Live Acoustic Music Near Andover, New Hampshire

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

Churches and non-profit community groups around Andover 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 Andover area. Local 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

February 2
Roots & Wings Coffeehouse at UUCUV (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Norwich, VT
February 13
The Flying Goose (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New London, NH
February 15
Lebanon Opera House (Small Theater)
Lebanon, NH
February 27
The Flying Goose (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New London, NH
February 28
Vermont-based actor, composer, singer-songwriter, theater artist, and dad. Engaging songs, multi-instrumentalist. Drama Desk nominee for Outstanding Music, Jonathan Larson Award finalist. Co-founder of The Lobbyists.
Sunapee Community Coffee House (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Sunapee, NH
March 2
Bedford Public Library (Library)
Bedford, NH
March 6
The Flying Goose (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New London, NH
March 9
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!
Roots & Wings Coffeehouse at UUCUV (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Norwich, VT
March 10
Whipple Free Library (Library)
New Boston, NH
March 14
Nate Goyette’s wry and wistful storytelling dissects modern American life without ever devolving into complete ironic detachment. Instead, he invites listeners into his world and encourages them to find the bigger truths in the littlest things.
Sunapee Community Coffee House (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Sunapee, NH
March 14
Bellows Falls Opera House (Small Theater)
Bellows Falls, VT
March 27
The Flying Goose (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New London, NH
March 29
Roots & Wings Coffeehouse at UUCUV (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Norwich, VT
April 4
Lebanon Opera House (Small Theater)
Lebanon, NH
April 4
Pentangle Arts (Small Theater)
Woodstock, VT
April 6
Monadnock Folklore Society (Folk Music Society)
Nelson, NH
April 10
I'm Sam Robbins, a Nashville based singer songwriter! My music is in the vein of classic 70's] writers like James Taylor, with an upbeat side. I'm big on storytelling, audience interaction, etc!
The Flying Goose (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New London, NH
April 11
The Honey Badgers are a folk/Americana duo who are known for their intense, sparkling harmonies, their honest lyrics and melodies, and their undeniable onstage chemistry.
The Anonymous Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Lebanon, NH
April 23
The Flying Goose (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New London, NH
April 24
The Flying Goose (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New London, NH
April 25
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.
Sunapee Community Coffee House (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Sunapee, NH
April 25
Alex Radus captivates audiences with engaging, intimate performances that showcase his unique and virtuosic brand of “genre whiplash”. “A remarkable artist…an excellent guitarist, songwriter and singer…worth going out of your way to hear”. John Gorka
The Anonymous Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Lebanon, NH
April 27
Roots & Wings Coffeehouse at UUCUV (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Norwich, VT
April 30
An evening of folk Americana with Celtic roots on 6 & 12-string guitar, so that absolutely everyone, of any identity or history, can know that they are not alone but have a verse in the shouted poetry of dawn.
Hermit Woods Winery Loft (Listening Room)
Meredith, NH
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Andover, New Hampshire

Listening Rooms

Bass Hall at Monadnock Center for History and Culture (Peterborough)
Hermit Woods Winery Loft (Meredith)
Sawtooth Kitchen and Stage (Hanover)
Stage 33 Live (Town of Rockingham)
The Livery (Sunapee)

Folk Music Societies

Monadnock Folklore Society (Nelson)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Front Porch Concert Series (Lebanon)
High Street Coffee House (Boscawen)
Roots & Wings Coffeehouse at UUCUV (Norwich)
Sunapee Community Coffee House (Sunapee)
The Anonymous Coffeehouse (Lebanon)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Ciao Popolo (Town of Rockingham)
Mad River Coffee (Campton)
The Flying Goose (New London)

Libraries

Bedford Public Library (Bedford)
Whipple Free Library (New Boston)

Small Theaters

Bellows Falls Opera House (Bellows Falls)
Capitol Center for the Arts (Concord)
Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center (Plymouth)
Lebanon Opera House (Lebanon)
Old Meeting House (Francestown)
Pentangle Arts (Woodstock)
Seven Stars Arts Center (Sharon)