The 15th Annual Montauk Music Festival will take place on May 14 – 17.
If you have never visited the charming, vibrant fishing village of Montauk, on the tip of Long Island, this is the perfect time to do so. It is a wonderful weekend getaway and possibly so enjoyable that future visits for a summer vacation might follow!
Presented by the Montauk Sun, this is a four-day-long showcase of musicians performing original music. There will be 45 different venues in Montauk and a two-day open air stage concerts with two stages and is perfect for music enthusiasts! The Music Festival runs from Thursday through Sunday and is a great family fun event for all ages. Performers range from indie darlings to established headliners.
The lineup caters to a diverse range of musical tastes, guaranteeing an unforgettable experience for festival-goers. Music features Rock, Pop, Americana, Alternative, Reggae, Blues, Jazz, Flamenco and Country. Get ready to immerse yourself in a weekend filled with sensational performances, electric vibes, and unforgettable memories at the iconic Montauk Music Festival 2026!
A percentage of the Festival proceeds will benefit Lucia’s Angels & East End Coalition for Women’s Cancers. The Main Stage will be on the Montauk Town Green, in the center of town.
Aside from the Opening Night Party, all other shows at over 45 venues throughout Montauk are free. It’s a massive undertaking to schedule the 400 performances that include, bands, duets and solo artists where they will be featured and on the Town Green stage.
There will be shows throughout Montauk showcasing 100 acts at about 40 satellite venues and restaurants. Ask the Experts is the title of Free Industry Workshops will also take place during the four day event. Workshop attendees will hear tips and obtain sound advice from music industry experts on a host of music related topics.
The Opening Night Party will be held Thursday, May 14 at 6:15 p.m. at the Westlake Fish House with an evening of music, appetizers, cocktails and dancing. Twenty of the Festival Bands will do a sneak preview of their weekend shows on three stages, inside and out under the test at the site. For more information about the Music Festival, visit montaukmusicfestival.com.
Besides the outstanding musical entertainment, there are sights to see around Montauk. The most well-known is the Montauk Lighthouse and no visit is complete without touring this National Landmark. It was authorized by President George Washington back in 1792 and building commenced in 1796, with a purpose to aid navigation.
It is located on the very tip of eastern Long Island and offers fabulous views of Block Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean whether you walk the grounds or climb to the top tower. The climb entails 128 steps up a spiral staircase, 86 feet high, but well worth it for the view. There is a fascinating museum on the bottom level of the Lighthouse that includes information about the original lighthouse keeper’s lodging and parlor, displays on how the erosion control is helping maintain the property, a communication room where early keepers used Bivalve Fresnel lens to send light out to ships.
If you enjoy fishing, take a drive out of town and head down West Lake Drive to the Montauk Harbor where the charter boats and huge Viking party boats are docked. Fishing options are extensive and visitors can book half or full day outings.
There is horseback riding at the Deep Hollow Ranch, a 22-acre property that is said to be the “oldest working cattle ranch in the United States back when East Hampton colonists sent their cattle there to graze. The Montauk Downs State Park offers an 18-hole championship golf course, driving range, pro shop, tennis, pool and restaurant facilities. It is open to the public, no membership is required.
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