Kenny G at Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater | August 27, 2026
Kenny G brings ‘An Evening with Kenny G’ to the Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater on Thursday, August 27 at 8 p.m. The Grammy-winning saxophonist performs classics like ‘Songbird’ and ‘Forever in Love’ alongside new material. Tickets are $70–$145.
Big Sugar – ¡EARTHLINGS! Live at Kingston Grand Theatre | March 24, 2027
Big Sugar brings their ¡EARTHLINGS! Live tour to the Kingston Grand Theatre on March 24, 2027. Their first new album in seven years, presented as a two-set evening. Tickets $44.50–$59.50.
Arielle Twist: CHOPPED at MASS MoCA | August 3, 2026
Arielle Twist: CHOPPED opens Aug. 3 at MASS MoCA. A commissioned sound installation running through Aug. 9, it functions as both manifesto and prayer. Free with museum admission.
RISE Rocky Horror Picture Show at Universal Preservation Hall | October 23, 2026
RISE’s annual Rocky Horror fundraiser gala returns to Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs on October 23, 2026, with a VIP cocktail party and interactive screening. All proceeds support RISE Housing and Support Services programs.
Horace Trahan at Abilene Bar & Lounge | August 11, 2026
Horace Trahan, one of SW Louisiana’s most revered Zydeco artists, plays Abilene Bar & Lounge in Rochester on Aug. 11 with Ithaca’s Heavy Bone Zydeco opening. Doors 6 p.m., music at 7. $15 advance.
Masquerade Cabaret with The Steel Stilettos at Sherman Theater | September 19, 2026
The Steel Stilettos bring their Masquerade Cabaret to the Sherman Showcase in Stroudsburg on Saturday, September 19 — burlesque, boylesque, belly dance, flow art, and a mask contest. Tickets $20 in advance. 18+ show.
It’s A 2000’s Party at Empire Live | August 28, 2026
It’s A 2000’s Party, Slacker Media Group’s nationally touring 2000s nostalgia DJ concept, hits Empire Live in Albany on Friday, August 28. The spring tour drew close to 50,000 fans across 50 cities.
The Cold Stares at The Stationery Factory | August 8, 2026
The Cold Stares, the blues-rock power trio behind the album Texas, play The Stationery Factory in Dalton, MA on August 8. Doors at 7:00 p.m., all ages, with opener Nate Martel. Tickets $25–$30.
Jungle at Place Bell | September 13, 2026
Jungle brings the Sunshine World Tour to Place Bell in Laval on September 13, with support from Rio Kosta. Their fifth studio album, Sunshine, drops August 14.
Ryan Pelton at Penn’s Peak | December 5, 2026
Ryan Pelton brings An Elvis Christmas Show to Penn’s Peak on Saturday, December 5, for the final night of a three-night run. The award-winning Elvis tribute artist combines classic Elvis with holiday music. Tickets from $25.