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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.
Black Arts and Cultural Festival Returns to Empire State Plaza
The Black Arts and Cultural Festival returns to Albany this summer. On July 31 and August 1, the festival will…
Chenango Blues Festival Returns for 33rd Year
The Norwich Rehab Chenango Blues Festival will return to Central New York for its 33rd year on Thursday, August…
Circle Thursdays Hosts Latin Night July 23
The Buffalo Central Terminal announced its lineup for Latin Night, an evening of music, dance, and Latin culture,…
NYC Metalfest Arrives in Greenpoint on July 31
In Greenpoint on July 31, NYC Metalfest will take place at the Polish-Slavic Center, with seven metal bands taking…
Village of Montebello Jazz Festival Returns for Third Year
The Village of Montebello has announced the return of its annual jazz festival at Montebello Village Hall,…
Putnam Place Set to Host New Rock Festival Joint Jam
This fall, on October 10 from 3-11pm, Putnam Place will be the hub for Joint Jam, a first-of-its-kind rock music…
Elements Festival 2026 Is Almost Here: Everything You Need to Know Before Heading…
The group chats are lit. Campsite checklists are filling up. Someone's already making the playlist for the drive,…
45 Venues Will Host The 2026 Rochester Fringe Festival
The Rochester Fringe Festival will return for its 15th season, September 15-26 in downtown Rochester.
Over 12…
The Westerlies to Perform at Cooperstown Summer Music Festival
Grammy-nominated brass quartet The Westerlies will perform at Cooperstown Summer Music Festival on August 4. …
Fridays at the Lake Returns for 2026 Season
Fridays at the Lake has returned to Shepard Park in Lake George for a summer of live music and fun.
The…
Oswego Harborfest Returns for 2026 Festival
Oswego Harborfest has announced the lineup for its 2026 festival.
The festival will return to the shores of…
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival to Honor Ron Thomason
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival will honor the career of bluegrass artist and storyteller Ron Thomason this July…
Adirondack Independence Music Festival to Return to Lake George
The Adirondack Independence Music Festival (a.k.a. ADK Fest) will return to Lake George for its 11th year this…
One Month Until Newport Folk Festival 2026: A Look at the Lineup
New England’s favorite folk weekend is almost underway! With the Newport Folk Festival coming to Fort Adams State…
Pink Talking Fish Announces Tour with 3 NY shows
Pink Talking Fish, the fusion genre tribute band that blends the musical greatness of legendary bands Pink Floyd,…
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park Announces 2026 Annual Festival Lineup
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park has announced the lineup for its 2026 Annual Festival in Tivoli, NY. Running Aug. 29,…
CBGB Festival Unveils Massive 2026 Lineup Featuring Morrissey, Patti Smith,…
The spirit of New York City's most legendary rock club returns this fall as CBGB Festival has announced the full…
Fencepost Festival to Return to Capital Region
Fencepost Festival will return on August 7 and 8 to bring artists and camping to the Capital Region.
Presented…
Ithaca Reggae Fest Lineup Announced
The 8th annual Ithaca Reggae Fest at Historic Steward Park has announced the lineup for its upcoming spring…
Senior At Fayetteville-Manlius Wins Skaneateles’s 2026 Robinson Award
The Skaneateles Festival has announced Hudson Brenner, a graduating senior from Fayetteville-Manlius High School,…