Estival Festival

Tucked into the rolling hills of Allegany County, about an hour south of Rochester and a world away from everything else, Sugar Mountain is the kind of place that feels like it was built specifically for a music festival.
Gratefully Yours at Waterhole Music Lounge | April 24, 2026

For a band like Gratefully Yours, that intimacy isn’t a limitation; it’s the whole point. Gratefully Yours heads to Waterhole Music Lounge on April 24, 2026. You won’t want to miss this.
Neighbor at Putnam Place | March 28, 2026

The room is small enough that there’s not a bad spot in the house — which matters for a band like Neighbor, where the conversation between players is half the show. Catch them at Putnam Place on March 28, 2026. Don’t miss it.
The Dave Matthews Tribute Band at Putnam Place | April 25, 2026

On April 25, 2026, The Dave Matthews Tribute Band hits the stage at Putnam Place. Coming to Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, April 25 — doors at 7:00 PM, show at 8:00 PM. Don’t miss it.
Weird Phishes at Putnam Place | May 15, 2026

Weird Phishes — the Cambridge band that plays Radiohead songs in the style of Phish and Phish songs in the style of Radiohead — brings their mind-bending mashup to Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs on Friday, May 15. Support from Strange Machines. Doors 7 PM, show 8 PM. 18+. Advance tickets $18.
Trey Anastasio at Kleinhans Music Hall | June 20, 2026

Trey Anastasio needs no introduction to anyone who has spent time in the world of live music over the past three-plus decades.
Start Making Sense at Asbury Hall | May 1, 2026

Asbury Hall is about to get weird in the most joyful way possible.
Pearly Bakers Best at Funk ‘n Waffles | April 20, 2026

If you love the Grateful Dead, or even if you are just Dead-curious and wondering what the fuss is about, Pearly Bakers Best is bringing…
Night Zero featuring Rob Compa, Gubb, Adrian Tramontano, Leon Campos at Funk ‘n Waffles | April 23, 2026

When you see Rob Compa’s name on a bill, you pay attention.
Root Shock at Funk ‘n Waffles | April 24, 2026

I love when a show gives you an excuse to explore a part of Upstate New York you might not visit otherwise.