Live Acoustic Music Near Lebanon, 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 Lebanon 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 Lebanon 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 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 6
The Flying Goose (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New London, NH
March 7
Open mike feature at this fabulous series. We'll share songs from our new album, Who We Are, and look forward to hearing many artists in the open mike. Come out for a delightful evening!
High Street Coffee House (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Boscawen, 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 14
Bellows Falls Opera House (Small Theater)
Bellows Falls, VT
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 23
If you've not been to Stage 33 Live, you're missing out on one of the great music listening spaces in the Upper Valley! We know you'll love the vibe of this repurposed industrial space turned arts building.
Stage 33 Live (Listening Room)
Town of Rockingham, 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
Pentangle Arts (Small Theater)
Woodstock, VT
April 4
Lebanon Opera House (Small Theater)
Lebanon, 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
May 3
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.
Court Street Arts (Small Theater)
Haverhill, NH
May 9
The Rough & Tumble is a folk/Americana duo from New Hampshire. They aren’t afraid to take an audience from the lighthearted to the gut wrenching, and they do it seamlessly.
The Anonymous Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Lebanon, NH
May 9
These modern day troubadours have performed at hundreds of house concerts, folk societies, festivals, seniors and community centres, bars, etc., since 2019, performing folk, singer-songwriter, bluegrass, country, blues and general roots music.
Sunapee Community Coffee House (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Sunapee, NH
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Lebanon, New Hampshire

Listening Rooms

Fable Farm & Fermentory (Barnard)
Hermit Woods Winery Loft (Meredith)
Sawtooth Kitchen and Stage (Hanover)
Stage 33 Live (Town of Rockingham)
The Livery (Sunapee)

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

The River Road Concert Series at the Sherburne Library (Killington)

Small Theaters

Bellows Falls Opera House (Bellows Falls)
Chandler Music Hall (Randolph)
Court Street Arts (Haverhill)
Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center (Plymouth)
Lebanon Opera House (Lebanon)
Pentangle Arts (Woodstock)
Seven Stars Arts Center (Sharon)