Live music in Suffolk County, NY

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The Legendary Murphys duo performs during happy hour at Napper Tandy's in Smithtown, an Irish bar that serves food.

Enjoy a full day of global flavors, shopping, and family friendly fun at the Famous Food Festival, where live entertainment sets the tone throughout the event. Among the performances, The NuGroove Project brings a sound that blends styles and spans generations, flowing from vinyl roots to today’s viral energy. Explore unique vendors, sample diverse eats, and take in music that ties the celebration together.

This concert features Five For Fighting with a string quartet, led by songwriter and performer John Ondrasik, the platinum selling, Grammy nominated artist behind “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” “100 Years,” “The Riddle,” “Chances,” “World,” and “Easy Tonight.” The set draws from a body of work that spans six studio albums, including the platinum releases America Town and The Battle for Everything and the top 10 album Two Lights, along with an EP and live recordings. These songs have surpassed a billion streams, placing Five For Fighting among the top Hot Adult Contemporary artists of the 2000s. The music has also appeared in more than 350 films, television shows, and commercials, including The Blind Side, Hawaii Five-O, The Sopranos, and the CBS drama Code Black.

Eleanors Lounge hosts The Daplorabulls, billed as one of Long Island’s top party and dance bands. Look forward to an energetic show that keeps the floor moving. They perform here on the second and last Fridays each month, creating a recurring night of upbeat music and plenty of dancing.

Feel Good Friday's presents The Daplorabulls, a Long Island party and dance band now showcasing new lead singers. The night features an upbeat set that keeps the dance floor moving and a lively atmosphere throughout. Admission is $5 with a one drink minimum.

This event puts the spotlight on flavor, with plenty of tasty food and beverages at the center.

Punch Band returns to XGolf Commack to play a set of cover songs.

At Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, Magical Mystery Doors honors three pillars of rock by weaving together the music of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Doors. The performance spans favorite songs from each band and also reshapes them in inventive pairings, such as the melody of The Doors’ “Hello, I Love You” set over Led Zeppelin’s “Misty Mountain Hop,” the driving pulse of “When the Levee Breaks” matched with the gentle guitar of The Beatles’ “Dear Prudence,” and a flowing arc that links “The Rain Song,” “Riders on the Storm,” and “Here Comes the Sun.” Modern video screens and vivid lighting deepen the experience, creating an immersive setting where the music takes center stage for both longtime fans and new listeners.

The 1984 Band takes the stage for an enjoyable night of music. Admission is $5 and includes a raffle entry for a bottle.

RetroVerse brings live music to Connetquot Public Library. Enjoy a performance in a welcoming library setting with a focus on live entertainment.

Soak up sunset scenery as Long Island’s top DJs serve a lively blend of Latin, Dancehall, and throwback favorites. The setting leans into an island vibe with upbeat tracks, nostalgic hits, and rhythms that keep the mood high from the first song to the last.

The Leiber Collection hosts an intimate evening of music with acclaimed singer-songwriter Juliet Garrett in the Leiber Sculpture Garden. Surrounded by art and nature, guests can listen to her evocative original songs in a beautiful Hamptons setting. Garrett will share a selection of original works that explore the timeless art of storytelling.

Grangebel Park in Riverhead hosts an afternoon of country music, line dancing, and community fun with the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce. Lisa Polizzi’s LP Crock Band provides live country music for line dancing while attendees settle in with lawn chairs or blankets. Alongside the performances, explore food and artisan vendors, enjoy activities for kids, and spend a family friendly day in the park.

A weekly open mic happens every Monday night. Advance notice is appreciated if you plan to come, but walk-ins are welcome too.

This is for babies ages 3 to 15 months. It is a drop-in format with no commitment required.

Buddy Holly Flight Simulator performs an original score live to accompany a screening of the 1922 Swedish and Danish silent horror film Häxan at Plaza Cinema. New music is performed in the theater as the film plays, bringing live sound to a silent-cinema presentation.

Experience an all-new Sesame Street Live production where Elmo and his friends get kids and parents moving together. Expect plenty of chances to stand up, clap, and dance as the cast leads easy stretches and playful activities set to favorite songs like "Sunny Days," "Elmo’s Got the Moves," and "Letter of the Day." Families can try simple yoga, jumping rope, cartwheels, and lots of silly steps in a welcoming setting that brings the world of Sesame Street from the screen to the stage. The show highlights shared moments of movement, music, laughter, and learning that families can treasure long after the final song.

Sesame Street Live presents Elmo's Got The Moves at Patchogue Theater for the Performing Arts in Patchogue, New York, a live stage show featuring Elmo.

Back by popular demand, All Revved Up: The Ultimate Meat Loaf Tribute returns to CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale, NY with a high-energy celebration of Meat Loaf’s music and theatrical flair. Formed in 2013, this eight-piece Long Island tribute act recreates the sights and sounds of the original with dramatic staging, choreography, props, set pieces, and quick costume changes, creating a full-scale rock and roll journey through fan favorites. Led by John Doboe, the band channels the powerhouse vocals and commanding presence associated with Meat Loaf, aiming for an authentic experience that captivates from start to finish. Group bookings are available for parties of ten or more.

A nostalgic celebration of the singles that ruled the airwaves brings together The Lovin’ Spoonful, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, and Terry Sylvester of The Hollies. The Lovin’ Spoonful, often called the American Beatles while taking on the British Invasion, sent their first seven releases into the Billboard Top 10 and are associated with favorites like Daydream, You Didn’t Have To Be So Nice, Summer in the City, Do You Believe in Magic, Darlin’ Be Home Soon, Nashville Cats, Rain on the Roof, Younger Girl, Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind, Six O’Clock, and She’s Still a Mystery. Gary Lewis and the Playboys were discovered in 1964 by producer Snuff Garrett, teamed with arranger Leon Russell, and quickly scored hits, with This Diamond Ring reaching number one and Count Me In peaking at number two, followed by Save Your Heart for Me, Everybody Loves a Clown, She’s Just My Style, and Sure Gonna Miss Her. Terry Sylvester joined The Hollies in 1968 after Graham Nash’s departure and contributed to worldwide hits including Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress, He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother, Sorry Suzanne, and The Air That I Breathe. He is among five Liverpool musicians in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame alongside John, Paul, George, and Ringo, and he and The Hollies were inducted in 2010.