Your Guide to Live Music in Upstate New York

Yellowman at The Falcon | August 6, 2026

Yellowman performs live — King of the Dancehall reggae artist

The King of the Dancehall plays The Falcon in Marlboro, NY — a 150-person room on Route 9W in the Hudson Valley. Thursday, August 6, 2026. Dining from 5:30 pm, music at 7:30 pm.

Buena Vista Orchestra at Higher Ground | October 15, 2026

Buena Vista Orchestra performs live — Cuban music ensemble in formal wear with brass instruments

Buena Vista Orchestra — the world’s foremost Cuban music repertory ensemble — brings their 37-date world tour to Higher Ground’s Ballroom in South Burlington, VT on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Doors at 7:00 PM, show at 8:00 PM. All ages.

Buju Banton at Bethel Woods | July 12, 2026

Buju Banton and Stephen Marley perform on the Roots and Rhymes Tour at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Buju Banton and Stephen Marley co-headline the Roots and Rhymes Tour at Bethel Woods — the storied 16,000-capacity Hudson Valley amphitheater built on the original Woodstock site — on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Gramps Morgan joins as special guest; tickets run $52.50 to $169.00.

Collie Buddz at Electric City | August 1, 2026

Collie Buddz performs at Electric City in Buffalo NY

Collie Buddz brings the Spark Up Summer Tour to Electric City in downtown Buffalo on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Doors at 7:00 PM, show at 8:00 PM. Tickets on sale now via Prekindle from $30.38.

Matisyahu at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts | August 2, 2026

Matisyahu performing live — Summer 2026 Tour at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Matisyahu brings his Summer 2026 Tour to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at 8:00 PM. The GRAMMY-nominated reggae artist, touring in support of his eighth studio album Ancient Child, plays the historic Woodstock Festival grounds in Bethel, NY. Presale is active.

Ziggy Marley at Artpark | July 11, 2026

Ziggy Marley performing live at KeyBank Center

Ziggy Marley brings the Brightside Tour 2026 to Artpark Amphitheater in Lewiston, NY on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The nine-time Grammy winner is joined by J Boog in support. Tickets on sale now.

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.

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