Arts & Culture Music Long Island Concert Venues - Where to See Live Concerts in Nassau and Suffolk By Linda Tagliaferro Linda Tagliaferro Linda Tagliaferro is a Long Island travel writer who has been published in national newspapers and magazines like The New York Times and Coastal Living. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 06/03/19 Share Pin Email You don't have to go all the way into the city to enjoy world-class performances in concert venues. The island boasts wonderful performing arts centers and theaters where you can hear celebrities as well as up-and-coming musicians. Here's a sampling of these venues. 01 of 15 AU PAC - Adelphi University Performing Arts Center Hill Street Studios/Getty Images From string quartets to the Adelphi Symphony Orchestra, jazz piano and opera, the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center offers a wide variety of entertainment. Dance and theater are also performed here. Adelphi UniversityGarden City, NY(516) 877-4000 02 of 15 Boulton Center for the Performing Arts Thomas Barwick/Getty Images The YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts of the Great South Bay YMCA features a wide range of programs including music, dance, film, and the spoken word. Constructed within a renovated movie theater from the 1920s, the Boulton Center center opened in 2003 as a 261-seat, stadium-style theater. Performers from Richie Havens to Marvin Hamlisch and Rockapella has all stood on the stage at Boulton. For more information and their performance schedule, please go to Boulton Center. Boulton Center for the Performing Arts37 West Main StreetBay Shore, NY(631) 969-1101 03 of 15 Brookhaven Amphitheater Todd Lawson/Getty Images The outdoor amphitheater seats 7,000 and even more on its sprawling lawn. Performers here have included Blondie, Steppenwolf, Led Zeppelin and Eagles tributes bands, Alice Cooper, Pat Benatar and others. In addition, to live concerts, the Brookhaven Amphitheater also features family-friendly Movie Nights on its huge screen during select summer nights, while visitors relax on the great lawn. The Brookhaven Amphitheater Arts & Cultural Center at Bald HillSouth Bicycle Path DriveFarmingville, NY(631) 451-8010 04 of 15 Dix Hills Center for the Performing Arts JGI/Tom Grill/Getty Images The Dix Hills Center for the Performing Arts at Five Towns College offers everything from Broadway musical to jazz concerts, piano recitals, and stand-up comedy. The 500-seat theater features special pricing for children and seniors at most shows. Dix Hills Center for the Performing Artsin association with The John Lennon Center for Music & TechnologyFive Towns College305 North Service RoadDix Hills, NY(631) 656-2148 Continue to 5 of 15 below. 05 of 15 Dolphin Cafe, Port Washington Linda Tagliaferro This tiny cafe, housed within the Dolphin Bookshop, features FREE concerts every Friday night in their Cafe Music Series. You can order soups, sandwiches, desserts, coffee, tea and more while you enjoy music that ranges from folk to classical to opera, jazz to rock, and much more. The Dolphin Cafe299 Main StreetPort Washington, NY(516) 767-2650 06 of 15 Eisenhower Park tewiespix/Getty Images Eisenhower Park's Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre offers free summer concerts and film screenings. The theater overlooks the park's Salisbury Lake. Programs are FREE and open to the public. The Lakeside Theatre at Eisenhower Park is located near parking fields numbers 6 and 6A. Eisenhower ParkMerrick and Stewart AvenuesEast Meadow, NYFor more information, call Nassau County Parks at (516) 572-0200 or the Special Events Line at (516) 572-0223. 07 of 15 Landmark on Main Street - Jeanne Rimsky Theater Paras Griffin/Getty Images From gospel to pop, to plays and dance performances, the Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington offers a wide variety of entertainment. Jeanne Rimsky Theater232 Main StreetPort Washington, NY(516) 767-6444 08 of 15 Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Kevin Mazur/Getty Images With over 18,000 seats, the Nassau Coliseum can accommodate large, happy crowds of music lovers as well as visitors to sporting events, expos, family events and more. Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum1255 Hempstead TurnpikeUniondale, NY(516) 794-9300 Continue to 9 of 15 below. 09 of 15 NYCB Theatre at Westbury Mindy Small/Getty Images From bluegrass to hard rock, jazz, Latin, hip-hop, family-friendly performances and more, the Capital One Bank Theatre at Westbury has something for everyone. NYCB Theatre at Westbury960 Brush Hollow RoadWestbury, NY(516) 334-0800 10 of 15 Southampton Cultural Center PeopleImages/Getty Images From a chamber music series to concerts in the park at Coopers Beach and Agawam Park, and other programs, the Southampton Cultural Center brings live music and more to visitors and residents of Southampton. Southampton Cultural CenterLevitas Center For The Arts25 Pond LaneSouthampton, NY(631) 287-4377 11 of 15 The Paramount Ki Price/Getty Images The reincarnation of the former Inter-Media Arts Center (IMAC), the Paramount opened in 2011 and can accommodate an audience of 1500. They also feature a private Founder's Room where members can interact with performers and more. The venue hosts the likes of ZZ Top, LeAnn Rimes, Elvis Costello, and many others. The Paramount370 New York AvenueHuntington, NY(631) 673-7300 12 of 15 Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts Diana Mayfield/Getty Images Originally a theater built in the 1920s, today's venue in Patchogue has been restored to its former opulence. With over 1,000 seats, the theater has been the backdrop for everything from concerts to dance performances and more. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts71 East Main StreetPatchogue, NY(631) 207-1300Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts seating chart Continue to 13 of 15 below. 13 of 15 Staller Center for the Performing Arts Hill Street Studios/Getty Images With world-class performances, every September through May and the Stony Brook Film Festival each July, the Staller Center for the Performing Arts has hosted concerts ranging from classical to cool jazz. Staller Center for the Performing ArtsStony Brook University100 Nicolls RoadStony Brook, NY(631) 632-ARTS 14 of 15 Tilles Center for the Performing Arts Jonathan Kirn/Getty Images Located on the C.W. Post campus of Long Island University, Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in Brookville presents concerts and shows ranging from classical music to Broadway favorites and children's musicals. World class performers have appeared here, from Yo-Yo Ma to the MET Orchestra with James Levine, as well as local talent including the Long Island Philharmonic and the Eglevsky Ballet. Tilles Center for the Performing ArtsC.W. Post Campus - Long Island University720 Northern BoulevardBrookville, NY(516) 299-3100 15 of 15 Vail-Leavitt Music Hall Guido Mieth/Getty Images From songwriters' showcases to musicals and the annual Riverhead Blues & Music Festival, the historic Vail-Leavitt Music Hall has much to offer. Vail-Leavitt Music Hall18 Peconic AvenueRiverhead, NY(631)727-5782 Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit