Your Guide to Live Music in Upstate New York

Bardavon Opera House

Bardavon 1869 Opera House in Poughkeepsie is the oldest continuously operating theater in New York State. Built in 1869, the 944-seat venue at 35 Market Street has hosted legends from Harry Houdini to Janis Joplin and today presents a rich mix of rock, folk, classical, comedy, dance, and theater from national touring artists. The Bardavon […]

Paramount Hudson Valley

Paramount Hudson Valley is a beautifully restored 1930s movie palace in Peekskill that has emerged as one of the most exciting mid-size concert venues in the region. With a capacity of approximately 1,600, the Paramount books a compelling mix of national touring rock, pop, comedy, and hip-hop acts in a setting that feels genuinely special. […]

Assembly

Assembly is a live music venue in downtown Troy at 28 Second Street, just blocks from the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. With a capacity around 450, Assembly programs indie rock, folk, Americana, and local favorites in a well-designed space that bridges the gap between bar venue and concert hall. Troy’s music scene has quietly […]

Bearsville Theater

Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, NY carries one of the most storied histories in American music. Built by Albert Grossman — manager of Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, and The Band — the 300-capacity theater sits on the grounds of the legendary Bearsville recording complex that defined the Woodstock sound of the late 1960s and 70s. Today, […]

Daryl’s House

Daryl’s House Club in Pawling, NY is the brainchild of Hall & Oates legend Daryl Hall, who transformed the property into an intimate 300-capacity music club that has become one of the Hudson Valley’s most beloved live music destinations. Hall himself performs there regularly, and the club draws an impressive roster of national artists from […]

UPAC (Ulster Performing Arts Center)

UPAC Ulster Performing Arts Center — Kingston, NY

The Ulster Performing Arts Center — known locally as UPAC — is a 1,500-seat theater in Kingston that serves as the Hudson Valley’s go-to venue for concerts, comedy, and performing arts. Built in 1927, the theater has been lovingly maintained and updated, preserving its classic movie palace charm while meeting modern performance standards. UPAC hosts […]

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts — Bethel, NY

There is a hill in Sullivan County where, on a quiet afternoon, you can stand on manicured grass and feel the weight of a moment that changed American culture. On August 15, 1969, roughly 400,000 people descended on Max Yasgur’s dairy farm for three days of peace, music, and mud. The Woodstock Music and Art […]