Rochester & Finger Lakes Concerts & Live Music
Wine country meets world-class music under open skies
The Sound of the Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes region pairs stunning natural beauty with an outdoor concert experience unlike anywhere else in New York. CMAC — the Constellation Brands–Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center — is the anchor, hosting major touring acts and summer concerts in a lakeside setting in Canandaigua. From June through September, CMAC’s calendar is one of the most anticipated summer concert schedules in the state.
Highland Bowl in Rochester brings intimate amphitheater shows to the Finger Lakes’ largest city, while del Lago Resort & Casino offers year-round entertainment in the heart of wine country. Kodak Center rounds out the region with a mid-size theater perfect for touring comedians, tribute bands, and rising acts.
Plan a weekend around a show: catch outdoor concerts at CMAC, tour the Seneca Lake wine trail, and wake up to lake views. This is where music and travel collide.
Venues
Where the wine trails lead to live music
Upcoming Shows in the Finger Lakes
- Sun, Sep 13, 2026 Struggle Jennings at Montage Music Hall
- Wed, Sep 16, 2026 Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys at Abilene Bar & Lounge
- Wed, Sep 16, 2026 Elephant Stone at The Bug Jar
- Thu, Sep 17, 2026 Sarah De Vallière & the Rhythmwell at Abilene Bar & Lounge
- Fri, Sep 18, 2026 Rivers of Nihil at Montage Music Hall
- Sat, Sep 19, 2026 Sisters of Sabbath at Montage Music Hall
- Sun, Sep 20, 2026 Don Potter at Abilene Bar & Lounge
- Wed, Sep 23, 2026 Keep for Cheap, Latchkey Kids at The Bug Jar
- Thu, Sep 24, 2026 Texas Hippie Coalition at Montage Music Hall
- Sat, Sep 26, 2026 Tracy Lawrence at Kodak Center
- Sat, Sep 26, 2026 Appetite For Voltage at del Lago Resort & Casino
- Sat, Sep 26, 2026 The Suitcase Junket at Abilene Bar & Lounge
- Tue, Sep 29, 2026 Cheekface at Montage Music Hall
- Wed, Sep 30, 2026 Palisade at Photo City Music Hall
- Thu, Oct 1, 2026 The Glitch Mob at Photo City Music Hall
- Sat, Oct 3, 2026 So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary at del Lago Resort & Casino
- Sat, Oct 3, 2026 Max B at Photo City Music Hall
- Tue, Oct 6, 2026 Benjamin Tod at Anthology
- Wed, Oct 7, 2026 Samara Joy at Smith Center for the Arts
- Thu, Oct 8, 2026 Lynne Hanson at Abilene Bar & Lounge
- Fri, Oct 9, 2026 Ashley McBryde at Kodak Center
- Fri, Oct 9, 2026 CRIMEWAVE: A Goth, Post-Punk & Darkwave Party at Photo City Music Hall
- Fri, Oct 9, 2026 Gimme Gimme Disco at Montage Music Hall
- Sat, Oct 10, 2026 Dokken at del Lago Resort & Casino
- Sat, Oct 10, 2026 Emo Night Buffalo (Fall 2026 Edition) at Nietzsche’s
- Tue, Oct 13, 2026 Weedeater at Montage Music Hall
- Fri, Oct 16, 2026 Happy Hour with Heart Throbs String Band at Abilene Bar & Lounge
- Fri, Oct 16, 2026 Daughtry at del Lago Resort & Casino
- Fri, Oct 16, 2026 Nini at Mohawk Place
- Sat, Oct 17, 2026 Lords of Acid at Photo City Music Hall
- Sat, Oct 17, 2026 He Is Legend at Montage Music Hall
- Sat, Oct 17, 2026 Kelley’s Heroes Presents: Bootleg Heroes, A Night of Elvis Costello at Abilene Bar & Lounge
- Wed, Oct 21, 2026 Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox at Kodak Center
- Wed, Oct 21, 2026 Nat Lefkoff at Photo City Music Hall
- Thu, Oct 22, 2026 Andrew Dice Clay at West Herr Auditorium Theatre
- Fri, Oct 23, 2026 Stayin’ Alive – The Ultimate Bee Gees Show at Kodak Center
- Fri, Oct 23, 2026 When We Were Thirty at del Lago Resort & Casino
- Fri, Oct 23, 2026 Glasswaves at Photo City Music Hall
- Sat, Oct 24, 2026 Prayers at Photo City Music Hall
- Sat, Oct 24, 2026 Smilo & the Ghost at Lovin’ Cup
- Mon, Oct 26, 2026 Authority Zero at Photo City Music Hall
- Wed, Oct 28, 2026 Fervence at Photo City Music Hall
- Fri, Oct 30, 2026 Emo Night – Rochester at Photo City Music Hall
- Fri, Oct 30, 2026 Cool Club & the Lipker Sisters – Halloween Bash! at Lovin’ Cup
- Sat, Oct 31, 2026 2 Chainz at del Lago Resort & Casino
- Thu, Nov 5, 2026 Dirty Dozen Brass Band at Smith Center for the Arts
- Thu, Nov 5, 2026 Jeff Dunham at Kodak Center
- Thu, Nov 5, 2026 Midwinter at Montage Music Hall
- Sat, Nov 7, 2026 Night Ranger at del Lago Resort & Casino
