Syracuse’s Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview announced its 2026 summer concert season, featuring performances spanning hip-hop, rock, jam music, country and R&B from June through September.
Nestled on the western shore of Onondaga Lake, the 17,500-capacity Lakeview amphitheater has become Central New York’s premier summer concert destination since opening in 2015. The state-of-the-art venue offers covered pavilion seating with unobstructed sightlines and a sprawling general admission lawn, providing stunning lakeside views alongside world-class performances.
Monday, June 8 – Kid Cudi: The Rebel Ragers Tour 2026
GRAMMY Award-winning rapper and songwriter Kid Cudi brings The Rebel Ragers Tour to Lakeview with special guests M.I.A., Big Boi and me n u. The Rebel Ragers Tour spans the full scope of Cudi’s discography, celebrating his evolution from early breakthrough records like “Day ‘N’ Nite” and “Mr. Rager” to fan favorites that have shaped more than a decade of cultural impact.
Since emerging in 2008, Cudi has built one of the most emotionally resonant catalogs in contemporary music, creating a blueprint for vulnerability and genre-defying expression that continues to influence artists across generations. Over the course of his career, Cudi has released ten studio albums, sold more than 23 million records worldwide and maintained rare longevity rooted in authenticity.
The tour includes music from his latest release Free, alongside recent standouts like the viral track “Maui Wowie.” Beyond music, Cudi recently achieved New York Times Best Seller status for his memoir Cudi and made his stand-up comedy debut in Santa Monica. One dollar from every ticket sold will be donated to Kid Cudi’s The Big Bro Foundation, which works to guide, uplift and empower youth facing mental health challenges.
Tickets are available here.
Thursday, June 18 – Mumford & Sons: Prizefighter Tour
British folk-rock powerhouse Mumford & Sons performs at Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview with special guest Dylan Gossett as part of their massive Prizefighter Tour. The tour supports the band’s sixth studio album Prizefighter, released Feb. 20, which debuted at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart.
Co-produced and co-written with The National’s Aaron Dessner, Mumford & Sons’ Prizefighter features collaborations with Hozier, Gracie Abrams, Chris Stapleton and Gigi Perez. The album finds Mumford & Sons at their most instinctive and open, capturing the sense of community and connection that has influenced them from the start. Days spent writing in Hudson cafés and nights spent around Long Pond’s kitchen table gave rise to songs that feel alive with first takes and the joy of simply making music together again.
The album arrives less than a year after Mumford & Sons’ previous project RUSHMERE, which reached No. 1 in March 2025. For a band whose unique sound has helped influence countless artists around the globe, Prizefighter showcases precisely why Mumford & Sons continues to be a major influence on the industry.
Tickets are available here.
Tuesday, June 23 – Jelly Roll: The Little Ass Shed Tour
Country and rock artist Jelly Roll brings The Little Ass Shed Tour to Lakeview with support from Kashus Culpepper. The Nashville-based singer has experienced a meteoric rise in recent years, blending country, rock, hip-hop and soul into a unique sound that resonates with audiences across genres.
Tickets are available here.
Thursday, June 26 – TobyMac
Christian music icon TobyMac performs with special guests Zach Williams, Seph Schleuter and Jamie MacDonald. The GRAMMY Award-winning artist has sold more than 10 million albums throughout his career as a solo artist and as a member of the pioneering Christian hip-hop group DC Talk.
TobyMac has earned seven GRAMMY Awards, including consecutive wins for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album. His hits include “Speak Life,” “Me Without You,” “Love Broke Thru” and “I Just Need U.” Known for blending pop, rock, hip-hop and electronic influences, TobyMac’s energetic live performances have made him one of Christian music’s most successful touring artists.
Zach Williams, a GRAMMY-winning artist known for “Chain Breaker” and “There Was Jesus,” joins the bill alongside emerging artists Seph Schleuter and Jamie MacDonald.
Tickets are available here.
