Live Acoustic Music Near Ripon, Wisconsin

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

Live acoustic music can be heard in listening rooms and small theaters in and around the Ripon 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

December 5
The Empty Pockets
“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
Thrasher Opera House (Small Theater)
Green Lake, WI
December 6
Dan Rodriguez,  Jamie Kent
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center (Concert Hall)
Appleton, WI
December 13
Grant Gordy
Thrasher Opera House (Small Theater)
Green Lake, WI
December 13
Rainbow Girls
A gang of sweet angels punching you in the heart
Gibson Music Hall (Listening Room)
Appleton, WI
December 29
Noah James Hittner
SOLU WINERY (Vineyard)
Cascade, WI
January 16
The Faux Paws
Rainshadow Recording welcomes The Faux Paws, featuring Port Hadlock’s own Chris Miller, Sunday January 15 at 7:30pm at The Palindrome at Eaglemount Cidery, 1893 S. Jacob Miller Rd.
Gibson Music Hall (Listening Room)
Appleton, WI
January 24
Maygen & The Birdwatcher
2021 and 2022 winners of Midwest Country Music Organization Americana Artist of the Year and Album of the Year, Maygen & The BIrdwatcher haven't let their feet off the gas. Traveling and playing as a duo all the way up to thier 6-piece hootenany!
Appleton Beer Factory (Brewery)
Appleton, WI
January 31
The Henhouse Prowlers
Thrasher Opera House (Small Theater)
Green Lake, WI
February 15
Trampled by Turtles
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center (Concert Hall)
Appleton, WI
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Ripon, Wisconsin

Listening Rooms

Gibson Music Hall (Appleton)

Folk Music Societies

Black Hawk Folk Society (Wautoma)
Green Apple Folk Music Society (Appleton)

Vineyards & Breweries

Edwin Brix Winery (Juneau)
SOLU WINERY (Cascade)
Ziegler Winery (Malone)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Becket's (Oshkosh)
Cannova's Pizzeria & Fine Italian Dining (Neenah)
New Moon Cafe (Oshkosh)

Small Theaters

Thrasher Opera House (Green Lake)

Bars & Nightclubs

Fox River House (Appleton)
The Northland Sports Pub and Grill (Appleton)