Your Guide to Live Music in Upstate New York

Upstate NY Music Festivals

Your guide to music festivals across Upstate New York — from intimate bluegrass gatherings to massive multi-day destination events. Filter by region, genre, or status to find your next festival.

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4 upcoming festivals matching your filters

May 2026 (1)

May 30–31
Roots PicnicON SALE
Jay-Z, Erykah Badu, Brandy, De La Soul
Belmont Plateau, Philadelphia, PA

June 2026 (2)

Jun 1 – Jul 1
Blue Note Jazz Festival NYC
Arrested Development, Brian Blade, Big Freedia
Multiple Venues (Blue Note, Sony Hall, Central Park), New York, NY
Jun 13–28
North to Shore FestivalON SALE
Janelle Monae, Primus, The Black Crowes, Alison Krauss, Sublime
Multiple cities (Newark, Asbury Park, Freehold), New Jersey

August 2026 (1)

Aug 23–24
Afropunk BLKTOPIA
Prospect Park (via Celebrate Brooklyn), Brooklyn, NY

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