montauk entertainment

Clubs

After a long day at the beach shake off that sand and get ready for Montauk's legendary nightlife! During the summer months, there are more than 30 active bars in Montauk, and many bars and clubs offer live music. It's impossible not to find something to suit your tastes. Call ahead to find out what your favorite spot has in the offing on any particular night, because schedules can change. Johnny Blood and Nancy Atlas, at right, perform throughout the season at several venues in Montauk.

668 the gig Shack

Come hear music this year at 668 The Gigshack. Call 668-2727 for information and schedule.

Backyard at Sole East

schedules entertainment during those long summer evenings. Mexican Mondays will feature food and drink specials and live music. Thursdays it's Reggae night—live music with Winsten Irie and special guests starting at 8. Sundays —Summer Sunday Classics, a series of classic films in the evening in the garden with a casual BBQ and cocktail hour. They also host a free live concert series called MTK, Acoustic Sunsets at Sole East, every other weekend in the summer. Call 668-2105 for information and schedules

Gurney's

(668-2345) right on the ocean on the Old Montauk Highway offers live entertainment every night during the summer. Tuesdays they feature a Summer Beach Concert Series, with great bands, drink promos, surf films, bonfire and food. Every Wednesdays, they have a lobsterbake along with stand-up comedy. Thursdays, karaoke, and Fridays and Saturdays DJ and dancing.

The Montauket

(668-5992) is known for it's sunset views and the lively crowd that gathers there every night to celebrate. Often live music accompanies the main event, the setting of the sun.

Montauk Yacht Club Resort and Marina

he Barracuda Bar & Turtle Lounge at the Montauk Yacht Club Resort and Marina (668-3100) mixes old with new combining modern libations with classic cocktails. Come and watch some of the most beautiful yachts in the world. Opens Daily from 6pm until close with weekend entertainment. “Late Night” Bar Menu available until 10pm Sunday-Thursday and 11pm Fridays.

O'Murphy's Pub

(668-5005) an Irish pub right in the Village is known for great karaoke Saturday nights, and other scheduled entertainment

The Point Bar and Grill

(668-1500) hosts one of the best parties in town Friday and Saturday nights. This packed-out watering hole is a great place to watch a game with friends, shoot some pool or mingle till 4am.

Rick's Crabby Cowboy Cafe

(668-3200) on the water on East Lake Drive has live music every evening in-season, with some late nights. Call or check CrabbyCowboy.com for current schedule. Listen to music and enjoy cocktails or a Cowboy Coffee at the Waterfront Bar, dine, or make s'mores outside by the fire with family and friends

Other Entertainment

Deep Hollow Ranch

Offers a Living History Tour of the Ranch during Spring, Summer and Fall. The tour includes a horse-drawn wagon ride and walking tour. Group Reservations required. Watch working Border Collies expertly herd cattle. Call 668-2744 for information.

Music for Montauk

A nonprofit organization celebrating its 17th season of bringing world-class musical entertainment to Montauk for free. Top quality shows are presented on stage at the Montauk Public School between October and May.

Concerts on the Green

Different bands perform every Monday in July and August on the Village Green. These free concerts start at 6:30 in July, 6:00 in August, and last from 1-2 hours. Bring a chair, bring the family, bring a picnic, these informal fun concerts appeal to all ages.

Montauk Library

The Montauk Library offers many performances that are free and open to the public. Concerts, lectures, plays, movies, and more are presented in the Suzanne Koch Gosman Room throughout the year. For schedule information call 668-3377 or go to suffolk.lib.ny.us/libraries/mntk/calendar.html

Hamptons International Film Festival

The 19th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival, to be held from October 13-17, presents a wide array of films – narrative, short, and documentaries. One of the venues is our local Montauk movie theater. There are ample opportunities to stay for a question and answer session with filmakers after the films are presented. Committed to showing films with new views and varying global perspectives, the festival hopes to enlighten as well as connect filmakers to their audiences. For more information call 324-4600 or visit HamptonsFilmFest.org