AU PAC – Adelphi University Performing Arts Center

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 performances are also presented here.

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
(516) 877-4000

Boulton Center for the Performing Arts

The YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts of the Great South Bay YMCA features an extensive range of programs, including music, dance, film, and spoken word performances. Established within a refurbished 1920s movie theater, the Boulton Center opened its doors in 2003 as a 261-seat stadium-style venue. Notable performers such as Richie Havens, Marvin Hamlisch, and Rockapella have graced the stage at Boulton.

Boulton Center for the Performing Arts
37 West Main Street
Bay Shore, NY
(631) 969-1101

Brookhaven Amphitheater

This outdoor amphitheater seats 7,000 and can accommodate even more on its spacious lawn. Renowned performers such as Blondie, Steppenwolf, Led Zeppelin tribute bands, Alice Cooper, Pat Benatar, and others have entertained audiences here. Furthermore, the Brookhaven Amphitheater hosts family-friendly Movie Nights on its giant screen during select summer evenings, allowing visitors to enjoy cinematic experiences on the great lawn.

The Brookhaven Amphitheater Arts & Cultural Center at Bald Hill
South Bicycle Path Drive
Farmingville, NY
(631) 451-8010

Dix Hills Center for the Performing Arts

The Dix Hills Center for the Performing Arts at Five Towns College hosts a diverse range of events, from Broadway musicals to jazz concerts, piano recitals, and stand-up comedy. This 500-seat theater offers special pricing for children and seniors at most shows.

Dix Hills Center for the Performing Arts
in association with The John Lennon Center for Music & Technology
Five Towns College
305 North Service Road
Dix Hills, NY
(631) 656-2148

Dolphin Cafe, Port Washington

This cozy café, located within the Dolphin Bookshop, features FREE concerts every Friday night as part of their Café Music Series. Guests can order soups, sandwiches, desserts, coffee, tea, and more while enjoying a variety of music genres ranging from folk and classical to opera, jazz, rock, and beyond.

The Dolphin Cafe
299 Main Street
Port Washington, NY
(516) 767-2650

Eisenhower Park

Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre offers free summer concerts and film screenings. This spectacular theater overlooks Salisbury Lake in the park. The programs are FREE and open to the public, encouraging community involvement and enjoyment.

Eisenhower Park
Merrick and Stewart Avenues
East Meadow, NY
For more information, call Nassau County Parks at (516) 572-0200 or the Special Events Line at (516) 572-0223.

Landmark on Main Street – Jeanne Rimsky Theater

From gospel and pop to theatrical plays and dance performances, the Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington provides a wide variety of entertainment options that cater to diverse audiences.

Jeanne Rimsky Theater
232 Main Street
Port Washington, NY
(516) 767-6444

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

With a seating capacity of over 18,000, the Nassau Coliseum is a venue that can host large crowds of music lovers as well as attendees of sporting events, expos, family functions, and various other performances.

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
1255 Hempstead Turnpike
Uniondale, NY
(516) 794-9300

NYCB Theatre at Westbury

This venue showcases an array of performances, including bluegrass, hard rock, jazz, Latin, hip-hop, and family-friendly shows, thus catering to a broad spectrum of interests.

NYCB Theatre at Westbury
960 Brush Hollow Road
Westbury, NY
(516) 334-0800

Southampton Cultural Center

Offering programs ranging from chamber music series to concerts in the park at Coopers Beach and Agawam Park, the Southampton Cultural Center enhances the cultural landscape for both visitors and residents of Southampton.

Southampton Cultural Center
Levitas Center For The Arts
25 Pond Lane
Southampton, NY
(631) 287-4377

The Paramount

The Paramount, a revival of the former Inter-Media Arts Center, can accommodate 1,500 guests. It also features a private Founder’s Room where members can engage with performers. The venue hosts illustrious acts like ZZ Top, LeAnn Rimes, Elvis Costello, and many others.

The Paramount
370 New York Avenue
Huntington, NY
(631) 673-7300

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts

This historic venue in Patchogue, originally built as a theater in the 1920s, has been restored to its former grandeur. With over 1,000 seating capacity, the theater serves as an elegant backdrop for a wide variety of performances, from concerts to dance shows and more.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts
71 East Main Street
Patchogue, NY
(631) 207-1300

Staller Center for the Performing Arts

Featuring world-class performances from September to May and the Stony Brook Film Festival each July, the Staller Center for the Performing Arts has hosted concerts that span genres, from classical to contemporary jazz, enriching the cultural vibrancy of the region.

Staller Center for the Performing Arts
Stony Brook University
100 Nicolls Road
Stony Brook, NY
(631) 632-ARTS

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts

Situated on the C.W. Post campus of Long Island University, the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in Brookville showcases a wide range of concerts and shows that span classical music to Broadway hits, including children’s musicals. Esteemed performers such as Yo-Yo Ma and the MET Orchestra with James Levine, along with local talents including the Long Island Philharmonic and the Eglevsky Ballet, have all taken the stage here.

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
C.W. Post Campus – Long Island University
720 Northern Boulevard
Brookville, NY
(516) 299-3100

Vail-Leavitt Music Hall

Home to a variety of events from songwriters’ showcases to musicals and the annual Riverhead Blues & Music Festival, the historical Vail-Leavitt Music Hall is a versatile venue that showcases a diverse array of performances.

Vail-Leavitt Music Hall
18 Peconic Avenue
Riverhead, NY
(631) 727-5782