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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.
Heritage Financial Park Hosts GR8 Hudson Valley Hard Rock Festival
Get ready to rock at Heritage Financial Park this Saturday, September 5 as they host the GR8 Hudson Valley Hard…
Critically Acclaimed Jazz Artists set to Perform at Albany Riverfront Jazz…
The 24th annual Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival is returning to Jennings Landing September 5. The free day-long…
Berzerkus Festival Takes Over Jones Beach With Lamb of God, Black Label Society…
Zakk Wylde brought Berzerkus to Long Island on Saturday, August 29, turning Northwell at Jones Beach Theater into…
MO+NUMENTS: O+ Festival Announces 2026 Lineup for 16th Annual Celebration of…
The O+ Festival returns to Kingston October 9–11, 2026, for its 16th annual celebration of music, art, word,…
Westcott Street Cultural Fair Returns For 2026
The Westcott Street Cultural Fair is back for 2026. Taking place on Sunday September 27, the street fair is…
Warped Tour Heads to Montreal for Its First International Stop
After making its highly anticipated return to the festival circuit, the Vans Warped Tour is heading north of the…
Borderland Festival Announces 2026 Schedule
Borderland Festival has officially announced the artist schedule for 2026. This year’s schedule showcases the…
Pearl Jam Returns to Ohana Festival, Celebrating Decade of Eddie Vedder’s Vision
When Ohana Festival returns to Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, California, September 25–27, it will mark 10…
3rd Annual Sleepy Hollow Music Festival October 3
rd Annual Sleepy Hollow Music Festival, which kicks off the Village’s world-famous Halloween Season this year on…
Bazooka! Fest Returns to Brooklyn on August 23-24
Bazooka! Fest 2026 returns to Brooklyn for the weekend of August 23 and August 24. The two-day event will feature…
Daybreaker First ALIVE Festival Heads to Brooklyn Bridge Park
Brooklyn-based sober social movement Daybreaker will bring its inaugural ALIVE Festival to Brooklyn Bridge Park on…
Know Before You Go: 2026 Newport Folk Festival
There's only a few days left until the 67th Annual Newport Folk Festival! Whether you’re attending the sold-out…
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…