Your Guide to Live Music in Upstate New York

Benson Boone at MVP Arena | July 16, 2026

Benson Boone, the breakout voice behind ‘Beautiful Things,’ brings his alt-pop arena show to MVP Arena in Albany on July 16. The Capital Region’s biggest pop booking of the summer.

Paul Simon at Tanglewood | June 28, 2026

Paul Simon closes his Tanglewood stand on June 28 with an earlier 6:00 PM curtain — meaning a long Berkshire evening with one of the great American songwriters. Night 2 of 2.

Kesha at SPAC | August 18, 2026

The Freedom Tour is the sound of that fight being won. Kesha brings the energy to SPAC on August 18, 2026. Get your tickets now.

Lindsey Stirling at SPAC | July 13, 2026

Lindsey Stirling performing live at SPAC (Saratoga Performing Arts Center)

Lindsey Stirling brings the Duality Untamed Tour to SPAC in Saratoga Springs on July 13. Violin, dance, and production on the Capital Region’s biggest stage.

The Pussycat Dolls at Empower FCU Amphitheater | July 8, 2026

The Pussycat Dolls performing live

Their reunion has brought renewed attention to a group whose influence on pop performance — particularly the integration of dance and music in live shows — remains significant. The Pussycat Dolls is live at Empower FCU Amphitheater on July 8, 2026. Tickets are moving.