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Caffè Lena

Music, Connection & Learning From a Legendary Venue
47 Phila St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 | caffelena.org
exterior of Caffe Lena
Photo of Sawyer Fredericks at Caffe LenaMore recently, Caffe Lena has launched current folk artists into stardom, such as Sawyer Fredericks.
Cookies & Coffee, a Caffe Lena classic
Enjoying a show
Band on stage with drums and guitar
A full house in our intimate listening room
Our kitchen is run by volunteers each and every night
Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn, July 2019
Judy Collins, August 2019
There's nothing like the magic of a live show
Picture of the Freedom Singers, a popular 1960's band.The coffeehouse dates back to the 1960's, and has hosted talented artists like the Freedom Singers and Bob Dylan.

Overview

An American Music treasure since 1960. Lena's diverse programming & award-winning listening room sets the stage for musical discovery year round. Concerts, music lessons for all ages, kids shows, open mics & more. Beer, wine, desserts, light fare.

Visit Caffè Lena for the most intimate music experience of your life. Committed to art over profit, Caffè Lena keeps the heart and soul of music alive.

A History of Good Music

From legends to exciting newcomers, Caffè Lena is the home of acoustic music since the 1960s. Caffè Lena presents folk, blues, rock, Americana, bluegrass, jazz, global, instrumental, classical, Irish/Celtic, singer-songwriters, and American roots music.

An Intimate Venue

Enjoy state-of-the-art sound production in a world-renowned venue steeped in history. The intimate setting seats 110 at shared tables and couches. Every seat is within 30' of the stage. With a roomful of listeners gathering for great music, you’ll be able to catch every note. Most performers come out to greet the audience in the lobby after the show.

Food & Beverage Menu

Caffe Lena offers wines, regional beers, savory snacks, and desserts baked in our kitchen. Vegan and gluten-free options always available.

Enjoy CaffeLena.TV

Enjoy a front-row view of the show from the comfort of your home. Caffe Lena live streams concerts with five high-definition cameras and ProTools sound mixed for broadcast. Visit www.CaffeLena.tv for the upcoming schedule and tickets to view.

View their upcoming events!

Upcoming Events

Apr
26
Fri
Vanessa Collier
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
Apr
27
Sat
Skidmore Songwriters
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
Apr
27
Sat
Bright Series: The Clements Brothers with opener Hildaland
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
Apr
28
Sun
Kids Open Mic with host Rick Bolton
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
Apr
28
Sun
Raul Midón
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
1
Wed
Poetry Open Mic Night featuring Darcy Smith
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
2
Thu
Kruger Brothers
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
3
Fri
Dan Navarro Songwriting Workshop
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
3
Fri
Dan Navarro
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
4
Sat
Little Folks Series with Joe Jencks
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
4
Sat
Joe Jencks
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
5
Sun
Nordlys Global Voices: Polky
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
7
Tue
Storytelling Open Mic featuring Miki Conn
7:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
9
Thu
Folk Heritage Series: Robin and Linda Williams
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
10
Fri
Gil Gutiérrez Trio
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
11
Sat
Momentum Series: Bandits On the Run
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
12
Sun
Peter Rowan
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
14
Tue
Jazz at Caffè Lena with the Chuck Lamb Trio featuring Sara Caswell
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
15
Wed
Bluegrass Jam Hosted by Red Spruce
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
16
Thu
Robinson & Rohe with opener Kyle Morgan
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
17
Fri
Ana Egge
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
18
Sat
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
19
Sun
Sing in the Streets Music Festival
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
21
Tue
Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: The Rolling Stones "Beggars Banquet"
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
22
Wed
Willi Carlisle w/special guest Justin Golden
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
23
Thu
Cassandra Kubinski
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
24
Fri
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams Trio
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
25
Sat
Sawyer Fredericks
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
26
Sun
Sawyer Fredericks
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
29
Wed
Lena Go Round - Songwriter Showcase with guest host Reese Fulmer
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
30
Thu
Bright Series: Abigail Lapell
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
31
Fri
Folk Heritage Series: Tom Rush with Matt Nakoa
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
May
31
Fri
Folk Heritage Series: Tom Rush with Matt Nakoa
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
Jun
1
Sat
Peter Bradley Adams
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
Jun
2
Sun
Tinsley Ellis - Naked Truth Tour
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
Jun
4
Tue
Storytelling Open Mic featuring Marni Gillard
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
Jun
5
Wed
Poetry Open Mic featuring Barbara Ungar
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
Jun
6
Thu
Mostly Modern Season Five Kickoff Concert
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
Jun
7
Fri
Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams with opener Jenna Nicholls
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
Jun
8
Sat
Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams with opener Jenna Nicholls
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
Jun
9
Sun
Folk Heritage Series: Steve Forbert Duo
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
Jun
12
Wed
Pride Open Mic
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
Jun
13
Thu
Kyshona
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
Jun
14
Fri
An Evening with Kate Taylor
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
Jun
15
Sat
Annie & The Hedonists
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
Jun
16
Sun
The Rachel Z Trio featuring Omar Hakim on drums & Jonathan Toscano on bass
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
Jun
18
Tue
Rochmon Record Club Listening Party: Tom Petty "Full Moon Fever"
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
Jun
19
Wed
Bluegrass Jam Hosted by Red Spruce
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
Jun
20
Thu
Bright Series: The Arcadian Wild
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866
Jun
21
Fri
The Black Feathers
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Caffè Lena47 Phila St.  Saratoga SpringsNY  12866

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