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About The Word Barn

The Word Barn in Exeter, New Hampshire, is a cozy, community-focused venue that brings intimate live performances to both an indoor barn and an outdoor Meadow. With seating and general admission options, this venue is ideal for up-close experiences with artists in a warm, welcoming setting. Whether you’re catching a headline show or a small arts gathering, you’ll feel connected to the performance and the local scene.

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The indoor space seats just south of 100 guests, with chairs provided and standing room available. The Meadow offers a relaxed, open-air atmosphere for about 75 guests, where attendees may bring their own chairs or blankets for comfortable viewing. The Word Barn also hosts on-site AirBnB accommodations for guests seeking easy access to events and VIP parking opportunities.

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Located at 66 Newfields Road in Exeter, NH 03833, The Word Barn is a hub for artists and community gatherings, hosting acts from folk to indie rock and everything in between. This page walks you through parking, transportation, nearby lodging and dining, and tips for enjoying shows in a personal, low-pressure setting.

Parking is available on two on-site grassy areas—the main driveway lot and an overflow lot. Space is first-come, first-served, with mobility access considerations noted for guests. For convenient transit, COAST Route 7 On Demand service and taxis are available, and Exeter offers the Downeaster Amtrak line alongside other local options. After the show, you’ll find comfortable nearby lodging at the Exeter Inn (about five minutes away) and on-site Word Barn AirBnB options that include tickets and VIP parking. Keep an eye on upcoming events featuring notable artists and touring acts like Anaïs Mitchell, Lake Street Dive, Tyler Childers, Lou Barlow of Dinosaur Jr., Haley Heynderickx, Max García Conover, Bright & Lyon, and more. We’ve got you covered for reliable, straightforward ticketing and friendly local connections to make your night effortless and memorable.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 66 Newfields Road, Exeter, NH 03833.
  • Venue type: indoor barn (the Barn) plus outdoor Meadow; intimate gathering space focused on arts and community.
  • Indoor capacity: just south of 100 people (historical figure cited by Boston Globe in 2018).
  • Meadow capacity: about 75 people (outdoor open-air space during warmer months).
  • Seating: indoor seating is chairs provided with standing room; seating is general admission; Meadow is general admission with guests bringing chairs/blankets.
  • Parking: two on-site grassy parking areas; main driveway and overflow lot; parking is first-come, first-served; mobility/access noted.
  • Transit: COAST Route 7 On Demand service; taxis; Exeter has Amtrak Downeaster service (Downeaster) and other local transit options.
  • Nearby hotels: Exeter Inn (about 5 minutes away); two Word Barn on-site AirBnBs offering tickets and VIP parking.
  • Notable events hosted: Anais Mitchell, Lake Street Dive (Rachael Price & Vilray), Tyler Childers, Dinosaur Jr.’s Lou Barlow; Haley Heynderickx & Max García Conover; Bright & Lyon-promoted shows.