The New Pornographers at Empire Live | October 2, 2026
The New Pornographers bring The Former Site Of Tour to Empire Live in Albany on October 2. Two decades of perfect indie pop, live in the Capital Region.
Cheekface at Montage Music Hall | September 29, 2026
Cheekface is coming to Montage Music Hall in Rochester on September 29 — sardonic lyrics, angular guitars, and the kind of indie rock that rewards close listening. Tickets on sale now.
Indigo Girls at Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards | August 23, 2026
Indigo Girls bring their 2026 summer tour to Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards in LaFayette on Sunday, August 23 — a rare Upstate New York stop in a busy run for Amy Ray and Emily Saliers.
Joey Harkum at Buffalo Iron Works | August 22, 2026
Joey Harkum returns to Buffalo Iron Works on August 22, 2026 — the same room where he recorded his 2018 live album. Tickets from $23.
Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr. at UPAC | July 10, 2026
Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr. co-headline UPAC in Kingston on July 10. Two indie rock titans, one historic Hudson Valley stage. This is the double bill of the summer.
Mumford & Sons at Empower FCU Amphitheater | June 18, 2026
Mumford & Sons bring the Prizefighter Tour to Empower FCU Amphitheater on June 18. Tickets from $71 for their Syracuse stop.
Mac Saturn at Funk ‘n Waffles | June 16, 2026
Detroit soul-rock five-piece Mac Saturn brings the Bound South Spring Tour to Funk ‘n Waffles in downtown Syracuse on Tuesday, June 16. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8 PM. 16+.
Rug Burn, Boy Jr, harepin turn, Muddle, Blaised and Confused at Buffalo Iron Works | June 12, 2026
Carpet Factory stacks a five-act DIY showcase at Buffalo Iron Works on June 12 with Rug Burn, Boy Jr, harepin turn, Muddle, and Blaised and Confused. This is the kind of community-built Friday night bill that keeps Buffalo’s underground scene alive.
Bleachers at CMAC | June 20, 2026
Bleachers lands at CMAC on June 20, 2026. For a band as sonically big and emotionally expansive as Bleachers, the outdoor setting is going to amplify everything beautifully and add a dimension that indoor shows simply can’t match. Get your tickets now.
Arts Fishing Club at Buffalo Iron Works | June 10, 2026
Arts Fishing Club — the folk-leaning indie rock five-piece from Appleton, Wisconsin — plays Buffalo Iron Works on Wednesday, June 10. Tickets from $27.