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About Towne Crier Cafe

Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon, NY is a beloved club and full-service restaurant known for intimate, high-caliber performances spanning folk, jazz, blues, and world music. With a two-stage setup—our main Listening Room and a salon/second stage—the venue delivers up-close experiences with legendary and rising artists alike. Whether you’re catching a classic folk set or an innovative world music night, Towne Crier offers a welcoming, no-fuss ticketing experience—like having a trusted friend in the business.

Located at 379 Main Street, Beacon, Towne Crier has a storied history of hosting iconic acts. The venue moved to Beacon in 2013 after its Pawling location reopened as Daryl’s House, and since then has continued to draw audiences for intimate, unforgettable performances. Be sure to secure your seats early for popular shows and check the schedule often, as evenings sell out fast.

Planning your trip? Towne Crier is easily reachable by multiple transit options and sits within walking distance of accommodations and dining. We’ve got you covered with practical details on parking, transit, nearby hotels and nearby restaurants to enhance your live-music experience.

Seating at Towne Crier provides an intimate listening environment with the Main Listening Room seating roughly 150 seats and additional seating for about 90 more, totaling around 240–250 seats depending on configuration. This setup makes every performance feel personal and immersive. Parking is convenient with a rear parking lot for shows and dedicated load-in parking on Veterans Place next to the stage entrance. For those traveling by public transit, the Beacon Metro-North station (Hudson Line) is nearby, with connections to Dutchess County Public Transit. NY Waterway ferries to Newburgh provide another scenic option for reaching Beacon.

After the show, you can stroll to nearby lodging like The Roundhouse, a hotel/restaurant located at 2 East Main Street, Beacon, or explore other Beacon accommodations within a brief walk. For dining and socializing before or after performances, Beacon offers a range of nearby restaurants and eateries to suit any mood. Towne Crier’s schedule features notable acts from Pete Seeger to Suzanne Vega and Taj Mahal, along with regular intimate shows and open mic nights that keep the venue alive with creativity.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Current address: 379 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508.
  • Venue type: club and full-service restaurant with live folk/jazz/blues/world music; two-stage configuration (main listening room and a salon/second stage).
  • Seating/chart: Main Listening Room ~150 seats; additional seating ~90 seats; total approximately 240 seats (some sources list up to 250).
  • Parking: rear parking lot for shows; dedicated load-in parking on Veterans Place adjacent to the stage entrance.
  • Transit: near Beacon Metro-North station (Hudson Line); connections to Dutchess County Public Transit; NY Waterway ferry to Newburgh connections available.
  • Nearby hotels: The Roundhouse (hotel/restaurant) at 2 East Main Street, Beacon; additional Beacon accommodations within short walk.
  • Notable events: historic performances by Pete Seeger, Suzanne Vega, Taj Mahal, and other major folk/jazz artists; Beacon location hosts regular intimate shows and open mic nights.
  • History/renaming: Pawling location vacated in 2012; moved to Beacon and re-opened in 2013; Pawling site later became Daryl’s House (renamed in 2014).