About Stephen Talkhouse
The Stephen Talkhouse is a small music club on Main Street in Amagansett that has put touring performers on its stage since 1987, mixing internationally known acts with musicians from the East End. It doubles as a neighborhood bar, and its staff is part of the draw: more than 20 employees have worked there over a decade, and five for more than 30 years.
The club is open year-round, not just in summer. The main room has a long wooden bar, a dance floor and the stage; a quieter back bar still carries the sound, and an outdoor patio comes into its own on summer evenings. Doors open an hour before the posted show time, and for sold-out 8 p.m. shows a line can start forming around 6. The October 2026 calendar had early shows at 8 p.m. and late sets at 10, with tickets from $12 to $146.
Everyone must be 21 to get in. The Talkhouse no longer serves dinner, so eat first at one of the restaurants within walking distance. A VIP ticket holds a reserved table seat until showtime; general admission gets you in without a guaranteed seat, and some dance-oriented shows clear the tables altogether. Tickets at the door are cash only, all sales are final, and exchanges are allowed within two weeks.
Hoshyla Farms, a family lavender farm in Manorville, is about 50 minutes west along Route 27, so a summer afternoon among the lavender can end with a show here. Plan a designated driver for the ride home.
What to do
- See a touring headliner or East End band on the small stage
- Catch a 10 p.m. late set
- Listen from the quieter back bar or the summer patio
- Join the email list for free-ticket offers
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Shows year-round; box office phones answered May–September, usually 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Hours
- Doors open one hour before each posted show time; October 2026 shows at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
- Admission
- Priced per show; October 2026 tickets ranged from $12 to $146
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Payment
- Door tickets cash only; cards accepted online and by phone
Tips for your visit
- Everyone must be 21 or older to enter.
- Eat before the show; the club no longer serves dinner, but restaurants are within walking distance.
- For sold-out shows, arrive early; lines can start about two hours before an 8 p.m. show.
- Park on the street or in the large public lot just east of the club, and plan a designated driver.
Pair it with a lavender farm
Hoshyla Farms · about 50 minutes away
Spend a summer afternoon at Hoshyla Farms in Manorville, then drive about 50 minutes east for an evening show.
Getting there
Questions
Is the Stephen Talkhouse 21 and over?
Yes, everyone must be 21 to enter.
Does the Talkhouse serve food?
No, it no longer serves dinner; several restaurants are within walking distance.
Can I buy tickets at the door?
Yes, when available, but door sales are cash only and all sales are final.
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Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
