100 Years of Miles Davis at Artpark | July 17, 2026
A world premiere centennial tribute to Miles Davis comes to Artpark Mainstage in Lewiston on July 17, 2026 — performed on the same stage where Davis himself played during Artpark’s 1974 opening season, featuring the Jon Lehrer Dance Company and John Bacon and Star People.
Sal Valentinetti at Stanley Theatre | December 13, 2026
Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti brings his Rat Pack-era classics and Golden Buzzer charm to the Stanley Theatre in Utica on Sunday, December 13, 2026. Showtime is 4:00 PM.
Herb Alpert at Kodak Center | May 12, 2026
Herb Alpert brings his 60th anniversary Tijuana Brass tour — 39 sold-out shows in 2025 and counting — to Kodak Center in Rochester on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Showtime is 7:30 PM; tickets start at $82.
Nicole Zuraitis Quintet at Kleinhans Music Hall | November 8, 2026
If you follow the Jazz at Kleinhans series, you already know that November 8 is circled.
Samara Joy at Smith Center for the Arts | October 7, 2026
Samara Joy — three-time Grammy winner, jazz’s most celebrated young voice — brings her Septet to The Smith in Geneva on October 7. Tickets on sale April 3. The Finger Lakes is getting a serious jazz night.
Sierra Ferrell at Artpark | September 2, 2026
Sierra Ferrell brings the Grammy-sweeping Heavy Petal Tour to Artpark Mainstage Theater in Lewiston, NY on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Lawn tickets from $42.50.
Lake Street Dive at Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards | August 5, 2026
On August 5, 2026, Lake Street Dive hits the stage at Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards. It’s a venue that rewards bands with warmth and texture in their sound, and Lake Street Dive has both in abundance. Mark your calendar.
The Bad Plus at The Egg | June 23, 2026
Avant-garde jazz trio The Bad Plus brings their genre-defying sound to The Egg’s intimate Hart Theatre on June 23. One of the best rooms in Albany for this kind of boundary-pushing performance.
Antonia Bennett at Daryl’s House | June 17, 2026
Antonia Bennett, jazz vocalist and daughter of Tony Bennett, performs at Daryl’s House in Pawling on June 17 — an evening of American songbook tradition in an intimate Hudson Valley room.
Chicago at CMAC | June 26, 2026
Chicago plays CMAC in Canandaigua on June 26, 2026. Tickets from $61 for the legendary rock band in the Finger Lakes.