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With room for roughly 25 and an All Ages policy, Bellefonte Cafe is part of the live-music circuit in Wilmington, Delaware. They host shows Tuesday-Saturday nights as well as a regular performer on Sundays during brunch. The Bellefonte Cafe calendar is open to Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Folk, Jazz, and Singer-Songwriter. Bellefonte Cafe accepts booking inquiries by email. Bellefonte Cafe’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. Bellefonte Cafe’s 40 capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. Final timing and event-specific arrangements with Bellefonte Cafe need agreement before the show is announced.

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Capacity
25
Capacity notes
- 40
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Folk, Jazz, Singer-Songwriter, Soft Rock, World
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Address
804 Brandywine Boulevard, 19809, United States
Venue phone
(302) 761-9175
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