Your Guide to Live Music in Upstate New York

Solid Sound at MASS MoCA | June 27, 2026

Day 2 of Solid Sound at MASS MoCA is where the festival finds its rhythm — and for those who missed the sold-out Friday, Saturday noon is your best entry point into one of indie music’s premier weekends.

Solid Sound at MASS MoCA | June 28, 2026

The closing Sunday of Solid Sound at MASS MoCA carries its own irreplaceable energy — and Day 3 of Wilco’s festival in North Adams is worth the drive from anywhere in Upstate New York.

Cynthia Erivo at Tanglewood | August 21, 2026

Cynthia Erivo — Tony, Grammy, Emmy winner and one of the most complete vocal artists of her generation — performs at Tanglewood on August 21. A rare evening when the stage and the artist are genuinely equal to each other.

Bad Suns at Higher Ground | April 7, 2026

Bad Suns are playing Higher Ground in South Burlington TONIGHT at 8 PM — tickets are still available and this is exactly the kind of Tuesday you’ll be glad you didn’t skip.

49 Winchester at Higher Ground | April 14, 2026

Virginia’s 49 Winchester brings hard-driving Appalachian rock to Higher Ground in South Burlington on April 14. Their 2023 album “Fortune Favors the Bold” made believers out of a lot of people — the live show seals the deal.