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Music Festival history is stronger nowhere else than in New York State, with some of the nation’s most historic music festivals being held in every region of the state.
Whether its Woodstock, Summer Jam, Grey Fox Bluegrass, Grassroots, moe.down, Chenango Blues, Cobblestone, Rochester International Jazz, Governor’s Ball or Phish festivals, there is a music festival for everyone’s musical tastes.
New York has historically been the hub, the heart, the center of America’s music scene, and we explore all news of festivals from New York State and beyond.
Capitol Groove Returns for Star-Studded Summer Weekend
The Capitol Groove Music Festival is set to return June 28-29 for a star-studded summer weekend in Bushnell Park…
Music in the Park Brings Live Music to Hudson River Shore
The Music in the Park summer concert series returns this summer, bringing free live performances to the town of…
Up the River Blues Festival Announces 2025 Lineup
The Up the River Blues Festival has officially announced the lineup for this year's celebration of all things…
Hudson West Music Fest Returns With Dynamic Artist Lineup
The Hudson West Music Fest returns this fall with an impressive lineup of local and national talents taking the…
FIFA Fan Festival NYNJ To Kick Off World Cup Countdown
With just one year left until the FIFA 2026 World Cup descends upon New York and New Jersey, the NYNJ host has…
The Legacy Lives: Brew York Festival Is Back, Honoring Its Co-Founder’s Life and…
Brew York Festival 2025 is set to return to Madison Barracks in Sackets Harbor, NY on August 23, bringing together…
Bonnaroo Canceled After Severe Weather Threatens Festival
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has officially been canceled after severe weather threatened the safety of…
Vans Warped Tour Returns For Its 30th Anniversary
The Vans Warped Tour, a cornerstone of alternative music culture for more than two decades, is making a triumphant…
New York State Blues Festival to Raffle Off Autographed Warren Haynes Gibson Les…
The New York State Blues Festival, returning to Syracuse’s Chevy Court at the NYS Fairgrounds from June 13-15,…
Hudson River Music Festival in Croton to Feature Grahame Lesh and Friends, Pres.…
Inspired by Toshi and Pete Seeger's storied Clearwater Festival, Hudson River Music Festival arrives in Croton…
Celebrate Dad Fest 2025 with Live Music and More in Albany
The City of Albany and KeyBank present Dad Fest, a free Father's Day celebration featuring live music, food, and…
Niagara Falls Blues Festival Returns for its 16th Year
The 2025 Niagara Falls Blues Festival will return to Old Falls Street from September 12 to 13 for its 16th year.
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Northern Current: A Community Music Festival Lineup
Northern Current: A Community Music Festival returns for its fifth year this summer with a musical lineup that…
Gov Ball 2025: Day 3 Recap – A Dreamy, Rain-Soaked Farewell to Flushing Meadows
Sunday at Gov Ball 2025 marked the final chapter of a stunning weekend of live music, community, and cultural…
Music is Art 2025 Returns to Celebrate Connection and Creativity
The Music is Art festival returns this fall for an epic celebration of connection, creativity and musical…
2025 Riverlink Park Summer Concert Series Returns to Amsterdam
The Amsterdam Waterfront Foundation presents the Riverlink Park Summer Concert Series, returning this season with…
Eastbound Throwdown Lineup Announced for 2025
The 10th annual Eastbound Throwdown is coming up this fall, taking place September 5 and 6 at the Irwin Family…
Governors Ball 2025 Day 2: Wallows, Conan Gray, Olivia Rodrigo Power Through…
Gov Ball 2025 Day 2 wasn’t about to let a little weather stop the show — though it definitely tried. After hours…
Governors Ball 2025 Kicks Off With The Beaches, T-Pain, Role Model, Tyler, the…
Gov Ball 2025 launched into its 14th year as a festival — and its third at the lush Flushing Meadows Corona Park —…
JetLAG Festival Returns for 16th Season with Devotchka, Enver Izmaylov, and More
JetLAG Festival returns June 20–22 to Peaceful Valley Campsites in Downsville, NY, bringing its signature blend of…