Live Acoustic Music Near Syracuse, New York

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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse host occasional coffeehouses that feature traditional folk musicians and other acoustic artists as a way of bringing the community together.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in Syracuse. Local 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

March 21
Center for the Arts of Homer (Small Theater)
Homer, NY
March 21
Funk N Waffles (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Syracuse, NY
March 22
Center for the Arts of Homer (Small Theater)
Homer, NY
March 22
443 Social Club (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Syracuse, NY
March 23
Shawna Caspi is a mighty singer, a fingerstyle guitarist, a story sculptor, and a truth teller.
Oswego Music Hall (Listening Room)
Oswego, NY
March 23
Oswego Music Hall (Listening Room)
Oswego, NY
March 24
Funk N Waffles (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Syracuse, NY
March 30
Steeple Coffee House (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Fayetteville, NY
April 3
British multi-award nominated artist Danni Nicholls recently fulfilled her dream of moving to Nashville. She has released three critically acclaimed albums, toured the world, and offers stunning self penned songs that’ll make you move, laugh & weep.
443 Social Club (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Syracuse, NY
April 10
Center for the Arts of Homer (Small Theater)
Homer, NY
April 11
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.
443 Social Club (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Syracuse, NY
April 13
The Westcott Theater (Small Theater)
Syracuse, NY
April 13
Steeple Coffee House (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Fayetteville, NY
April 17
Funk N Waffles (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Syracuse, NY
April 18
Bailiwick Market and Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Elbridge, NY
April 21
Center for the Arts of Homer (Small Theater)
Homer, NY
April 21
443 Social Club (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Syracuse, NY
April 26
443 Social Club (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Syracuse, NY
April 27
Oswego Music Hall (Listening Room)
Oswego, NY
April 27
Steeple Coffee House (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Fayetteville, NY
April 30
Center for the Arts of Homer (Small Theater)
Homer, NY
May 2
443 Social Club (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Syracuse, NY
May 3
Folkus (House Concert)
Syracuse, NY
May 8
443 Social Club (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Syracuse, NY
May 9
443 Social Club (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Syracuse, NY
May 11
I'm Sam Robbins, a Nashville based singer songwriter! My music is in the vein of classic 70's] writers like James Taylor, with an upbeat side. I'm big on storytelling, audience interaction, etc!
Oswego Music Hall (Listening Room)
Oswego, NY
May 14
Center for the Arts of Homer (Small Theater)
Homer, NY
May 17
Mia Borders is an R&B/Soul singer-songwriter from New Orleans, LA.
443 Social Club (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Syracuse, NY
May 29
443 Social Club (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Syracuse, NY
June 6
Bailiwick Market and Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Elbridge, NY
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Syracuse, New York

House Concerts

Folkus (Syracuse)

Listening Rooms

Oswego Music Hall (Oswego)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Steeple Coffee House (Fayetteville)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

443 Social Club (Syracuse)
Bailiwick Market and Cafe (Elbridge)
Funk N Waffles (Syracuse)

Small Theaters

Auburn Public Theater (Auburn)
Center for the Arts of Homer (Homer)
Earlville Opera House (Earlville)
Morgan Opera House (Aurora)
The Westcott Theater (Syracuse)