrics and soothing yet dynamic vocals.
Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery (Vineyard)
Saylorsburg, PA
April 13
More Barn Studios (Listening Room)
Stockton, NJ
April 14
118 North (Bar/Nightclub)
Wayne, PA
April 18
Godfrey Daniels (Listening Room)
Bethlehem, PA
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 26
118 North (Bar/Nightclub)
Wayne, 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 3
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
May 3
New Hope Winery (Vineyard)
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
118 North (Bar/Nightclub)
Wayne, 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 (Small Theater)
Glenside, PA
May 5
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
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
Minor Gold + TBC Doors 6pm Show 7pm
The Gem Speakeasy (Listening Room)
Spring City, PA
May 9
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
May 10
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!
Godfrey Daniels (Listening Room)
Bethlehem, PA
May 11
Steel City Coffeehouse (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Phoenixville, PA
May 11
Godfrey Daniels (Listening Room)
Bethlehem, PA
May 16
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
May 17
Craig Bickhardt - Don Henry - JD Malone in Concert In-The-Round
Steel City Coffeehouse (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Phoenixville, PA
May 17
Keswick Theatre (Small Theater)
Glenside, PA
May 17
Roy's Hall (Small Theater)
Blairstown, NJ
May 18
Godfrey Daniels (Listening Room)
Bethlehem, PA
May 18
Musical Lairs House Concert Series (House Concert)
Villanova, 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 (Small Theater)
Glenside, PA
May 22
The Birdhouse Center for the Arts (Listening Room)
Lambertville, NJ
May 25
Somewhere in between James Taylor and John Mayer. Characterized by poignant, thoughtful lyrics and soothing yet dynamic vocals.
Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery (Vineyard)
Saylorsburg, PA
June 1
Singer/Songwriter: serving the song and a life sentence!
The Vineyard At Windward Festival (Festivals)
Holland Township, NJ
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 (Listening Room)
Frenchtown, NJ
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Allentown, Pennsylvania

House Concerts

Got Music (Newtown)
Krobath Concert Series (Hatfield)
Musical Lairs House Concert Series (Villanova)
Northern Light House Concerts (Washington)
Private House Concert, Dresher, PA (Dresher)
Stone Turtle House Concerts (Southampton)

Listening Rooms

ArtsQuest (Bethlehem)
ArtYard (Frenchtown)
Godfrey Daniels (Bethlehem)
Lambertville House (Lambertville)
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)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Perkasie Patchwork Coffeehouse (Perkasie)
Trinity Spotlight Concert Series (Berwyn)

Vineyards & Breweries

Beneduce Vineyards (Pittstown)
Black River Farms (Bethlehem)
Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery (Saylorsburg)
Hopewell Valley Vineyards (Pennington)
Manatawny Creek Winery (Douglassville)
New Hope Winery (New Hope)
Old York Cellars (Ringoes)
Setter Ridge Vineyards (Kutztown)
Stony Run Winery (Breinigsville)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Bowman's North (Riegelsville)
Brewed Awakening (Royersford)
Broadway Grille (Jim Thorpe)
Easton Public Market (Easton)
Edge (Bethlehem)
Espresso Yourself Book Cafe (Pottstown)
Lost Tavern Brewing (Bethlehem)
Steel City Coffeehouse (Phoenixville)
SURV (Easton)
The Boiler Room by Crossing Vineyards (Dublin)
Tipton's Tavern (Phillipsburg)
Triumph Brewing Company (New Hope)
Widows Tavern (Easton)

Small Theaters

Keswick Theatre (Glenside)
Mauch Chunk Opera House (Jim Thorpe)
Nazareth Center For The Arts (Nazareth)
Roy's Hall (Blairstown)
Sellersville Theater (Sellersville)
Sherman Theater (Stroudsburg)
The Colonial Theatre (Phoenixville)
The Ice House (Bethlehem)
The Newtown Theatre (Newtown)

Outdoor Music Series

Acoustic Kitchen (Easton)
Church of the Good Samaritan Paoli, PA (Paoli)
Upper Merion Concerts Under The Stars (King of Prussia)
Upper Merion Farmer's Market (King of Prussia)

Bars & Nightclubs

118 North (Wayne)
The Royal Glenside (Glenside)
The Soundbank (Phoenixville)