The Waterhole Music Lounge is a lively Saranac Lake destination where locals and visitors gather for live music, drinks, and a social atmosphere. The street-level bar is open daily and features one of the largest selections of craft beer in the Blue Line, making it a popular stop for beer enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.
Outside, the multi-level patio is a standout space on Main Street, offering seating, sunshine, and games like ping-pong. It also hosts the popular “Party on the Patio”—a free outdoor concert series held every Thursday from May through October.
In winter, The Waterhole becomes a major hub during Saranac Lake’s Winter Carnival, hosting multiple musical acts and one of the biggest dance parties in town after the parade.
Upstairs, the Music Lounge serves as a year-round live venue with regional and national touring acts, a full dance floor, and a bar featuring local beers on tap. A third-floor balcony adds extra seating and a great view of the stage.
The venue is also used for private events like weddings, parties, and reunions, making it a flexible and well-known entertainment space in the Adirondacks.
To check out the concert calendar and order tickets online,. Please note that The Waterhole is a 21+ establishment.
Bands who have played at The Waterhole: Bela Fleck and The Flectones, Del McCoury, Soulive, Gov't Mule, Moe, Leftover Salmon, New Riders of The Purple Sage, Ten Years After, Infamous String Dusters, Turkuaz, Rubblebucket, Cabinet, Twiddle, Brown Bird, Fruition, Spirit Family Reunion, Liz Cooper and the Stampede, Toubab Krewe, Melvin Seals, Kung Fu, Donna the Buffalo, Man Man, Andy Frasco and the UN, Zach Deputy, Ryan Montbleau, The Hackensaw Boys, The Gibson Brothers, Moon Hooch, Max Creek, Charlie Parr, Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds, Rushad Eggleston, Giant Panda Guerrilla Dub Squad, The Felice Brothers, O'Death, The Slackers, Dustbowl Revival, Town Mountain, Big Something, Aqueous, Kat Wright, Bella's Bartok, The Blind Owl Band, Lucid, West End Blend, Sweet Crude, Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy, Driftwood, The Suitcase Junket.
