The Show
Little Feat at Highland Bowl on May 30, 2026 — that’s a sentence that should make any serious music fan sit up straight. The legendary roots rock band is bringing their swampy, groove-heavy sound to Rochester’s outdoor amphitheater just as summer kicks in, and there are few better ways to spend a late May evening. This is a band that has been blurring the lines between rock, funk, blues, country, and jazz since 1969, and their live shows remain some of the most musically rich experiences you can find.
Little Feat has always been a musician’s band — the kind of group that other artists cite as an influence and then struggle to replicate. Their improvisational chops put them in conversation with the best jam bands in the business, but their songwriting keeps them grounded in something more structured and soulful. An outdoor setting like Highland Bowl is the perfect match for this sound.
About Little Feat
Founded by the late Lowell George in 1969, Little Feat built a catalog that remains essential listening for anyone who cares about American roots music. “Dixie Chicken,” “Fat Man in the Bathtub,” “Willin'” — these are songs that have seeped into the fabric of rock and roll. Their 1978 live album Waiting for Columbus is widely regarded as one of the greatest live albums ever recorded, and for good reason. The band has continued touring and recording through lineup changes, carrying the spirit of that original New Orleans-meets-California groove forward.
If you need to brush up before the show — or if you’ve somehow never heard Waiting for Columbus — do yourself a favor. Find Little Feat’s essential albums on Amazon.
Venue Info
Highland Bowl is Rochester’s outdoor amphitheater gem — a natural bowl setting that gives the venue real character and surprisingly good acoustics for an open-air space. When the weather cooperates, there are few better places to see a show in western New York. The laid-back atmosphere pairs perfectly with a band like Little Feat, where the music breathes and stretches in ways that demand open sky above you. Get the full rundown in our Highland Bowl venue guide.
Tickets
Get tickets for Little Feat at Highland Bowl — this is one of those shows where the band, the venue, and the season all line up perfectly. Don’t sleep on it.