Tuesday, June 30 – KROCK presents: Godsmack – The Rise of Rock World Tour 2026
Hard rock veterans Godsmack headline with special guests Stone Temple Pilots and Dorothy. Boston-based Godsmack has been a staple of hard rock radio since the late 1990s, with hits including “Voodoo,” “Awake” and “I Stand Alone.” Stone Temple Pilots, one of the defining bands of the 1990s grunge era, bring their catalog of classics including “Interstate Love Song” and “Plush.”
Tickets are available here.
Tuesday, July 8 – The Pussycat Dolls: PCD FOREVER Tour
Multi-platinum pop supergroup The Pussycat Dolls return to the global stage with their PCD FOREVER Tour, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album PCD. The group performs at Lakeview with special guests Lil’ Kim and Mya, marking one of two New York stops on their massive 53-date North American, European and U.K. run.
Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Roberts reunite for the tour, which showcases the group’s chart-topping hits. Known for defining 2000s pop culture, The Pussycat Dolls have collectively sold millions of records worldwide and delivered some of the most electrifying live performances of their era.
The tour arrives with the group’s first new recording since 2019’s “React.” The single “Club Song,” produced by Mike Sabath (RAYE, Jade) and written by Nicole Scherzinger with Sabath, Caroline Ailin (Dua Lipa) and Solly (Teddy Swims), marks a new chapter for the Dolls.
Hip-hop legend Lil’ Kim brings her catalog of hits including “Lady Marmalade” (with Christina Aguilera, Mya and P!nk), while R&B star Mya performs classics like “Case of the Ex” and her collaboration on the “Lady Marmalade” remake.
Tickets are available here.
Friday, July 10 – “Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder Tour
Comedy music icon “Weird Al” Yankovic performs with special guest Puddles Pity Party. The Bigger & Weirder Tour offers a different side of Yankovic and his band, stepping outside the parody song genre to focus on original material, deep album cuts and fan favorites. The multi-platinum, award-winning artist has been creating comedy music for over four decades, with parodies including “Eat It,” “Like a Surgeon” and “White & Nerdy.”
Tickets are available here.
Monday, July 21 – Phish
Legendary jam band Phish makes a highly anticipated stop at Lakeview as part of their 21-date Summer Tour 2026. The tour kicks off July 7-8 at Madison’s Kohl Center before multi-night stands in Noblesville, Indiana and the band’s first-ever Savannah, Georgia performances. They’ll stop in Syracuse on July 21 before heading to NYC and 5 shows at Madison Square Garden. The tour concludes with Phish’s traditional Labor Day weekend run at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Colorado.
The Syracuse stop comes after the Phish’s nine-show residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas (April 16-May 2) and their annual Riviera Maya getaway in Mexico. Phish’s improvisational prowess and dedicated community of fans have made them one of the highest-grossing touring acts in music.
Tickets are available here.
Friday, July 25 – TOTO + Christopher Cross + The Romantics
Classic rock triple bill featuring TOTO, Christopher Cross and The Romantics. TOTO, known for hits including “Africa,” “Rosanna” and “Hold the Line,” has sold over 40 million records worldwide. Christopher Cross brings his smooth yacht rock sound with classics like “Sailing” and “Ride Like the Wind.” Detroit’s The Romantics round out the bill with new wave favorites “What I Like About You” and “Talking in Your Sleep.”
Tickets are available here.
Sunday, July 26 – Five Finger Death Punch
Multi-platinum hard rock band Five Finger Death Punch performs with special guests Cody Jinks and Eva Under Fire. The Las Vegas-based band has amassed over 15 billion streams globally and achieved a record-setting 13 consecutive Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay No. 1s, the longest run of leading consecutive entries in the history of Mainstream Rock Airplay.
Platinum-certified outlaw country musician Cody Jinks brings his current album In My Blood, while Detroit-based hard rock quintet Eva Under Fire will release their new album Villainous in 2026.
Tickets are available here.
