Built To Spill at Empire Live | October 23, 2026

Built To Spill brings the Fall 2026 Tour to Empire Live in downtown Albany on Friday, October 23. Two floors of standing room, 1,000 capacity, 8:00 PM show.
Arts Fishing Club at Showcase Lounge at Higher Ground | June 11, 2026

Nashville indie folk/rock band Arts Fishing Club brings their road-tested live show to Higher Ground’s Showcase Lounge in South Burlington, VT on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Doors 7:30 PM, show 8:00 PM, all ages. Cardinal Bloom opens (per Higher Ground calendar — confirm at venue site).
Fruit Bats at Higher Ground | November 6, 2026

Fruit Bats bring the full band to Higher Ground in South Burlington on Friday, November 6 for the Landfill Tour. Doors 7:00 PM, show at 8:00 PM. Tickets $35–$40, all ages.
Post Sex Nachos at Showcase Lounge at Higher Ground | October 3, 2026

Post Sex Nachos plays Higher Ground’s Showcase Lounge in South Burlington, VT on Saturday, October 3, 2026 — two weeks into the Big Bad North American Tour and fresh off their new album. All ages, 7:30 PM.
Cheekface at Showcase Lounge at Higher Ground | September 21, 2026

Cheekface bring their sixth album Podium to Higher Ground’s Showcase Lounge in South Burlington on Monday, September 21, with Apes of the State opening. All ages, doors 7:00 PM.
The Mountain Goats at Higher Ground | August 19, 2026

The Mountain Goats bring their 2026 ‘days’ world tour to Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington, VT on Wednesday, August 19 — just twelve days after their 24th studio album drops.
Oliver Hazard at Showcase Lounge at Higher Ground | August 4, 2026

Higher Ground’s Showcase Lounge is the kind of room where a band like Oliver Hazard makes complete sense — 300 capacity, close to the stage, and the sort of space where three-part harmonies don’t get lost. Doors open at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, August 4. Show at 8:00 PM. All ages.
WILLIS at Showcase Lounge at Higher Ground | July 12, 2026

WILLIS brings their platinum-certified indie rock to Higher Ground’s Showcase Lounge in South Burlington, VT on Sunday, July 12, 2026. All ages show, doors at 7:30 PM.
Deer Tick at Higher Ground | June 27, 2026

Deer Tick brings the Coin-O-Matic North American Tour to Higher Ground in South Burlington on Saturday, June 27, 2026 — three weeks after dropping their ninth studio album. Tickets from $29.50.
joe p at Showcase Lounge at Higher Ground | June 16, 2026

Joe Parella brings his solo headline tour to the Showcase Lounge at Higher Ground in South Burlington, VT on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The New Jersey indie rock songwriter is touring behind Garden State Vampire – Stripped, a stripped double LP follow-up to his Atlantic Records debut. All ages, doors at 7:30 PM.