Goo Goo Dolls bring their summer 2026 tour to Empower FCU Amphitheater in Syracuse on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Buffalo’s hometown heroes playing a few hours east on the Thruway — this is an Upstate New York homecoming in every sense.
About Goo Goo Dolls
Johnny Rzeznik and Robby Takac have been at this for over three decades, and the Goo Goo Dolls remain one of the most reliable live rock acts in the country. They came up in the Buffalo punk scene before “Iris” and “Slide” turned them into one of the biggest bands of the late ’90s — but the live show has always had more edge than the radio hits suggest. Expect a setlist that leans on the catalog’s depth, with the anthems you know woven between deeper cuts that reward longtime fans.
Revisit the catalog before the show — Goo Goo Dolls on Amazon covers everything from A Boy Named Goo through their recent releases.
The Venue
Empower FCU Amphitheater is Central New York’s premier summer stage, situated near the state fairgrounds in Syracuse. The sight lines from the lawn are excellent, and the amphitheater has a warm, mid-size feel that works perfectly for a band like this. Parking is plentiful and straightforward — one of the easier load-ins in Upstate New York. Full Empower FCU venue guide here.
Tickets & Details
- Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Venue: Empower FCU Amphitheater, Syracuse, NY
A band from Buffalo playing an Upstate New York amphitheater on a summer Thursday — there’s something right about that. If you grew up on “Iris,” this one’s a no-brainer.