Must-see entertainment in Vermont

  • Flynn Center for the Performing Arts

    Burlington

    Broadway hits, international acts, music, dance and theater grace the stage at this art-deco masterpiece. Expect anything from King Lear to Ladysmith…

  • ArtsRiot

    Burlington

    This brick-walled, exuberantly frescoed former timber warehouse in Burlington's South End is the venue for myriad events, from live music to storytelling…

  • Light Club Lamp Shop

    Burlington

    This cool and quirky place doubles – well, OK, triples – as a lamp shop (witness the amazing, densely packed lighting collection suspended from the walls…

  • McGrath's Irish Pub

    Vermont

    Guinness on tap, Vermont's largest selection of Irish whiskies, and live Irish music on Friday and Saturday evenings.

  • Nectar's

    Burlington

    Indie darlings Phish got their start here and the joint still rocks out with the help of aspiring acts. Grab a vinyl booth, chill at the bar or dance…

  • Big Picture Café-Theater

    Vermont

    This popular community hangout screens movies five nights a week – doubling as a cafe where skiers warm up with coffee, breakfast and delicious homemade…

  • Pickle Barrel

    Vermont

    With four bars, three stages and two dance floors, this popular three-story club showcases great rock-and-roll bands and other national-caliber acts. Best…

  • Higher Ground

    Burlington

    Two miles east of downtown, this beloved midsize live-music venue brings big-name acts to Burlington, along with local talent from all over the Northeast.

  • Wobbly Barn

    Vermont

    This popular steakhouse doubles as an entertainment venue, with dancing, blues and rock and roll.

  • Vermont Comedy Club

    Burlington

    Burlington's headquarters for standup and improv comedy, with shows five nights per week.

  • Red Square

    Burlington

    With a stylish SoHo-like ambience, this is where Vermonters in the know go to sip martinis or wine, munch on good bar food (including sandwiches) and…

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