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Angélique Kidjo Closes Louis Vuitton’s Spring-Summer 2027 Men’s Show with “Bando” ft. Pharrell…

NYS Music Staff Jun 25, 2026

Tuesday, June 23 in Paris, Angélique Kidjo’s “Bando” featuring Pharrell Williams and Quavo closed Louis Vuitton’s Spring-Summer 2027 Men’s Show, presented live at Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris. The show featured new…

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In Focus: Juneteenth Reclamation Day Celebration in Brooklyn with Joey Bada$$

NYS Music Staff Jun 25, 2026

On Juneteenth, the BLIS Collective proudly hosted activists, artists and community leaders in the first ever Juneteenth Reclamation Day celebration, transforming the neighborhood of Williamsburg and parts of Brooklyn into a vibrant…

World/Reggae

Menudo Returns to The Stage for Commemorative 50th Anniversary Tour, Show at United Palace Nov. 7

NYS Music Staff Jun 22, 2026

After five decades of captivating audiences worldwide and building a legacy that helped shape Latin pop music, Menudo returns to the stage for their commemorative Menudo 50th Anniversary Tour. Marking the first official reunion under…

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Alicia Keys Performs at Tribeca Festival Closing Party Sponsored by 10 Lives Studio in NYC

NYS Music Staff Jun 14, 2026

The 25th anniversary of the Tribeca Festival wrapped on Saturday, June 13 in unforgettable fashion. Following the New York Knicks historic NBA championship win, the celebration continued at the Official Closing Night After Party, sponsored…

Upcoming Shows

Your Guide to After-Parties during Phish’s July MSG Residency

NYS Music Staff Jun 14, 2026

Phish will perform at Madison Square Garden this July for 5 nights, and naturally, CEG's unforgettable after-party lineup is making its return as well. Creative Entertainment Group (CEG) has announced a few after-parties, and there…

News

2026 Stewart’s Signature Series at Skidmore College Announced

NYS Music Staff Jun 11, 2026

The 2026 Stewart’s Signature Series unveils a premier list of summer events, open to the public this June and July. The summer series, organized yearly by Skidmore College’s Office of Special Programs and made possible by a generous grant…

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UPAC Kicks off 100th Year with Free Community Open House

NYS Music Staff Jun 2, 2026

Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC) will celebrate the launch of its 100th season of presenting legendary performances in Kingston with a free Open House for community members and visitors on Tuesday, June 9, from 4-7 pm. UPAC opened…

Classical

Bardavon to give half a million dollars to Hudson Valley Orchestras

NYS Music Staff May 26, 2026

In a joint announcement, three cherished Hudson Valley institutions are taking important steps to ensure that the region’s symphony orchestras—present and future—have access to the musical resources they need to thrive. Long-standing …

Local Series

2026 Jazz on Jay Schedule Released

NYS Music Staff May 21, 2026

Downtown Schenectady’s beloved summer tradition returns June 4 as Jazz on Jay launches the 2026 season of free outdoor concerts at Jay Square with an energetic opening performance from the Union Collage Jazz Ensemble and a special…

Upcoming Shows

Alec Baldwin to Perform with BSO at Tanglewood on July 5

NYS Music Staff May 18, 2026

Alec Baldwin will narrate the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Aaron Copland’s "Lincoln Portrait" on Sunday, July 5 at Tanglewood. Taking place at 2:30 p.m. in the Koussevitzky Music Shed, the award-winning actor and classical…

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