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Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
The Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater is the open-air amphitheater on the ocean. 15,000 capacity, May–September season, the single best concert experience on Long Island for the right artist.
The Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater (formerly Jones Beach Theater, also called “Northwell at Jones Beach” by Live Nation) is the largest concert venue on Long Island and the most distinctive — an open-air amphitheater directly on the Atlantic Ocean, with bay water visible from the lawn seats and the wind off the dunes audible between songs.
Why it’s our top-tier venue
- 15,000 capacity — the biggest stage on the island
- Ocean-side — literally on the beach; bay water is visible from the lawn
- May–September — the venue closes for winter; the season is the season
- Live Nation booking — biggest-name touring acts come through
What to know before you go
Arrival
- Doors typically open ~90 minutes before showtime
- West End parking lot fills by 6:30 PM on big nights; East Field is your fallback
- Plan 30 min from any LI parking lot to your seat
Seats
- Lawn: cheapest, you bring a blanket, sound is fine, you can spread out
- Pavilion 200s/300s: covered, reserved, the safest bet for first-timers
- VIP boxes: corporate seating, includes the VIP lot
Food
- Stadium prices inside. Eat first at one of the diners on Wantagh Ave.
- Sealed bottled water allowed; alcohol stays inside.
The locals’ move
Park East Field, walk in 15 min, lawn seats with a light blanket, dinner at Mulcahy’s after the show (10 min away). That’s the night.
What's on at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
Editor's Pick Jones Beach Summer Concert Series — Opening Night
Jones Beach Theater kicks off the 2026 summer concert season with a headliner under the stars. Park at the West End lot by 6:30 PM — the main lot fills fast on opening night. The amphitheater holds 15,000 and the back lawn is the locals' move: cheaper, breezier, you can still hear everything. Bring a sweater; ocean wind off the Atlantic comes in cool after sundown.
- When
- Where
- Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh
- Price
- TBD
Editor's Pick Billy Joel at Jones Beach Theater — Hometown Show
Billy Joel's annual Jones Beach Theater hometown show — the Long Island summer ritual since the early 1990s. Cold Spring Harbor's most famous son returns to the 15,000-seat amphitheater on the Atlantic. Best Long Island concert experience of the year for any LI native.
- When
- Where
- Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh
- Price
- TBD