MUSIC VENUES IN BURLINGTON, VT

Let’s be honest. A town the size of Burlington has no right to a music scene this good. Sure, we got lucky being a stop for tours traveling between NYC, Boston, and Montreal, but we’ve made the most of it, with events and venues that feature great local, regional, and national acts all year long.

The Radio Bean, Duino Duende, and Light Club Lamp Shop are all among the list of local music hangouts. These downtown venues keep their live music calendar up to date, check it out here.

Nectar’s Live is a downtown Burlington staple in live music, comedy, and other small performances. A night club, bar, and lounge, Nectar’s has been a prominent part of the growing music scene in Burlington. Starting as a home to local music acts, their stage became legendary when local musicians known as the band Phish began to play on a regular basis. Since then, Nectar’s has been must for those looking to experience the history of the local music scene.

Top music acts both regionally and nationally fill the stages at Higher Ground , the Champlain Valley Exposition, and the Flynn. From country and western, to hip-hop and reggae, these venues continue to add top-tier performers to there upcoming calendars.