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Knickerbocker Music Center Tickets
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- Historic Blues & Live Music Venue in Westerly, RI
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About Knickerbocker Music Center
The Knickerbocker Music Center is a storied stop for live music in Westerly, Rhode Island. Located at 35 Railroad Ave, this historic venue has long been associated with blues and roots performances and forms part of the UNITED/The Knick campus. While public programming paused starting November 1, 2025 for roof renovations, the venue’s rich legacy continues as the UNITED Theatre is set to assume stewardship of Knickerbocker programming as a Music Lab beginning in 2026. This page provides seating details, parking and transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you secure your seats with ease.
Whether you’re seeking a classic blues night or a contemporary roots show, we’ve got you covered with reliable, no-fruss ticket guidance. When events resume, expect a concert capacity around 350 (roughly 180 seats) with first-come, first-served seating at most shows. For private gatherings, the Tap Room (~35 capacity) and the Starlight Ballroom (~330) offer flexible spaces. Park nearby via the Westerly Railroad Station parking lot, or use RIPTA’s 95X and other routes to get to 35 Railroad Ave. For a smooth experience, we’ve highlighted nearby hotels and restaurants that pair well with a night out in Westerly. secure your seats through our trusted connections and enjoy easy, straightforward ticket access.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 35 Railroad Ave, Westerly, RI 02891.
- Current status: Public programming paused starting November 1, 2025 for roof renovations; The UNITED Theatre will assume stewardship of Knickerbocker programming as a Music Lab beginning in 2026.
- Venue type and history: Historic Knickerbocker Café/Knickerbocker Music Center, long associated with blues and live music; part of the UNITED/The Knick campus and focused on education/performance through 2026.
- Capacity: Concert capacity listed as about 350 (roughly 180 seats).
- Seating/chart: No published seating chart; seating is generally first-come, first-served for shows; Tap Room and Starlight Ballroom offer smaller private-event spaces (e.g., Tap Room ~35 capacity, Starlight Ballroom ~330).
- Parking/Transit: Nearest rail access via Westerly Amtrak Station (14 Railroad Ave); ParkMe lists a 32-space Westerly Railroad Station parking lot nearby; RIPTA bus service (including 95X) serves Westerly and stops at the Amtrak station.
- Nearby hotels: Ocean House (Watch Hill, 1 Bluff Ave), Weekapaug Inn (25 Spray Rock Rd), Watch Hill Inn (Bay Street area).
- Notable past events: Acts such as Roomful of Blues, Leon Russell, Deer Tick, Jon Batiste (notable COVID-era residence on social platforms), and a 90th-anniversary Knick All Stars show; the venue historically hosted a wide range of blues/roots acts.