Riverhead
Palmer Vineyards
Friday night live music from May to October, with wood-fired pizza from the on-site truck and Sound-side sunset tables.
Open daily 11 to 6, Friday to 8 in season. No reservation needed. Walk-ins welcome.
Curated Collection · 12 stops
Live Music Wineries
jazz, bands & summer concerts
12 North Fork stops with regular live music — Friday night sets, jazz weekends, and summer concert series on vineyard lawns from May to October.
The seasonal soundtrack
Live music at North Fork wineries runs from May through October, with peak programming between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Palmer starts its Friday night series in May and keeps it going through the harvest. Jamesport Vineyards hosts Jazz in the Vines on summer Saturday evenings in a renovated barn, ticketed and seated. Corey Creek runs Twilight Thursdays and Moonlight Mondays with acoustic sets and a pizza truck from June to August.
Most performances are free with a tasting purchase and first-come lawn seating. The exceptions are Pindar's ticketed summer concert series and Jamesport's Jazz in the Vines, which both require advance purchase. Check each venue's monthly calendar before driving — schedules shift with the weather, and some estates only post events two weeks out.
Jamesport
Jamesport Vineyards
Jazz in the Vines plays summer Saturday evenings, ticketed and seated, with Little Oak's wood-fired kitchen open until 8.
Reservations required for all tastings. Closed Wednesday. Friday and weekend service is 21+ only.
Jamesport
Main & Mill House
Live music every Friday night from 5 to 7, with a grilled cheese flight paired to the wines through the fall.
No reservations, parties up to eight. Open daily 12 to 7.
Peconic · Brewery
Greenport Harbor Brewing
Bands on weekend nights, Thursday trivia, and an open mic, with a full kitchen behind the bar.
No reservations. Open daily from noon, to 9 on Friday and Saturday. Buses and limos by reservation only, never on weekends from May to October.
Southold
One Woman Wines & Vineyards
Jazz performances on select weekends in the vineyard café, announced month by month on the estate's calendar.
No reservations. First-come seating, open Thursday to Monday. Check the events page before driving.
Southold
Corey Creek Tap Room
Twilight Thursdays in summer with acoustic sets, and Moonlight Mondays with music and pizza truck from June to August.
Walk-ins welcome for regular tastings. Event nights fill up; arrive early or check ahead.
Calverton
Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard
Weekend live music in season on the lawn, with an on-site pizza truck and views over the vines toward the Sound.
Open daily 11 to 5:30, later in summer. Walk-ins for up to six; larger groups need advance notice.
Mattituck
Bridge Lane Tasting Room
Weekend live bands on the lawn in summer and fall, with walk-in tasting for groups up to 25.
No reservation needed for most groups. Prepaid guaranteed seating is $25 per person.
Peconic
Pindar Vineyards
Summer concert series with ticketed evening performances, food trucks, and a lawn that holds hundreds.
Walk-in tasting daily. Concert nights are ticketed separately; check the events calendar.
Cutchogue
Pugliese Vineyards
Live music most summer weekends on the covered patio, with walk-in tasting and family-friendly lawn seating.
Open daily, walk-ins welcome. Music schedule posted monthly. Outside food allowed at outdoor benches.
Peconic
Osprey's Dominion
Occasional summer concerts and acoustic sets on the lawn, announced on the winery's social media and event page.
Walk-ins welcome. Call ahead for groups of six or more. Picnics allowed on the lawn.
Jamesport
Jason's Vineyard
Live music on select weekends in summer, with lawn seating and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
No reservation needed for small groups. Call ahead for six or more, especially with a hired vehicle.
Getting here
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Frequently asked questions
Which Long Island wineries have live music?
Eleven North Fork wineries run regular music programs: Palmer has Friday night performances May through October, Jamesport Vineyards hosts Jazz in the Vines on summer Saturday evenings, One Woman features jazz on select weekends, Corey Creek runs Twilight Thursdays and Moonlight Mondays with live sets, and Main & Mill House plays Friday nights 5 to 7. Baiting Hollow, Bridge Lane, Pindar, Pugliese, Osprey's and Jason's all host weekend performances in summer. Greenport Harbor Brewing in Peconic books bands on weekend nights.
Do you need tickets for live music at North Fork wineries?
Most performances are free with a tasting purchase. The exceptions are Pindar's ticketed summer concert series, Jamesport Vineyards' Jazz in the Vines (ticketed and seated), and any evening event listed as a separate admission on the winery's calendar. Palmer, Baiting Hollow, Bridge Lane and Pugliese all run free lawn performances.
When is the live music season on Long Island wine country?
May through October is the active window, with peak programming from June to August. Palmer starts its Friday night series in May and runs through October. Corey Creek's Twilight Thursdays and Moonlight Mondays run June to August. Most venues post their monthly music calendars by the first of the month, so check ahead rather than assuming a specific weekend.
Can you bring kids to live music nights at wineries?
At most of them, yes — Baiting Hollow, Bridge Lane, Pugliese, Jason's and Osprey's are all family-friendly with lawn seating. Palmer is all-ages during the day and Friday performances. Jamesport Vineyards is 21+ only on Friday evenings and all weekend, including infants. Always check the specific event page; some evening concerts are adults-only even at daytime family venues.
Which wineries have the best music venues?
Palmer has the most consistent Friday night program with Sound views and sunset timing. Pindar has the largest lawn for ticketed concerts. Jamesport Vineyards has the most polished production with Jazz in the Vines in a renovated barn. Corey Creek's Twilight Thursdays are the most local-favorite, low-key event. Bridge Lane and Pugliese both have covered patios for rain backup.
Can you bring your own food to music events?
At three of them: Osprey's Dominion allows picnics on the lawn, Jason's has a designated picnic area, and Pugliese allows outside food at outdoor benches. Palmer, Jamesport Vineyards, Baiting Hollow and Corey Creek all have food trucks or on-site kitchens during music events. Bridge Lane and Pindar allow outside food in designated areas only.
Do you need a reservation for live music nights?
For Jamesport Vineyards' Jazz in the Vines, yes — it is ticketed, seated, and books up. For Pindar's summer concert series, buy tickets ahead. For everything else — Palmer Fridays, Corey Creek Thursdays, Baiting Hollow and Bridge Lane weekends — no reservation is needed, but arrive early on popular nights because lawn seating is first-come.