Bay Street Theater – Sag Harbor, Long Island

Located directly on the waterfront in Sag Harbor, Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is a professional regional theater known for intimate live performances, original productions, musicals, comedy, concerts and educational programming. The 299-seat theater occupies a prominent location at 1 Long Wharf, steps from Sag Harbor’s Main Street and overlooking the village’s historic waterfront.

Founded in 1991, Bay Street Theater has become an important part of the East End’s performing arts community. Productions developed or premiered at Bay Street have gone on to Broadway, Off-Broadway, regional theaters and international productions, giving the relatively small Sag Harbor venue a reach extending well beyond Long Island.

Theater and Performances

Bay Street is particularly known for its Summer Mainstage Season, which brings professional theatrical productions to Sag Harbor during one of the busiest periods of the year on the East End. The programming ranges from established Broadway musicals and plays to new works and world premieres.

The theater’s compact 299-seat configuration is an important part of the experience. Rather than the scale of a large performing arts center, Bay Street offers audiences close proximity to the stage and performers. The organization describes itself as providing intimate, professional theater featuring top-tier artists.

Programming extends beyond traditional theater. Bay Street regularly presents live music, comedy, special performances and community events, making it a year-round cultural venue rather than solely a summer playhouse.

The theater celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2026, with a season that included two world premieres and two musicals. Its 2026 Mainstage productions included Mister Halston, Cagney, Dear Evan Hansen and Joy Behar’s Bonkers in the Boroughs.

A Waterfront Theater in Sag Harbor

One of Bay Street Theater’s most distinctive features is its setting. The theater stands on Long Wharf at the corner of Main and Bay streets, placing visitors immediately beside Sag Harbor’s waterfront and within walking distance of the village’s shops, restaurants, galleries and historic streets.

That location makes a performance easy to combine with an afternoon or evening exploring Sag Harbor. Visitors can walk through the downtown business district, dine nearby or spend time along the harbor before a show.

Sag Harbor itself has a long maritime history and developed as an important whaling port during the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, the waterfront village is one of the East End’s best-known destinations, combining historic architecture and maritime character with restaurants, shopping, galleries and cultural attractions.

Education and Community Programs

Bay Street Theater also operates educational and community programs intended to introduce theater to younger audiences and provide opportunities for students and emerging performers.

Its programming includes Literature Live!, educational initiatives and other community-oriented activities. The theater also offers specially priced ticket programs for younger patrons and discounts for students, seniors, veterans, emergency workers and qualifying groups.

These programs reinforce Bay Street’s role as a nonprofit cultural institution serving the local community in addition to attracting seasonal visitors and theatergoers from across Long Island and the New York metropolitan area.

Tickets and Box Office

Tickets can be purchased for individual performances, while subscriptions are offered for the Summer Mainstage season. Because Bay Street is a relatively small theater and popular performances can sell out, advance reservations are advisable, particularly during the summer.

The box office can be reached at 631-725-9500. Performance schedules, ticket availability and current box-office hours should be confirmed directly with the theater before visiting.

Bay Street Theater official website

Getting There and Parking

Bay Street Theater is located at 1 Long Wharf, Sag Harbor, NY 11963, at the foot of Main Street.

Paid parking is available on Long Wharf and at nearby municipal parking areas. Two-hour street parking can also be found along Main Street and surrounding streets, while longer-term free parking may be available farther from the immediate downtown area. Parking can be more difficult during busy summer weekends, so visitors may want to allow additional time before a performance.

The theater’s central location means that once parked, visitors can reach much of downtown Sag Harbor on foot.

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Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor

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Key Facts & Details

Detail	Information
Name	Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts
Type	Professional regional theater and performing arts venue
Location	Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York
Address	1 Long Wharf, Sag Harbor, NY 11963
Founded	1991
Seating Capacity	299 seats
Programming	Plays, musicals, new works, concerts, comedy, educational programs and special events
Setting	Sag Harbor waterfront at Long Wharf
Box Office	631-725-9500
Parking	Long Wharf, nearby municipal lots and street parking
Official Website	baystreet.org

With just 299 seats and a waterfront location at the foot of Sag Harbor’s Main Street, Bay Street Theater offers a distinctly intimate alternative to Long Island’s larger entertainment venues. Its combination of professional theater, new productions, concerts, comedy and community programming has made it an enduring part of Sag Harbor’s cultural life and a worthwhile stop for visitors exploring the East End.