Caffe Lena

Caffe Lena is widely recognized as the oldest continuously operating folk music venue in the United States. This little Caffe with humble beginnings is both grand and simple. The Library of Congress calls Caffe Lena An American treasure, and we have been recognized by The GRAMMY Foundation for our important contributions to the development of American music. Yet we are proud to stay true to Lenas founding vision of simplicity, kindness to strangers, and art above profit. The Caffe Lena you see today operates as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. In 2016 we began a $2 million renovation of our 19th century building in Saratogas historic downtown. The transformation guarantees a home for Lenas celebrated programming for decades to come, creates 100% handicap-accessibility to our second floor performance space, and brings the listener and artist experience in line with the clubs international reputation. Opened in a former woodworking shop in 1960, the Caffe has helped to launch ...