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About The Chicken Box

The Chicken Box, a storied live music venue in Nantucket, MA, blends a roadhouse vibe with intimate performances. Located at 16 Dave St, this historic bar has hosted legendary acts like Muddy Waters and helped introduce reggae through Cap’n Seaweed. With no published seating chart, the venue centers around a dance floor encircling a horseshoe‑shaped bar, creating an up‑close experience for every show. Open daily with late hours, The Chicken Box remains a cornerstone of Nantucket’s nightlife through 2025 and into 2026.

Whether you’re planning a family outing, a late night dance, or a night out with friends, secure your seats early and enjoy the genuine, no‑frills atmosphere that makes The Chicken Box a trusted choice for locals and visitors alike.

Parking is available near Stop & Shop, with additional arrangements typically noted on event listings. For transportation, NRTA Wave provides free seasonal transit through 2026, offering an easy way to reach the venue during peak season. While seating is not publicly published, expect a lively floor plan with a central dance area and a horseshoe bar that keeps the energy high throughout performances.

  • Venue Type: Historic live‑music bar / dive with a roadhouse vibe
  • Capacity: commonly cited between 200 and 300
  • Operating Hours: roughly 12:00 pm to 1:00 am in many seasons
  • Parking: near Stop & Shop
  • Transit: NRTA Wave offers seasonal free transit through 2026
  • Notable Acts: Muddy Waters legend status; Cap’n Seaweed contributed reggae heritage; hosts a mix of local and national acts

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 16 Dave St, Nantucket, MA 02554 (official site)
  • Venue type: historic live‑music bar/dive venue with a roadhouse vibe
  • Capacity: commonly cited between 200 and 300 (sources vary)
  • Parking/transit: parking area described as near Stop & Shop; NRTA Wave provides free seasonal transit through 2026
  • Notable acts: Muddy Waters performed here; reggae was introduced by Cap’n Seaweed; hosts local and national acts
  • Seating/chart: no public seating chart published; venue features a dance floor around a horseshoe‑shaped bar
  • Operations: open daily with late hours (roughly 12 pm–1 am in many seasons); historically known as “The Box”
  • Recent activity: events and promos continue through 2025–2026; venue remains active