Live Music & Events

Where the Susquehanna River meets good times, great food, and the sound of live music filling a tavern that has hosted gatherings since 1791.

Weekly Performances

Live Music on the River

Pull up a seat, grab a pint from one of our 12 PA craft taps, and let the music carry you through the evening. Penn's Tavern brings talented local and regional musicians to our riverfront stage throughout the week.

Tuesday Tunes

Every Tuesday Evening

Start your week right with our beloved Tuesday night tradition. Acoustic sets, cold craft beer, and a laid-back atmosphere that keeps regulars coming back week after week.

Friday & Saturday Nights

Every Weekend

The weekend lineup brings a fuller sound and a lively crowd. Whether you are dining inside the pub or out on the deck under the stars, the music reaches every corner of the tavern.

Performers rotate weekly. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see who is playing this week.

Warm tavern ambiance with candlelit tables during a live music evening at Penn's Tavern
Private Gatherings

Host Your Next Event at the Tavern

Birthdays, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, corporate outings, or a quiet romantic dinner for two. Penn's Tavern offers private and semi-private spaces with character you simply cannot find anywhere else along the river.

The historic 1700's room at Penn's Tavern with original stone walls and intimate candlelit dining

The 1700's Room

Intimate stone-walled dining

Original stone walls dating to the building's earliest days. This intimate room wraps your gathering in centuries of history. Perfect for romantic dinners, small celebrations, and any occasion that calls for something truly memorable.

The Microbrew River Pub at Penn's Tavern with craft beer taps and cozy pub seating

Microbrew River Pub

Craft beer and good company

The heart of the tavern. Gather your group around handcrafted tables in our pub space, with 12 PA craft microbrews on tap and a full bar at arm's reach. Ideal for casual celebrations and larger parties.

Penn's Tavern expansive deck overlooking the Susquehanna River at sunset

The Waterfront Deck

Susquehanna River views

Our expansive deck stretches right to the edge of the Susquehanna. Sunsets over the river, the sound of water below, and open sky above. Seasonal availability makes deck events feel like something truly special.

Planning Something Special?

We work with every group to build a custom menu and setup that fits your occasion. Reach out and let us know what you have in mind.

From the Tap

12 PA Craft Microbrews on Tap

Every live music night at Penn's Tavern comes paired with a rotating selection of 12 Pennsylvania craft microbrews. We pour from breweries across the Commonwealth, and the lineup changes with the seasons. Add in our German draft beers and a full bar with handcrafted cocktails, and you have everything you need for a proper evening out.

PA Craft Brews

12 rotating taps from Pennsylvania breweries, updated seasonally

German Drafts

Authentic German draft beers honoring the tavern's heritage

River Adventures

Partnered with Appalachian Kayak for river outings paired with tavern dining

Join Us for an Evening on the River

Whether you are here for Tuesday Tunes, a weekend show, or your own private celebration, Penn's Tavern is ready to make it a night to remember. Call ahead for reservations or to start planning your event.

Check our social media pages for this week's performer lineup and special event announcements.