Burlington Vermont Entertainment & Events

Cinema

Vermont International Film Festival
Venues Around Burlington
802-660–2600
This film festival will feature screenings of some of the best independent films around the world and from Vermont filmmakers. There will also be exciting student films, and special appearances by notable directors, actors & film industry people. more...

Church Street Tavern
103 Church Street • Burlington, VT 05401
802-658-1309
A sports bar with great service and a large selection of beers on tap and in bottles, including several local beers.
Red Square Bar and Grill
136 Church Street • Burlington, VT 05401
802-859-8909
Live bands and great music every night. Featuring limited edition Magic Hat beers as well as other Vermont beers. more...
Club Metronome
188 Main Street • Burlington, VT 05401
Located in Downtown Burlington
802-658-4771 (Club)
With a capacity of up to 250 people, the city's "only complete live music venue" features top quality musicians of all genres from local, regional and national levels. more...
Nectar's
188 Main Street • Burlington, VT 05401
802-658-4771
A long-standing landmark on Main Street in Burlington, Nectar’s restaurant and bar has been the headquarters for thousands of local (and not-so local) music acts. From Phish to Led Loco, from reggae to rock, Nectar’s Bar and Lounge is the place to see live music in downtown Burlington. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night snacks. Don't miss the famous gravy fries. more...

Higher Ground
1214 Williston Road • Burlington, VT 05403
Located in South Burlington off I-89 at Exit 14E
802-652-0777 (Box Office - Information)
Housed in the old Showcase Cinemas, Higher Ground primarily books national bands or local bands that have a following. A full menu is served when they are open. more...
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
153 Main Street • Burlington, VT 05401
802-652-4500
A 1,453-seat art-deco treasure and 150 seat "black box" theater hosting over 100 world-class live performances annually, including music, Broadway, theater, dance, and family performances. more...
Elley-Long Music Center at Saint Michael's College
223 Ethan Allen Avenue • Colchester, VT 05446
802-655-5030
On the National Historic Register. Housed in the historic Riding Barn at Fort Ethan Allen, the Vermont Youth Orchestra Association is the home of the premiere Youth Orchestra in Vermont. Student programs revolve around 4 orchestras, music education and other music and performance related activities. more...

UVM Theatre
116 University Place • Burlington, VT 05405
Royall Tyler Theatre
802-656-2094
The UVM Theatre is a vital academic program of the University of Vermont. They are committed to providing a superior, broad-based education to students through intensive classroom study and practical experience. They also strive to actively engage the community through the theatre experience. more...

Burlington Discover Jazz Festival
187 St. Paul Street, Suite 1 • Burlington, VT 05401
802-863-7992
Held annually in June at various locations, the ten-day Burlington Discover Jazz Festival brings jazz alive through live concerts featuring local and national artists. more...
Burlington Irish Heritage Festival
P.O. Box 311 • Burlington, VT 05402
802-860-6403
Fun and informative activities celebrating Irish-American culture and community, including music, lectures, movies, drama and dance; can be enjoyed at the annual Burlington Irish Heritage Festival each March. more...

Vermont Lake Monsters
98 University Road • Burlington, VT 05404
Centennial Field
802-655-4200
The Vermont Lake Monsters is a Professional Minor League Baseball team affiliated with the Oakland A's. Attending a game at Centennial Field in Burlington is more than a game, it's family fun. more...