Bearsville Theater on a Tuesday night is one of the best rooms in the Hudson Valley for a show like this. Intimate, low ceiling, wooden bones — the kind of place where you can hear a singer breathe between lines. Matt Berninger is bringing exactly that energy to Woodstock, and if you have any appreciation for raw, emotionally honest songwriting delivered in a room where you can practically reach out and touch the stage, you owe it to yourself to be there.
About Matt Berninger
Matt Berninger is best known as the frontman of The National, the Cincinnati-born indie rock band that became one of the defining acts of their generation. His deep baritone and confessional songwriting have earned critical acclaim across multiple decades, and the band’s catalog is one of the most consistent and respected in modern rock. As a solo artist, Berninger strips things down further, leaning into the raw vulnerability that made The National resonate with so many people. Expect a set that pulls from across his career — brooding, beautiful, and impossible to look away from.
The Venue
Bearsville Theater sits just outside the village of Woodstock in a converted barn complex originally built by Albert Grossman, the legendary manager who shaped the careers of Bob Dylan and Janis Joplin. The room holds a few hundred people at most, and the sound is remarkably warm for a space its size. The intimate layout means there are no bad spots — wherever you stand, you are close enough to see every expression on the performer’s face. If you have never been to Bearsville, this is the show to fix that.
Tickets & Details
Matt Berninger plays Bearsville Theater on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 8 p.m. Check the link for current pricing and availability. Get tickets.
This is a weeknight show in a small room with one of indie rock’s most recognizable voices. Do not overthink it. These are the shows you remember — standing close enough to see every crease in the performer’s face, no barrier between you and the music, no phone screens blocking your view because the room is too small for anyone to hide behind one. Get there early, grab a spot near the front, and let the room do the rest. Tuesday night or not, you will be glad you went.