Live Acoustic Music Near Peterborough, New Hampshire

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 house concerts being held in and around the Peterborough 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 Peterborough 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 Peterborough 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

November 8
A truly authentic folk singer, Francey is a documentarian of the working person who never imagined earning a living from his music.
The Bull Run Restaurant (Nightclub)
Shirley, MA
November 8
A guitarists’ guitarist, Brooks’ wide smile and gentle grace immediately puts his audience at ease. He has a highly sophisticated, versatile, fingerstyle expertise, and he has a mean bottleneck sl
The Bull Run Restaurant (Nightclub)
Shirley, MA
November 8
Taffeta Music Hall (Nightclub)
Lowell, MA
November 8
The Stone Church (Small Theater)
Brattleboro, VT
November 9
Stage 33 Live (Listening Room)
Town of Rockingham, VT
November 15
The Bull Run Restaurant (Nightclub)
Shirley, MA
November 15
Headlining artist is award-winning folk-blues-soul act Collin Cope and Chris Page of Sugarsnap Trio. You don't want to miss this talented young duo, they will blow you away! The opening artist is popular locally-based band The Saturdays!
First Church Unitarian (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Littleton, MA
November 15
High energy exuberant bluegrass. Lush harmonies w/sparkling guitar, mandolin and banjo. Awesome dinner menu.
The Bull Run Restaurant (Nightclub)
Shirley, MA
November 15
November 15
Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush harmonies into traditional folk ballads, or cracking up an audience with stories from the road, House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences.
New Revival Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Stow, MA
November 16
An Akron, OH based rustbelt folk songwriter. Ben is known for combining lyrically driven songs with charming and quick witted stories. Thumping fingerstlye guitar, blues harmonica, and smooth vocals, bring you a one of a kind performance.
Red Apple Farm (Vineyard)
Phillipston, MA
November 20
The Flying Goose (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New London, NH
November 21
The North County Band is a Country/Americana act based out of Redding, CT. They are a touring act which plays covers and originals focused on rich storytelling and strong instrumental solos. They are available as a 3, 4, 5 or 6 piece act.
Shea Theater Arts Center (Small Theater)
Turners Falls, MA
November 21
Nova Arts at Brewbakers (Listening Room)
Keene, NH
November 22
Woodstock-tinged psychedelia, Americana, folk-rock. Voted "Best Band" by Upstate NY’s Chronogram Magazine for their rootsy, rockin’ psychedelia, the Slambovians' deep connection with audiences and exciting live shows are legendary
The Bull Run Restaurant (Nightclub)
Shirley, MA
November 26
The Bull Run Restaurant (Nightclub)
Shirley, MA
December 5
Tupelo Music Hall (Small Theater)
Londonderry, NH
December 5
The Livery (Listening Room)
Sunapee, NH
December 5
Original heartfelt music from the streets of New Orleans to the hills of Appalachia.
The Park Theatre (Small Theater)
Jaffrey, NH
December 5
A singer-songwriter known for his poignant storytelling and irreverent sense of humor, Dylan Patrick Ward writes consoling songs for a cruel world.
Birdie's (Listening Room)
Keene, NH
December 6
“Homemade rock and roll with a dose of rattlesnake venom and gospel-drenched howling.” -- All Things Considered "Tarbox is the most evocative and distinctive blues-roots artist to come down the pike in ages.” -- The Calgary Sun
Stage 33 Live (Listening Room)
Town of Rockingham, VT
December 6
Latchis Theatre (Small Theater)
Brattleboro, VT
December 11
The Bull Run Restaurant (Nightclub)
Shirley, MA
December 12
The Bull Run Restaurant (Nightclub)
Shirley, MA
December 13
The Rex Theatre (Small Theater)
Manchester, NH
December 19
Woodstock-tinged psychedelia, Americana, folk-rock. Voted "Best Band" by Upstate NY’s Chronogram Magazine for their rootsy, rockin’ psychedelia, the Slambovians' deep connection with audiences and exciting live shows are legendary
Shea Theater Arts Center (Small Theater)
Turners Falls, MA
December 19
Groton Hill Music Center - Meadow Hall (Small Theater)
Groton, MA
December 19
The Bull Run Restaurant (Nightclub)
Shirley, MA
December 20
Next Stage (Small Theater)
Putney, VT
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Peterborough, New Hampshire

House Concerts

Under the Maple (Chez Grossman/Peel) (Brattleboro)

Listening Rooms

1794 Meetinghouse (New Salem)
Bass Hall at Monadnock Center for History and Culture (Peterborough)
Birdie's (Keene)
Chelmsford Center for the Arts (Chelmsford)
Nova Arts at Brewbakers (Keene)
Sanctuary Maynard (Maynard)
Stage 33 Live (Town of Rockingham)
The Livery (Sunapee)

Folk Music Societies

Monadnock Folklore Society (Nelson)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

First Church Unitarian (Littleton)
High Street Coffee House (Boscawen)
New Revival Coffeehouse (Stow)
Sunapee Community Coffee House (Sunapee)
Westford Parish Center For The Arts (Westford)

Vineyards & Breweries

Red Apple Farm (Phillipston)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Ciao Popolo (Town of Rockingham)
Harlow's Pub (Peterborough)
Markohs (Ayer)
The Flying Goose (New London)

Libraries

Bedford Public Library (Bedford)
Harvard Public Library (Harvard)
Wendell Free Library (Wendell)
Whipple Free Library (New Boston)

Small Theaters

Bellows Falls Opera House (Bellows Falls)
Capitol Center for the Arts (Concord)
Colonial Theatre (Keene)
Groton Hill Music Center - Concert Hall (Groton)
Groton Hill Music Center - Meadow Hall (Groton)
Latchis Theatre (Brattleboro)
Next Stage (Putney)
Old Meeting House (Francestown)
Shea Theater Arts Center (Turners Falls)
The Center at Eagle Hill (Hardwick)
The Park Theatre (Jaffrey)
The Rex Theatre (Manchester)
The Stone Church (Brattleboro)
Tupelo Music Hall (Londonderry)