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Things to Do in Patchogue This Weekend

This weekend in Patchogue (September 17 to 20): Old Crow Medicine Show: Union Made Tour at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (Thursday 8:00PM); Welcome Back My Friends - An Evening with Emerson, Lake & Palmer at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (Sunday 7:00PM); Free Concert & Art Workshop at Toast Coffee + Kitchen (Friday 6:30PM), plus 18 more picks below.

Events for the weekend of September 17 to 20, 2026

Every week we read through everything happening across the South Shore and keep only what is actually worth your time. Here is what is on in Patchogue this weekend.

This Weekend's Top Picks

This Weekend's Top Picks in Patchogue: Old Crow Medicine Show: Union Made Tour at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (Thursday 8:00PM); Welcome Back My Friends - An Evening with Emerson, Lake & Palmer at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (Sunday 7:00PM).

Old Crow Medicine Show: Union Made Tour

Thursday, September 17, 8:00PM  |  Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts

A Grammy-winning string band brings its Union Made Tour to the Patchogue Theatre stage for a genuine touring-headliner Thursday anchor.

Welcome Back My Friends - An Evening with Emerson, Lake & Palmer

Sunday, September 20, 7:00PM  |  Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts  |  $$+

Carl Palmer performs live on the Patchogue Theatre stage alongside restored 1992 Royal Albert Hall footage of Keith Emerson and Greg Lake, a Sunday-night closer built for the prog faithful.

For Families

For Families in Patchogue this weekend: Free Concert & Art Workshop at Toast Coffee + Kitchen (Friday 6:30PM); Patchogue's 8th Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (Saturday 6:00PM).

Free Concert & Art Workshop

Friday, September 18, 6:30PM  |  Toast Coffee + Kitchen, Patchogue

Toast hosts an all-ages evening of live sets from Empty Heaven, The Spookfish and Two Steppes alongside a hands-on printmaking workshop with Legos, stamps and carving led by Candido Crespo, supplies included.

Patchogue's 8th Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Saturday, September 19, 6:00PM  |  Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts  |  $

The Greater Patchogue Chamber's Latino Leadership Connect fills the Patchogue Theatre with live music and dance performances for Hispanic Heritage Month, an all-ages Saturday evening downtown.

Date Night & Nightlife

Date Night & Nightlife in Patchogue this weekend: Pamela Betti The BFSM Quartet at Bobbique (Friday 8:00PM); HOOKY PARTY (Freestyle Edition) at Stereo Garden (Saturday 9:00PM).

Pamela Betti The BFSM Quartet

Friday, September 18, 8:00PM  |  Bobbique, Patchogue

A Friday-night jazz quartet set in the back room at Bobbique, low-lit Main Street music that pairs with a slow dinner.

HOOKY PARTY (Freestyle Edition)

Saturday, September 19, 9:00PM  |  Stereo Garden, Patchogue  |  $$

Freestyle legend Cynthia hosts an interactive night of freestyle and old-school dance music at Stereo Garden, running until 3 AM, 21 and over.

Free & Affordable

Free & Affordable in Patchogue this weekend: James Lahey at Drift 82 (Thursday 5:30PM); Lisa Polizzi's LP CRock Band at Eleanor's Lounge (Saturday 8:00PM); Jimmy Shaka at The Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Saturday 6:30PM).

James Lahey

Thursday, September 17, 5:30PM  |  Drift 82, Patchogue  |  Free

Easygoing live music on the Patchogue River deck opens the weekend with waterfront sunset energy.

Lisa Polizzi's LP CRock Band

Saturday, September 19, 8:00PM  |  Eleanor's Lounge, Bohemia

A full-band rock night at Eleanor's Lounge.

Jimmy Shaka

Saturday, September 19, 6:30PM  |  The Oar Steak & Seafood Grill, Patchogue  |  Free

Live reggae by the harbor at The Oar.

DJ Jeff Nec - Disco Freestyle

Sunday, September 20, 3:00PM  |  The Patch Bar & Grill, Patchogue

A disco and freestyle DJ afternoon.

Also Happening This Weekend

Also Happening This Weekend in Patchogue: Bark Market at The Better Man Distilling Company (Friday 5:00PM); Dean Silva at The Oar Steak & Seafood Grill (Friday 6:30PM); Tomorrow's Dream, Holy Diva Tribute at 89 North Music Venue (Friday 7:00PM).

Bark Market

Friday, September 18, 5:00PM  |  The Better Man Distilling Company, Patchogue

A dog-friendly makers market at the distillery.

Dean Silva

Friday, September 18, 6:30PM  |  The Oar Steak & Seafood Grill, Patchogue

Live music by the harbor at The Oar.

Tomorrow's Dream, Holy Diva Tribute

Friday, September 18, 7:00PM  |  89 North Music Venue, Patchogue

Tomorrow's Dream and Holy Diva share a Friday tribute bill at 89 North, 21 and over; advance pricing is on the venue's ticket page.

Que Pero Perreo Night

Friday, September 18, 9:00PM  |  Arooga's Sports Tavern + Game Room, Patchogue

A reggaeton dance night at Arooga's.

Y2K Brunch

Saturday, September 19, 12:00PM  |  Arooga's Sports Tavern + Game Room, Patchogue

A 2000s-themed brunch party at Arooga's.

Touch the 80's & Stereomatic with DJ Andre

Saturday, September 19, 7:00PM  |  89 North Music Venue, Patchogue

An '80s dance night with DJ Andre at 89 North.

Kiss Nation Tribute Show to Benefit Cancer

Sunday, September 20, 3:00PM  |  89 North Music Venue, Patchogue

A KISS tribute benefit show at 89 North.

Los Francos (Tardeada Chapina Bailable)

Sunday, September 20, 4:00PM  |  Stereo Garden, Patchogue

A Guatemalan afternoon dance social at Stereo Garden.

Gissel Garcia

Sunday, September 20, 5:00PM  |  Drift 82, Patchogue

A mellow Sunday live set on the Patchogue River.

The Fridays

Friday, September 18, 6:00PM  |  Drift 82, Patchogue  |  Free

Riverside live music carries the Friday-night party as the sun drops over the Patchogue water.

Soulstice

Saturday, September 19, 8:30PM  |  Bobbique, Patchogue  |  Free

Live music in Bobbique's back room on a Saturday night.