Live Acoustic Music Near Newton, 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 several house concerts being held in and around the Newton 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 Newton 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 Newton 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

January 25
Deni Bonet and Chris Flynn are a New York-based Americana, folk-rock duo whose blend of voices, virtuoso violin, guitar, and humor have entertained and captivated audiences from Carnegie Hall to Mountain Stage to the White House.
Outpost in the Burbs (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Montclair, NJ
January 31
Two Rivers Brewing (Brewery)
Easton, PA
February 9
Dina Hall is a songwriter, singer, guitarist, percussionist, and recording artist, rooted in Bethlehem, PA, USA.
Beneduce Vineyards (Vineyard)
Pittstown, NJ
February 21
The Stanhope House (Nightclub)
Stanhope, NJ
March 8
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
March 28
Roy's Hall (Small Theater)
Blairstown, NJ
April 4
Alex Radus, Tina Ross and Louie Lou Louis bring the 2025 Most Wanted Tour to New England?s best listening rooms. The ?Most Wanted? represents the top 3 artists from the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist Showcase, as chosen by the audience.
The Folk Project - The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Morristown, NJ
April 5
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.
Fanwood Performance Series (Small Theater)
Fanwood, NJ
April 12
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
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Newton, New Jersey

House Concerts

Empty Nest Concerts (Maplewood)
Evergreen House Concerts (Plainfield)
Northern Light House Concerts (Washington)

Listening Rooms

Ethical Brew at The Ethical Culture Society (Teaneck)
Stangl Stage (Flemington)
The Amity Gallery (Warwick)
Watchung Arts Center (Warren)

Folk Music Societies

Ramsaysburg Historic Homestead Concert Series (Knowlton Township)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

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

Vineyards & Breweries

Beneduce Vineyards (Pittstown)
Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery (Saylorsburg)
Torne Valley Vineyards (Sloatsburg)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Crossroads (Garwood)
Easton Public Market (Easton)
Noble Coffee Roasters (Campbell Hall)
Shanghai Jazz Restaurant and Bar (Readington Township)
SURV (Easton)
The Fine Grind (Little Falls)
The Riegelsville Inn (Riegelsville)
Widows Tavern (Easton)

Libraries

Cranford Public Library (Cranford)
Hillsdale Free Public Library (Hillsdale)

Small Theaters

Fanwood Performance Series (Fanwood)
Roy's Hall (Blairstown)

Outdoor Music Series

Harmony in the Woods (Hawley)