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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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6 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 (4)

Jun 1 – Jul 1
Blue Note Jazz Festival NYCON SALE
Arrested Development, Brian Blade, Big Freedia
Multiple Venues (Blue Note, Sony Hall, Central Park), New York, NY
Jun 4 – Jul 16
Alive at FiveDATES ANNOUNCED
Downtown Albany (Broadway), Albany, 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
Jun 26–28
Ithaca Reggae FestON SALE
Stewart Park, Ithaca

August 2026 (1)

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

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