- Sun, Nov 8, 2026 The Rush Tribute Project at Kodak Center
- Sun, Nov 8, 2026 Flipper at Photo City Music Hall
- Mon, Nov 9, 2026 Blitzkid at Photo City Music Hall
- Wed, Nov 11, 2026 Beat at Kodak Center
- Thu, Nov 12, 2026 A Drag Queen Christmas at Kodak Center
- Fri, Nov 13, 2026 Rick Braun at Kodak Center
- Fri, Nov 13, 2026 The Amish Outlaws at del Lago Resort & Casino
- Sat, Nov 14, 2026 Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band at del Lago Resort & Casino
- Sat, Nov 14, 2026 Bill Engvall at Kodak Center
- Tue, Nov 17, 2026 The Menzingers at Anthology
- Tue, Nov 17, 2026 The Bones of J.R. Jones at Photo City Music Hall
- Tue, Nov 17, 2026 Eddie and the Getaway at Montage Music Hall
- Thu, Nov 19, 2026 Gary Owen at Kodak Center
- Fri, Nov 20, 2026 Jim Breuer at Kodak Center
- Fri, Nov 20, 2026 Rittz at Montage Music Hall
- Sat, Nov 21, 2026 Goose at Blue Cross Arena
- Sat, Nov 21, 2026 The Strictly Hip at Photo City Music Hall
- Sat, Nov 21, 2026 Kansas at del Lago Resort & Casino
- Fri, Nov 27, 2026 Eddie and the Getaway at Montage Music Hall
- Fri, Nov 27, 2026 Riot at Photo City Music Hall
- Sat, Nov 28, 2026 Gentlemen’s Club at Photo City Music Hall
- Sun, Nov 29, 2026 VooDoo Glow Skulls & The Koffin Kats at Photo City Music Hall
- Thu, Dec 3, 2026 The Queers at Mohawk Place
- Fri, Dec 4, 2026 Terri Clark at del Lago Resort & Casino
- Sat, Dec 5, 2026 Firehouse at del Lago Resort & Casino
- Sun, Dec 6, 2026 Nirvanna (Nirvana Tribute), Crawling (Linkin Park Tribute), & more at Photo City Music Hall
- Mon, Dec 7, 2026 Distant at Montage Music Hall
- Wed, Dec 9, 2026 The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight at Kodak Center
- Thu, Dec 10, 2026 Trsh at Montage Music Hall
- Thu, Dec 10, 2026 Men Without Hats at Photo City Music Hall
- Sat, Dec 12, 2026 Bad Sneakers at del Lago Resort & Casino
- Sat, Dec 12, 2026 Lou Gramm at Kodak Center
- Sat, Dec 12, 2026 Squirrel Nut Zippers at Smith Center for the Arts
- Sat, Dec 19, 2026 Zoso The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience at del Lago Resort & Casino
- Wed, Jan 13, 2027 How To Train Your Dragon In Concert at West Herr Auditorium Theatre
- Sat, Jan 16, 2027 Thunderstruck at del Lago Resort & Casino
- Thu, Feb 4, 2027 Matt Mathews at Kodak Center
Exploring the Finger Lakes
Before & After the Show
The Finger Lakes wine trail is the obvious pairing. Hit Seneca or Keuka Lake wineries before a CMAC show, or explore Rochester’s East End restaurant district near Highland Bowl. del Lago has on-site dining and a full casino floor for post-show entertainment.
Getting Around
I-90 (Thruway) is the main east-west corridor. CMAC is off Route 332 near Canandaigua — about 30 minutes southeast of Rochester. Highland Bowl is in the city of Rochester itself. del Lago sits on Route 414 between Geneva and Waterloo, right on the wine trail.
Best Time to Visit
CMAC’s season runs June through September, peaking in July and August. Highland Bowl does a concentrated summer series. del Lago and Kodak Center operate year-round. Fall is gorgeous in the Finger Lakes — combine a late-season show with foliage and harvest festivals.
Plan Your Visit
Getting Here
By car: I-90 (Thruway) to exits 43 (CMAC/Canandaigua) or 44 (Rochester). The wine trail runs along Routes 14 and 414.
By air: Rochester Greater International Airport (ROC) is 20 minutes from Highland Bowl and 45 minutes from CMAC.
Parking: Free at CMAC (arrive early for close spots). Highland Bowl has limited street parking — rideshare recommended. Free lot at del Lago.
Insider Tips
- CMAC: Lawn seats are the move — bring a blanket and arrive early
- Highland Bowl: Bring a picnic and enjoy the park before the show
- del Lago: Book a room and make a weekend of it
- Kodak Center: Street parking is plentiful on evenings and weekends
Dining & Nightlife
Canandaigua: Main Street has great pre-show options — from lakeside dining to craft breweries, all 10 minutes from CMAC.
Rochester — East End: The city’s restaurant row with everything from ramen to rooftop cocktails near Highland Bowl.
Geneva / Seneca Lake: Farm-to-table dining alongside the wine trail, perfect for a del Lago weekend.
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