Sammy Rae & The Friends at State Theatre of Ithaca | November 9, 2026
Sammy Rae & The Friends play State Theatre of Ithaca on November 9. One of the most electric live shows in indie right now — expect this one to sell fast.
Thomas Dolby at Assembly | April 16, 2026
Thomas Dolby plays Assembly in Kingston on April 16. The synth-pop visionary behind “She Blinded Me with Science” — live and up close in the Hudson Valley.
North to Shore Festival
North to Shore Festival spans Newark, Asbury Park, and Freehold across 16 days of music, comedy, and culture — New Jersey’s most ambitious multi-city arts event.
Global Citizen Festival
Global Citizen Festival returns to Central Park’s Great Lawn in fall 2026. Free tickets earned through advocacy actions — 60,000 attend the world’s biggest activism-powered concert.
Francos de Montréal
Francos de Montréal runs June 12-20, 2026 — nine days of Francophone music in the Quartier des Spectacles with free outdoor stages and ticketed concerts.
Pleasantville Music Festival
The Pleasantville Music Festival celebrates 20 years on July 11, 2026 at Parkway Field — a full day of rock, indie, and pop music in the Hudson Valley.
Bethel Woods Harvest Festival
The Bethel Woods Harvest Festival returns to the original 1969 Woodstock site in 2026 — Sunday markets with live music, 100+ artisan vendors, and fall harvest activities.
Ellicottville Summer Music Festival
The Ellicottville Summer Music Festival brings live music to Western NY’s favorite ski village for the July 4th weekend — multi-genre acts, village charm, and mountain air.
Alive at Five
Alive at Five returns to downtown Albany June 4 through July 16, 2026. Six free Thursday evening concerts on Broadway — the Capital Region’s signature summer series since 1990.
All Things Go
Queer and feminist-leaning curation meets indie pop. All Things Go brings thoughtful, inclusive lineups to NYC — 2026 dates TBD, but this is a festival worth watching closely.