Thursday, July 31 – Tim McGraw: Pawn Shop Guitar Tour 2026
Country superstar Tim McGraw performs with special guest 49 Winchester. McGraw has sold over 80 million records worldwide throughout his three-decade career, with hits including “Live Like You Were Dying,” “Humble and Kind” and “I Like It, I Love It.” The three-time GRAMMY winner and 14-time Academy of Country Music Award winner continues to be one of country music’s most enduring stars.
Tickets are available here.
Saturday, August 1 – Ne-Yo & Akon: Nights Like This Tour 2026
R&B superstars Ne-Yo and Akon unite for the Nights Like This Tour 2026. Ne-Yo has earned three GRAMMY Awards throughout his career as both a performer and songwriter, with hits including “So Sick,” “Miss Independent” and “Closer.” Akon has sold over 35 million albums worldwide, with chart-toppers “Smack That,” “I Wanna Love You” and “Lonely.”
Tickets are available here.
Wednesday, August 26 – Pitbull: I’m Back
Global superstar Pitbull performs with special guest Lil Jon. Miami’s Mr. Worldwide has sold over 25 million studio albums and over 100 million singles worldwide, with hits including “Give Me Everything,” “Timber,” “Fireball” and “Time of Our Lives.” Known for his high-energy performances and party anthems, Pitbull continues to be one of the most successful crossover artists in music.
Tickets are available here.
Thursday, September 3 – Goo Goo Dolls – Summer 2026
Buffalo’s own Goo Goo Dolls bring their Summer 2026 tour to Syracuse with special guests Neon Trees. Being one of the most globally respected forces in music, the Goo Goo Dolls have sold more than 12 million albums in their career and earned four GRAMMY nominations.
Formed in Buffalo in 1986 by vocalist and guitarist John Rzeznik, bassist Robby Takac and drummer George Tutuska, the band broke through to mainstream success with their 1995 album A Boy Named Goo and its hit single “Name.”
The band’s catalog includes iconic hits like “Slide,” “Black Balloon,” “Here Is Gone” and “Better Days,” showcasing their ability to craft emotionally resonant rock songs with memorable melodies. With Western New York roots and decades of touring experience, the Goo Goo Dolls’ hometown-adjacent performance at Lakeview promises to be a highlight of the summer season.
Tickets are available here.
Thursday, September 18 – Jason Aldean: Songs About Us Tour 2026
Country superstar Jason Aldean closes out the Lakeview season with the Songs About Us Tour 2026, featuring Chase Matthew, Mackenzie Carpenter and Dee Jay Silver. Aldean has sold more than 19 million albums and had 27 No. 1 hits throughout his career, making him one of the most successful country artists of the 21st century.
Tickets are available here.
The 2026 Lakeview Amphitheatre season showcases the venue’s commitment to bringing diverse world-class entertainment to Central New York. From jam band legends to country superstars, hip-hop icons to R&B hitmakers, the summer lineup offers something for every music fan. With its stunning lakeside setting and state-of-the-art production, Lakeview continues to be the region’s go-to destination for unforgettable summer concert experiences.
For the complete schedule and tickets, visit asmsyracuse.com or livenation.com.
2026 Lakeview Amphitheatre Complete Schedule:
June
- 8: Kid Cudi w/ M.I.A., Big Boi, me n u
- 18: Mumford & Sons w/ Dylan Gossett
- 23: Jelly Roll w/ Kashus Culpepper
- 26: Toby Mac w/ Zach Williams, Seph Schleuter, Jamie MacDonald
- 30: Godsmack w/ Stone Temple Pilots, Dorothy
July
- 10: “Weird Al” Yankovic w/ Puddles Pity Party
- 21: Phish
- 25: TOTO + Christopher Cross + The Romantics
- 26: Five Finger Death Punch w/ Cody Jinks, Eva Under Fire
- 31: Tim McGraw w/ 49 Winchester
August
- 1: Ne-Yo & Akon
- 26: Pitbull w/ Lil Jon
September
- 3: Goo Goo Dolls w/ Neon Trees
- 18: Jason Aldean w/ Chase Matthew, Mackenzie Carpenter, Dee Jay Silver
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