You don't have to go all the way into the city to enjoy world-class performances in concert venues. Long Island boasts wonderful performing arts centers and theaters where you can see celebrities as well as up-and-coming musicians. Here's a sampling of live concert venues on Long Island.
AU PAC - Adelphi University Performing Arts Center
From string quartets to the 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 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 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 have all stood on the stage at Boulton. For more information and their performance schedule, please go to Boulton Center.Boulton Center for the Performing Arts
37 West Main Street
Bay Shore, NY
(631) 969-1101
Boulton Center Seating Chart
Brookhaven Amphitheater
The outdoor amphiteater 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 Hill
South Bicycle Path Drive
Farmingville, NY
(631) 451-8010
NYCB Theatre at Westbury
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. View their events at Live Nation.
NYCB Theatre at Westbury
960 Brush Hollow Road
Westbury, NY
(516) 334-0800
Dix Hills Center for the Performing Arts
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 Arts
in association with The John Lennon Center for Music & Technology
Five Towns College
305 North Service Road
Dix Hills, NY
(631) 656-2148
Eisenhower Park
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 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 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 Theater
232 Main Street
Port Washington, NY
(516) 767-6444
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
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 Coliseum
1255 Hempstead Turnpike
Uniondale, NY
(516) 794-9300
Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
From rock to heavy metal and other popular music, Nikon at Jones Beach Theater features an outdoor amphitheater setting that accommodates thousands. In 2009, the 5,000-seat Bay Stage was introduced as an alternate concert location on the theater's property. There are also FREE summer concerts at the Jones Beach Boardwalk Bandshell.Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
Jones Beach
Wantagh, NY
(516) 221-1000
Nikon at Jones Beach Theater seating chart
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts
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 Arts
71 East Main Street
Patchogue, NY
(631) 207-1300
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts seating chart
